Burning Up: Losing Our Ozone Layer

Burning Up: Losing Our Ozone Layer takes readers on a clear, kid-friendly tour of the ozone layer, showing how this invisible shield keeps the Sun's harsh rays from hurting plants, animals, and people. It explains how man-made chemicals called CFCs have been punching holes in the layer, creating a growing "ozone hole" that lets more dangerous ultraviolet light reach the surface. The story also highlights the global actions that have helped start the healing process, such as the ban on CFCs and the search for new ways to protect the atmosphere. Young readers will come away with a simple understanding of why the ozone matters and what people are doing to fix it.