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"Describes the geography, landscape, economy, government, and culture of Japan today and discusses Japan's influence of and relations with the rest of the world"--Provided by publisher.

"Described the geography, landscape, economy, government, and culture of South Korea today and discusses South Korea's influence of and relations with the rest of the world"--Provided by publisher.

"Describes the geography, landscape, economy, government, and culture of the United Kingdom today and discusses the UK's influence of and relations with the rest of the world"--"Provided by publisher.

This book discusses the problems of melting ice and global warming, describing melting glaciers, effects in Antarctica, effects in the Arctic, the threat to polar bears, and the work of scientists with ice cores.

A collection of articles and essays that examine the controversy surrounding climate change and its link to global warming.

Details the negative impact that climate change can have on food supply, discussing the potential impact of increasing the global temperature two degrees Celsius and the likely conflicts over diminishing food and water supplies, and examining how helpful technology will be.

Examines the carbon footprints left by everyday things and activities, discussing the carbon footprints of paper versus plastic bags, the climate change impact of a single rose versus ten pounds of bananas, and more, providing tips and advice on making carbon-savvy choices.

Describes years of damage from climate change that has altered the earth as we know it--and that will cost billions to repair.

Cartoon illustrations and text provide information about environmental concerns, discussing the depletion of the ozone layer, global warming, and air and water pollution, and examining the positive results of recycling, and wildlife conservation.

In a plot similar to the traditional tale of Chicken Little, Loony Little fears that the polar icecap is melting and, along with other animals, travels to alert the Polar Bear Queen.

Shows how scientists examine a wide variety of evidence in order to learn about the earth's past and future climate.

In the year 2025, with major plant and animal groups extinct from global warming and environmental misuse, an aging former eco-terrorist finds himself tending a rock star's animal menagerie and looking back on his life.

An illustrated exploration into the effects of human-induced climate change around the world.

Offers a new approach to global warming that argues against spending billions of dollars based on emotional reactions to the situation.

Presents evidence for and against global warming and climate change and details the history of this debate.