ID | 014762 |
Call Number | 551.6/CHE |
Title Proper | How we know what we know about our changing climate |
Other Title Information | Scientist and kids explore global warming |
Language | ENG |
Author | Braasch, Gary ; Cherry, Lynne |
Publication | California, Dawn Publications, 2008. |
Description | 66p Blue Spine |
Note | This volume describes where scientists look to find evidence of climate change--from changes in bird migration patterns and fruit blossom dates, to obtaining tree rings and mud cores--and especially how students and other citizen-scientists are assisting to monitor climate change, as well as what can be done to mitigate global warming |
Note | Section One: Where We Find Clues About Climate Change What is Science? Hypotheses, Theories, Facts and Belief Clues from the Seasons: Inspired by Students 100 Years Ago, Canadian Students Record the Seasons Clues From the Birds: Responding to a Warmer World Clues From Flowers: Early Bloomers Clues From Insects: Butterflies Change their Range Collecting Data on Insects: Students Help Scientists Collect Data on Butterflies and Birds Clues From the Tropical Rain Forest: Animals Climb the Cloud Forest Mountains Clues From the Northern Forest: ?We Will Have a Different Kind of Forest? Clues From the Tundra: Winners and Losers Clues From the Top and Bottom of the World: Penguins and Polar Bears Clues From Icecaps and Glaciers: A Lot of Melting Going On Clues From Siberian Rivers: A Partnership of Students and Scientists Clues From Ocean Currents: Measuring the ?Conveyor Belt? Clues From Sea to Rising Sea: Measuring Sea Levels Clues From the Atmosphere: Measuring CO2 Clues From the Past: Looking at Tree Rings Clues From the Past: Looking at Mud Cores Clues From the Past: Looking at Ice Cores Section Two: Fitting The Clues Together Earth?s Ecosystem: A Complex and Delicate Web of Life All Together Now: Scientists and Citizens Communicating Time Lines and Computers: Number Crunchers and the 1000-Year Temperature Chart Section Three: Climate Solutions: What You And Others Can Do To Make A Difference The Weather RATS: Learning to Observe and Communicate in a Connected World Your ?Climate Footprint?: Taking Charge of the Human Effect What You Can Do: All By Yourself (Well, Almost) What You Can Do: The Power of Friends What Committed Scientists Can Do: Success with Ozone Holes and now Climate Change) needs subtitle The Role of Government and You: Success is Possible Glossary Scientists Mentioned in this book |
Standard Number | 9781584691303 |
Price. Qualification | Rs.548(Pb) |
Classification Number | 551.6 |
Key Words | Global warming ; Climatic changes |