Includes bibliographical references (page 30) and index.
Contents:
What is climate change? -- What is a habitat? -- What is habitat destruction? -- How does climate change affect habitats? -- Pollution -- Land destruction -- Forests -- Under the sea -- Case study: Asian elephants -- Case study: mountain gorillas -- What happens when a habitat is gone? -- Habitat protection -- How can we help?
Summary:
Can you imagine if your house, neighborhood, or town was destroyed? The dangers of climate change threaten the habitats of living things all over the world. In this age-appropriate text, readers learn about habitat destruction, its impact on Earth, and what humans can do to minimize it. The text is filled with educational facts and striking full-color photographs to enhance young learners knowledge of climate change while supporting science curriculum topics. Readers will have a better idea of how to be environmentally responsible and work toward helping end habitat destruction.
Series:
Climate change: our impact on earth Brundle, Harriet. Climate change: our impact on earth.
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.