Redesigning Cities to Fight Climate Change

Author: Cynthia Kennedy Henzel Series: Fighting Climate Change With Science

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This informative title examines how cities contribute to and are vulnerable to climate change, how redesigning cities to both mitigate and adapt to the crisis, and the current challenges scientists face.

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With the climate emergency becoming ever more urgent, changes are needed in nearly all parts of society. Thankfully, scientists and engineers have already developed most of the solutions needed to mitigate and adapt to the crisis. This eight-book series provides a thorough overview of how science is helping fight climate change. Each book includes a table of contents, an infographic, informative sidebars, a "That's Amazing" special feature, quiz questions, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. This informative title examines how cities contribute to and are vulnerable to climate change, how redesigning cities to both mitigate and adapt to the crisis, and the current challenges scientists face. AGES: 8 to 11 Hardcover Reinforced Library Binding

Critic Reviews

"This series goes beyond general causes and effects to show the impact of climate change and its solutions." —Booklist

About the Author

Cynthia Kennedy Henzel has a BS in social studies education and an MS in geography. She has worked as a teacher-educator in many countries. Currently, she writes fiction and nonfiction books and develops education materials for social studies, history, science, and ELL students. She has written more than 100 books and more than 150 stories for young people.