A World in Danger

Scientists agree that people have a lot to do with why Earth's climate is changing. From greenhouse gas emissions to deforestation, our actions are harming the very planet we depend on for life. Some of the main ways the world's climate is changing is that it's getting windier, wetter, hotter, and drier. All of these changes affect wildlife, people's health, and the land of Earth itself. In these important volumes, readers are introduced to the cause and effects of climate change through age-appropriate explanations and examples. The next generation of environmentalists starts here!

• Supports an understanding of conservation and care for Earth
• Includes recent, relevant examples of climate change affecting places around the world
• Introduces key science concepts such as the water cycle and the greenhouse effect