"Readers will discover that the natural element carbon is found in all living things, including people. This fascinating book explains how the Earth's supply of carbon moves among Earth's oceans, atmosphere, ecosystem, and geosphere in a process called the carbon cycle. Accessible text and detailed images help explain such processes as photosynthesis, respiration, and decomposition. Feature boxes highlight examples of the ways in which human activity, such as burning fossil fuels, releases too much carbon dioxide into the air disrupting the balance of the carbon cycle. Readers are encouraged to find ways to take action and find solutions"-- Provided by publisher.

Ages 10-13+.

Grade 7 to 8.

Includes bibliographical references (page 46) and index.

Why care about carbon? -- Cycles make the world go 'round -- The carbon cycle in plants -- The carbon cycle in animals -- Carbon cycles in the water -- The carbon cycle inside the earth -- Messing with the c-cycle.