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Simply: Climate Change

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Understand climate change like never before!

Explore and understand the intriguing science behind climate change. Gain valuable knowledge on why climate change is occurring — one of the planet’s most challenging issues — and analyze possible solutions.

Simply Climate Change is the perfect guide for a clear and concise understanding of the often complex subject of climate change. Inside you’ll

   • Simple, easy-to-understand graphics which help convey information in a visual way. 
   • Clear, authoritative text that explains over 100 key concepts. 
   • Concise explanations that quickly convey the most important information. 
   • Technologies and practical ideas to combat climate change. 
   • Debates surrounding climate change as a political, social, economic and environmental issue.

Gain a new appreciation for our precious planet, and acquire newfound knowledge on climate change. This easy-to-understand climate change book will allow you to grasp all these topics quickly, from the basics of greenhouse gases to microplastics and insightful debates.

The guide combines clear text and bold graphics, divided into pared-back, single or double-page entries that explain concepts simply and visually. Whether you’re a student and want an easy-to-read, jargon-free reference or are simply interested in climate or environmental science, then this is the ideal global warming book for you!

The most accessible guide to climate change on the market will have you knowledgeable on the subject like an expert! This is a perfect reference book for busy readers looking for an easier way into the subject, as a self-purchase or an excellent gift for self-improvers, as well as for thinkers, borrowers and life-long learners.

160 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 2021

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Clive Gifford

783 books38 followers
Clive Gifford is a highly experienced journalist and author with over 170 books published and more than 800 features and stories written for adults and children.

Clive is an unusual author who likes to work in both fiction and non-fiction. Perhaps this reflects his unusual life which, so far, has seen him travel to over 70 countries, be held hostage in Colombia, go parachuting, coach several sports and run a computer games company.

He says: "What drives me more than anything else is the desire to communicate, entertain and inform through the written word."

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103 reviews8 followers
October 13, 2023
Okay-ish book about climate change, nice Illustrations and got the most important facts across, but I missed sources for basically all the claims, and not too keen on the formatting.
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404 reviews3 followers
February 10, 2022
This book contains a lot of good information about the basics of climate change. However, I felt like some of the graphics & page layouts were not done in the most clean or easy-to-understand way. Liked, didn't love it.
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76 reviews
December 27, 2025
Realmente não gostei desse livro. Além de ele ser - extremamente - básico, é mal formatado, de um jeito pouco intuitivo e que não dá a intenção correta para a leitura. Os gráficos não ajudam, e ilustram poucos dados. Além disso, vamos falar sobre dados: o livro deixou de fora alguns dos problemas mais cruciais do aquecimento global, como por exemplo a indústria alimentícia da carne, a do vestuário, o descarte impróprio e a enorme parcela da culpa das empresas nessa história, colocando praticamente a totalidade da responsabilidade nos indivíduos (que não deveriam ser excluídos, claro). Outro ponto que me incomodou foi o fato de é extremamente antropocentrado, e como os humanos vão sofrer os impactos. Muito pouco foi falado das outras espécies e biomas. Nota 0, não recomendo.
17 reviews
October 20, 2022
It is a basic, roughly one page explanation of almost all of the vital pieces of climate change. Meant to be read a page at a time, this is a great tool for teaching adults and children about our most pressing problem.
I have taken a course on climate change and I still enjoyed the visuals.
It completely lives up to a basic encyclopedia.
Would recommend purchasing, renting, or borrowing from a library!
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24 reviews
March 13, 2022
Why five stars? Well because of how important our climate is for human survival, it is everything!! Saving the environment starts with one individual. This book gives you a small, easy, and interesting look at the climate. The book will give you a glimpse into what is happening, and what could happen not to long from now; if no changes are made. So read and share. If we work together sharing the word about climate change, and take a deep look into ourselves, seeing how are carbon foot print is affecting the climate, and take the necessary steps to change, and changing is never an easy thing to do. Then just maybe we can leave our planet to the next generation better then how we received it.
135 reviews
May 23, 2022
a terrific primer to understand the very basics of climate change.
713 reviews1 follower
May 30, 2023
SIMPLY Klimawandel ist die gute Einführung in die wichtigsten Klimawandel-Fakten – für alle, die wenig Lust oder Zeit haben, sich wichtige Fakten in langen Texten anzueignen! Durch originelle Grafiken und kurze Textevignetten werden Hintergrundinformationen auf das Wesentliche reduziert und Ursachen, Folgen und mögliche Lösungen vorgestellt – von Artensterben, Mikroplastik und Überbevölkerung bis hin zu Klimaneutralität und Fridays for Future.



Das Buch ist in 11 Kapitel aufgeteilt, beginnt mit der Erklärung, was Klimawandel ist und was Kohlenstoff ist. «Wie alles begann», damit befasst sich das dritte Kapitel und es geht weiter zum Konsum und für die Folgen für die Atmosphäre, damit für das Land, für die Ozeane. Kapitel neun erklärt, welchen Preis die Erde dafür zahlen muss – wir alle. In den letzten zwei Kapiteln werden Lösungen vorgestellt und das, was wir individuell tun können.



Wie entsteht Klima und was läuft schief, wann kommen wir an den Kipppunkt, welche Auswirkungen hat die Klimakrise auf die Erde, was können wir tun? Diese komplexen Themen werden mit den wesentlichen Fakten auf den Punkt gebracht, einfach und verständlich. Insbesondere die anschaulichen Grafiken helfen, das alles zu verstehen. Ein Sachbuch aus der Simply-Reihe – das wirklich gut das Thema transparent auf den Punkt bringt – eben auch für Lesefaule. Die visuelle Unterstützung hat mir besonders gut gefallen. Der Dorling Kindersley Verlag gibt eine Altersempfehlung ab 16 Jahren. Es kommt auf das Kind an, bei Interesse würde ich das Buch ab 14 Jahren nahelegen und natürlich jedem interessierten Erwachsenen: Allage! Meine Empfehlung!



