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Written especially for young adult readers, this heavily illustrated book talks about the threat to our planets environment and outlines steps that governments, organizations, and ordinary citizensincluding this books young readerscan take to help keep the planet green. Author Jaqui Bailey points out the major problems, which include Climate change: The Earths temperature is rising, which could soon have a disastrous effect every living being Pollution and acid rain: Earths air, water, and soil are being damaged because we depend too heavily on fossil fuels, and because we overfish the oceans and destroy the forests
Fortunately, we can all take steps to start solving the problem. This book focuses mainly on things young readers can do, which include: Conserve electricity in the home by turning off lights and appliances that arent being used. Walk, bike, or use public transportation instead of depending entirely on the family car Stop using plastic bags Conserve water . . . and more
The issues are presented in brief, illustrated copy blocks that kids will find both entertaining and easy to read. They include fact panels, true/false panels, case histories, and action panels. Color photos and cartoon-style illustrations on every page.
Fortunately, we can all take steps to start solving the problem. This book focuses mainly on things young readers can do, which include:
The issues are presented in brief, illustrated copy blocks that kids will find both entertaining and easy to read. They include fact panels, true/false panels, case histories, and action panels. Color photos and cartoon-style illustrations on every page.
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OUR PLANET IS UNDER THREAT!
Not from rampaging aliens or collisions with comets, but from us. To save it we need to change the way we live and the way we think.
And that means we need to be more green.
Don't believe me? Look inside and find out . . .
what's happening to the world climate and why the problems with fossil fuels how we are turning the world into a garbage can and what we can do about it!
Are you ready to save the planet?
About the Author:
OUR PLANET IS UNDER THREAT!
Not from rampaging aliens or collisions with comets, but from us. To save it we need to change the way we live and the way we think.
And that means we need to be more green.
Don't believe me? Look inside and find out . . .
Are you ready to save the planet?
Jacqui Bailey is the author of several books that speak especially to young adult readers, including Sex, Puberty, and All That Stuff, also available from Barrons.
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- PublisherB E S Pub Co
- Publication date2010
- ISBN 10 0764144278
- ISBN 13 9780764144271
- BindingPaperback
- Number of pages96
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