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A close, personal examination of climate science for ages 12 to 15. Read true stories of how climate change has affected people's lives and learn the science behind the new reality we witness every day.
Does your region get stronger storms and more extreme weather than it used to? Do you have to take steps to conserve water because of drought? Is there more flooding in your area than there used to be? These could all be symptoms of Earth's climate crisis.
In Climate in Crisis: Changing Coastlines, Severe Storms, and Damaging Drought, readers 12 to 15 discover how climate change is affecting the human population-from extreme weather and rising coastlines to new migration patterns and disease-through real-life stories and a deep examination of the science driving the phenomenon. Climate change is an enormous topic, but through real-life examples of how climate change affects humans directly, readers can find a relatable foothold from which to explore the dependent relationship between the Earth, the climate, and all living creatures, including humans. As kids gain a deeper understanding of our ultimate connection to everything on and around our planet, they are also encouraged to think of innovative ways to help curb climate change, which has been called humanity's greatest challenge.
Throughout Climate in Crisis, hands-on STEM activities, entertaining illustrations, essential questions, and fascinating sidebars illuminate the topic and engage readers further. In addition, Climate in Crisis integrates a digital learning component by providing links to primary sources, videos, and other relevant websites.
Carla Mooney has written more than 70 books for children and young adults. She is an award-winning author of several books for Nomad Press, including The Chemistry of Food, The Physics of Fun, The Human Body and The Human Genome: Mapping the Blueprint of Human Life, and Globalization: Why We Care about Faraway Events. She lives in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Traci Van Wagoner holds degrees in illustration from Utah State University and in toy design from the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York City. A longtime member of SCBWI, Van Wagoner has illustrated many children's books, including The Chemistry of Food for Nomad Press, and her work appears in magazines, newsletters, and on toys and games. She lives in New York.
Timeline
Introduction: Our Changing Climate
Chapter 1: Severe Storms and Extreme Weather
Chapter 2: Food and Water Scarcity
Chapter 3: Migration & Loss of Habitats
Chapter 4: Rising Coastlines
Chapter 5: Disease and Human Health
Glossary
Resources
Selected Bibliography
Index
Do you see evidence of climate change in your town? In Climate in Crisis: Changing Coastlines, Severe Storms, and Damaging Drought, readers 12 to 15 learn true, personal stories about people dealing with today's climate crisis and take a deep dive into the science behind climate change. Hands-on science activities and essential questions invite kids to make predictions and test their hypotheses about the future of our climate.
Praise for Chemistry: Investigate the Matter that Makes Up Your World by Carla Mooney
Publishers Weekly
"Mooney offers a thorough overview of what chemistry is and why it matters, in chapters exploring atoms, states of matter, compounds, chemical reactions, and more."
Praise for Chemistry: Investigate the Matter that Makes Up Your World by Carla Mooney
School Library Connection
". . . This is a unique reference resource for upper elementary through high school students that want to learn more about the subject. Recommended."
Praise for Chemistry: Investigate the Matter that Makes Up Your World by Carla Mooney
National Science Teachers Association (NSTA Recommends)
"Chemistry is a short but sweet book that packs a powerful punch of learning about matter on every page... Chemistry is a very readable, motivating, and highly interac
Does your region get stronger storms and more extreme weather than it used to? Do you have to take steps to conserve water because of drought? Is there more flooding in your area than there used to be? These could all be symptoms of Earth's climate crisis.
In Climate in Crisis: Changing Coastlines, Severe Storms, and Damaging Drought, readers 12 to 15 discover how climate change is affecting the human population-from extreme weather and rising coastlines to new migration patterns and disease-through real-life stories and a deep examination of the science driving the phenomenon. Climate change is an enormous topic, but through real-life examples of how climate change affects humans directly, readers can find a relatable foothold from which to explore the dependent relationship between the Earth, the climate, and all living creatures, including humans. As kids gain a deeper understanding of our ultimate connection to everything on and around our planet, they are also encouraged to think of innovative ways to help curb climate change, which has been called humanity's greatest challenge.
Throughout Climate in Crisis, hands-on STEM activities, entertaining illustrations, essential questions, and fascinating sidebars illuminate the topic and engage readers further. In addition, Climate in Crisis integrates a digital learning component by providing links to primary sources, videos, and other relevant websites.
Carla Mooney has written more than 70 books for children and young adults. She is an award-winning author of several books for Nomad Press, including The Chemistry of Food, The Physics of Fun, The Human Body and The Human Genome: Mapping the Blueprint of Human Life, and Globalization: Why We Care about Faraway Events. She lives in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Traci Van Wagoner holds degrees in illustration from Utah State University and in toy design from the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York City. A longtime member of SCBWI, Van Wagoner has illustrated many children's books, including The Chemistry of Food for Nomad Press, and her work appears in magazines, newsletters, and on toys and games. She lives in New York.
Timeline
Introduction: Our Changing Climate
Chapter 1: Severe Storms and Extreme Weather
Chapter 2: Food and Water Scarcity
Chapter 3: Migration & Loss of Habitats
Chapter 4: Rising Coastlines
Chapter 5: Disease and Human Health
Glossary
Resources
Selected Bibliography
Index
Do you see evidence of climate change in your town? In Climate in Crisis: Changing Coastlines, Severe Storms, and Damaging Drought, readers 12 to 15 learn true, personal stories about people dealing with today's climate crisis and take a deep dive into the science behind climate change. Hands-on science activities and essential questions invite kids to make predictions and test their hypotheses about the future of our climate.
Praise for Chemistry: Investigate the Matter that Makes Up Your World by Carla Mooney
Publishers Weekly
"Mooney offers a thorough overview of what chemistry is and why it matters, in chapters exploring atoms, states of matter, compounds, chemical reactions, and more."
Praise for Chemistry: Investigate the Matter that Makes Up Your World by Carla Mooney
School Library Connection
". . . This is a unique reference resource for upper elementary through high school students that want to learn more about the subject. Recommended."
Praise for Chemistry: Investigate the Matter that Makes Up Your World by Carla Mooney
National Science Teachers Association (NSTA Recommends)
"Chemistry is a short but sweet book that packs a powerful punch of learning about matter on every page... Chemistry is a very readable, motivating, and highly interac