Why Are the Ice Caps Melting? (Let's-Read-And-Find-Out Science: Stage 2

Let's-Read-and-Find-Out Science, Stage 2

by Paul Meisel Anne F. Rockwell, Paul Meisel

The earth is getting hotter, and not just in the summer. The climate of your own hometown is changing. But why is this happening, and can we stop it? Read and find out!

Genres: Science, Picture Books, Nonfiction, Childrens, Environment, Ecology

33 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2006

Reviews

[Molly Cluff (Library!) · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a nice introductory book to the climate change issue to help make kids aware of the problem and the effects that will continue to happen. I wasn't left with much of a feeling of urgency at the end, this is more like a "step one" in what is hopefully a journey of improving lifestyles around climate change.

[Sandy · Rating 4 out of 5]

A good introduction to the science and dangers of global-warming. I liked that they provided the different perspectives and appealed to the reader to make positive changes in their behaviors to help promote the health of the environment.

[Queenie · Rating 5 out of 5]

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[Greg · Rating 4 out of 5]

Anne Rockwell's book does a very good job pf answering the title question. Through easily understood writing and cartoon-like illustrations by Paul Meisel, Rockwell explains how the greenhouse effect works, where carbon dioxide comes from, and which human activities are contributing to climate change. She briefly discusses melting ice shelves and glaciers, rising temperatures and tides, and rivers that are drying up. In an attempt to be fair and balanced, Lawlor makes it clear that not everyone believes global warming is being caused by man, but concludes that it still makes sense to stop the amount of greenhouse gases from increasing. To that end, she concludes with ways we can change our habits to help: plant more trees, use energy-efficient appliances, walk or bike instead of driving, and write letters to elected officials. In addition to the letter writing, she includes other suggestions that could be turned into a school project, like keeping a log of all the garbage you throw away. The only thing that would have made this book better would be an appendix of resources for further study and organizations working to fight climate change. Other than that, it provides a thorough explanation of a immense problem.

[Jillian Warren · Rating 4 out of 5]

A wonderful book for young readers that simply explains greenhouse gases and global warming. Can inspire some wonderful writing assignments as part of environment unit.

[Madisonbeera · Rating 5 out of 5]

i like this book because its about global warming and how u can stop it buy recyling everyday