From an American hero and dedicated scientist: A compelling introduction to the changes taking place in Earth's climate, written for the audience that matters most to our planet's future.
Beginning with Sally Ride's unique, astronaut's-eye view of Earth's fragile atmosphere, Mission: Planet Earth describes how water, air, and other climate systems shape our world, and how a disruption in one part of the system can spread through the entire planet. Drawing on the latest scientific research and presenting a clear, even-handed account of the current state of climate studies, illustrated with helpful diagrams and stunning photographs of and from the front lines of climate change, here is a celebration of Earth's natural complexity—and a call to action for a new generation.
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Release date
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Kindle Book
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OverDrive Read
- ISBN: 9781429963183
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EPUB ebook
- ISBN: 9781429963183
- File size: 2622 KB
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Languages
- English
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Levels
- ATOS Level: 6.8
- Interest Level: 4-8(MG)
- Text Difficulty: 5
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Reviews
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August 1, 2009
Gr 5-8-This environmental-science primer introduces a range of important concepts necessary to understand climate change and global warming. Topics include the carbon cycle, water cycle, long-range carbon emissions data, biological evidence of climate change, and much more. The authors have an extensive background in science education, and their text exhibits an excellent balance of concept thoroughness with ease of comprehension. Attractive photographs and colorful graphics, including many charts and diagrams, are incorporated throughout. This is a great title for general reading; it may be less useful for research as the table of contents is rather vague and there's no glossary."Lindsay Cesari, Baldwinsville School District, NY"Copyright 2009 School Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.
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July 1, 2009
This book clearly explains global warming and its consequences. Bolstered by diagrams, captioned photos, and graphs, Ride's and O'Shaughnessy's no-nonsense text emphasizes both the science behind climate change and its worldwide impact. Even though the authors focus on the damage human beings have already caused, the call for action in the final chapter is energizing. Bib., ind.(Copyright 2009 by The Horn Book, Incorporated, Boston. All rights reserved.)
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