The Paris Climate Agreement

The Paris Climate Agreement explores the issues surrounding the 2015 international agreement to combat climate change. Many nations were shocked when the United States later announced its decision to withdraw from the agreement. The book explores these political ramifications and encourages readers to form their own opinions. Features include a glossary, references, websites, source notes, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Essential Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO. Author/Illustrator biography Glossary of key words Index Infographics Informative sidebars Reviewed Sources for further research Table of contents Understanding current events is essential for junior high and high school students, and this series tackles some of the biggest issues and events in US and world news today. Each book tells a balanced story of the event or issue, including its historical roots. The unfolding narrative reveals how the event or issue developed, the key events and participants, and the topic's current status. The books also cover the controversies associated with each topic. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Essential Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.