climate change

Uses maps, facts and illustrations to look at climate change.

"The true story of Greta Thunberg's life and eco-activism that inspired a global movement to combat climate change"--Provided by the publisher.

Discusses climate change and its effect on the environment, and how these environmental changes affect various animals.

Provides answers to questions about climate, covering history, climate change, why climate matters, and more.

"This . . . book examines ways to meet the challenges facing Earth's environment--one of the United Nation's sustainable development goals. From tackling ocean pollution to slowing climate change, readers will gain an understanding of how all the UN goals work together, and learn concrete strategies to inspire change. Profiles of youth-led movements and other collaborative efforts to help the environment will empower readers to get involved to restore and protect the health of environments"--Provided by publisher.

"[Presents] the groundbreaking speeches of Greta Thunberg, the young climate activist who has become the voice of a generation . . . [Collects] her speeches that have made history across the globe, from the United Nations to mass street protests "--Back cover.

"A historical account of extreme weather events and climate patterns, including human events leading up to observable changes, the people involved in studying trends, and the lingering aftermath"--Provided by publisher.

"Since their appearance on Earth, humans and their ancestors have impacted their surroundings. However, they've affected some of these environments more severely than others. In this book, readers will learn how human activities, such as burning fossil fuels and hunting, have directly and indirectly impacted tundra environments for thousands of years. Fact boxes and sidebars provide readers with supplementary information about the subject matter, while full-color photographs show the damaging effects of human activities on tundra environments"--Provided by publisher.

"Earth is constantly changing. However, over the last several decades, human activity has accelerated these changes around the world. Mountains, for example, may seem permanent and unchanging, but they are just as fragile as Earth's other environments. . . This title explores the impact that humans have on mountain environments, from the creation of roads and ski slopes to the use of explosives to create mines. Age-appropriate text is supported by full-color photographs, fact boxes, and sidebars"--Provided by publisher.

"Rain forests are one of a number of ecosystems on Earth that have been negatively affected by human activities. This book explores the different ways humans have impacted the plants and animals that call rain forest environments home. Full-color photographs depict harmful human activities and conservation efforts while fact boxes and sidebars provide readers with additional information about how rain forest environments have changed since the dawn of the human race"--Provided by publisher.