Learn about the kind of resources Earth holds, and how they are extracted and used. Discover the problems and challenges posed by human consumption of these resources, from overfishing to dwindling supplies of fossil fuels. Read about the efforts being made to protect Earth's resources, including finding sustainable energy solutions and making our cities eco-friendly.

"Discover inspiring stories of wildlife brought back from the brink of extinction in this kids' nonfiction book about animals and the environment"-- Provided by publisher.

"Sustainability is a long word that simply means to live on this Earth in a responsible way. We do this for ourselves, for all fellow inhabitants, current and future, and for the planet itself. Open this book and learn the good and not-so-good impact our actions have on the Earth. And, importantly, how we can start living sustainably today. Lasting change takes time, and our choices really matter!"--Back cover.

A man harvests and sells a bountiful crop of pumpkins so that he will be able to preserve the field from developers.

One minute, Luz and her friends are snacking on chocolate bars and getting rides to the mall. The next, Luz's mom can't afford to gas or groceries, and the city is dimmed by blackouts. Luz sets her heart on transforming her fossil-fueled world. But how much can one twelve-year-old do? Told in graphic novel format.

When Emily makes a wish on a magic stone, she gets a glimpse of what the future holds--and it's a disaster! She tries to make things right, but each trip through time takes Emily to a future where things turn out badly for either the humans of Brightport or the merpeople of Shiprock. Plastic pollutes the ocean, garbage overflows the landfills, and the two towns are no longer getting along. Emily realizes she can't save her hometown and the ocean alone,...

"Prepare to set aside what you think you know about yourself and microbes. Good health--for people and for plants--depends on Earth's smallest creatures. [This book] tells the story of our tangled relationship with microbes and their potential to revolutionize agriculture and medicine, from garden to gut"--Dust jacket flap.

When dragons cut down too many trees, blow out too much hot air, and do other environmental damage, the future looks grim, but other animals advise them on how to mend their ways and save the planet.

Explores how houses are powered by energy, discussing the electricity, water, and natural gas that fuel appliances and other home technologies, and provides tips on how people can conserve these resources in their homes.