Burning Up: Escalating Heat Waves and Forest Fires
| AUTHOR | David, Alexis; David, Alex |
| PUBLISHER | Cavendish Square Publishing (12/30/2019) |
| PRODUCT TYPE | Paperback (Paperback) |
Description
As the planet warms, a ripple effect takes place: greenhouse gas emissions create warmer weather, which leads to heat waves, which then contribute to forest fires. Taking a hopeful yet realistic approach, this book encourages readers to understand the relationship between intensifying heat and disaster. It discusses current scientific research, shows examples of heat waves and forest fires all over the world, and encourages citizen engagement with stories of young activists. Through engaging facts, photographs, and charts, readers will understand the connection between global warming and disasters like heat waves and forest fires.
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Product Details
ISBN-13:
9781502652225
ISBN-10:
1502652226
Binding:
Paperback or Softback (Trade Paperback (Us))
Content Language:
English
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Page Count:
64
Carton Quantity:
0
Product Dimensions:
5.70 x 0.20 x 8.80 inches
Weight:
0.30 pound(s)
Feature Codes:
Bibliography,
Index,
Illustrated
Country of Origin:
US
Subject Information
BISAC Categories
Science | Earth Sciences - Meteorology & Climatology
Grade Level:
5th Grade
- 8th Grade
Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level:
0
Point Value:
0
Guided Reading Level:
Grade 6
Dewey Decimal:
551.525
Library of Congress Control Number:
2019010035
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As the planet warms, a ripple effect takes place: greenhouse gas emissions create warmer weather, which leads to heat waves, which then contribute to forest fires. Taking a hopeful yet realistic approach, this book encourages readers to understand the relationship between intensifying heat and disaster. It discusses current scientific research, shows examples of heat waves and forest fires all over the world, and encourages citizen engagement with stories of young activists. Through engaging facts, photographs, and charts, readers will understand the connection between global warming and disasters like heat waves and forest fires.
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