Best Ecology for Teens & Young Adults Books
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1. Spectrum Grade 7 Science Workbook—7th Grade State Standards, Scientific Research, Earth and Space Science, Research Activities With Answer Key for Homeschool or Classroom (176 pgs)
Author: by Spectrum
Spectrum
English
176 pages
Workbook Features: Ages 12-13, Grade 7 176 pages, 8 inches x 10 inches Covers Earth and space science, physical science, life science, and more Research extension activities, end of chapter reviews, mid-test, and final test Key word definitions and answer key included Grade 7/Ages 1213: The Spectrum 7th Grade Science Workbook helps your child cultivate a love for science by providing standards-based practice that captures their attention and helps them thrive in the subject.
Includes: This science workbook provides interesting informational text and fascinating facts about homeostasis, migration, cloning, and acid rain. Answer keys are included to gauge skill mastery. Comprehensive: Improves scientific literacy and inquiry skills with an exciting exploration of natural, Earth, life, and applied sciences with practice that introduces, reviews, and reinforces essential skills.
Working Together: Parents love using the workbook for added practice from home, and teachers love to incorporate it into hands-on lessons. Track student progress with tests and the answer key. Students use the key word definitions for added guidance. Why Spectrum: For more than 20 years, Spectrum has provided solutions for parents and teachers who want to help their children get ahead and exceed learning goals.
2. Spectrum 8th Grade Science Workbook—Grade 8 State Standards, Physical, Life, Earth and Space Science, Research Activities With Answer Key for Homeschool or Classroom (176 pgs)
Author: by Spectrum
Spectrum
English
176 pages
Workbook Features: Ages 13-14, Grade 8 176 pages, 8 inches x 10 inches Covers Earth and space science, physical science, life science, and more Research extension activities, end of chapter reviews, mid-test, and final test Key word definitions and answer key included Grade 8/Ages 1314: The Spectrum 8th Grade Science Workbook helps your child cultivate a love for science by providing standards-based practice that captures their attention and helps them thrive in the subject.
Includes: This science workbook provides interesting informational text and fascinating facts about the nature of light, the detection of distant planets, and internal combustion engines. Answer keys are included to gauge skill mastery. Comprehensive: Improves scientific literacy and inquiry skills with an exciting exploration of natural, Earth, life, and applied sciences with practice that introduces, reviews, and reinforces essential skills.
Working Together: Parents love using the workbook for added practice from home, and teachers love to incorporate it into hands-on lessons. Track student progress with tests and the answer key. Students use the key word definitions for added guidance. Why Spectrum: For more than 20 years, Spectrum has provided solutions for parents and teachers who want to help their children get ahead and exceed learning goals.
3. The Wondrous Workings of Planet Earth: Understanding Our World and Its Ecosystems
Author: by Rachel Ignotofsky
Ten Speed Press
English
128 pages
An illustrated tour of the planet exploring ecosystems large and small, from reefs, deserts, and rainforests to a single drop of waterfrom the New York Times bestselling author of Women in Science. Making earth science accessible and entertaining through art, maps, and infographics, The Wondrous Workings of Planet Earth explains how our planet worksand how we can protect itfrom its diverse ecosystems and their inhabitants, to the levels of ecology, the importance of biodiversity, the cycles of nature, and more.
Science- and nature-loving readers of all ages will delight in this utterly charming guide to our amazing home.
4. The Wondrous Workings of Science and Nature Coloring Book: 40 Line Drawings to Color
Author: by Rachel Ignotofsky
Clarkson Potter
English
80 pages
An elegant and absorbing coloring book that offers 40 intricate line drawings created by the New York Times bestselling author and illustrator of Women in Science. Rachel Ignotofsky’s beloved books Women in Science and The Wondrous Workings of Planet Earth bring science and nature to brilliant life through gorgeous and illuminating illustrations.
Now, with The Wondrous Workings of Science and Nature Coloring Book, she offers fans a chance to participate in her intricate and informative artwork, and learn fascinating facts while coloring. You’ll discover and explore ecosystems large and small, from reefs and rainforests to ponds and backyard gardens, the inner workings of a single cell, and even a collection of lab tools.
Perfect for nature lovers of all ages, this is an utterly charming educational guide to the world we live in.
