carbon cycle (biogeochemistry)

"The Earth is facing a climate crisis that it can't fight on its own. Luckily, the Earth has another important power: the power of people! And people have the power to change, protect, innovate, and invent. Thanks to the power of nature and the ingenuity of people, change is in the air!"--.

Climate change is a hot topic, but few readers understand exactly how it has disrupted Earth's natural cycles. This text offers a straightforward explanation of the carbon cycle, including what carbon is, the places where it is found, and how it is exchanged. In addition, readers will gain insight into how human activity affects the carbon cycle in nature. Each chapter features charts or photographic illustrations to enhance comprehension, as well as vocabulary boxes and open-ended questions that invite readers to think critically about the topic.

". . . earth scientist Robert M. Hazen explores the universe to discover the past, present, and future of [carbon]"--Dust jacket.

Carbon is everywhere. It is constantly moving between the air, the oceans, rocks, and living things. But did you know that none of these things would exist without the carbon cycle? Or that humans have caused the carbon cycle to be out of balance? Learn more about the carbon cycle in this fascinating book.

Explains that the natural element carbon is found in all living things, including people, and how the Earth's supply of carbon moves among Earth's oceans, atmosphere, ecosystem, and geosphere in a process called the carbon cycle.

Offers a comprehensive history of carbon, explaining how it has impacted every aspect of life on Earth and why it is becoming a volatile threat to human life.

Offers a comprehensive history of carbon, explaining how it has impacted every aspect of life on Earth and why it is becoming a volatile threat to human life.