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Loss of Biodiversity

Loss of Biodiversity

by Cunningham, Kevin

ISBN: 9798892603942

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People depend on biodiversity. But today, plant and animal species go extinct faster than at any point in human history. The latest book in the Planet in Danger series, The Loss of Biodiversity explores the relationship between human beings and the living world and the threat to it posed by climate change. On-the-ground stories highlight how people maintain biodiversity to better their own lives. The latest research details the fascinating ways living things play a part in our food, medicines, and inventions. Full-color photos, maps, and a glossary illustrate ideas. A timeline places biodiversity in history. Suggested resources steer readers to further information.

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  • Copyright: 2025
    Imprint:     Mitchell Lane
    Category:     Nonfiction

    Interest Level:

    • Elementary

    Reading Level:

    • Grade 4

    AR Title: No

  • Book Features:

    • About the Author
    • Full-color photographs
    • Further Resources
    • Glossary
    • High Interest, Low Readability (Hi-Lo)
    • Index
    • Interesting facts
    • Table of Contents

    Dewey Number: 904.5
    Page Count:     32
    Trim:     6 1/2 x 9 1/4

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"VERDICT A well-organized and informative resource. Recommended for collections needing up-to-date books on natural disasters and climate change."--SLJ

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Human-caused climate change presents problems in the present. But left unchecked, it promises to bring enormous consequences in the future. The Planet in Danger series delves into specific threats that have arisen as greenhouse gases warm the atmosphere. Merging storytelling with science, the books offer readable introductions to six important issues while focusing on how each impacts people and societies around the world. Beautiful color images, a map, and Fast Facts flesh out the subject matter. An index and glossary of important terms aid comprehension. A curated list of books and websites points the way for readers to expand their knowledge.