Describes homelessness in the United States and its causes, focusing on how homelessness affects children and what readers can do to help those in need.
Describes how the world's forests are being destroyed, some of the causes and consequences of this destruction, and sustainable solutions for the future.
Examines overpopulation and the problems associated with it, as well as methods of managing population growth and reducing the impact that a growing population has on quality of life and the environme
Explores the different types of nonrenewable natural resources and discusses conservation, alternative resources, and making positive consumer choices.
Presents ways to create less garbage by reusing and recycling and offers examples of positive action taken by young people to help reduce the amount of garbage going into landfills.
Discusses the threat of virus epidemics, focusing on the possible scenarios--both natural and due to terrorism--and ways in which they can be handled, and includes basic techniques for minimizing infe
Describes climate change and discusses how it can be a dangerous threat to the planet while providing ways readers can help prevent catastrophic climate change.
Discusses the threat of famine and disorder due to the collapse of the food supply, focusing on the reasons why such events might develop and arguments why they are unlikely, and includes contrasting
Discusses the threat of cyberterrorism, including identity theft, computer viruses, and system hacks, and describes methods of preventing cyberterrorism attacks on both an individual and national scal
