The book claims that "most" scientists are scared about global warming. Not so. Not even close. Global warming is a theory, not fact, and a theory that most scientists do NOT support. Don't even bother with this one.
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Why Are the Ice Caps Melting? The Dangers of Global Warming
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Common Sense says
Dreary planet outlook challenges tweens to act.
updated 07.04.08
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About Why Are the Ice Caps Melting? The Dangers of Global Warming
Parents need to know that this book offers a succinct, informative discussion of global warming. This book isn't right for every kid; some children will be upset by its frank, dire warnings.
Read our full review by Dawn Friedman
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- Families can talk about any choices they've made -- or plan to make -- to help the environment. They might want to brainstorm a list of ideas and then create signs to post around the house to remind other family members to turn off lights or recycle trash. What do you think of politicians like Al Gore who talk about global warming? Do you think they're being politicians or environmentalists? What effect does media coverage have on environmentalism?
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Lives in VirginiaI rate this title off for age 17 and give itAlarmist Propaganda
- Lives in OklahomaI rate this title off for age 2 and give it
Horrible!
Why tell kids that the world is going to be horrible place when they grow up! Thats not right!
- Lives in CaliforniaI rate this title off for age 17 and give it
Awful!
Not for children!
- Lives in OhioI rate this title off for age 17 and give it
Just plain wrong
I was saddened that the author glibbly assumes that global warming is a fact. My kids want to be smart. Smart isn't going through life wanting to devote your life trying to tell people how to live theirs based on irrational blutherings of neoscientists with anti capitalist political agendas. Smart is being a thinking, rational individual who acts on reality to improve his or her own life and the lives of everyone by being productive. My kids saw through it, hopefully your's will also.
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