Arctic Thaw: Climate Change and the Global Race for Energy Resources Contributor(s): McPherson, Stephanie Sammartino (Author) |
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ISBN: 1467720437 ISBN-13: 9781467720434 Publisher: Twenty-First Century Books (Tm) OUR PRICE: $32.92 Product Type: Library Binding - Other Formats Published: August 2014 * Not available - Not in print at this time * |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Young Adult Nonfiction | Science & Nature - Environmental Conservation & Protection - Young Adult Nonfiction | Science & Nature - Earth Sciences - Young Adult Nonfiction | Social Science - Politics & Government |
Dewey: 333.790 |
LCCN: 2013025164 |
Lexile Measure: 1200 |
Physical Information: 0.5" H x 7.1" W x 10.1" (0.85 lbs) 64 pages |
Accelerated Reader Info |
Quiz #: 166983 Reading Level: 8.0 Interest Level: Middle Grades Point Value: 2.0 |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: Ice in the Arctic is disappearing--and opportunity is calling. As climate change transforms the top of the world, warmer conditions are exposing a treasure trove of energy resources previously trapped in ice. The Arctic's oil, natural gas, minerals, and even wind and hydroelectric power are becoming more accessible than ever before. |
Contributor Bio(s): McPherson, Stephanie Sammartino: - Stephanie Sammartino McPherson, a former teacher and freelance newspaper writer, enjoys writing about science and the human interest stories behind major discoveries. Stephanie and her husband Richard live in Virginia but also call California home. |