"Readers will learn about air pollution, global warming, indoor air quality, automobiles and air pollution, air quality and public health, and what you can do to help"--

"This book helps young readers understand what happens every time living things take a breath--physically, chemically and culturally. It examines the science of air pollution, while discussing the hurdles presented by globalization, politics and basic human need. The book also separates fact from fiction when it comes to both manmade and natural pollution"--Provided by publisher.

Every living thing on our planet needs air to survive. Most of the time, we hardly even think about Earth's air. But did you know that many of the things we use every day-from cars to electricity-hurt the quality of our air? The pollution in the air can make people, plants, and animals sick. We must join together in the quest to improve Earth's air quality. With engaging text and eye-catching images-plus a special Going Green section-this book tells...

Discusses the importance of clean air, examines how people and transportation cause air pollution, and offers advice on helping to make the air cleaner.

"This title delves into different issues pertaining to fossil fuel pollution and its causes, effects, and how we can proactively deal with it to make our planet a cleaner and healthier place"--

"As our world becomes more industrialized, with new developing countries, expanding factories, and a growing global population, changes are happening to the air we breathe. In fact, those changes have been taking place over the course of many decades. This book offers an in-depth study of the history of the problem, featuring fast facts on air pollution and solutions for how we might make our air cleaner, healthier, and more breathable for the future."...