12 Things to Know about Climate Change

Overview

The fracking industry. Discover why each topic is significant, who is involved, and who or what is affected. Become an expert on some of the world's most important issues.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781632350886
Publisher:	Riverstream Publishing, Inc.
Publication date:	01/01/2015
Series:	Today's News
Pages:	32
Product dimensions:	6.70(w) x 8.70(h) x 0.20(d)
Lexile:	920L (what's this?)
Age Range:	10 - 11 Years

Table of Contents

The Earth Is Warming Up 4

Some Scientists Question Climate Change 6

Greenhouse Gases Trap Heat 8

Burning Fossil Fuels Contributes to Climate Change 10

Farming Contributes to Climate Change 12

Deforestation Changes Climate 14

The World's Sea Levels Are Rising 16

Countries Are Adapting to Climate Change 18

The Arctic Is Warming Faster than Other Regions 20

Climate Change Could Cause Extreme Weather 22

Climate Change Alters Ecosystems 24

Humans Can Make a Difference 26

Fact Sheet 28

Glossary 30

For More Information 31

Index 32

About the Author 32