greenhouse effect, atmospheric

Uses text and experiments to provide information about the air around us and about pollution and other problems related to our atmosphere.

Follows the adventures of Max Axiom as he explains the science behind global warming. Written in graphic-novel format.

Examines weather patterns, storms, and forecasting. Additional information is provided on how to measure the temperature and how to prevent overexposure from the sun.

Provides an introduction to global warming, and describes seventy-seven steps individuals can take to fight global warming in big and small ways, or to survive its effects should such efforts fail.

Examines the phenomenon of global warming, discussing the greenhouse effect in its positive, life-giving configuration, and again as this mechanism is knocked out of balance by increased levels of carbon gases.

Investigates signs of global warming across America, features interviews with scientists who are studying climate change, and introduces people around the world who are working to lessen the impact of climbing temperatures.

Explains the Gaia theory that the Earth functions as a single organism; explores how global warming threatens the way the planet regulates its internal environment; and predicts what the climate will be like in the future.