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Making sense of climate change : know your facts; understand the science; what can we do? / by Dr. Alex Standish.
"Climate change is happening and no one is more ready to tackle this issue than kids. But in recent times, discussion of climate change and its effects has begun to cause fear and anxiety in many young people. This new book gives an evidence based, informative and calm overview of what's happened in Earth's past, what's happening now, what could happen in the future, and what kids, adults and governments worldwide can do to help protect our planet. Plenty of science and lots of ideas to help everyone make sense of climate change. Table of contents; Full-color photos; Charts/Graphs/Diagrams; Sidebars; Glossary; Index"--Provided by publisher.
Record details
- ISBN: 1788561988
- ISBN: 9781788561983
- Physical Description: 32 pages : colour illustrations, colour maps
- Publisher: [Minneapolis] : Ruby Tuesday Books, 2021.
Content descriptions
| General Note: | Includes index. |
| Immediate Source of Acquisition Note: | LSC 39.18 |
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| Subject: | Climatic changes > Juvenile literature. Global warming > Juvenile literature. |
Available copies
- 1 of 1 copy available at Tsuga Consortium.
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- 0 current holds with 1 total copy.
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| Lakeshore Branch | J 363.73874 Sta | 31681020167847 | JNONFIC | Available | - |
- Lerner Pub Group
An evidence-based look at the subject of climate change that gives readers an informative, scientific, and calm overview of whatâs happening to planet Earth.
- What is the difference between weather and climate?
- Understand how Earthâs climate has always experienced warmer periods and ice ages
- Learn how Earthâs orbit around the Sun, solar activity, and volcanoes can naturally increase Earthâs temperature
- What is the Greenhouse Effect?
- How do cars, planes, and electricity production create too much carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases?
- Discover how warmer temperatures are affecting people, animals, and plants
- How can we reduce greenhouse gas emissions?
- Explore how carbon capture, planting trees, and using renewable energy can make a difference
- How can we prepare for a warmer world?
Discussions about climate change and its effects can be overwhelming for young people causing fear and anxiety. This book explores this essential topic clearly and scientifically, providing kids with a detailed explanation of what is happening to our planet while giving them the tools and the hope they need to help change Earthâs future.
