9781921145346 - We Are the Weather Makers : The Story of Global Warming von Tim Flannery (12 Ergebnisse)

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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.

Paperback. Zustand: Fair. A readable copy of the book which may include some defects such as highlighting and notes. Cover and pages may be creased and show discolouration.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Revised ed. Paperback small trade, very good condition, colour photos, black & white text-photos, minor edgewear corners. 275 pp. Tim Flannery has written a concise and revised edition of "The Weather Makers" that will allow readers aged from 9 to 90 to learn the facts about climate change. He writes about cyclones and droughts, coral reefs and polar bears, wind energy, and nuclear power. He gives a timely reminder that we are all responsible for the way we influence our climate.

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 our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.

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 our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.

Medium Trade Paperback. Zustand: Near Fine. Reprint. Inscribed by Author. Medium Trade Paperback. 275 pages. Inscribed by Author. *** PUBLISHING DETAILS: The Text Publishing Company, Australia, 2007. Reprint. *** CONDITION: This book is in near fine condition. More specifically: Covers have light creasing. Edges of covers have superficial wear. Spine is uncreased. . Pages are lightly tanned. *** ABOUT THIS BOOK: Tim Flannery's international bestseller, The Weather Makers, changed minds and hearts about global warming. We Are the Weather Makers is a concise and revised edition that will allow readers aged from nine to ninety to learn the facts about climate change. *** Quantity Available: 1. Category: Environment & Ecology; Science & Technology. ISBN: 192114534X. ISBN/EAN: 9781921145346. Inventory No: 25010158. The photo of this book is of the actual book for sale.