Dead Zones
Why Earth's Waters Are Losing Oxygen
Times are tough for shrimpers and fishers in the Gulf of Mexico. The animals they rely on for their livelihood are harder to find. Every summer a dead zone—a region of low oxygen—emerges in the waters along the Gulf Coast. Where oxygen is low, fish and others animals cannot survive. Currently the world has more than 400 identified dead zones, up dramatically from the 49 dead zones identified in the 1960s. The good news is that people can eliminate dead zones by changing agricultural practices and reducing pollution. Using real-world examples, this book looks at the impact of pollution on global water resources, and discusses the interconnectedness of ecosystems and organisms.
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978-1-4677-7573-1
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| Interest Level | Grade 6 - Grade 12 |
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| Reading Level | Grade 8 |
| Genre | Science, Young Adult |
| Category | STEM, STEM: Earth Science |
| Copyright | 2016 |
| Publisher | Lerner Publishing Group |
| Imprint | Twenty-First Century Books ™ |
| Language | English |
| Number of Pages | 80 |
| Publication Date | 2016-01-01 |
| Reading Counts! Level | 11.7 |
| Text Type | Informational/Explanatory |
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| BISACS | YAN050080, YAN050070, YAN050050 |
| Dewey | 639.2 |
| Dimensions | 6 x 9 |
| Lexile | 1230 |
| ATOS Reading Level | 8.2 |
| Accelerated Reader® Quiz | 177370 |
| Accelerated Reader® Points | 3.0 |
| Features | Author/Illustrator biography, Bibliography/further reading, Charts/Graphs/Diagrams, Index, Maps, Reviewed, Source notes, Table of contents, and Websites |
Author: Carol Hand
Reviews
Booklist
“[T]he straightforward, unsparing text will encourage students to think critically about their own choices, even if they live far away from the ocean. An illuminating introduction to a complicated, dire ecological problem that deserves more attention.”—Booklist
School Library Journal
“[This] book covers a worrisome topic in more detail than readers will find elsewhere. . . . A significant overview for serious eco-activists or any students interested in our planet’s oceans and waterways.”—School Library Journal
Kirkus Reviews
“An experienced science writer explains the growing phenomenon of dead zones in the world’s waters. . . . [O]lder students will find this an informative introduction to a serious environmental issue.”—Kirkus Reviews