Anbieter: Grand Eagle Retail, Bensenville, IL, USA
Paperback. Zustand: new. Paperback. Tim Flannery dedicated the first edition of The Weather Makers to children: 'to all of their generation who will have to live with the consequences of our decisions.' Seventy percent of the people who are alive now will be alive in 2050. This is the date, many scientists agree, by which we have to cut our carbon emissions by 70%. Since its publication in September 2005, The Weather Makers has had a huge impact on our consciousness of climate change. It has changed minds and hearts. This book now demands a younger audience: the school children who will inherit the new climate which their parents and grandparents have helped to create.These new readers will have a chance to act on Tim Flannery's advice about the dangers of profligate use of fossil fuels and to find the solutions to save our planet.Today's teenagers are the vital audience for a book about the most urgent issue of our time and of their future. This revised and updated Young Adult edition is written in a style that is accessible and engaging. Most of us suspect that climate change is happening, but is it a terrible threat to our world or an exaggerated beat up? Or is it something in between, an issue that humanity must eventually face, but not yet? Ages 12+ Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9781921145346
Anbieter: World of Books (was SecondSale), Montgomery, IL, USA
Zustand: Good. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 00105402125
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Anbieter: World of Books Inc, Montgomery, IL, USA
Zustand: Good. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers CIN192114534XG
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Anbieter: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, Vereinigtes Königreich
Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers GOR003590570
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Anbieter: Book Haven, Wellington, WLG, Neuseeland
Paperback. Zustand: Good. Tim Flannery's international bestseller The Weather Makers has sold over a million copies and influenced politicians, movie stars, even business leaders - after reading it, Sir Richard Branson pledged more than 3 billion dollars towards developing sustainable energy sources. We Are the Weather Makers is a concise and revised edition that will allow readers aged from nine to ninety to learn the real facts about the biggest question of our generation. Flannery takes us on a journey through history and around the globe, writing about hurricanes and droughts, coral reefs and polar bears, and wind energy and nuclear power. He shows us how, as we continue to heat the planet, humanity faces unprecedented dangers and challenges. We are the weather makers now. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 1579874
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Anbieter: Book Grocer, Tullamarine, VIC, Australien
Secondhand, Paperback. , . NB: This is a secondhand book in very good condition. See our FAQs for more information. Please note that the jacket image is indicative only. Author: Tim Flannery Format: Paperback Number of Pages: 288 Tim Flannery dedicated the first edition of The Weather Makers to children- 'to all of their generation who will have to live with the consequences of our decisions.' Seventy percent of the people who are alive now will be alive in 2050. This is the date, many scientists agree, by which we have to cut our carbon emissions by 70%. Since its publication in September 2005, The Weather Makers has had a huge impact on our consciousness of climate change. It has changed minds and hearts. This book now demands a younger audience- the school children who will inherit the new climate which their parents and grandparents have helped to create.These new readers will have a chance to act on Tim Flannery's advice about the dangers of profligate use of fossil fuels and to find the solutions to save our planet.Today's teenagers are the vital audience for a book about the most urgent issue of our time and of their future. This revised and updated Young Adult edition is written in a style that is accessible and engaging. Secondhand, Paperback. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9781921145346-SECONDHAND
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Anbieter: Global Village Books, Bundall, QLD, Australien
Soft cover. Zustand: Good. First Thus. A concise and revised edition of 'The Weather Makers', for readers from nine to ninety, but spec. aimed at younger readers. 276pp, index, ills. Covers creased else sound copy Size: 8vo. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 30727
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Anbieter: Reading Habit, Buttaba, Newcastle, NSW, Australien
Soft cover. Zustand: Good. Reprint. Medium softcover, reprint, 214gms, 275 pages. This book is a concise and revised edition of his original book, 'The Weather Makers', that will allow readers aged from 9 to 90 to learn the facts about climate change. Book is in good condition with minor general wear and tear and heavy page discolouration/spotting throughout, otherwise no other pre-loved markings. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers SCI636
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Anbieter: Reading Habit, Buttaba, Newcastle, NSW, Australien
Soft cover. Zustand: Good. First Edition. Medium softcover, first edition, 212gms, 275 pages. This book is a concise and revised edition of his original book, 'The Weather Makers', that will allow readers aged from 9 to 90 to learn the facts about climate change. Book is in good condition with minor general wear and tear and heavy page discolouration/spotting throughout, otherwise no other pre-loved markings. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers SCI108
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Anbieter: Book Express (NZ), Shannon, Neuseeland
Paperback. Zustand: Good. 288 pages. Cover wornTim Flannery dedicated the first edition of The Weather Makers to children: ' to all of their generation who will have to live with the consequences of our de cisions.' Seventy percent of the people who are alive now will be alive in 2050. This is the date, many scientists agree, by which we have to cut our carbon emi ssions by 70%. Since its publication in September 2005, The Weather Makers has had a huge impact on our consciousness of climate change. It has changed minds and hearts. This book now demands a younger audience: the school children who wi ll inherit the new climate which their parents and grandparents have helped to c reate. These new readers will have a chance to act on Tim Flannery's advice ab out the dangers of profligate use of fossil fuels and to find the solutions to s ave our planet. Today's teenagers are the vital audience for a book about the most urgent issue of our time and of their future. This revised and updated Youn g Adult edition is written in a style that is accessible and engaging. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 1406aa
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