Learn about the importance of climate and weather, as well as problems—and solutions—associated with climate change, in this essential children’s book. Our Earth is truly an amazing planet. Its well-balanced climate provides fresh water, clean air, comfortable temperatures, healthy food, and safe places to live. But that climate is falling out of balance. Become a young climatologist. Find out what’s going wrong and what we can do to fix it! Debut author Ian Hunt is an expert in the field and an advocate of environmental education and activism. Here, he presents an introduction to climatology…mehr
Learn about the importance of climate and weather, as well as problems—and solutions—associated with climate change, in this essential children’s book. Our Earth is truly an amazing planet. Its well-balanced climate provides fresh water, clean air, comfortable temperatures, healthy food, and safe places to live. But that climate is falling out of balance. Become a young climatologist. Find out what’s going wrong and what we can do to fix it! Debut author Ian Hunt is an expert in the field and an advocate of environmental education and activism. Here, he presents an introduction to climatology (or climate science) in this easy-to-understand guide. Begin by learning about the atmosphere, as well as the basics of the carbon cycle and the greenhouse effect. That’s followed by a look at how climate change is measured and how it affects plants, animals, and the environment. A section on causes and solutions introduces different sources of energy, from oil to solar, with suggestions on how improvements can be made in the areas of industry, transportation, and waste. The book ends on an uplifting, empowering note with a “What Can I Do?” chapter that offers reasons for optimism, small steps to take every day, and 10 impactful activities for families and classrooms: calculating energy use, taking a climate survey, starting a community garden, and more. This kid-friendly guide is filled with full-color photographs and illustrations. It’s engaging and informative as it starts children on a path toward building a better Earth! Inside You’ll Find * Beginner’s introduction to climatology * The basics of renewable and nonrenewable energy sources * Discussion of climate change’s causes and solutions * Bonus activities for the family
Debut author Ian Hunt has worked in conservation throughout the Sierra Mountains and held jobs planting trees in wildfire burn scars, maintaining backcountry trails, conserving water, hardening homes for fires, planting native habitats, and cultivating edible landscapes. He earned his MA in Climate and Society from the Columbia University Climate School, and he now resides in Brooklyn, where he is an advocate for climate education and climate action.
Inhaltsangabe
Introduction: Earth * What Is Climate? * Weather vs. Climate * The Atmosphere * The “Spheres” * Law of Conservation of Matter * The Carbon Cycle * The Greenhouse Effect * Meeting the Greenhouse Gases * Linking Carbon and Warming * Carbon Sources and Sinks * Net-Zero * Industry Makeup of Impact * Global Makeup of Impact * How We Know * Are We the Problem? * Climate Takes Everyone Field Guide * Causes (and Solutions) * Impacts (and Solutions) What Can I Do? * Debunking Myths About Climate * Taking Care of Yourself and Others * Activities Glossary About the Author
Introduction: Earth * What Is Climate? * Weather vs. Climate * The Atmosphere * The “Spheres” * Law of Conservation of Matter * The Carbon Cycle * The Greenhouse Effect * Meeting the Greenhouse Gases * Linking Carbon and Warming * Carbon Sources and Sinks * Net-Zero * Industry Makeup of Impact * Global Makeup of Impact * How We Know * Are We the Problem? * Climate Takes Everyone Field Guide * Causes (and Solutions) * Impacts (and Solutions) What Can I Do? * Debunking Myths About Climate * Taking Care of Yourself and Others * Activities Glossary About the Author
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