Our Earth: How kids are saving the planet (Kids Making a Difference 2010, 1) - Hardcover

Wilson, Janet

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 189718784X ISBN 13: 9781897187845

Publisher: Second Story Press, 2010

Synopsis

From the author of One Peace comes a new book of beautiful portraits and exciting profiles of ten young environmental activists from around the world. Janet Wilson's art captures the spirit of adventure, determination and hope that each of these children possess. They include Canadian Severn Cullis-Suzuki, who pioneered "pester power" - the idea that children must keep reminding their parents of what is at stake, and who at age twelve made one of the most rousing speeches at the 1992 Earth Summit in Rio. And fourteen-year-old William Kamkwamba from Malawi, who realized that the strong winds in his country could be put to good use and so borrowed a book from his library, taught himself how to build a working windmill, and brought electricity to his village. And thirteen-year-old Sam Levin from the USA who helped found the organization Project Sprout, planting an organic vegetable garden that would eventually help feed an entire community. Full of environmental facts and advice, this book will inspire budding young eco-activists everywhere to start making a difference for their planet.

About this title

Book Description:

Children working today to secure their future.

From the Inside Flap:

environment, activism, responsibility

About this edition

• Publisher: Second Story Press
• Publication date: 2010
• ISBN 10: 189718784X
• ISBN 13: 9781897187845
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 32