Salmon are among the most amazing fish in the world, but they are in danger of extinction. In this book, you will learn what makes salmon unique and what is causing their endangerment, especially in the Pacific Northwest of North America. Is there a way to protect and restore salmon species? Read and find out!
This book presents readers with a unique text structure—that of a local newspaper publishing letters to the editor. Members of a local community share their opinions both supporting and opposing expansion and renovation of the local zoo. Through these letters, readers are presented with the pros and cons of the issue of whether zoos should exist or be abolished. Readers can decide for themsel…
People have been eating foods grown from genetically engineered seed for only the past two decades. While hundreds of published reports have explored the benefits and risks of GMO foods, many people strongly believe GMOs are unsafe for human consumption. Are GMOs Safe? provides students with a detailed look at the pros and cons of genetically modified foods in the agricultural industry. The boo…
Energy Sources: The Pros and Cons informs readers about the major sources of energy consumed in the world today: fossil fuels, hydroelectric energy, solar and wind energy, and nuclear power. Discussions of the pros and cons of each source are included, allowing readers to form their own opinion about the use of each type of energy. Photographs, charts, and diagrams support the text.