The Wayland Library of Science and Technology: The Environment (Wayland Library of Science and Technology)

This series has been designed to give children an insight into the world of science and technology. Each book explores and explains the latest scientific knowledge and is illustrated with explanatory diagrams. This book looks at the environment and examines the balance of nature and humankind's impact upon it. Subjects covered include the biosphere, the balance of nature, ecology, food webs and chains, habitats, natural disasters, pollution, the greenhouse effect, ozone depletion, radiation hazards, conservation, recycling and wildlife management.