Under the Weather

Stories About Climate Change

By Bradman, Tony

Publishers Summary:
From the effects of rising sea levels to changes in animal behavior and human lifestyles, these powerful stories portray the issues surrounding climate change in personal terms, bringing them vividly to life. Offering warnings and inspiration in equal measure, the stories cover a wide range of localities, from Siberia and Canada to Australia, UK, the United States, Zambia, Sri Lanka, and the Philippines. Writers include the award-winning Linda Newbery, as well as exciting newcomers such as Australia's George Ivanoff — all compiled and introduced by acclaimed anthologist, author, and editor Tony Bradman. Whether read from cover to cover or dipped into for one or two stories, and whether read individually or included in school work on the topic, this book enlightens and inspires everyone to consider how the highly topical issue of climate change affects us all. Timely and hugely relevant, these stories are also full of warmth and humor.

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ISBN
978-1-84507-930-7
Publisher
Frances Lincoln Children's Books


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School Library Journal

Reviewed on January 1, 2011  |  Grades 5-up

Gr 4–7—Eight stories by a variety of authors attempt to make the facts about climate change and its global ramifications relevant to today's children. The majority of the selections are about youngsters enacting change and working toward solutions in tangible ways. For example, "How to Build the Perfect Sandcastle" is about a Philippino boy who works to rebuild the coral reefs, whi...Log In or Sign Up to Read More

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