Our World Out of Balance: Understanding Climate Change and What We Can Do

Andrea Minoglio is a professional journalist and editor focused largely on the popularization of science and science for kids. He was recently Editor in Chief of Focus Junior, a scientific magazine for kids in Italy. Through his writing, he is able to translate the complexity of science, without trivializing it, explaining big ideas in a simple and approachable style.

A truly comprehensive book on the topic of climate change, for kids ages 8-12; Much interest in this topic, with educators and parents looking for an approachable book about climate change and environmental conservation for young kids; Readers will be left feeling both empowered and inspired; each chapter pairs brightly colored illustrations with easily digestible scientific facts and statistics; author takes a kid-appropriate approach to the scientific data; offers tangible, simple things that every child should be able to do themselves to help the planet; the text is simple, clear, and well-organized and breaks down a huge concept into smaller, bite-size concepts; includes glossary, bibliography and index; connections to academic standards, including Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) and Common Core State Standards; interest level: grade 2 to grade 7; includes an online teacher's guide; includes an online citizen science activity kit for bookstores, libraries, and parents; printed on FSC-Certified Paper with Soy Inks