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Synopsis
Global warming, pollution, water shortages, ice caps melting - what does it all mean? Pull the tabs, lift the flaps and open up the amazing pops and discover the answer. Find out what you can do to help our planet stay green!
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About the Author
Fred Pearce was recently described by The Times as one of Britain's finest science writers. Based in London, he has reported on environmental, popular science and development issues from over 60 countries over the past 20 years. He writes regularly for the Daily Telegraph, the Guardian and the Independent . He was voted BEMA Environment Journalist of the Year in 2001 and is a past recipient of the TES Junior Information Book Award. Ian Winton has worked in children's publishing for 20 years - with companies such as at Octopus Books, Dorling Kindersley and around 40 other UK and US publishers and packagers. Piers Harper studied Ancient History and Classical Civilizations at Sheffield University but always loved drawing and so decided to become an illustrator. His many books include SNOW BEAR (Macmillan) and BORING! (Red Fox). Piers lives in Cumbria, where his hobbies are mountain climbing and eating chocolate!
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Grade 4-8-- This survey of the Earth's environmental problems has cartoon illustrations to complement the straightforward explanations of the damage humans have done. An opening look at the history of the planet and its basic physical properties provides useful background; the numerous threats to our air, land, and water are then outlined. Topics such as acid rain and the greenhouse effect are explained fairly clearly, while silly illustrations often depict analogies used within the text. An Earth wearing cracked sunglasses demonstrates ozone layer depletion, while camels in rain boots show the dangers of global warming. Inane chapter headings such as "The Goldilocks Planet" (so titled because Earth's temperature is "just right") also lighten the tone. The text, however, sticks rigorously to the dire state of the world, offering little hope or ideas for change. Only the last two pages vaguely hint that anything can be done about these problems. The attempts at humor contrast jarringly with the parade of disheartening facts and statistics that make up the text. Javna's 50 Simple Things Kids Can Do to Save the Earth (Andrews and McNeel) and Elkington's Going Green (Viking, both 1990) offer equally useful background information with elements of humor, but the inclusion of active suggestions and possible solutions make the levity appropriate and effective. The Big Green Book presents solid and relevant information, but the effort to combine facts and fun is unsuccessful. --Steven Engelfried, Pleasanton Library,
Copyright 1991 Reed Business Information, Inc.
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- PublisherEden Project
- Publication date2010
- ISBN 10 1905811438
- ISBN 13 9781905811434
- BindingHardcover
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