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Geoengineering Earth's Climate: Resetting the Thermostat
Contributor(s): Swanson, Jennifer (Author)

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ISBN: 1512415693     ISBN-13: 9781512415698
Publisher: Twenty-First Century Books (Tm)
OUR PRICE: $34.19  

Binding Type: Library Binding - See All Available Formats & Editions
Published: August 2017
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Additional Information
BISAC Categories:
- Young Adult Nonfiction | Science & Nature - Earth Sciences
- Young Adult Nonfiction | Science & Nature - Environmental Conservation & Protection
Dewey: 551.68
LCCN: 2016059722
Age Level: 11-18
Grade Level: 6-13
Lexile Measure: 1140(Not Available)
Physical Information: 0.5" H x 6.4" W x 9.1" L (0.70 lbs) 96 pages
Features: Bibliography, Dust Cover, Ikids, Illustrated, Index, Maps
Review Citations: Kirkus Reviews 09/01/2017
School Library Journal 10/01/2017
Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2018 pg. 178 - Recommended, Satisfactory
Accelerated Reader Info
Quiz #: 190015
Reading Level: 8.2   Interest Level: Middle Grades   Point Value: 3.0
 
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Publisher Description:

Most scientists agree that Earth is warming rapidly. Glaciers are melting and rising seawaters are submerging islands and coastal cities. In the coming decades, millions will likely have to escape extreme weather caused by climate change.

Some scientists say we need to act faster and with radical new technologies--now--to save our planet. They propose geoengineering, or engineering Earth, to reset our global thermostat. Ideas include thickening clouds with chemicals to reduce the amount of sunlight and pulling carbon dioxide from the air with machines. However, critics say that geoengineering could backfire and create even worse weather. Is geoengineering too risky? Or is it our best hope of survival?


Contributor Bio(s): Swanson, Jennifer: -

Jennifer Swanson began her writing career at the age of five when she wrote and illustrated books for her kindergarten class. A self-professed science geek, Jennifer started a science club in her garage at the age of 7. She used to gather leaves and flowers and look at them under a microscope. Much to her mother's dismay, her prize possession was a cow skull that she found in a field down by the river. Her love of science continues to this day as when she is not writing, she loves to go out and notice the science all around her. Jennifer lives in Jacksonville with her husband and two dogs. Learn more about Jennifer at her website: www.JenniferSwansonBooks.com


 
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