climate

What's the difference between the climate and weather? How do we know global warming is real? The answers to these and many more pressing questions are explored in this book through memorable stories, infographic data dumps, and by engineering a solar oven from a pizza box, among other hands-on activities. Aimed at young brainiac's who want to know how many cow farts make up the Earth's atmosphere, and how to whip up a homemade storm.

With significantly hotter average temperatures, an increase in natural disasters, and rising oceans, the reality of climate change is hard to miss. Predictions about the future of Earth and its inhabitants vary, from hopeful to frantic to doomsday scenarios. Does climate change pose an immediate threat to Earth's biodiversity? What other factors have resulted in biodiversity changes, and are they as severe as the impacts caused by climate change? Is there enough time to mitigate and even reverse the destruction we have caused?.

"A book for middle-school-aged children about previous extinctions and possible threats to humans, from volcanoes, to asteroids, to pollution and diseases"--Provided by publisher.

Introduces different types of weather, including hurricanes, blizzards, droughts, monsoons, thunderstorms, and tornadoes.

Ukraine is one of the largest countries in Europe! Vibrant photos and activities bring the nation to life, exploring the Ukraine?s landscape, customs, wildlife, and more.

Weather is an essential elementary science topic, and it?s explained to readers in this exciting guide that encourages a hands-on approach to learning. Helpful facts are presented through achievable text, but the focal point of this reading experience is the use of experiments to enhance readers? understanding of this topic. Step-by-step instructions guide readers through each experiment, and a QR code enables them to download a badge at the end to show off their success. The design of this cool look at a common curriculum concept draws readers in with relatable photographs, clear labels, bright illustrations, and helpful diagrams.

Explore Antarctica--the coldest, driest, and windiest continent on Earth--in this adventure-filled title in the Who HQ series. Antarctica, the earth's southernmost continent, was virtually untouched by humans until the nineteenth century. Many famous explorers journeyed (and often died) there in the hope of discovering a land that always seemed out of reach. This book introduces readers to this desert--yes, desert!--continent that holds about 90 percent of the world's ice; showcases some of the 200 species that call Antarctica home, including the emperor penguin; and discusses environmental dangers to the continent, underscoring how what happens to Antarctica affects the entire world.

"Takes a look at climate change from the viewpoint of the entire 4.55 billion years of Earth's history"--Dust jacket.

"A field guide to the weather, including clouds, storm systems, and climate change"--.

"Presents a global view of how animals adapt to the seasons and threats to their survival in their northern and southern hemisphere homes. Topics covered include habitats, life cycles, diets, and conservation statuses"--OCLC.