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Provides information about global warming, discussing the science, the consequences, and the possible solutions.

"There's an invisible creature in the waves around Sarichef. It is altering the lives of the .

An overview of the world as it was 20,000 years ago when glaciers covered the Earth and creatures, now extinct, like the woolly mammoths and saber-toothed cats battled to survive.

Explores factors in climatic change, such as greenhouse gases and carbon dioxide emissions, looks at international efforts to remedy the problem, discusses whether human activities are contributing to global warming, and more.

"The Earth is warming rapidly, and some scientists propose geoengineering, or 'engineering Earth,' to combat climate change.

Humanity's impact on the natural world can have disastrous effects.

"The indigenous people of North America are being hunted and harvested for their bone marrow, which carries the key to recovering something the rest of the population has lost: the ability to dream.

Readers will find out strategies for working in deserts, such as using solar power and even burning human waste!.

"A book for middle schoolers with safe, practical earth science experiments they can perform at home.

"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"---OCLC.

"Al Gore ... [combines] research from top scientists around the world with photos, personal anecdotes, and observations to document the fast pace and wide scope of global warming.

"Across the globe, scientists and civilians alike are noticing rapidly rising sea levels, and higher and higher tides pushing more water directly into the places we live, from our most vibrant, historic cities to our last remaining traditional coastal villages.

In the wake of every killer hurricane, devastating wild fire, severe drought, or once-in-a-century flooding event, it has become commonplace for scientists, politicians, and ordinary citizens to debate whether or not these severe weather events can be tied directly to climate change and global warming.

As the Earth's climate continues to warm, a treasury of preserved material, from human and animal remains to ancient tools are being revealed by the big melt.

This book reveals the history of global climate action, environmental pacts, and the ways governments are using regulations and accords to protect Earth.