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The Story of Climate Change introduces one of the most important issues facing our world today, and tells you what you can do to help make a change!
 
Combining history with science, this book charts the changes in our Earth’s climate, from the beginnings of the planet and its atmosphere, to the Industrial revolution and the dawn of machinery. You'll learn all about the causes of climate change, such as factory farming and pollution, and the effects that climate change has on humans and animals across the world.
 
As well as discovering the effects of global warming, you'll discover practical ways we can work together to solve it, from using renewable energy to swapping meat for vegetables in our diet.
 
With fact-packed text by Catherine Barr and vibrant illustrations by Amy Husband and Mike Love, The Story of Climate Change will give you all the information you need, and will inspire you to do your part to fight the climate emergency!
 
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  3. Print length
    40 pages
  4. Language
    English
  5. Grade level
    Kindergarten - 3
  6. Dimensions
    9.85 x 0.6 x 11.15 inches
  7. Publisher
    Frances Lincoln Children's Books
  8. Publication date
    March 2, 2021
  9. ISBN-10
    0711256306
  10. ISBN-13
    978-0711256309
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The Story of Climate Change: A first book about how we can help save our planet

Billions of years ago, Earth was very hot.

People walking through a park.

A bulldozer pushing trash into a landfill.

Billions of years ago, Earth was very hot. Rivers of red lava and tumbling black rocks snaked across a burning globe, while erupting volcanoes spewed clouds of dust into the sky.

People discovered how to release energy by burning fossil fuels. Humans began to burn oil, gas and coal and this new energy changed everyone’s lives.

As the world developed, the number of people grew and grew. More land was needed for people to live and farm food. Forests disappeared as trees were cut down to build homes.

People forced to migrate.

Wind turbines and solar panels.

Humans running errands.

As the climate changes, people are also forced to migrate. Families and communities are escaping drought, rising seas, disease and disappearing homes by abandoning where they live to seek somewhere safer.

Most of the energy that we use still comes from burning fossil fuels. But a new kind of energy is changing the world. Green energy uses the rays of the sun, the power of the wind and the tides and waves.

Humans have discovered ways to solve the climate emergency. Through our mistakes, we now understand that it’s important to treat nature gently, rather than destroy it.

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Gr 2-4-This title, which describes climate change, presents an organized time line of events, from the formation of the Earth's atmosphere to the catastrophic possibilities for its future. The text shows how evolution brought change to the planet, how an asteroid incited further change, and how humanity's progression has caused climate catastrophes. The authors explain how pollution, deforestation, the meat industry, lack of education, and other forces have had detrimental effects on weather, vegetation, habitats, and more. Solutions are suggested: Children are encouraged to use less fuel-related resources as well as recycle, eat less meat, get educated, and follow other guidelines. The text frequently references scientists without any documentation and includes many anthropomorphisms, but the appealing design and format will attract elementary readers. The vocabulary level, small type size, and sentence structures are more suited to a fourth grader's beginning reading skills. The back matter contains a glossary. VERDICT The child-friendly design of this title makes it a good read-aloud.-Nancy Call, formerly at Santa Cruz P.L., Aptos, CAα(c) Copyright 2011. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

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"The child-friendly design of this title makes it a good read-aloud."―Nancy Call, formerly at Santa Cruz P.L., Aptos, CA, School Library Journal

An “effective overview.”
 ―Kitty Flynn, The Horn Book

Product details

  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Frances Lincoln Children's Books (March 2, 2021)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 40 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0711256306
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0711256309
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 4 - 9 years, from customers
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ Kindergarten - 3
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.08 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 9.85 x 0.6 x 11.15 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 74 ratings

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    I was inspired to write my first book The Story of Life by my two girls, for whom I searched in vain for the story (rather than a text book) of evolution – in 2015. Previous to unexpectedly becoming a children's author, I worked for Greenpeace International as a campaigner on wildlife issues for many years, before becoming an Editor at the Natural History Museum in London, where I wrote summer exhibitions on Myths, Monsters and Dinosaurs. I now write narrative nonfiction that I hope will spark questions, interest and action.

    I am a proud Patron of Reading for a local school and visit schools and festivals with workshops inspired by my books. I love what I do and hope my books inspire curious and challenging conversations, as well as wonder for the natural world.

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    I have always loved the natural world and some of my fondest boyhood memories are of exploring the rocky shores of North Wales with my ‘Taid’ (Welsh for grandfather). Leaving school at 16, I spent 8 years at sea where I developed my affection for astronomy whilst often navigating by the stars. I then studied Marine Biology and Applied Zoology in University gaining a first class degree before training as a teacher. As a Chartered Biologist, I still love teaching and work as a part-time science teacher in a small rural high school in Wales. My two daughters who helped inspire me to write ‘The Story of Life ‘ have now left home and I live with my wife, dog and bees beneath the dark skies of Herefordshire.

