Books with title The Climate Change Crisis

Global climate change is real. It is not new, and it is not fake news. The New York Times began reporting on climate change in the mid-twentieth century: Melting arctic ice in the 1940s. Increasingly warm average temperatures decade after decade. The fossil fuel industry inciting skepticism about global warming. And the United States' reluctance to commit to a reduction in carbon emissions that might negatively impact its economy. The story of human-made climate change unfolds through articles written at the time of the events. It ends with a clear explanation of what's at risk, and what readers can do to help.

Using the new C3 Framework for Social Studies Standards, these books explore environmentalism through the lenses of History, Geography, Civics, and Economics. In Climate Change, the text and photos look at the history, basic philosophies, and geography of this environmental issue. As they read, students will develop questions about the text, and use evidence from a variety of sources in order to form conclusions. Data-focused backmatter is included, as well as a bibliography, glossary, and index.

Some people are skeptical about climate change. According to many scientists, this threat to the environment is real. Readers explore the ways in which humans contribute to the problem of climate change, but they also learn how humans can work to stop this environmental crisis. Eye-catching fact boxes, a detailed glossary, and full-color photographs enhance readers' understanding of this important science curriculum topic and how it connects to current events. The age-appropriate tone introduces this serious issue in an accessible way that encourages young readers to think critically about their impact on the natural world.

Our home planets climate has gone through tremendous changes during its history. This fascinating book discusses these changes, explains the processes that drove them, and describes the methods scientists use to learn about the history of Earths climate. The volume also addresses the kinds of climate changes happening today and clarifies how these differ from changes that occurred in the past. The books easy-to-follow language will make this complex topic easy for young readers to digest.

With scrupulous yet accessible science writing intended for the high/low reader, this is a clear presentation of the most recent scholarship and cutting edge theories concerning climate. Combining a popular, anecdotal, narrative history style with the pulse-racing immediacy of journalism, this book provides a sweeping overview of the long history of climate change and the processes and mechanisms that drive it. A generous array of high-caliber, full-color photos are artfully presented to attract the reader's eye and arouse interest in this serious subject.

Global warming has become an important and alarming topic. Kids know they will face a future with many challenges. Scientific understanding is important to keep this worldwide concern in perspective. Climate Change is a series of books that provides up-to-date information about the earth's changing environment. 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. ABDO & Daughters is an imprint of ABDO Publishing Company.