Taking Action on Climate Change

Climate change is increasingly affecting humans and
animals on macro and micro levels. Droughts, rising sea levels, unpredictable
weather events, food shortages, and the loss of endangered species all pose new
challenges to scientists hoping to combat this crisis. This captivating set
analyzes and investigates the effects of climate change, inviting readers to
understand the changes facing our global community as well as to think
critically about cultural and scientific solutions that may offset these
crises.
Each Book Contains:

• Sidebars and fact boxes that demonstrate
scientific concepts and phenomena

• Engaging full-color photographs that help
to explain accompanying text

• Glossary sections to help readers build
vocabulary

• Reading recommendations for further research and
exploration
Curriculum Connections:

• Corresponds to NGSS standards by
allowing readers to understand how human activity adversely affects Earth's
ecosystems

• Cultivates knowledge of the science of events such as natural
disasters, sea level changes, famines, droughts, and animal extinctions so that
readers may see the ripple effect of climate change

• Fosters an
understanding of the water cycle, water movement, wind and water currents, and
how ocean temperature is regulated by the sun yet influenced by greenhouse
gases