global warming

Former vice president Al Gore helps children understand the underlying causes of the climate crisis that is threatening the global environment at the start of the twenty-first century and explains what they can do to help reverse the damage.

"Car, train, ship or aeroplane--which form of transport is most harmful to the atmosphere? What do farming techniques such as agrochemicals do? What is 'acid rain' and what are effects of it? This book takes a look at the impact that our modern world is having on our surrounding environment, from our use of fossil fuels and our increase in global food production and building work, to the rise in our transport production. Discover what steps scientists and engineers, and even ordinary people, are taking to develop sustainable solutions to these problems, from replastering festivals to buildings bound together using horse hair!"--Provided by the publisher.

An adaptation of the book in which former Vice President Al Gore examines the climate crisis that is threatening the future of the planet, describes what the world's governments are doing to correct the problem, and explains why the problem should be taken more seriously. Includes photographs, maps, and graphs.

Discusses the environmental effects of the melting of the polar ice caps.

Explains what the Greenhouse Effect is and what can be done to combat it.

Examines some of the negative effects of human activity on the planet, focusing on climate change, with discussion of the causes and impact of it and a look at sustainable solutions.

Contains practical ways in which kids can help save the planet including turning off water and becoming involved in the community.

Provides information about global warming, discussing the causes and effects of warming climates, and offering suggestions on how to reverse the trend.

Sent to live with her chef father and his wife in Oregon after having stayed with her inventor uncle and scientist mother in Cincinnati, ten-year-old misfit Megan is lonely until she starts working with some computer-savvy mice to try to save Mouse Nation--and the planet.

Introduces ways to reverse climate change from the obvious reduction of pollution and carbon dioxide through renewable future energy.