The Down-to-earth Guide To Global Warming

irreverent And Entertaining, Down To Earth Is Filled With Fact About Global Warming And Its Disastrous Consequences, Loads Of Photos And Illustrations, As Well As Suggestions For How Kids Can Help Combat Global Warming In Their Homes, Schools, And Communities. Engagingly Designed, Down To Earth Will Educate And Empower, Leaving Readers With The Knowledge They Need To Understand This Problem And A Sense Of Hope To Inspire Them Into Action.

the New York Times - Hank Green

the Details Of Global Warming Boggle Some Of The World's Finest Minds, But Laurie David And Cambria Gordon's down-to-earth Guide To Global Warming Actually Makes It Easy To Understand. The First Third Of The Book Is Dedicated To The Science Behind Climate Change. And While Nitpickers May Find The Lack Of References And Occasional Simplifications Annoying, I've Never Seen A More Comprehensive Explanation Of The Phenomenon In So Few Words…they Make The Science Relevant And Enjoyable With Abundant Visuals And Conclude With Some Meaty Ways For Kids To Make A Difference.

Authors : Laurie David, Cambria Gordon

Publisher : Orchard Books

Published Year : 2007

Format : Paperback, 128 pages

Dimensions : 8.80 (w) x 8.90 (h) x 0.40 (d)

ISBN : 0439024943

ISBN13 : 9780439024945

Overview :

From the producer of AN INCONVENIENT TRUTH comes a powerful, kid-friendly, and engaging book that will get kids get interested in the environment!

Irreverent and entertaining, DOWN TO EARTH is filled with fact about global warming and its disastrous consequences, loads of photos and illustrations, as well as suggestions for how kids can help combat global warming in their homes, schools, and communities. Engagingly designed, DOWN TO EARTH will educate and empower, leaving readers with the knowledge they need to understand this problem and a sense of hope to inspire them into action.