Water and Atmosphere: The Lifeblood of Natural Systems (Natural Resources)

About the Author: Julie Kerr Casper, PH.D., has been an earth scientist for the United States Bureau of Land Management Children's Literature At the deepest areas of the ocean, where there is no light, a collection of odd creatures exist. Some—like the viperfish—have huge mouths that can eat creatures bigger than themselves. Others have body parts that glow in the dark to attract prey, a capability called bioluminescence. Many creatures that live in these dark waters are able to produce light by various biological methods. This portion of the book, which is part of the Natural Resources series, reveals the intriguing content which lies within its pages. In addition to information about mysterious water creatures, this title highlights explanations of the water cycle, severe weather, different types of energy, and much more, including environmentally friendly suggestions. Textual resources include pictures, graphs, textboxes with supplemental information, a table of contents, an appendix with a Geologic Time Scale, a list of the national parks in the United States, a glossary of unfamiliar words found bolded within the text and the corresponding definitions, a list of resources for further reading, and an index. Suitable for science students reading at the twelfth grade level, this piece is an excellent resource for teaching the importance of conservation and protecting the environment. Without the crucial resources of water and atmosphere, life would not be possible on Earth. Because of this, it is critical that they be managed and cared for. This work focuses on issues that affect us This book focuses on key issues in the care, management and use of water and atmospheric resources. Also, identifies the effects of water and air pollution