Kingfisher Knowledge: Endangered Planet [Hardcover]

David Burnie (Author), Tony Juniper (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 14, 2004 | Age Level: 10 and up | Grade Level: 5 and up | Series: Kingfisher Knowledge

Endangered Planet is a timely examination of the state of the earth's ecosystems. Today, humans influence every natural habitat on the planet. The consequences can be devastating—dozens of species are wiped out each year, coasts and oceans are fouled with oil spills, and grasslands and forests are destroyed to feed the appetite of modern agriculture. Endangered Planet also reveals how renewable energy, recycling, and wildlife protection will play a key role in the survival of Earth.

Editorial Reviews

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Grade 4-8 - These selections complement one another by offering two contrasting perspectives of life on Earth. Planet presents a global picture of how humanity affects the world at large whereas Life explores Earth's tiniest creatures and their impact on humankind. Children will be immediately drawn to the high-quality graphics artfully laid out on brightly colored spreads. The photographs in the first volumesuccessfully depict people, habitats, and animals around the world, raising global awareness, while the captivating scanning electron micrographs in the second book showcase the unseen creepy critters that surround us. The narratives are logically arranged into three chapters, each containing a broad overview as well as more detailed subtopics. Each level of text is complete, enabling children of different ages to access the information they seek. Although a couple of the charts in Planet are confusing at first glance, close examination of the text clarifies their meaning. Fans of the "Eyewitness Books" (DK) will feel at home with these offerings, and teachers may find that the connection and arrangement of concepts here is more conducive to learning. - Jenna Miller, Alachua County Library District, Gainesville, FL
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"Offers a positve vision of the future...will help students appreciate their responsibilities toward the planet."

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 10 and up
  
• Hardcover: 64 pages
• Publisher: Kingfisher; 1st edition (October 14, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0753457768
• ISBN-13: 978-0753457764
• Product Dimensions: 10.5 x 9.3 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,655,990 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars full of info, April 2, 2005

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This review is from: Kingfisher Knowledge: Endangered Planet (Hardcover)

This is a very informative book on the environment. The first chapter teaches us about life on earth and the things that we need to live. The next chapter tells us about threats to the earth such as population growth, the greenhouse effect and air pollution. The third and final chapter is all about things that we can do to help protect the earth such as conserving resource, recycling, and wildlife protection.

What did you like or not like about the book?

I liked the fact that at the end of each chapter has a section called Go Further. This section features vocabulary words, websites, and booklists that kids can look for to learn more.

Would you recommend this book? Why or Why not?

This is a great book for kids ages 8-11 interested in ecology. They will enjoy the mix of pictures and useful information. The book would even make a great resource for report writing