Clive Gifford hat über 70 Länder bereist und über 200 Bücher verfasst. Er hat eine Raketen Abschussstation erklettert und auf Robotern gesessen. Für viele seiner Bücher ist er mehrfach ausgezeichnet worden, zum Beispiel von der Royal Society oder dem Smithsonian. Er lebt in Manchester, UK
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1,358 reviews15 followers
April 4, 2023
Dieses Review bezieht sich auf die deutsche Übersetzung, die unter dem Titel "SIMPLY. Klimawandel: Wissen auf den Punkt gebracht." bei DK Deutschland mit der ISBN 3831046085 veröffentlicht wurde.

Wer sich näher mit dem Klimawandel beschäftigt, wird angesichts der Komplexität der Thematik schnell den Überblick verlieren. Das gilt vor allem für den Fall, in dem man sich vertiefend mit dem Thema auseinandersetzen möchte. Die Klimaberichte sind zugegebenermaßen nicht ganz so einfach zu lesen. Da hilft es, wenn das Thema nicht gleich kindgerecht, sondern lediglich für Laien runtergebrochen präsentiert wird. Und genau da setzt Simply. Klimawandel. an.

Der Verlag benennt das Buch im Untertitel als »visuelles Nachschlagewerk« und genau das ist es auch. In 11 Kapiteln werden die Aspekte des Klimawandels angesprochen. Das beginnt bei der Erläuterung des Unterschieds zwischen Klima und Wetter, geht über die Entstehung des Klimawandels und dessen Folgen für die unterschiedlichen Lebensräume bis hin zu Handlungsempfehlungen eines jeden einzelnen.

Die Aufmachung der Kapitel finde ich recht gut. Es wird zwar nicht an (den notwendigen) Fremdworten gespart, aber es gibt immer eine visuelle Unterstützung, die den Text sehr gut in Szene setzt und somit sehr verständlich macht. Das Buch kommt in einem kleineren, handlichen Format daher und scheint daher weniger wuchtig, aber der Eindruck täuscht und der Verlag spricht zurecht ein empfohlenes Lesealter ab 16 Jahren vor. Jüngere Leser benötigen ein entsprechendes Interesse oder eine Unterstützung von den Eltern.

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Wer sich dem komplexen Thema des Klimawandels nähern möchte, ohne gleich Forschungsarbeiten zu lesen, findet mit diesem kleinen Buch einen sehr guten Einstieg in die Thematik. Alle wichtigen Aspekte des Klimawandels werden angesprochen und vereinfacht dargestellt.
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50 reviews7 followers
May 13, 2023
Strengths:

- The book provides a clear and concise overview of the science behind climate change, including the causes, impacts, and potential solutions.
- The authors use accessible language and simple graphics to make the complex topic of climate change understandable to a broad audience, including children and young adults.
- The book is well-organized, with each chapter focusing on a specific aspect of climate change, such as the greenhouse effect, renewable energy, and the Paris Agreement.
- The authors highlight the urgent need for action on climate change and provide practical tips for individuals and communities to reduce their carbon footprint and make a difference.
- The book includes real-world examples of climate change impacts, such as rising sea levels and extreme weather events, to help readers understand the tangible effects of this global issue.

Weaknesses:

- Some readers may find the book too basic or simplistic, especially if they are already familiar with the science of climate change and its impacts.
- The book does not provide a comprehensive overview of the political, economic, and social factors that contribute to climate change, which may limit readers' understanding of the root causes of the problem.
- The authors focus primarily on solutions at the individual and community level rather than addressing the systemic changes needed to address climate change at a global scale.
- The book may not appeal to readers who are sceptical or dismissive of the science of climate change, as it does not engage with opposing viewpoints or address common misconceptions about the topic.
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84 reviews
April 29, 2023
A short and approachable book about climate change. There is art or an infographic on each page.

There are about 110 pages (broken into 9 sections) on the science and effects of climate change, 15 on large-scale solutions, and 10 on possible personal changes at the end of the book. The individual action section was the weakest in the book, a disappointing ending.
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Author 3 books18 followers
May 14, 2024
Nicely presented hardback with effective graphics and concise commentary outlining the science and available strategies for addressing climate change at every level from the individual to the global.
I would have liked a bit more depth but as an introduction to children or adults, this is an excellent gateway to the subject.
328 reviews
April 26, 2022
If you are looking for a basic survey on climate change info, this is a good resource.
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376 reviews
April 18, 2023
Many climate change related topics explained in simple terms, short paragraph, with many infographics.
136 reviews
July 4, 2023
Quick and easy to read. Depressing.
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23 reviews
August 26, 2024
6.5/10

basic covering of most climate change based knowledge. Would probably be good for younger people wanting to learn more about the subject as a starting point.
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4,962 reviews12 followers
December 3, 2024
4.5 stars
This is so incredibly important.
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14 reviews
December 8, 2024
Bitte lesen!!! Tolle kurze und prägnante Zusammenfassung und Klärung aller Fakten
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77 reviews3 followers
March 26, 2022
beautiful and well thought out visuals. felt like I was at a museum the whole time! really good initial overview re: climate change, and hoping I can dive deeper with other books too.
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