Pika Country: Climate Change at the Top of the World

Pikas, tiny rabbit relatives living high in the mountains, are an entry point into understanding the consequences of climate change. As the Earth's temperature rises, pikas must move higher and higher up the mountains to find a cooler climate, affecting the lives of hawks, falcons, pine martins, foxes, and other creatures that prey upon them. This book features glorious photographs, a well-organized text, helpful diagrams, a glossary, map, and list of actions kids can take to help decrease climate change. Free, downloadable activities are available on the publisher's website.

Format: Hardback
Length: 32 pages
Publication date: 08 October 2020
Publisher: Web of Life Children's Books

Pikas, tiny rabbit relatives that thrive in the high mountains, offer a valuable insight into the impacts of climate change. These resilient creatures have a limited tolerance for temperatures exceeding 77 degrees Fahrenheit, forcing them to continually ascend higher up the mountains in search of cooler climates to sustain their existence. The interconnectedness of the natural world becomes evident as the shrinking habitat of pikas affects the survival of hawks, falcons, pine martins, foxes, and a diverse array of other predators that rely on pikas as prey. If you seek a straightforward and accessible introduction to the consequences of climate change, this book is an excellent choice. Glorious photographs and a well-structured text showcase the crucial role pikas play in the alpine ecosystem. Helpful diagrams illustrate the intricate food web that includes pikas, along with other plants and animals, which are also threatened by the changing climate. Additionally, the book includes a glossary, map, and list of actions kids can take to contribute to reducing climate change. Free downloadable activities are available on the publisher's website, further enhancing the educational experience.

Weight: 376g
Dimension: 219 x 259 x 11 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781970039023