Daniel R. Faust

Founded on recent historical investigations, this exciting volume delves into the journeys of the first intrepid travelers who sailed across the ocean to explore unknown lands. Featured explorers include Henry Hudson, Jacques Cartier, Samuel de Champlain, and Giovanni da Verrazzano. It address which Native American peoples were encountered by early explorers. Also included are valuable primary source documents and maps from this exciting period of New York's history.

In this title, students listen in as scientists, governmental agencies, and environmental task forces debate and discuss the future of fossil fuels. Readers will discover that fossil fuel supplies are limited, ways to conserve this important energy source, and what some of the alternative and cleaner sources of energy are.

Everyone has heard about global warming and the hole in the ozone layer. This book brings this very real danger to life for young readers, though, through this compelling graphic format. The dangers of global warming are discussed as well as ways each of us can play a part in keeping Earth healthy and safe for many generations to come.

Oil spills have a serious impact on the environment, killing countless wildlife, destroying important habitats, and polluting our water. Readers follow a group of volunteers as they learn about what oil spills do to our environment, what measures can be taken to clean up after oil spills, and ways to prevent future spills from happening.

Oil spills have a serious impact on the environment, killing countless wildlife, destroying important habitats, and polluting our water. Readers follow a group of volunteers as they learn about what oil spills do to our environment, what measures can be taken to clean up after oil spills, and ways to prevent future spills from happening.