Our world out of balance : understanding climate change and what we can do
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Our world out of balance : understanding climate change and what we can do

By Minoglio, Andrea. author.
Fanelli, Laura, illustrator.
Mandley, Emma, translator.

Audience Youth 0-15 years

Published 2021 by Blue Dot Kids Press, San Francisco

ISBN 9781735000534

Bib Id 1101978

Copyright 2021

Edition English language edition.

Description 66 pages : color illustrations ; 31 cm.

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Leader
cam a22 8i 4500
LCCN
2021-010854
ISBN
9781735000534 (hardcover) $21.95
1735000531 (hardcover)
Language
eng
Call #
J 363.73 M
Uniform Title
Scoprire il cambiamento climatico. English
Title
Our world out of balance : understanding climate change and what we can do
Edition
English language edition.
Publication Information
2021 by Blue Dot Kids Press, San Francisco :
Copyright Date
©2021
Description
66 pages : color illustrations ; 31 cm.
Note
Translated from the Italian.
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references and index.
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!
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"--
Audience
Ages 8-12.
Grades 4-6.

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