Arctic Thaw: Climate Change and the Global Race for Energy Resources

by Stephanie Sammartino McPherson

Ice in the Arctic is disappearing--and opportunity is calling. As climate change transforms the top of the world, warmer conditions are exposing a treasure trove of energy resources previously trapped in ice. The Arctic's oil, natural gas, minerals, and even wind and hydroelectric power are becoming more accessible than ever before.

With untold riches hanging in the balance, the race is on to control the Arctic and its energy potential...

• Format: Library Binding
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1467720437
• ISBN13: 9781467720434
• Release Date: August 2014
• Publisher: Twenty-First Century Books (Tm)
• Length: 64 Pages
• Weight: 0.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 7.1" x 10.1"
• Age Range: 11 to 18 years
• Grade Range: Grade 6 to Postsecondary