global warming

Explains the science of global warming, examines the debate over the causes and extent of the problem, discusses some of the threats posed to the planet and its inhabitants by global warming, looks at possible solutions, and offers suggestions on how to adapt to a warmer future.

Jack discovers that the only way to protect the Earth from ecological disaster at the hands of the Dark Army is to lock time, and he must choose between staying in the present or returning to the future world from which he came.

In the year 2100, as the island of Wing is about to be covered by water, fifteen-year-old Mara discovers the existence of New World sky cities that are safe from the storms and rising waters, and convinces her people to travel to one of these cities in order to save themselves.

Presents scientific research into global warming theories, including studies using tree rings and glacier ice samples, and discusses global and local approaches to climate change with tips on how to reduce one's carbon footprint.

An illustrated discussion of issues connected to global warming, such as the disappearance of wildlife habitat, the initiation and observance of Earth Day, influences on weather systems, and types of alternative and sustainable energy available for people to use and develop.

Provides a scientific perspective on global warming; exploring how it is caused and examining its effects around the world.

Discusses the debate over the causes of global warming, presenting the different arguments regarding whether humans have caused it, and also covers global warming's possible impact and whether anything can be done about it.

Provides an overview of global warming and climate change and addresses questions about what the issues are, the consequences of global warming, controversies surrounding global warming, and possible solutions, each followed by a selection of primary source quotes, facts, and illustrations. Includes resources for further study.

Presents a collection of essays that examine the pros and cons of the issues related to global warming, providing information for students on how to research, outline, draft and edited successful essays.

Describes the causes of global warming and discusses how it will affect the Earth's future.