Explains how climates are created by sunlight, winds, ocean currents, and water and land features; describes the characteristics of warm and cold climates; and discusses factors in climate change.
Describes some of Earth's coldest places and explains how the sun's rays affect our planet's surface and how people manage to live in cold places. Presented in Spanish.
Details the negative impact that climate change can have on food supply, discussing the potential impact of increasing the global temperature two degrees Celsius and the likely conflicts over diminishing food and water supplies, and examining how helpful technology will be.
"Climate is the weather a place usually has year after year. Scientists study temperature and precipitation records over 30 or more years to determine an area's climate. Read [this book] to learn about four kinds of climates"--Provided by publisher.
"Explores the characteristics of the land and weather in regions with desert climates, and how plants, animals, and people have adapted to life in deserts. The effects of climate change and other developments are also covered."--Publisher.