5. Eyes Wide Open: Going Behind the Environmental Headlines
Author: by Paul Fleischman
English
208 pages
0763675458
Paul Fleischman offers teens an environmental wake-up call and a tool kit for decoding the barrage of conflicting information confronting them. We’re living in an Ah-Ha moment. Take 250 years of human ingenuity. Add abundant fossil fuels. The result: a population and lifestyle never before seen.
The downsides weren’t visible for centuries, but now they are. Suddenly everything needs rethinking suburbs, cars, fast food, cheap prices. It’s a changed world. This book explains it. Not with isolated facts, but the principles driving attitudes and events, from vested interests to denial to big-country syndrome.
Because money is as important as molecules in the environment, science is joined with politics, history, and psychology to provide the briefing needed to comprehend the 21st century. Extensive back matter, including a glossary, bibliography, and index, as well as numerous references to websites, provides further resources.
6. Holt McDougal Environmental Science: Student Edition 2013
Author: by HOLT MCDOUGAL
0547904010
HOLT MCDOUGAL
English
New copies, books were stamped, but never went into classroom, no obvious flaws, Ships from NY
7. The Way Between (Ari Ara Series – One girl creating a culture of peace in a time of war.)
Author: by Rivera Sun
Rising Sun Press Works
English
294 pages
BOOK ONE OF THE AWARD-WINNING ARI ARA SERIES! National Geographic saysWHAT YOU NEED TO KNOWkids are reading this summer. A lot books about friendship, overcoming extreme barriers, and nonviolent fantasy (the Ari Ara Series by Rivera Sun). From National Geographic Kids, July 19, 2020″…
As magical as Tolkien and as authentic as Twain… This novel should be read aloud to everyone, by everyone, from childhood onward. Dr. Tom Hastings, Director of Peace VoiceAri Ara was a half-wild shepherdess running the black slopes of the High Mountains when the great warrior Shulen chose her as his apprentice in the mysterious Way Between.
With courage and determination, she enters a world of warriors and secrets, swords and magic, prophecy and danger. As the search for the Lost Heir propels two nations to the brink of war, Ari Ara must master this path between fight and flight before violence destroys everything she loves.
In an exciting blend of action, adventure, and fantasy, author Rivera Sun boldly takes the genre in a new direction. The Way Between combines everything we love about epic myths courage, daring, adventure with the skills of conflict resolution, anti-bullying, and ending violence.
8. Environmental Science: Your World, Your Turn
Author: by Jay Withgott
Pearson
English
618 pages
Real Issues.Real Data.Real Choices. Environmental Science: Your World, Your Turn is based on real, current, and relevant content that brings the world of environmental science to life. All while making it personal and actionable for every student.
9. Native Plant Stories
Author: by Joseph Bruchac
Fulcrum Publishing
English
160 pages
These mythical stories draw upon legends from eighteen Native American tribes and illustrate the importance of plant life in Native American traditions.
10. Ben Archer and the Toreq Son: (The Alien Skill Series, Book 6)
Author: by Rae Knightly
English
414 pages
1989605214
“My all time favorite series!”CAN A HUMAN BOY SAVE EARTH FROM AN ALIEN INVASION? Things are looking dire for Ben Archer. From his jail cell on an alien warship Ben watches, helpless, as the Toreq blast the Earth with droughts, floods and hurricanes.
Bens hopes of bringing balance back to the natural world are in shambles. His enemies accuse him of having misused his alien power and are only too happy to make him the scapegoat for humanitys wrongdoings. Only Mesmo could convince his people to stand down.
But Mesmo has disappeared and Ben fears the worst. What can a thirteen-year-old-human boy do to save Earth? Can he regain his freedom and stop General Zoltar from executing his deep, dark secret one that could doom them all? The Alien Skill Series is a science-fiction adventure series for teens.
Readers who enjoy Percy Jackson or Crime Travelers will enjoy this fresh, age-appropriate story with a scifi twist the likes of A Wrinkle in Time and Animorphs. These middle-grade books have won the hearts of young and old alike, turning them into a best-selling, award-winning coming-of-age series filled with alien powers, hidden enemies and a thought-provoking glimpse into the way we treat our planet.
11. IB Environmental Systems and Societies Course Book: 2015 edition: Oxford IB Diploma Program
Author: by Jill Rutherford
Oxford University Press
English
376 pages
Motivating learners to explore and investigate scientific concepts, this new core Course Book helps learners actively connect study with wider issues relevant to the world today. The most comprehensive match to the new syllabus first examined 2017 and the only DP Environmental Systemsdeveloped directly with the IB, the inquiry-based approach truly engages learners, strengthening achievement.
