Extreme weather; science tackles global warming and climate change

Simpson, Kathleen

Series: National Geographic investigates
Notes
64 p ill., maps 25 cm Message from the consultant -- Map of extreme weather around the world -- Timeline of historic weather events -- Clues from the past -- Learn about drought -- El Niäno and La Niäna -- Hurricane! -- Collecting dust -- Forecast for the future Describes how scientists are studying extreme weather events to predict how climate change will affect the future of the planet. Explores the significance of El Niäno weather patterns, greenhouse gases, the growing ozone hole, and global warming. Suggested level: intermediate, junior secondary National Geographic investigates
Location edition Bar Code due date
non fiction 141016
Dewey:551.5
call #:SIM
ISBN:9781426303593
pub:2008