Search Results: Returned 6 Results, Displaying Titles 1 - 6
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-- Arctic and Antarctic1996, Thunder Bay Press Call No: 508.311 Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Series Title: The Changing worldSummary Note: Discusses such topics as the physical features, climate, plant and animal life, and environmental concerns related to the earth's polar regions.
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2008, 2007., History Channel Call No: DVD 363.73 GLO Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Series Title: ScienceSummary Note: The History Channel answers the question: After 650 million years of climate change, is global warming simply a naturally occuring phenomenom, or the result of human activity? Arctic ice is melting, sea levels are rising and glaciers are shrinking at alarming rates. And the Earth is getting unmistakably warmer. But is this vast potentially catastrophic climate change the result of human behavior? Or is it simply the Earth's natural cycle of warming and cooling periods that have occurred since the planet formed? An in-depth study of the science behind this controversial hot-button issue. Scientists explore the skies to examine the warming effects of the sun and dig deep into the Earth to study continental movement and the volatile activity at the planet's core. Experts speculate on how natural events including volcanic eruptions and massive meteor impacts have affected temperatures and weather systems over the planet's 600-million-year history.--Container.
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[2008]., General, History Channel : Distributed in the U.S. by New Video Call No: ENVIRONMENT NF Availability:0 of 1 At Location(s) Summary Note: The History Channel answers the question: After 650 million years of climate change, is global warming simply a naturally occurring phenomenon, or the result of human activity? Arctic ice is melting, sea levels are rising and glaciers are shrinking at alarming rates. And the Earth is getting unmistakably warmer. But is this vast potentially catastrophic climate change the result of human behavior? Or is it simply the Earth's natural cycle of warming and cooling periods that have occurred since the planet formed? An in-depth study of the science behind this controversial hot-button issue. Scientists explore the skies to examine the warming effects of the sun and dig deep into the Earth to study continental movement and the volatile activity at the planet's core. Experts speculate on how natural events including volcanic eruptions and massive meteor impacts have affected temperatures and weather systems over the planet's 600-million-year history.--Container.
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By Lawton, Valc2012., Pre-adolescent, AV2 by Weigl Call No: 974.7 Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Series Title: A guide to American statesSummary Note: Learn about the people, geography, sports, history, industries and symbols that make New York unique. Features maps, timelines, informative charts, profiles of notable people, current census information and many opportunities for a student's guided research.
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c2007., Facts on File Call No: 551.50 Har Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s)Table of contents only Series Title: Twentieth-century science.Summary Note: Chronologically arranged essays examine scientific theories, research, and breakthroughs during the twentieth century in the fields of meteorology and climatology; and provide information about significant events and notable individuals. Includes a list of print and Internet resources and a glossary.
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By Pearce, Fredc2007., Beacon Press Call No: 551.6 Pea Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Summary Note: Argues the environment nears a crucial point after which recovery may not be possible. Discusses natural phenomena as well as human actions that may contribute to global warming. Explains changes in the oceans, the atmosphere, and polar icecaps.
