Climate Change: The Science Behind Melting Glaciers and Warming Oceans with Hands-On Science Activities (Build It Yourself)

Climate Change: The Science Behind Melting Glaciers and Warming Oceans with Hands-On Science Activities (Build It Yourself)

Skipping Stones 2021 Honors Award Winner! A book about climate change for middle readers who want to learn the science behind a warming planet and make a difference for their own future! What’s causing extreme weather around the globe? Why are some species rapidly dwindling in number? And what does the future hold for planet Earth? In Climate Change: The Science Behind Melting Glaciers and Warming Oceans with Hands-On Science Activities , students ages 9 to 12 take a deep dive into the science behind the changing climate in order to best contribute to the methods underway to solve the problem of a rapidly changing planet―and think up new solutions! Essential questions, cool facts, and links to online primary sources and other relevant material make complex concepts easier to understand. This book is rich in text-to-self and text-to-world connections, along with hands-on science and critical creative-thinking exercises designed to explore the research being done to combat this global problem and encourage kids to find new solutions! This title has been revised and updated to reflect 2020 educational standards and incorporate new scientific discoveries! • How do we know the climate is changing? By looking at the science from the past 200 years or so, all of which points to the fact that humans have had an adverse impact on the health of the planet, and this impact is great enough to affect many different ecosystems, living species, and the human species itself. • The study of planetary science, arctic ice bubbles, coral reefs, and more all contribute to the wealth of knowledge we are gaining, knowledge that can be used in the science and engineering innovations underway around the world to address global climate change. • Focused on a proactive approach to environmental education, Climate Change engages readers through hands-on activities, such as building a solar pizza oven, along with stories of people, including kids, who are making a positive environmental difference. About the Build It Science set and Nomad Press Climate Change is part of a set of four Build It Science books that explore accessible science. The other titles in this set are Fairground Physics , Backyard Biology , and Kitchen Chemistry . Nomad Press books in the Build It series integrate content with participation. Combining content with inquiry-based projects stimulates learning and makes it active and alive. Nomad’s unique approach simultaneously grounds kids in factual knowledge while allowing them the space to be curious, creative, and critical thinkers. All books are leveled for Guided Reading level and Lexile and align with Common Core State Standards and Next Generation Science Standards. All titles are available in paperback, hardcover, and ebook formats. School Library Journal Online Gr 5-8 –Climate change (or global warming) is proving to be a long-range problem impacting everything from tiny diatoms to humans. Sneideman and Twamley approach the complex subject with a conversational, nonsensational text full of informational boxes, colorful diagrams, photos, and maps, attempting to present cause and effect for middle school students. Having broken down broad topics ("Spaceship Earth," "Ancient Climate") into smaller, tidier explanations ("Icy Times," "Coral Reefs") the authors go on to discuss the details of processes such as ocean acidification and glacial meltdown. Each chapter closes with several experiments or activities to reinforce the message (and make excellent fodder for projects and science fairs). . . All of this is formatted to attract the eye and accommodate short attention spans. . . Its cover image of Earth as a melting ice cream cone is an eye-catcher. VERDICT A useful, appealing text that explains an important topic. Praise for a previous edition of Climate Change School Library Journal "This installment of the well-known series encourages students to examine the timely subject of climate change ... The book's energetic and enthusiastic approach is its strength. There are numerous sidebars, supplemental digital materials, and some solid hands-on projects, including how to make a telescope, a solar cooker, and an apple battery. The text and activities work together to remind students that the future is in their hands and they can be a part of the solution. A welcome addition." Praise for a previous edition of Climate Change Children's Literature Review "This is one of the best inclusive science books around. It is dense with information yet an enjoyable read. It will teach the reader about primary resources, an essential part of research and study. Included are short synopses of important scientists in history, including woman. The book is like a short course on the nature of science and includes twenty-five thought provoking projects . . . QRL codes are included and you can find the website addresses after the excellent glossary. Throughout the book are sidebars with Words2Kno