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(0)Stephen Aitken
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Readers will learn that as global temperatures continue to rise, ecosystems all over the world are at risk. Islands and mountains are among the most vulnerable, and many species are expected to go extinct. Polar regions are warming at close to twice the rate of the rest of the world, impacting marine and terrestrial life as well as global climate patterns.
2) Animal Life
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From reptiles to grizzly bears, animals are on the move, seeking cooler places to live. Climate change is affecting animals all over the planet, from the tropics to the poles. Spring is arriving earlier, and the migration patterns of many birds are changing. How can we help animals adapt to the impacts from climate change? Time to Act! fact boxes and quotes by notable ecologists will help your readers understand the essentials.
3) People
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This must-have book provides comprehensive information on climate change and its effects on the human population.
4) Ocean Life
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From the microscopic phytoplankton that float near the ocean surface, to the 200-ton blue whale with a heart the size of an automobile, climate change affects all ocean life. For billions of years the ocean has regulated climate on Earth, but how much global warming can it absorb? Time to Act! fact boxes and quotes by notable ecologists will help your readers understand the essentials and take action.
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Readers will learn that the ability of plants and insects to reproduce and expand their ranges is affected by changes in temperature and precipitation. The timing between insect pollinators and the flowering plants is also impacted by climate change. We need to conserve the delicate balance in our ecosystems as carbon dioxide levels rise even further.
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"The nonfiction book introduces middle grade readers to the effects of light pollution. Illustrated with photos throughout, it examines why darkness is important for plants, animals and people, and the practical things we can do to protect the night sky for all ecosystems on the planet."--