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Statement of responsibility from p. [4] of cover.

"It's raining, it's pouring, the old man is snoring! Look inside and find out about all kinds of weather"--P. [4] of cover.

Find out how to make all kinds of music. On board pages.

The world cannot work without energy. We use it every day. This book tells you about power from the sun, and about getting power from wind and water. It also helps you find out about saving energy at home and at school.

Find out about how different sorts of transport affect the environment. Transport tells you about: how transport makes grids and networks; the ways that different kinds of transport affect the environment; what we can do about pollution; how to make transport better in the future. Activity panels encourage children to get involved hands-on in finding out more information. Case studies provide essential real-life examples.

Find out about rivers. Everyone needs the things Earth can give us - such as air, water, shelter, food and energy. But we must learn to use these carefully, without harming the world around us. Our Earth is in danger - and we must make it safe for the future. This book tells you about the physical features of rivers; the people that live and work beside them; river transport; animals that live in or near rivers; and ways that rivers are becoming polluted. Activity panels encourage children to get involved hands-on in finding out more information. Case studies provide essential real-life examples.

Find out all about farming. Most of the food we eat is grown on farms, and there are many different kinds of farm in the world. This book tells you about factory farming as well as organic farming. It also helps you find out what tomorrow's farms may be like. Activity panels encourage children to get involved handson in finding out more information. Case studies provide essential real-life examples.

Find out about the Earth's coasts and how we can protect them. Most of the Earth's people live near coasts. Many animals and plants also make their homes here. This book tells you how coasts can be damaged or protected. It also helps you to find out how pollution and tourism are changing coastal life. Activity panels encourage children to get involved hands-on in finding out more information. Case studies provide essential real-life examples.

Polly Goodman looks at how Indian people eat, cook and enjoy their food. She explores climate, farming, local produce, how food is bought and prepared, celebrations, festivals and family mealtimes in India.