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Gr 4–7—This next installment in the "Orca Footprints" series discusses environmental themes at a level appropriate for middle grade readers. The text examines chemicals, both natural and manufactured, and the greater impact they can have on the planet. The author also presents some history, mostly on chemicals that were declared harmful, like DDT (originally developed as an insecticide), radium paint on watches, and mercury in hats. At less than 50 pages, this easy text is accessible for young readers. Chapters are br...Log In or Sign Up to Read More