The Science covers the what and why of climate change. What is causing the change? What is the greenhouse effect? Are there other greenhouse gasses? What is the earth's climate history? What happens in a warmer world? These questions and more are answered in this title. Facts, myths, and modern solutions are presented in clear, age-appropriate language. Readers learn what is being done to protect and live in the world of the future.
Living in a Warmer World describes what would happen if the earth's temperature were to rise by a few degrees and how humans and animals would have to adapt. Six degrees is all it takes to cause massive flooding, decreased forests, growing deserts, farmland loss, major hurricanes and storms, animal extinctions, and disease. Facts, myths, and modern solutions are presented in clear, age-appropriate language. Readers learn what is being done to protect and live in the world of the future.
The uses of wind energy is the topic of this book. Explains the positive and negative impact this form of energy can have on our world.
Solar energy is explained. Included in the book is where it comes from, who uses it, and the positive and negative benefits of using it.
Take an in depth look at plant life in this science encyclopedia.
In graphic-novel format, this book chronicles the dust storms which plagued the plains states from 1930 to 1939 while depicting one family's efforts to escape the devastation and start a new life in California.
Eco-friendly energy is explained. The most current information is provided while establishing the understanding that it does not take much to make the world a better place.
