Catalog Search Results
Author
Series
Language
English
Formats
Description
Much of the Earth's rainforests-, which once helped to slow the greenhouse effect by absorbing the greenhouse gas carbon dioxide-have been destroyed to make room for farmland. Global warming is spiraling out of control. A tipping point has been reached, and Earth's climate has been irrevocably damaged. Many life forms are threatened. In fact, human beings are now officially an endangered species. Is this nightmare scenario our destiny? This book sorts...
Author
Series
Language
English
Formats
Description
Climate change is a concept kids are likely to have heard, whether on the news, from grown-ups around them, or in school. However, understanding climate and how it can change because of people's activities on Earth can seem complicated. This beautiful book breaks down climate change for emerging readers in an accessible way through detailed images, diagrams, and main content written in language perfect for practicing independent reading. The main...
Author
Series
Language
English
Formats
Description
People have been adding greenhouse gases to the atmosphere. as the amount of gases increases, climate change grows worse. How Climate Change Works examines the science behind climate change, explaining how climate change began and how changes in the atmosphere lead to changes on Earth. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features include a table of contents, infographics, a glossary,...
12) Climate change
Author
Series
Publisher
Marshall Cavendish Benchmark
Pub. Date
c2009
Language
English
Author
Language
English
Formats
Description
The alarming true story of what's happening to the fish, the oceans and our environment. It tells how and why the fish we most commonly eat, including tuna, salmon, cod and swordfish, could become extinct within fifty years. It is a call to action. With its focus on supporting sustainable fishing it shows how from little steps to big kids and -- and must make a difference.
14) Global warming
Author
Language
English
Formats
Description
"In this book, young readers will learn about global warming"--
Series
Language
English
Description
"The climate has changed many times throughout Earth's 4.5-billion-year history. But such changes have never happened as quickly as those happening today. In [this book], learn how the climate is changing, how scientists study that change, and why most of them think human activities are causing it." -- Back cover.
Author
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Explore the evidence, analysis, and opinions behind the climate change headlines. This book covers the facts and scientific explanations about the causes and effects of Earth's changing climate, along with political context. It surveys the responses to climate change in the United States and around the world, giving readers the facts they need to develop informed positions on the issue."--Back cover.
Language
English
Description
"Planet Earth is warming, causing climates to change. People and other living things experience these changes through the weather. In [this book], learn how weather happens and how global warming is changing it -- including global warming's effects on extreme weather." -- Back cover.
20) Climate change
Author
Series
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
Examines the worldwide climate change crisis, covering such topics as humankind's effect on climate, key figures in climate activism, and what readers can do to prevent further damaging changes.
Didn't find it?
Didn't find it in the Minuteman Library Network? Request it from other Massachusetts library systems.
Can't find what you are looking for? Recommend it to your local library as a future purchase. Suggest a Purchase