Planet Patrol: A Kids' Action Guide to Earth Care
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| Rating | : | 4.16 (614 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1587285142 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 48 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-10-28 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Marybeth Lorbiecki is the author of numerous books and articles about environmental issues. She currently works with the conservation group Pheasants Forever.
A must-have library addition JP Read Planet Patrol is a must-have for every teacher on earth; it's a must-have for everyone who believes that our environment is the most important contributor to health and well being. Chock full of information and projects, Marybeth Lorbiecki outdid herself on research and writing. She's one of th. "Start Now to Save the Planet" according to A Customer. This was an exciting book because it gave me lots of new information to help the planet. For example, I didn't know that asthma is greatly caused by pollution--so of course there's another reason to clean the air. The pictures really showed examples of pollution and ways to stop it. The book al
From School Library Journal Grade 4-7–Giving kids the idea that they have power to effect change is the basic premise of this work. Many of the Earth's environmental problems–climate change; deforestation; shrinking habitat; species extinction; water, air, noise, and light pollution–as well as global conflict and overpopulation are addressed. . Many pertinent and informative Web sites are listed, but while the book states that Libraries carry books and movies on all the great topics in this book, no titles for further reading are offered.–Eva Elisabeth VonAncken, Trinity-Pawling School, Pawling, NYCopyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. For each challenge, a success story is shared and an action tip is put forth to help readers do t
Many pertinent and informative Web sites are listed, but while the book states that Libraries carry books and movies on all the great topics in this book, no titles for further reading are offered.. Giving kids the idea that they have power to effect change is the basic premise of this work. Many of the Earth's environmental problems-climate change; deforestation; shrinking habitat; species extinction; water, air, noise, and light pollution-as well as global conflict and overpopulation are addressed. Positive and upbeat with bright photos and illustrations and a direct tone, the message delivered is that if properly informed and motivated, individuals can help the challenges, however monumental, to be met. For each challenge, a success story is shared and an action tip is put forth to help readers do their small share to address the problem