Why Are the Ice Caps Melting?: The Dangers of Global Warming

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

by Anne Rockwell, Paul Meisel (Illustrator)

The temperature on Earth is rising. At the North Pole, ice is melting. In the ocean, water is getting higher. And in some places around the world, whole rivers might even dry up. But why is this happening, and what can we do to stop it? Read and find out about the greenhouse effect, recycling, and what you can do to help fight global warming! This nonfiction picture book is an excellent choice to share during homeschooling, in particular for children ages 5 to 7. It’s a fun way to learn to read and as a supplement for activity books for children.


This is a Level 2 Let’s-Read-and-Find-Out Science title, which means the book explores more challenging concepts for children in the primary grades and supports the Common Core Learning Standards, Next Generation Science Standards, and the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) standards. Let’s-Read-and-Find-Out is the winner of the American Association for the Advancement of Science/Subaru Science Books & Films Prize for Outstanding Science Series.

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

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