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As the planet warms, a ripple effect takes place: greenhouse gas emissions create warmer weather, which leads to heat waves, which then contribute to forest fires. Taking a hopeful yet realistic approach, this book encourages readers to understand the relationship between intensifying heat and disaster. It discusses current scientific research, shows examples of heat waves and forest fires all over the world, and encourages citizen engagement with...
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Water is an essential element of life. We need it for our crops, for drinking, and for cooling off, but we often take it for granted. However, as Earth's climate changes in response to human activity, our relationship to water will also change. This book examines the history of droughts in countries all over the world, feuds related to water shortage, and innovative technological solutions that could help more people have access to water. Readers...
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Global warming affects water in two ways: shortages and flooding. This book considers the latter, examining the consequences of rising sea levels on human life. It explains the three-part response of "retreat, accommodation, and protection." It highlights innovative solutions like floating houses, tunnels under cities, sea walls, and inland seaways that could provide farms and food to nearby communities. Readers are informed about energy-saving strategies...
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In a world that is slowly warming, the lives of plants and animals are at risk. Some, like the polar bear, are in danger of extinction because their Arctic ecosystem is melting. Others, like the golden toad, have already gone extinct. This books cites the Industrial Revolution and human-created greenhouse gases as causing a significant increase in global temperatures, which has adversely affected animals and plants. By understanding the differences...
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This fact cannot be ignored: food shortages and climate change are linked. As Earth warms and drought or flooding occurs, farmers cannot grow crops and animals die. If disease occurs, it can wipe out huge amounts of food supplies if farmers have not used diverse seeds or a variety of livestock breeds. This book examines the complexity of a warming climate and its relationship to food and water. By showing examples of technological solutions, like...
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As greenhouse gases build in Earth's atmosphere, water and air temperatures rise. This triggers storms like we've never seen before. Extreme weather events, from tornadoes to tsunamis, are becoming a part of our everyday lives. This book examines the history of climate change and details the scientific cause of these storms. Additionally, it correlates humans as both the cause and the hope for climate change. Engaging sidebars and photographs enhance...
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Readers are sure to enjoy this interactive look at the animals that fill the skies above their heads. Simple, achievable text introduces a wide variety of winged creatures and basic facts about them. These early science concepts are paired with delightful illustrations of these animals in action. Readers are then encouraged to take action themselves by turning, touching, and shaking the pages in addition to other fun activities that enhance this learning...
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Young readers are introduced to polar bears, penguins, and other animals that make their homes, where it's snowy and cold in this interactive reading experience. They learn important facts that supplement basic science curriculum topics, and along the way, they're encouraged to follow bright and bold directions to take an active role in the fun. Whether they're holding their breath before diving under the cold water to meet a sea creature or tilting...
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What kinds of animals live under the ground? Readers discover the answer to this question as they learn fun facts about the animal world while having lots of fun along the way. Basic science curriculum concepts, such as habitats and adaptations, are presented to readers through simple sentences and clear text. In addition, vibrant illustrations allow readers to visualize these new animal friends. Readers are then able to interact with these creatures...
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"Readers journey under the sea to discover the amazing animals that live there. In addition to learning basic facts about each sea creature, they are encouraged to take an active approach to reading. Bright and bold directions instruct them to poke the pages, touch the pictures, and try other simple activities that get their entire body involved in the reading experience. The short, clear text is paired with vibrant illustrations of colorful, cool...
14) Save Amphibians
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Save Amphibians focuses on the importance of amphibians and the extinction crisis, what is threatening amphibians, what we can do to help amphibians, and what is already being done to combat the amphibian extinction crisis. The Take Action: Save Life on Earth series lays out environmental problems in easy-to-understand language and provides practical advice to readers about meaningful ways they can influence important change for our planet. Part of...
15) Save Birds
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Save Birds focuses on the importance of birds and the extinction crisis, what is threatening birds, what we can do to help birds, and what is already being done to combat the bird extinction crisis. The Take Action: Save Life on Earth series lays out environmental problems in easy-to-understand language and provides practical advice to readers about meaningful ways they can influence important change for our planet. Part of our 21st Century Skills...
16) Save Carnivores
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Save Carnivores focuses on the importance of carnivores and the extinction crisis, what is threatening carnivores, what we can do to help carnivores, and what is already being done to combat the carnivore extinction crisis. The Take Action: Save Life on Earth series lays out environmental problems in easy-to-understand language and provides practical advice to readers about meaningful ways they can influence important change for our planet. Part of...
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Save Native Plants focuses on the importance of native plants and the extinction crisis, what is threatening native plants, what we can do to help native plants, and what is already being done to combat the native plant extinction crisis. The Take Action: Save Life on Earth series lays out environmental problems in easy-to-understand language and provides practical advice to readers about meaningful ways they can influence important change for our...
18) Save Ocean Life
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Save Ocean Life focuses on the importance of ocean life and the extinction crisis, what is threatening ocean life, what we can do to help ocean life, and what is already being done to combat the ocean life extinction crisis. The Take Action: Save Life on Earth series lays out environmental problems in easy-to-understand language and provides practical advice to readers about meaningful ways they can influence important change for our planet. Part...
19) Save Pollinators
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Save Pollinators focuses on the importance of pollinators and the extinction crisis, what is threatening pollinators, what we can do to help pollinators, and what is already being done to combat the pollinator extinction crisis. The Take Action: Save Life on Earth series lays out environmental problems in easy-to-understand language and provides practical advice to readers about meaningful ways they can influence important change for our planet. Part...
20) Eat Smart!
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There is a variety of delicious food in the world, but it is not an unlimited resource. Full-color photographs and achievable text guide readers as they discover the importance of being careful with food waste, occasionally opting for a meat-free meal option, and buying foods locally when possible. A glossary is included to clarify any words a reader might not know, an index helps reader independently explore the text, and fact boxes and graphic organizers...
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