Edition |
English language edition. |
Description |
66 pages : color illustrations ; 31 cm |
Note |
Text in English, translated from the Italian. |
Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
Audience |
Ages 8-12. Blue Dot Kids Press. |
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Grades 4-6. Blue Dot Kids Press. |
Summary |
"This accessible guide for children details how humans have thrown the planet off-balance and ways we can work to create a healthier world. Encouraging and easily digestible, this illustrated nonfiction guide introduces children ages eight to twelve to the important topic of climate change with tips on "How You Can Help" and citizen scientist activities. Filled with engaging big ideas that will inspire children to think about their role in keeping our world healthy, Our World Out of Balance details how humans have thrown the planet off-balance and ways we can work together to be part of the solution and create a healthier world"-- Provided by publisher. |
Contents |
When the world gets warmer -- Rising sea levels -- Shrinking forests -- More cities, bigger cities -- Melting ice -- What is happening to our wildlife? -- Extreme weather events -- Oceans of plastic -- Deserts and dry land -- The air that we breathe -- Corals in crisis -- Feeding the world -- What's that in the water? -- Fire! -- Too much trash -- Spread the word! -- Get involved! |
Note |
In English, translated from the Italian. |
Subject |
Climatic changes -- Juvenile literature.
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Global warming -- Juvenile literature.
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Global environmental change -- Juvenile literature.
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Environmental protection -- Juvenile literature.
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Environmentalism -- Juvenile literature.
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Sustainable living -- Juvenile literature.
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Added Author |
Fanelli, Laura, illustrator.
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Mandley, Emma, translator.
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Added Title |
Scoprire il cambiamento climatico. English
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Understanding climate change and what we can do |
ISBN |
9781735000534 (hardback) |
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1735000531 (hardback) |
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9781736226407 (ebook) |
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