Protecting Our Planet

by Jilly Hunt

Overview

Explore beyond the headlines on the topic of the environment, learning how this issue is treated in the news and how to separate truth from spin.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781484641439
Publisher:	Capstone
Publication date:	08/01/2017
Series:	Beyond the Headlines!
Pages:	48
Product dimensions:	7.50(w) x 9.44(h) x 0.38(d)
Lexile:	1100L (what's this?)
Age Range:	9 - 13 Years

About the Author

Jilly Hunt has over 15 years experience of educational publishing. Formerly an editor for Pearson, Jilly is now a freelance children's writer and editor. She has written more than 15 non-fiction books for children and young adults. She graduated from Oxford Brookes University with BA Honours in Publishing and History of Art. She now lives in Oxfordshire with her husband two small children.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 What's Beyond the Headlines About Our Environment? 4

Chapter 2 What's Beyond the Headlines About Global Warming? 10

Chapter 3 What's Beyond the Headlines About Cleaner Energy? 18

Chapter 4 What's Beyond the Headlines About Protecting Our Oceans? 26

Chapter 5 What's Beyond the Headlines About Deforestation? 32

Timeline 44

Glossary 45

Find Out More 46

Index 48

Interviews

These books help readers make sense of key stories in the news from a positive angle. Readers will learn how to discern and distill facts within news stories, while becoming more informed about important current events.

Editorial Reviews

11/01/2017
Gr 6 Up—Improving the world both environmentally and socially is the focus of this visually rich series. Relevant historical events are briefly related, with emphasis on the consequences of decisions leading to unforeseen problems. The global efforts of groups such as the United Nations and Greenpeace to address these issues encompasses much of the subject matter. High-quality photos, both archival and contemporary, as well as charts, graphs, and impressive time lines support clearly written text. Case studies of role models who have made or are making a difference are generously provided. Each volume concludes with suggestions for readers' involvement, with a nod to the importance of being informed. VERDICT A refreshing and much-needed perspective on global issues and the international efforts to address them. A fine addition to middle school libraries.

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