The document discusses how greenhouse gases trap heat from the sun on Earth, causing global warming. This warming is shrinking animal habitats like those of polar bears as polar ice caps melt. Small actions by individuals, such as recycling and biking, can help slow the greenhouse effect and global warming.

1. WHAT I LEARNED
By: Brittany Sellers

2. GETTING WARM
Heat from the sun gets trapped on Earth by Greenhouse gasses.

3. JUST KEEP SWIMMING
The ocean helps absorb some of the heat from the sun.

4. SHRINKING HOMES
Animals homes, like the Polar Bears are shrinking because of the
Greenhouse Effect.

5. WE CAN HELP
Doing things like recycling or riding your bike can help slow down the
Greenhouse Effect.