Climate Change for Babies

by Chris Ferrie, Katherina Petrou

Overview

Teach toddlers about current events with this colorfully simple explanation of the science behind climate change. The perfect gift for environmentally conscious kids and families!

Climate Change for Babies is an engaging, basic introduction for youngsters (and grownups!) to the complex questions of what climate change is and what we can do about it. Full of scientific information and written by experts, this timely installment of the Baby University board book series is perfect for enlightening the next generation of geniuses. After all, it's never too early to become a scientist!

"Climate Change for Babies begins the conversation to teach even the littlest environmental activists about the earth, its atmosphere, and what is currently happening to it"—The Tiny Activist

Be sure to check out other Baby University books, including:

Quantum Physics for Babies

ABCs of Biology

Pandemics for Babies

Germ Theory for Babies

Rocket Science for Babies

and more!

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781492680826
Publisher:	Sourcebooks
Publication date:	08/18/2020
Series:	Baby University Series
Pages:	24
Sales rank:	181,316
Product dimensions:	7.90(w) x 7.90(h) x 0.50(d)
Lexile:	AD640L (what's this?)
Age Range:	18 Months to 3 Years

About the Author

Chris Ferrie is an award-winning physicist and Senior Lecturer for Quantum Software and Information at the University of Technology Sydney. He has a Masters in applied mathematics, BMath in mathematical physics and a PhD in applied mathematics. He lives in Australia with his wife and children.

Katherina Petrou is a marine biologist and Senior Lecturer for Marine Science at the University of Technology Sydney. She has a BA in international studies, BSc (Hons) in biology and a PhD in marine phytoplankton physiology. She travels the world’s oceans, from the tropics to the Antarctic, investigating microscopic marine life and its response to climate change.

Editorial Reviews

"By using the blanket analogy, alongside simple and clear illustrations, this otherwise complex topic becomes very accessible to young children… Adults looking for an easy entry into this subject will not be disappointed." — Kirkus Reviews

"Climate Change for Babies begins the conversation to teach even the littlest environmental activists about the earth, its atmosphere, and what is currently happening to it." — The Tiny Activist

"A really good introduction to what climate change is." — Our World of Words

"A wonderful introductory book for kids to talk to them about climate change. " — The Book Privy

"I want to make my kids aware of the changes and ways that we can help the environment but I don’t want to terrify them. This book was the perfect introduction!" — My Book Addiction

From the Publisher

2020-09-01
This book presents a simplified explanation of the role the atmosphere plays in controlling climate.

The authors present a planet as a ball and its atmosphere as a blanket that envelops the ball. If the blanket is thick, the planet will be hot, as is the case for Venus. If the blanket is thin, the planet is cold, as with Mars. Planet Earth has a blanket that traps “just the right amount of heat.” The authors explain trees, animals, and oceans are part of what makes Earth’s atmosphere “just right.” “But…Uh-oh! People on Earth are changing the blanket!” The book goes on to explain how some human activities are sending “greenhouse gases” into the atmosphere, thus “making the blanket heavier and thicker” and “making Earth feel unwell.” In the case of a planet feeling unwell, what would the symptoms be? Sea-level rises that lead to erosion, flooding, and island loss, along with extreme weather events, such as hurricanes, blizzards, and wildfires. Ending on a constructive note, the authors name a few of the remedies to “help our Earth before it’s too late!” By using the blanket analogy, alongside simple and clear illustrations, this otherwise complex topic becomes very accessible to young children, though caregivers will need to help with the specialized vocabulary.

Adults looking for an easy entry into this subject will not be disappointed. (Board book. 3-4)

Kirkus Reviews