Extreme Weather
From the Set Odysseys in Recent Events
Teens explore the history of climate patterns affecting the world today in this journalistic view of extreme weather.
Take a deep dive into the evidence of how our changing climate is creating bigger and more destructive storms. This historical account includes the human events leading up to observable changes, the people involved in studying trends, and the costly effect of superstorms. Striking photos and multiple sidebars provide relevant examples, touching on recent deadly storms and disaster-survival planning.
Part of Creative Education's Odysseys series, this title takes advanced readers on a journey of discovery that promotes critical thinking and awareness of global issues. Includes table of contents, sidebars, captions, bibliography, glossary, websites, and an index.
SLJ Review of Odysseys in Recent Events
This informative series provides essential research material on global events from recent decades. Each topic is placed in historical context; for example, the author asks readers to consider Martin Luther’s theses as “going viral” while discussing social media, and gives background material about refugee crises and destructive storms while explaining those subjects. The text is information- heavy, but surrounded by plenty of white space, full-page photos, and sidebars, all of which help to break up the text. The accompanying photos are expertly chosen to grab readers’ attention and bring moments in history to life. The books in- clude a glossary, bibliography, and index. VERDICT This is excellent research mate- rial for current events.
Author: Michael Goodman
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