Polar Bear, Why Is Your World Melting? (Wells of Knowledge Science)
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| Rating | : | 4.32 (537 Votes) |
| Asin | : | B00A185TX4 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 32 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-03-14 |
| Language | : | English |
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From School Library Journal Grade 1–4—Two children sail in a red research vessel through the pages of this clear and simple explanation of global warming. He doesn't shy away from the frightening possible effects of warming: floods, drought, and an increase in storm intensity, but he ends with a reassuring list of behaviors that readers can do on their own or discuss with adults. . An excellent introduction to the topic for primary-grade children.—Ellen Heath, Easton Area Public Library, Easton, PACopyright © Reed Business Informatio
In the Arctic, the summer ice is melting, making it hard for polar bears to survive. Why is the world getting warmer? The heat of the sun is trapped by the "greenhouse" gases that surround Earth--carbon dioxide, methane, nitrous oxide, and water vapor.
"SO MUCH is introduced and reinforced" according to Margaret C.. I have really been looking forward to jumping into the Wells of Knowledge science series and this is my first one. I first came across the series as I think four books are on the Sonlight PSO MUCH is introduced and reinforced Margaret C. I have really been looking forward to jumping into the Wells of Knowledge science series and this is my first one. I first came across the series as I think four books are on the Sonlight P4/5 list and after looking at the topics and reading more about the series knew we needed to read them all. Last night we watched the first Ice Age movie and this past week we have been reading various Earth Day books for review and when I saw this one in my stack I thought it would fit right in on topic. (We will continue and watch Ice Age 2: the Meltdown tonight. Yay for double feature bargain pack!)In "Polar Bear, Why . /5 list and after looking at the topics and reading more about the series knew we needed to read them all. Last night we watched the first Ice Age movie and this past week we have been reading various Earth Day books for review and when I saw this one in my stack I thought it would fit right in on topic. (We will continue and watch Ice Age 2: the Meltdown tonight. Yay for double feature bargain pack!)In "Polar Bear, Why . "Polar Bear book rocked!" according to Rene Rodriguez. I wasn't sure if this book would serve its purposes for my class based on the online preview. But when I actually opened the book and used it for my English Class to add to a unit based on Global Warming, it was perfect!