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A book about climate change for middle readers who want to learn the
science behind a warming planet and make a difference for their own
future!
What's causing extreme weather around the globe? Why are some species
rapidly dwindling in number? And what does the future hold for planet
Earth?
In Climate Change: The Science Behind Melting Glaciers and Warming
Oceans with Hands-On Science Activities, students ages 9 to 12 take a
deep dive into the science behind the changing climate in order to best
contribute to the methods underway to solve the problem of a rapidly
changing planet--and think up new solutions! Essential questions, cool
facts, and links to online primary sources and other relevant material
make complex concepts easier to understand. This book is rich in
text-to-self and text-to-world connections, along with hands-on science
and critical creative-thinking exercises designed to explore the
research being done to combat this global problem and encourage kids to
find new solutions! This title has been revised and updated to reflect
2020 educational standards and incorporate new scientific discoveries!
- How do we know the climate is changing? By looking at the science
from the past 200 years or so, all of which points to the fact that
humans have had an adverse impact on the health of the planet, and this
impact is great enough to affect many different ecosystems, living
species, and the human species itself.
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The study of planetary science, arctic ice bubbles, coral reefs, and
more all contribute to the wealth of knowledge we are gaining, knowledge
that can be used in the science and engineering innovations underway
around the world to address global climate change.
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Focused on a proactive approach to environmental education, Climate
Change engages readers through hands-on activities, such as building a
solar pizza oven, along with stories of people, including kids, who are
making a positive environmental difference.
About the Build It Science set and Nomad Press
Climate Change is part of a set of four Build It Science books that
explore accessible science. The other titles in this set are Fairground
Physics, Backyard Biology, and Kitchen Chemistry.
Nomad Press books in the Build It series integrate content with
participation. Combining content with inquiry-based projects stimulates
learning and makes it active and alive. Nomad's unique approach
simultaneously grounds kids in factual knowledge while allowing them the
space to be curious, creative, and critical thinkers.
All books are leveled for Guided Reading level and Lexile and align with
Common Core State Standards and Next Generation Science Standards.
All titles are available in paperback, hardcover, and ebook formats.
