Basher Science: Climate Change Contributor(s): Basher, Simon (Author) |
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ISBN: 0753471752 ISBN-13: 9780753471753 Publisher: Kingfisher OUR PRICE: $8.99 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: January 2015 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | Science & Nature - Earth Sciences - Weather |
Dewey: 551.600 |
Series: Basher Science |
Physical Information: 0.6" H x 6.9" W x 6.9" (0.60 lbs) 128 pages |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: Do you know your carbon cycle from your carbon footprint? Can you tell your greenhouse effect from your green house? And what exactly is a tipping point? If any of these questions leave you confused, then Basher Science: Climate Change is the book for you. From El Nino and hurricanes to deforestation and population growth of scale - this is a totally comprehensible guide to a fast-moving, essential topic. Subjects covered in this book include: ice caps, the greenhouse effect, global warming, the butterfly effect, atmospheric systems, acid rain, ocean systems, acidification, fossil fuels, heat waves, urbanization, carbon footprint, recycling, renewable energy, biofuels, and nuclear power. |
Contributor Bio(s): Basher, Simon: - Artist and designer Simon Basher has fun playing in the world of contemporary character design. Inspired by a love of simple line work and a rich color palette, his characters fill the gap between edgy manga and the cuteness of Hello Kitty. He lives in England. |