Integrated links to the Big Questions support a holistic approach to teaching and learning, encouraging students to make links between topics and other subjects. Truly engage learners with scientific concepts – the inquiry-based approach drives active exploration, investigation and critical thoughtFully cover the new syllabus – the most comprehensive support for the new syllabus (first examination 2017), developed directly with the IBStrengthen achievement – current case studies and activities accessibly connect learning with relevant global issues, driving motivation and achievementAccurately implement the new requirements- written by DP Curriculum Devleopers and authors of the new syllabusSupport the new internal assessment – fresh ideas and new approaches to practicals from Gilliam Williams help you tackle the changesBuild assssment potential – assessment support directly from the IB provides unrivalled exam preparationAlso available as an Online Course Book
12. Tracking Trash: Flotsam, Jetsam, and the Science of Ocean Motion (Scientists in the Field Series)
Author: by Loree Griffin Burns
English
64 pages
0547328605
Aided by an army of beachcombers, oceanographer Dr. Curtis Ebbesmeyer tracks trash in the name of science. From sneakers to hockey gloves, Curt monitors the watery fate of human-made cargo that has spilled into the ocean. The information he collects is much more than casual news; it is important scientific data.
And with careful analysis, Curt, along with a community of scientists, friends, and beachcombers alike, is using his data to understand and protect our ocean. In engaging text and unforgettable images, readers meet the woman who started it all (Curt’s mother!, the computer program that makes sense of his data (nicknamed OSCURS), and several scientists, both on land and on the sea, who are using Curt’s discoveries to preserve delicate marine habitats and protect the creatures who live in them.
A Boston GlobeHorn Book Award Honor Book for Nonfiction.
13. An Inconvenient Truth: The Crisis of Global Warming
Author: by Al Gore
English
192 pages
0670062723
Former Vice President Al Gore’s New York Times #1 bestselling book is a daring call to action, exposing the shocking reality of how humankind has aided in the destruction of our planet and the future we face if we do not take action to stop global warming.
Now, Viking has adapted this book for the most important audience of all: today’s youth, who have no choice but to confront this climate crisis head-on. Dramatic full-color photos, illustrations, and graphs combine with Gore’s effective and clear writing to explain global warming in very real terms: what it is, what causes it, and what will happen if we continue to ignore it.
An Inconvenient Truth will change the way young people understand global warming and hopefully inspire them to help change the course of history.
14. Chocolate: Sweet Science & Dark Secrets of the World's Favorite Treat
Author: by Kay Frydenborg
Clarion Books
English
256 pages
Chocolate hits all the right sweet-and bitter-notes: cutting-edge genetic science whisked in with a strong social conscience, history, and culture yield one thought-provoking look into one of the world’s most popular foods. Readers who savored Chew on This and Food, Inc.
And lovers of chocolate will relish this fascinating read.
15. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE STUDENT EDITION 2007
Author: by AGS Secondary
English
538 pages
0785439447
Clear presentation of environmental issues Environmental Science presents complex issues in a user-friendly format to increase students’ knowledge of scientific facts. The diversity of life, how living things interact with the environment, biomes, energy, water resources, pollution, feeding the world, and protecting biodiversity are all carefully presented in this appealing new text.
Lexile Level 870 Reading Level 3-4 Interest Level 6-12 Written to meet national and state standards, Environmental Science helps students sharpen their critical-thinking skills as they interpret data, formulate hypotheses, observe and record information, analyze data, and draw conclusions. With a multitude of related activities and teacher support materials, the new Environmental Science text will provide students with a clear base of knowledge in this essential area of science.
16. My First Book About the Oceans (Dover Children's Science Books)
Author: by Patricia J. Wynne
Dover Publications
English
48 pages
What’s so special about the ocean?Everything! The birthplace of all life on Earth, it is the largest of the world’s ecosystems, covering almost three-quarters of our planet. It produces most of the fresh water we drink and half the oxygen that we breathe.
In fact, the very land we are standing on came from the ocean floor and will one day return there. In this carefully researched, fun-to-color book, you’ll learn how the ocean does many wondrous things. Find out how it determines both the climate and the weather.
Encounter the tiny animals and plants floating on the surface as well as the monstrous creatures lurking in the dark abyss. And most importantly, discover why a healthy ocean is essential and what you can do to help protect it.
