A round-the-globe journey through the periodic table explains how the air people breathe reflects the world's history, tracing the origins and ingredients of the atmosphere to explain air's role in reshaping continents, steering human progress, and powering revolutions. "The fascinating science and history of the air we breathe: It's invisible. It's ever-present. Without it, you would die in minutes. And it has an epic story to tell. In Caesar's...

"Teeter on the edge of outer space with the Stickmen. Then fly down, down, down to atmospheric layers that wrap around Earth. Follow the Stickmen to view the galaxies through the Hubble Space Telescope and stop by the International Space Station"--Amazon.com.

"Discover the world's weather--from heat waves and droughts to blizzards and floods"--Cover. Includes discussion of why the climate may change in the future.

See how different types of weather form and the effect that climate has on our world.

Earth's atmosphere plays a very important role in sustaining life on the planet. The atmosphere is made of a very thin layer of air, which covers every inch of Earth's surface up to the edge of space. The atmosphere is comprised of different chemicals and compounds at any given location, which also means that the atmosphere behaves in different ways at any given location. This book explores the atmosphere's composition, its behavior, and how it affects...

Discusses the care, management, and use of water and atmosphere and human behavior on these resources.

A deadly recipe threatens the survival of countless creatures throughout Earth's ocean: carbon dioxide. With carbon emissions sharply rising, the silent killer is entering the seas at a staggering rate, raising the oceans' acidity. As a result, the skeletons and shells of marine creatures that form the foundation of the web of life are dissolving. Can experts crack the code of a rapidly changing ocean before it is too late?

Learn what air pollution is, how it is dangerous and which inventions can help us to reduce it. ¿Qué es la contaminación del aire? ¿Por qué es peligrosa la contaminación del aire? ¿Qué inventos pueden ayudarnos a reducir la contaminación del aire?

Describes the care requirements of the most popular foliage plants and flowering plants, and offers tips on light, temperature, water, propagation, pruning, and repotting.

"Ready to find your perfect match? Getting involved with someone new can seem over-whelming, but you don't have to get caught in the weeds. Houseplant Hookups approaches plant care like modern dating. You'll find out how to choose the right plant partner, where to find them, and what happens when they come home with you. You'll learn how to start a loving relationship and watch it grow - literally. Does your apartment have a scenic view of a brick...