(4) 4-6 Saving Our Living Earth series. Addressing worldwide problems of diminishing resources and technology-caused pollution, Energy focuses on replacements for fossil fuel: solar, wind, water, and earth power, as well as biofuels. Design suggests standards for green vehicles, buildings, communities, etc. Thought they're not deep, the texts are balanced. Numerous photos and sidebars extend the information. Back matter includes suggestions for daily life and for writing to legislators. Reading list, websites. Bib., glos., ind. Review covers these Saving Our Living Earth titles: Earth-Friendly Energy and Earth-Friendly Design.

Reviewer: Frieda F. Bostian

(4) 4-6 Saving Our Living Earth series. Fridell thoughtfully suggests ways to protect and enhance the planet's water supply. Highlighting problems such as contamination and loss of wetlands, he foregrounds solutions ranging from legislation and conservation to new materials for controlling oil spills. While not deep, the text is balanced, and numerous photos and sidebars extend the information. Back matter includes suggestions for daily life and for writing to legislators. Reading list, websites. Bib., glos., ind.

Reviewer: Frieda F. Bostian

(4) 4-6 Saving Our Living Earth series. Addressing worldwide problems of diminishing resources and technology-caused pollution, Energy focuses on replacements for fossil fuel: solar, wind, water, and earth power, as well as biofuels. Design suggests standards for green vehicles, buildings, communities, etc. Thought they're not deep, the texts are balanced. Numerous photos and sidebars extend the information. Back matter includes suggestions for daily life and for writing to legislators. Reading list, websites. Bib., glos., ind. Review covers these Saving Our Living Earth titles: Earth-Friendly Energy and Earth-Friendly Design.

Reviewer: Frieda F. Bostian