Our world out of balance : understanding climate change and what we can do
Title:
Our world out of balance : understanding climate change and what we can do
Author:
Minoglio, Andrea.
Fanelli, Laura.
Mandley, Emma.
ISBN:
9781735000534
Uniform Title:
Scoprire il cambiamento climatico. English
Publication Information:
San Francisco : Blue Dot Kids Press, 2021.
Physical Description:
66 p. : col. ill. ; 30 cm
General Note:
Translation of: Scoprire il cambiamento climatico.
Contents:
When the world gets warmer -- Rising sea levels -- Shrinking forests -- More cities, bigger cities -- Melting ice -- What is happening to our wildlife? -- Extreme weather events -- Oceans of plastic -- Deserts and dry land -- The air that we breathe -- Corals in crisis -- Feeding the world -- What's that in the water? -- Fire! -- Too much trash -- Spread the word! -- Get involved!
Abstract:
"This accessible guide for children details how humans have thrown the planet off-balance and ways we can work to create a healthier world. Encouraging and easily digestible, this illustrated nonfiction guide introduces children ages eight to twelve to the important topic of climate change with tips on "How You Can Help" and citizen scientist activities. Filled with engaging big ideas that will inspire children to think about their role in keeping our world healthy, Our World Out of Balance details how humans have thrown the planet off-balance and ways we can work together to be part of the solution and create a healthier world"-- Provided by publisher.
適用年齡:
Ages 8-12.
Subject:
| Climatic changes -- Juvenile literature. |
| Global warming -- Juvenile literature. |
| Global environmental change -- Juvenile literature. |
| Environmental protection -- Juvenile literature. |
Summary:
"This accessible guide for children details how humans have thrown the planet off-balance and ways we can work to create a healthier world. Encouraging and easily digestible, this illustrated nonfiction guide introduces children ages eight to twelve to the important topic of climate change with tips on "How You Can Help" and citizen scientist activities. Filled with engaging big ideas that will inspire children to think about their role in keeping our world healthy, Our World Out of Balance details how humans have thrown the planet off-balance and ways we can work together to be part of the solution and create a healthier world"--