"Discover how global warming is changing our planet, and what we can do to fight back."--Cover.

Learn more about what climate change means and how it's affecting our planet. The earth is definitely getting warmer. There's no argument about that, but who or what is the cause? And why has climate change become a political issue? Are humans at fault? Is this just a natural development? While the vast majority of scientists who study the environment agree that humans play a large part in climate change, there is a counterargument. Author Gail Herman...

Take a look at the weather around us.

Learn about climate change.

Learn about issues dealing with climatic changes.

Traces the weather phenomenon known as El Niño from its first observation near Peruvian fishing villages to more recent appearances, discussing how scientists monitor it and how it affects other aspects of the weather.

Offers a look at the history of climate change, how it will unfold over the next century, and what we can do to prevent a cataclysmic future.

An exploration of climate change and the difficulties people may experience growing food and obtaining fresh water as the average global temperature warms.

The environment is an essential but sometimes tough and weighty concept to grasp. This engaging nonfiction book takes readers back to the basics, offering an accessible overview of what makes up our environment, how those parts work, and why they matter. Divided into five sections-water, air, soil, energy, and climate-the book uses facts, figures, and simple language to give an overarching survey of our environment. Questions run throughout the text,...