Since the late 1990s, Earth's climate has been warming rapidly. Scientists call this change "global warming" and it's on everyone's minds, but what do we really know about it? Why is the climate changing? Could Earth be getting warmer by itself? Are people doing things that make the climate warmer? What will be the impact of global warming? Can we do anything about it?
Enough questions? Here are some answers from "the Dean of the [children's science book] field!"
Includes:
Stunning full-color photographs
Smithsonian mission statement
Glossary
Index
Website and additional reading sources
Tips for living green
Series thumbnails on back panel
