Climate Change
Shifting Glaciers, Deserts, and Climate Belts
Published on 30. January 2009
Book
Hardback
156 pages
978-0-8160-6466-3 (ISBN)
Description
The Earth has experienced many episodes of dramatic climate change over the years. Scientists warn that the planet is currently becoming warmer at a rapid pace and there will be significant consequences for the people and ecosystems. How humans respond to global warming is crucial for their survival amid the growing threat of moving coastal cities, migrating crop belts, changing climate zones, and varying river conditions. A thorough examination of the climate history of the past million years may help predict and alter the course for the future.
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Target group
Primary & secondary/elementary & high school
Illustrations
black-&-white photographs & line illustrations, index, glossary, sidebars, further reading, web sites, tables
Dimensions
Height: 233 mm
Width: 190 mm
Thickness: 17 mm
Weight
505 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-8160-6466-3 (9780816064663)
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Timothy Kusky holds a Ph.D. degree in Earth and planetary sciences from Johns Hopkins University, and is the Paul C. Reinert Professor of Natural Sciences at Saint Louis University in Missouri and the director of the Center for Environmental Sciences in St. Louis.