Meet the glaciers—before they disappear. The book "Meltdown: Discover Earth's Irreplaceable Glaciers and Learn What You Can Do to Save Them" is a guide for children that explores the amazing yet threatened world of glaciers. Glaciers may not be as well-known as forests and coral reefs, but they are equally vital to the planet's health and are threatened by climate change. Information and Images: It contains rich material based on the latest scientific research, vivid descriptions, and illustrations, including charts, diagrams, infographics, photographs, and full-page artworks. Important Facts: There are over 100,000 glaciers covering 10% of the Earth and holding nearly three-quarters of the planet’s fresh water, acting as protective shields that cool the atmosphere and fight climate change. Exploration and Action: We discover how glaciers were formed, how they move and shape the landscape, and how scientists study them. The book reveals the secrets of the Earth's climate history hidden in a glacier's core and how climate change is causing them to melt at unacceptable rates, endangering the planet's health. However, it offers hope. The last chapter suggests positive steps that readers can take to become climate activists, reduce their carbon footprint, and save the glaciers.