Synopsis
An attention-grabbing primer on mankind's direct and indirect effects on the natural world explains how such topics as global trends, economic disparity, and invasive species, among others, have changed the world in which we live.
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About the Author
Yann Arthus-Bertrand continues here the work he began with Earth from Above for Young Readers in widening the horizons of people everywhere. His powerful photographs are used to raise awareness of the importance of sustainable development, so that future generations can inherit a livable planet. He lives in France.
Robert Burleigh, in addition to Earth from Above for Young Readers, has authored Volcanoes: Journey to the Crater's Edge, which was nominated for Disney Adventures Magazine Best Book of the Year; The Sea: Exploring Life on an Ocean Planet, an Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Award winner; and Chocolate: Riches from the Rain Forest, a Texas Bluebonnet Master List selection. He has also written many critically praised, award-winning fiction, nonfiction, and poetry books for children. A painter as well as a writer, he lives with his wife in Chicago.
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THE FUTURE OF THE EARTH An Introduction to Sustainable Development for Young Readers
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