Describes the work of a man who tracks trash as it travels great distances by way of ocean currents.

"Ruth Keller is brash and precocious; she argues with her dentist, her parents, and her teachers. So, when she discovers a strange black slime in the man-made lake of her suburban neighborhood, she decides to investigate. Fortified by the encouragement of those around her, Ruth seeks the truth at all costs, even if it means taking on the rich local country club owner, who she believes is responsible for the pollution. Between the teasing of former...

Max and her CMI friends attempt to use their smarts to find solutions to a water crisis, while a greedy corporation with an eye on capturing Max seems to know their every move.

Elle Woods is very busy, she has to balance being captain of the cheerleaders, serving as student body president and going to her mani-pedi appoitment at Bibi's salon. The bad part is that her boyfriend, Hunter, is away at college and she hardly gets to see him. When she hears that Hunter's been seen with another girl, Elle starts to wonder.

Nancy and her friends are delighted when they win a vacation at an eco-resort in Costa Rica, but they find their fun and relaxation challenged by a determined saboteur.

Describes the causes of acid rain, its harmful effects, and efforts being made to solve this environmental problem.

When the lake in one of Fogville's parks suddenly becomes polluted and starts to boil, Echo the bat and his human friends, the Bat Pack, venture into the sewers to find the monster that may be causing the problem.

"The battle for clean water begins! As soon as Dr. Zomboss discovers Lake Gumbo near Neighborville, Gargantuars start posing on Muscle Beach, volleyballs bounce off bungee zombies, and Zomboss revs up a giant underwater drill to pollute the lake! Nate, Patrice, and Crazy Dave spot trouble and do all they can to quell another zombie attack"--

In 1986, a test at a Soviet Union nuclear reactor plant went terribly wrong. A reactor exploded, releasing deadly radiation into the surrounding area. Chernobyl examines the scope of the disaster, its causes, and how people can keep a similar disaster from happening again. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features include a table of contents, infographics, a glossary, additional resources,...

"Sunny the shark is a fearsome predator. As the oceanic whitetip searches for her next meal, a chatty school of pilot fish trails behind, cleaning her in exchange for food crumbs. But when Sunny mistakes a plastic ring for prey and it gets caught around her fin, she soon struggles to hunt. Will she be able to break free and find food before winter sets in?"--Back cover.