You're traveling to Salisbury, England, to research the megalithic arrangement at Stonehenge, as well as some unusual crop circles nearby. Time is of the essence -- world leaders gather in worry as hurricanes rip cross-continent, tropical storms surge inland, and animals' strange new migration patterns cause environmentalists extreme concern.

"A book of hope in a time of fear, weaving together research, practical advice, and narrative to soothe eco-anxiety"--

As a child, Rachel Carson lived by the rhythms of the natural world. Spring after spring, year after year, she observed how all living things are connected. And as an adult, Rachel watched and listened as the natural world she loved so much began to fall silent. Spring After Spring traces Rachel's journey as scientist and writer, courageously speaking truth to an often hostile world through her book, and ultimately paving the way for the modern environmental...

"What is Earth's history, including the history of life? Where is Earth headed, and what can we do? A middle school science teacher addresses these questions with a friendly narrative voice and a focus both on how science is done and the diverse people who do it. Women like Mary Anning and Rachel Carson get equal attention to men like James Hutton and Georges Cuvier. Present problems of the Earth discussed include not only climate change but human-caused...

"This accessible guide for children details how humans have thrown the planet off-balance and ways we can work to create a healthier world. Encouraging and easily digestible, this illustrated nonfiction guide introduces children ages eight to twelve to the important topic of climate change with tips on "How You Can Help" and citizen scientist activities. Filled with engaging big ideas that will inspire children to think about their role in keeping...

Drawing on a career of environmental reporting and over two years of travel to the front lines of climate migration across the globe, an award-winning science journalist, in this urgent call to action, discusses the underreported, seismic consequences of climate change and how it will reshape humanity.

Introduces climate changes, explains weather cycles, and describes the effects on the planet.

The fossil fuel industry's history of casting doubt and delaying action on climate change.

Clear, accessible, often funny-- and accompanied by lively illustrations that bring the story to life-- Palm Trees at the North Pole will help young readers understand the most important issue humanity has ever faced.--

Listen to the scientists. That's the refrain of climate activist Greta Thunberg. Climate scientists explain how warming caused by human activity is setting in motion Earth's own natural warming mechanisms, releasing greenhouse gases into the atmosphere, and further warming the planet.