Could volcanoes be changing the climate? Why are scientists worried about climate today? Can too much heat be a bad thing for life on Earth? The exciting, eye-catching photographs and easy-to-read sentences in Understanding Climate Change help young readers understand climate change, learn why Earth's surface is getting warmer, and find out about the possible devastating effects of climate change. The book also has a helpful glossary and an index that direct students to the most important terms and topics.