climate change

"Climate change is rapidly reshaping Earth in devastating ways. Since the mid-20th century, the planet has been warming at an unprecedented rate. This informative book is designed to educate young readers about climate change, a defining issue of their time. The text features real-world examples of young activists who are using their powerful voices to inspire change and true stories about scientists working on cutting-edge solutions. It encourages readers to draw connections between rising populations and climate change, explore solutions to this global issue, and advocate for change"--Provided by publisher.

"Ninety-seven percent of actively publishing climate scientists agree that human behavior is changing the climate of our planet. What are the effects of this change, and what should humanity's next move be? This book breaks down the complexity of this highly relevant topic into an accessible language level while providing content interesting and relevant to high school aged readers. It covers different perspectives of the effects of climate change and different arguments for how it should be addressed"--Provided by publisher.

"Meet Professor Katelyn, Leon, and Mo--also known as The Renegades. Professor Kateyln is a whip-smart scientist who uses her scientific knowledge to develop spectacles that can catch glimpses of the future. Wrestling with his anger at the naysayers who don't seem to care about the environment, Leon has the ability to become invisible--the perfect spy! And then there's Mo who, in the wake of his brother's death in a cyclone, manages to wield a solar shield strong enough to fight the deadliest of foes. Our superheroes grapple with multiple environmental threats, most deadly of all a monster that lurks beneath the melting Arctic ice. If it escapes, this creature of chaos will release huge plumes of methane gas into the atmosphere, changing the balance of our planet's climate forever. Can the Renegades work together to save Earth before it is too late?"--Provided by publisher.

"... shows how the use of fossil fuels is changing Earth's climate and what scientists are doing to find sustainable forms of energy that will secure [the] planet's future. [People] live in an energy-rich age that relies heavily on the burning of fossil fuels. [They] burn fossil fuels to power ... vehicles, factories, and even ... power stations, which burn fossil fuels to create the electricity needed to light and heat ... buildings. The result is a buildup of carbon dioxide into Earth's atmosphere. Find out how carbon dioxide overload is making [the] planet hotter and hotter and what is being done to fight global climate change"--Provided by publisher.

"The Amazon is burning. Fire-breathing creatures run amok through the trees, and the Renegades must unite with indigenous activists to stop them"--Provided by publisher.

Examines the impact of energy, national rivalries, and climate change on geopolitical developments throughout history. Includes black-and-white photographs, maps, and graphs.

Presents facts about endangered animals, providing information on how humanity's impact on the environment affects wildlife.

"A book for young readers about how climate change is related to the increased frequency and power of storms and other natural disasters"--Provided by publisher.

"Learn about how humans contribute to climate change and what you can do to help limit its effects"--Amazon.

"A book for young readers about the increasing threat of rising sea levels and flooding"--Provided by publisher.