| Description |
viii, 120 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 26 cm |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 111-112) and index. |
| Contents |
Foreword by Jill Pelto -- Glaciers in crisis -- A world of ice: The role glaciers play on our planet -- Boots on the ice and eyes in the sky: How we know the glaciers are melting -- A change in the air: Why the glaciers are melting -- Deep-frozen time machines: Glaciers' hidded history -- Some like it cold: Animals and plants of the glaciers -- A world without glaciers: What will happen if we don't change course -- A glacier for tomorrow: How to take action -- Author's note -- Who's studying glaciers and climate change? |
| Summary |
"Meltdown is an illustrated, middle-grade science book that tells the story of glaciers- the ancient, frozen landforms that are essential for the health of the planet. But all is not well: The glaciers are melting, faster and faster every year, and their disappearance will fundamentally change the world as we know it. Through immersive text, and rich, realistic illustrations, readers will learn what glaciers are, how they form, and about the vital role that they play in regulating our planets temperature and connecting our ecosystems. At the same time Meltdown will introduce kids to the "what" the "how" and the "why" of climate change, exploring what will happen to our planet, and to us if the glaciers keep disappearing"-- Provided by publisher. |
| Audience |
Ages 8-12. Workman Publishing |
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Grades 3-7. Workman Publishing |
| Subject |
Glaciers -- Juvenile literature.
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Climatic changes -- Juvenile literature.
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Glaciers.
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Climatic changes.
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Climatic changes. (OCoLC)fst00864229
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Glaciers. (OCoLC)fst00942975
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SCIENCE / Earth Sciences / Geography.
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| Genre/Form |
Juvenile works. (OCoLC)fst01411637
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Picture books.
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Instructional and educational works.
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Creative nonfiction.
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| Added Author |
Padula, Lily, illustrator.
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| Added Title |
Melt down |
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Discover Earth's irreplaceable glaciers and learn what you can do to save them |
| ISBN |
9781523509508 (hardcover) |
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1523509503 (hardcover) |
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