Hothouse Earth
The Climate Crisis and the Importance of Carbon Neutrality
Climate change is not simply a problem for future generations.
Hurricanes, droughts, floods, and wildfires are increasing in regularity and intensity. Melting permafrost, forest dieback, ocean acidification, and other processes are creating feedback loops which could, if not aggressively and quickly addressed, spiral out of control and take global warming past the point of no return. Scientists predict severe weather conditions will disrupt agriculture, causing a global food shortage.
Scientists and engineers are working around the clock on renewable, green energy technology and geoengineering techniques. But it is not enough. Humanity needs to be doing more to save the planet from certain destruction. Hothouse Earth examines how science, politics, and social justice must all be part of the equation to counteract climate change.
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978-1-5415-7917-0
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978-1-7284-1160-6
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$41.99 |
| Interest Level | Grade 6 - Grade 12 |
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| Reading Level | Grade 8 |
| Genre | Science, Young Adult |
| Category | 5 Kinds of Nonfiction, 5KN: Traditional Nonfiction, STEM, STEM: Earth Science |
| Copyright | 2021 |
| Publisher | Lerner Publishing Group |
| Imprint | Twenty-First Century Books ™ |
| Language | English |
| Number of Pages | 136 |
| Publication Date | 2021-03-02 |
Author: Stephanie Sammartino McPherson
Stephanie Sammartino McPherson wrote her first children’s story in college. She enjoyed the process so much that she’s never stopped writing. A former teacher and freelance newspaper writer, she has written more than thirty books and numerous magazine stories. Her recent books include Hothouse Earth: The Climate Crisis and the Importance of Carbon Neutrality, winner of the Green Earth Book Award for young adult nonfiction, and Breakthrough: Katalin Karikó and the mRNA Vaccine. Stephanie and her husband, Richard, live in Virginia.
Awards
- Green Earth Book Award
- Children's Book Committee at Bank Street College Best Children's Book of the Year
- Cybils Nominee
Reviews
Booklist
“This attractive offering considers climate change through scientific, political, and personal responsibility lenses. . . . fresh and up-to-date, creating a vibe of immediacy and emphasizing the need for action.”—Booklist
School Library Journal
“McPherson does a fantastic job of breaking down the science behind global warming and climate change. . . . A great addition to middle school libraries . . .”—School Library Journal
Kirkus Reviews
“Brief but tightly packed with current information; a strong choice.”—Kirkus Reviews