global temperature changes

The terrifying effects of a warming planet are impossible to ignore, but sometimes it's hard to pick through the facts and to understand exactly what's happening and how. This book of infographics illuminates the realities of climate change in hard numbers, digestible data and vivid visualizations. How will rising sea levels affect us? What is the impact of meat on the planet? What industries create the most emissions? How do renewable energies compare to one another? What are the most effective things we as individuals can do to help the planet? Without sugar-coating or fear-mongering, this is a book that conveniently unpacks inconvenient truths in a way that is accessible to readers young and old.

"Earth's climate is changing. Heat waves and droughts are more common and more severe. Powerful hurricanes cause widespread damage. And polar regions are warming fast, causing even more problems around the world. Why is this happening? In this nonfiction graphic novel, Max Axiom and the Society of Super Scientists go on a . . . fact-filled adventure that will help young readers learn about the causes and effects of climate change and learn ways that they can make a difference"--Provided by publisher.

Scientists study climate change to predict future risks so people can prepare. They also learn about ways to slow climate change. Studying Climate Change examines how scientists gather information from the air, soil, water, and ice to learn more about the changes happening to Earth.

"Drawing on real-life situations and stories, journalist Jeff Fleischer takes [a] . . . look at how our world will change as a result of the climate crisis, addressing sea levels, extreme weather, drought, extinction, and migration"--Provided by publisher.

"[Looks at polar bear] Nanu's world as she treks uncertainly around the heart of Hudson Bay, searching for nourishment for the children that grow inside her. She stops at nothing to protect her cubs from the dangers she can see--other bears, wolves, whales, human beings--and those she cannot"--Amazon.

Explains what climate change is and why it occurs, examines the problems caused by climate change, discusses what might happen if the climate change problem is not fixed, and looks at what is being done to fight climate change.

Whether you call it global warming or climate change, Earth's temperatures are going up. Temperatures are rising for several reasons, many of which are caused by human and industrial activity. Rising temperatures mean more than just warmer days and nights. They affect everything on Earth, from weather to living conditions. Rising temperatures have been blamed for more severe storms, rising sea levels, habitat destruction, and disruptions in agriculture. Help your readers learn the truth from the hype, why temperatures are rising, and what people can do about it in this detailed and informative book about one of the twenty-first century's greatest challenges.

Explains what climate change is and why it occurs, examines the problems caused by climate change, discusses what might happen if the climate change problem is not fixed, and looks at what is being done to fight climate change.

Describes the causes and effects of global warming as well as ways to slow global warming.

In 2013 the Pew Research Center conducted a poll of more than 37,000 people in 39 countries and found that more than half believe climate change is a major threat. Through a narrative-driven pro/con format supported by relevant facts, quotes, anecdotes, and full-color illustrations this title examines issues related to climate change.