Description
Climate is a hot topic. Turns out, it鈥檚 been a major mover and shaker since time began. Climate has made it possible for new species to evolve, yet has wiped out others. We might not think about it this way, but it has a hand in determining where we live, what we do, and how well we survive.
The fourth book in 91暗网破解版鈥檚 highly engaging 50 Questions series gives readers the answers to earth-shattering questions such as 鈥淗ow big was the wallop that KO鈥檇 T. rex?鈥 (Huge! Scientists believe a Manhattan-sized asteroid killed off dinosaurs by creating thick dust that cooled the earth鈥檚 climate.) Or 鈥淲ould you call this a BIG help?鈥 (Giant poop from sperm whales is helping to reduce greenhouse gases鈥攇o, whales, go!)
You鈥檒l be surprised to read about the dangers of belching cows, or about the hailstorm that started a revolution. Discover the topsy-turvy world of climate in these electrifying pages, while enjoying the madcap illustrations along the way.
Awards
- Joint winner, Recommended Reads List, Canadian Toy Testing Council 2013
- Joint winner, Best Books for Kids & Teens, Canadian Children鈥檚 Book Centre 2012
Reviews
鈥淗istory + meteorology = hilarity in this heavily illustrated, nicely designed jaunt through four billion years of Earth鈥檚 history.鈥
- School Library Journal, 09/09/14
鈥淭he illustrations almost turn this book into a fun graphic novel.鈥
- Sci/Why, 05/15/20
鈥淎 humorous, appealing, and informative look at climate change that can be enjoyed whether one is looking for a recreational read or for information for a school project.鈥
- CM Reviews, 04/12
鈥淎 fun and informative resource.鈥
- Publishers Weekly, 05/03/12
鈥淐hances are, with global warming in the news for the past few years, your child has a few questions about the subject as a whole. Maybe there are things you鈥檙e wondering, too. For both of you, 50 Climate Questions has answers.鈥
- The Book Worm, 06/25/12
鈥淚t鈥檚 loaded with . . . catchy pop-culture references, but its content is solid and its argument is vital.鈥
- Resource Links, 04/12
鈥淕ives young readers a quick overview of the many ways in which climate has changed the world and the creatures living on it.鈥
- Booklist, 08/01/12
鈥淏y melting science and history together, author Peter Christie helps readers make sense of this important world issue.鈥
- PBG Lifestyle Magazine, 07/26/12
鈥淪tudents could be provoked or engaged with the fun facts, snippets of science and history, and close-ups of climate change鈥檚 impact on past earth inhabitants.鈥
- Science Books & Film, 02/13
鈥淰ery engaging to children (and adults) . . . a solid resource chronicling climate and climate change starting around four billion years ago.鈥
- Canadian Teacher Magazine, 04/14