greenhouse effect, atmospheric

"We live in an energy-rich age, in which we can turn on a light with the flick of a switch or drive anywhere by turning a key. But, our vehicles, factories, and power stations, which create the electricity needed to light and heat our buildings, pump carbon dioxide into Earth's atmosphere. Carbon dioxide overload from these human activities is making our planet hotter and hotter--and is causing the Earth's climate to change. Find out what scientists are doing to find sustainable new forms of energy that will secure our planet's future."--.

"We live in an energy-rich age, in which we can turn on a light with the flick of a switch or drive anywhere by turning a key. But, our vehicles, factories, and power stations, which create the electricity needed to light and heat our buildings, pump carbon dioxide into Earth's atmosphere. Carbon dioxide overload from these human activities is making our planet hotter and hotter--and is causing the Earth's climate to change. Find out what scientists are doing to find sustainable new forms of energy that will secure our planet's future."--Provided by publisher.

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.