Trees Are Made Of Gas

Trees Are Made Of Gas
Trees Are Made Of Gas

Trees Are Made Of Gas

The Story of Carbon and Climate
By Kirk Johnson, Illustrated by Mary Ann Bonnell

7-9

JUVENILE NONFICTION

48 Pages, 7 x 10

Formats: Trade Paper, PDF

Trade Paper, $18.95 (US $18.95) (CA $24.95)

ISBN 9781682752746

Rights: WOR

Chicago Review Press (Sep 2021)
Chicago Review Press - Fulcrum

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Overview

Turn science into something that can be imagined and understood by children
Discover the surprising connection between trees and the air we breathe! Trees Are Made of Gas makes learning about climate change fun and accessible for young readers.

Join See-oh-too, an engaging carbon dioxide molecule, as he cycles through trees, animals, water, and the sky. This book explains the vital role of carbon dioxide in plant growth and its impact on global climate change.

  • Understand the carbon cycle and how trees are made of gas.
  • Learn about the effects of releasing too much carbon dioxide into the atmosphere.
  • Discover simple ways to reduce your carbon footprint and help the environment.

Perfect for ages 7-9, this book inspires young environmentalists to take action and make a difference in the fight against climate change. Kirk Johnson and Mary Ann Bonnell present complex scientific concepts in an engaging and easy-to-understand way.

Reviews

"A fun and unique look at global warming and the role that trees play in our carbon cycle. This book will educate and inspire young people to pay more attention not only to global warming, but to the trees, and indeed the world we see around us every day." —Senator John Hickenlooper, former Denver mayor and Colorado governor

"This book will appeal to kids and grown-ups alike in the understanding of global climate change." —Beth Conover, director of the Salazar Center for North American Conservation at Colorado State University

Author Biography

Kirk Johnson is the Sant Director of the National Museum of Natural History at the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, D.C. He is a geologist and paleobotanist known for his scientific articles, popular books, museum exhibitions, television documentaries and collaborations with artists. He is the author of Prehistoric Journey: A History of Life on Earth and Cruisin’ the Fossil Freeway. Mary Ann Bonnell is the visitor services manager for Jefferson County Open Space, Colorado. For the past 30 years, Mary Ann has used art, science, and enthusiasm to connect people of all ages to the natural world. She has created scientific illustrations, cartoons, scientifically accurate costumes, and soft sculptures for wildlife refuges, botanic gardens, nature centers, museums, and aquaria.