An Inconvenient Truth
The Crisis of Global Warming
Genre: Books for Teenagers
First published April 2007.
Number of pages: 192pp.
ISBN-10: 0670062715
ISBN-13: 9780670062713
Critics’ Consensus: Very Good
What it’s about:
Former Vice President Al Gore’s New York Times #1 bestselling book is a daring call to action, exposing the shocking reality of how humankind has aided in the destruction of our planet and the future we face if we do not take action to stop global warming.
Now, American publisher Viking has adapted this book for the most important audience of all: today’s youth, who have no choice but to confront this crisis head-on. Dramatic full-color photos, illustrations, and graphs combine with Gore’s effective and clear writing to explain global warming in very real terms: what it is, what causes it, and what will happen if we continue to ignore it. An Inconvenient Truth will change the way young people understand global warming and hopefully inspire them to help change the course of history.
What the Critics Say:
“This young readers’ version of the recent documentary film’s companion adult volume cuts the page count by about a third but preserves the original’s cogent message and many of its striking visuals.” - School Library Journal.
“Starred Review. [Few], if any, books for youth offer such a dynamic look at the climate issues threatening our Earth.” - Booklist.