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This book is related to my job, so I got it even though I assumed it would be a little too old for my 4-yr old. However, he has asked me to read it multiple times. He cried about the meteor which killed off almost all life in Earth saying “Dinosaurs are my favorite animal” but he still wanted me to keep reading. He likes the speech bubbles and really liked the page about all the cows burping and farting. I tried to explain things in a little simpler terms as I read this book to him, like how he breathes out Carbon Dioxide and breathes in Oxygen and green plants and seaweed do the opposite.This is a pretty good book to introduce the topic of climate change to kids. There are some places where the text could stand out better from the background. Overall, the book has good printing quality and on a nice thick paper stock. It has a slipcover which is the same design as the glossy hardcover under it. This is a larger book which is nice for the pictures but may not fit on shelves as easily.
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Jessica Suarez
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book!
Reviewed in the United States on June 6, 2022
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Very beautifully written and the timeline is super helpful for the kiddos. The kids love it, but it is a great read for all.
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5.0 out of 5 stars A tough task very well done.
Reviewed in the United States on August 24, 2021
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This book is really impressive. This is such a complex, and scary topic, even for adults, so I was nervous about how it would be handled in an introduction for children. When I was a child in the late eighties, there was a lot of talk about environmental issues, and frankly, it was nightmare inducing for me . I wanted my children to be aware of the issues and walk away more inspired than traumatized, and I can gladly say, this book captures the right balance.

We are taken on a broad overview of the Earth's physical history before humans, and then shown more detail about the ways we have been able to alter the environment for the worse (without ignoring the tradeoffs for progress) in the short time we've been on the planet. It is all presented surprisingly straightforwardly, but without ignoring nuance.

Just at the point where it could get too dark near the middle pages, the book begins to incorporate things we can do as individuals and as a society to improve the situation, until it eventually transitions into very hopeful pages. It's a deft shift in tone that neither shys away from the harsh reality, nor delves into hopelessness.

The illustrations throughout are very cool. Very colorful, mostly pencil drawings with some additional collage elements.

I highly recommend this book for any parent wishing to get their children started on the path to saving the Earth!
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Julie
4.0 out of 5 stars Chock full of information
Reviewed in the United States on June 22, 2023
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While billed as a picture book-ish, this book is chock full of information, more than would hold the attention of a lower elementary student but perfect for an upper elementary student. The pictures and diagrams are super helpful, the amount of text on each page doesn't intimidate, and the explanations are easy to follow. Great book to have on hand for browsing by an upper elementary-age child or tween, or for a classroom or school library.
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5.0 out of 5 stars what a great intro to an important topic
Reviewed in the United States on May 5, 2021
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A perfect blend of science and history the story begins billions of years ago with the Earth's first atmosphere, a mix of swirling poisonous gases. The story moves on to how clouds are formed, how life in the oceans began, how plants started to flourish and how mammals and humans evolved. The book then moves on to how the climate cycles have changed over the years and what climate change means for our planet as the temperatures rise, the glaciers melt, hurricanes and floods become more frequent. Children will learn about the impact on habitats causing animals and humans to migrate to safer areas where growing and finding food may result in a better chance of success. It also speaks to climate changes impact on forests, oceans, pollution in the air we breathe and the dangers of fossil fuels as well as an introduction to green energy. The book concludes with a 2-page glossary of pertinent terms. I thought the book was very well done and the illustrations were great as well as to make for lively discussion.

A great book and topic for parents to discuss with children or for teachers to discuss in their classrooms. I was impressed that this is a series book with other interesting topics like space, inventions etc.

Targeted for children in Grades 2 thru 5. Both of the above books would make nice additions to personal collections or library shelves.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Educational and uplifting | The Story of Climate Change: A first book
Reviewed in the United States on June 5, 2021
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Encouraging and mindful book that is a wonderful aide for educating children about the value of keeping our planet clean. I love that the book focuses on not only on environmental improvements for the sake of repairing or preventing actual damage, but because it is the right thing to do to respect the world around you. One thing that is unfortunate is that there are some things not applicable or accessible to some kids and the book doesn't really have a section that touches on that - for example, we do not have a recycling program at all where we live, so it's difficult to explain to my little one why the book wants us to recycle but we physically do not have a way. I'm sure that would be a tough concept for the author to impart, too, though. Overall a great book for any family that tries to be cognizant of how their actions impact the environment, and the colorful illustrations are engaging for kids, too. Recommended!
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5.0 out of 5 stars An important topic
Reviewed in the United States on March 21, 2021
This book begins billions of years ago when the earth was very hot. Children then learn how over time temperatures cooled and oceans were formed. From there, readers see the many changes that have taken place on the planet in a process that occurred over many, many years. They learn that some of these changes have had consequences that can hurt the climate, as for example with methane build up. The ways in which people, plants, animals and more have been impacted are matter of factly laid out. That could feel scary. However, the author ends the book with a reminder of the things that we can all do to improve the quality of our environment and world thus empowering kids.

The illustrations in this title are involving and colorful. There are some amusing captions embedded in them. They will keep the interest of the kids to whom this book is directed.

Many thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for this title. I think that this book does a very good job in discussing a topic that kids should know about.
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Israel Drazin
5.0 out of 5 stars Very informative book
Reviewed in the United States on April 13, 2021
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“The Story of Climate Change – The first book about how we can help save our planet” is a colorful book with many humorous drawings and easy to read often short to the point writing on each page, and sometimes showing funny acts such as animals burping and being bored. Children are taught about human-made pollution, how fossil fuels were first formed, the effects of burning them, global warming, the impact of climate change on humans and animals, and how children and adults can fight against the climate emergency. This book is part of a series which includes the stories of inventions, people, space, and life. All of the books are filled with information told in child-friendly and eye-catching ways with the result that kids learn much from the books.
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Flic Lewis
5.0 out of 5 stars Climate change issues
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 11, 2024
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My granddaughter really enjoyed the book for her 7th birthday present.
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Samantha
5.0 out of 5 stars Great
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 30, 2023
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Great book for my year5/6 class to find facts in...Good illustrations too.
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