
Trees Are Made Of Gas
The Story of Carbon and Climate
Kirk Johnson(Author)
Fulcrum Publishing
Published on 7. September 2021
Book
Paperback/Softback
40 pages
978-1-68275-274-6 (ISBN)
Description
Discover the surprising connection between trees and the air we breathe!Trees Are Made of Gas makes learning about climate change fun and accessible for young readers.
Join See-oh-too, an engaging carbon dioxide molecule, as he cycles through trees, animals, water, and the sky. This book explains the vital role of carbon dioxide in plant growth and its impact on global climate change.
- Understand the carbon cycle and how trees are made of gas.
- Learn about the effects of releasing too much carbon dioxide into the atmosphere.
- Discover simple ways to reduce your carbon footprint and help the environment.
Perfect for ages 7-9, this book inspires young environmentalists to take action and make a difference in the fight against climate change. Kirk Johnson and Mary Ann Bonnell present complex scientific concepts in an engaging and easy-to-understand way.
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Language
English
Place of publication
Golden, CO
United States
Target group
Children/juvenile
US School Grade: Preschool, Interest Age: From 7 to 9 years
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Illustrations
illus
Dimensions
Height: 246 mm
Width: 173 mm
Thickness: 5 mm
Weight
136 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-68275-274-6 (9781682752746)
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E-Book
09/2021
Chicago Review Press - Fulcrum
€18.49
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Persons
Kirk Johnson is the Sant Director of the National Museum of Natural History at the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, D.C. He is a geologist and paleobotanist known for his scientific articles, popular books, museum exhibitions, television documentaries and collaborations with artists. He is the author of Prehistoric Journey: A History of Life on Earth and Cruisin' the Fossil Freeway. Mary Ann Bonnell is the visitor services manager for Jefferson County Open Space, Colorado. For the past 30 years, Mary Ann has used art, science, and enthusiasm to connect people of all ages to the natural world. She has created scientific illustrations, cartoons, scientifically accurate costumes, and soft sculptures for wildlife refuges, botanic gardens, nature centers, museums, and aquaria.