Herman, Gail,

What is climate change? / by Gail Herman ; illustrated by John Hinderliter. - 108 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations, maps ; 21 cm. - What is ...? .

"Who HQ"--Cover. "16 pages of photos inside!"--Cover.

Includes bibliographical references (page 108).

What is climate change? -- Things are heating up -- Something in the air -- Climate change through the ages -- The change begins -- Measuring up -- Vicious circles -- Is it real? -- Politics -- Extreme weather -- Heat waves -- Famine and fire -- Trouble at sea -- The present and the future -- Timelines.

Presents an overview of climate change, discussing if humans are at fault for the rapidly warming Earth, and describes why climate change has recently become a political issue.

ISBN: 9781524786151 1524786152

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Climatic changes.
Global warming.
Global environmental change.
Climatic changes
Children's literature

Dewey Class. No.: 363.738/74 577.27/6