A new book for children focusing on the Global Warming has recently been published. It forms part of the “Let’s-Read-And-Find-Out Science series which explores challenging concepts for children in the primary grades.


Why Are the Polar Ice Caps Melting? The Dangers of Global Warming

Written by Anne Rockwell
Illustrated by Paul Meisel

ISBN-13: 978-0-06-054671-7

Quote on back cover:
“The earth is getting hotter, and not just in the summer. The climate in your hometown is changing. But why is this happening, and can we stop it? Read and find out!”

The pictures are engaging! The book contains an explanation of the greenhouse effect and the many ways the earth is changing or has changed. There are suggestions for activities that we can all do to help.

It is available in paperback at US $4.99 and CAN $6.50