Saving the Environment - Couverture souple

Parker, Vic

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1406239682 ISBN 13 : 9781406239683

Editeur : Raintree Publishers, 2013

A propos du livre

Revue de presse :

Many children are concerned about the world around us, and this is an excellent series to show children that they really can make a difference. The book is full of inspiring examples of young people who have seen a need to act and done so, with amazing results. Find out what inspired them, how they raised money and how to make a difference in your own community. A book that will inspire youngsters to get out and make their own difference. As with most Raintree books, hardbacks and paperbacks are available, as are book packs.Overcoming Personal Challenges (Making a Difference) and Inspiring Others (Making a Difference) --parentsintouch.co.uk website Nov 12

Books on environmental issues are relatively plentiful on school library shelves, but Saving the Environment stands out because at its heart are powerful case histories of children's own efforts to reduce harm to the habitats of our planets. I detect three main messages which could inform the actions of young readers eager to make a contribution: small steps can lead to great changes; collaboration is needed if an idea is to reach fruition; a hands on approach enthuses. And, of course, a good slogan helps too. A good example of the 'small step' approach is young Felix's 'plant for the planet' initiative. Convinced of the importance of replacing lost trees to slow climate changes, he began with a school presentation in which he encouraged his friends to plant trees. This led to him speaking to the United Nation's Children's Conference in Norway in 2008. A collaborative and hands-on approach is important in all of the projects described, but not least in twelve-year-old Adeline's 'Mission for Mangroves'. Her research showed that mangrove swamps were disappearing from Indonesia 'at an alarming rate'. Why is it important to reverse too much clearing of land for building? Because the trees in mangrove swamps help to reduce flooding by keeping soil in place preventing tidal water from washing onto the land. With 150 classmates she used her summer holiday to plant 200 mangrove trees along the coast line in a nature park. In each of the case studies we find children using energy and imagination to make a difference, all described and illustrated with enough detail to inform and impress. Tom from Somerset inspired his school friends to become 'carbon footprint crusaders', Bindi in Australia carried on a family tradition to encourage others to be 'wildlife warriors' and Alexander of Maryland did much to save the tiny species known as horseshoe crabs, creatures which can be used to detect bacteria on medical equipment. I believe teachers would enrich children's understanding by reading aloud and discussing these true accounts. --Margaret Mallett School Library Association

Présentation de l'éditeur :

This book features the stories of young people from around the world who have used their talents and skills to help save the environment, in their local communities and in the wider world. Their stories will inspire readers to make a difference in their own way.

À propos de cette édition

• Éditeur: Raintree Publishers
• Date d'édition: 2013
• ISBN 10: 1406239682
• ISBN 13: 9781406239683
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 48
• Illustrateur: HL Studios