A Warmer World: From Polar Bears to Butterflies, How Climate Change Affects Wild

Description: A Warmer World by Caroline Arnold, Jamie Hogan This title offers young readers the opportunity to see and understand the effects of climate change on animals around the world. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Adapt, or face extinction. The golden toad used to inhabit the cloud forests of Costa Rica, but when the weather became too warm and dried up the pools where its eggs hatched, the golden toad disappeared. It has not been seen in more than twenty years. This amphibian is just one of several species in A WARMER WORLD, a thought-provoking and informative account of how global climate change has affected wildlife over the past several decades. Species by species, acclaimed nonfiction childrens author Caroline Arnold describes how warmer weather alters ecosystems, forcing animals to adapt or become extinct. Arnolds clear and straightforward text is complemented by Jamie Hogans collage-style illustrations. Reminiscent of a nature journal, the book will inspire readers to start their own research into this significant global issue. A glossary and listing of websites and books for further exploration is included. Author Biography Caroline Arnold always loved books, but as a child she never thought of writing as a career. Born in Pittsburgh, she grew up in Minneapolis and studied art at Grinnell College and the University of Iowa. "It was only after my children were born that I became acquainted with childrens books and it occurred to me that I could use my training to become a childrens book illustrator. I soon realized that I needed a text to go with the pictures, and the more I wrote, the more I realized that I liked writing as much as or more than drawing. Ive always been fascinated by the natural world and love Details ISBN1580892671 Author Jamie Hogan Pages 32 Publisher Charlesbridge Publishing,U.S. ISBN-10 1580892671 ISBN-13 9781580892674 Format Paperback Imprint Charlesbridge Publishing,U.S. Place of Publication Watertown Country of Publication United States DEWEY 591.7276 Illustrations Colour Short Title WARMER WORLD Language English Illustrator Jamie Hogan Media Book Residence Los Angeles, CA, US Audience Age 7-10 Year 2003 Publication Date 2003-01-01 Subtitle From Polar Bears to Butterflies, How Climate Change Affects Wildlife We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:137956590;

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