A history of the slick and foul-smelling substance that drives our existence and that becomes scarcer as our dependence on it grows.

How many different ways does water move that you can think of? Can you help it move?

There are lots of ways to use water carefully so there will be plenty for everyone. After you read, talk to your friends about what you can do to be water-wise.

Learn about the ways that plastic is hurting our planet, and what you can do about it.

Uncle Roo and his animal friends remind us of the importance of taking care of the planet by taking care with how we throw away our trash. How do you recycle?

When Ms. Frizzle, the strangest teacher in school, takes her class on a field trip to the waterworks, everyone ends up experiencing the water purification system from the inside.

"Climate change has become a big problem for everyone. In response, experts have come up with big solutions to solve it. From new technologies to simple everyday changes, discover how people are solving climate change"--

The author/artist describes many of the animals and plants and their surroundings that she has sketched in the Sonoran Desert.

"A true story about when the author was a little girl and she and her family traveled to Canada to help plant trees to replace ones that had been removed by loggers"--

"This unique encyclopedia provides the complete picture of planet Earth as you've never seen it before, showcased in stunning photography and state-of-the-art maps. You'll discover exactly what is happening across the continents in six diverse chapters covering the Earth, the living world, people and planet, engineering and technology, history, and culture. On this endless adventure you'll climb the tallest buildings, swim the longest rivers, and...