| ISBN |
9781735000534 (hardback) |
| Name |
Minoglio, Andrea author. |
| Uniform title |
Scoprire il cambiamento climatico. English |
| Title |
Our world out of balance : understanding climate change and what we can do / Andrea Minoglio ; Laura Fanelli ; translated by Emma Mandley. |
| Edition |
English language edition. |
| Published |
San Francisco : Blue Dot Kids Press, 2021. |
| ©2021 |
| Description |
66 pages : colour illustrations ; 31 cm |
| Notes |
Translated from the Italian. |
| 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 guide for children details how humans have thrown the planet off-balance and ways we can work to create a healthier world. 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. |
| Target audience note |
Ages 8-12. Blue Dot Kids Press. |
| Grades 4-6. Blue Dot Kids Press. |
| Subjects |
Climatic changes -- Juvenile literature |
| Global warming -- Juvenile literature |
| Global environmental change -- Juvenile literature |
| Environmental protection -- Juvenile literature |
| Other Names |
Fanelli, Laura illustrator. |
| Mandley, Emma translator. |
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