The Sky's Not Falling!: Why It's OK to Chill About Global Warming [Paperback]

Holly Fretwell (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 18, 2007 | Age Level: 9 and up | Grade Level: 4 and up

"The Sky's Not Falling!" is the balanced alternative to Scholastic's fear-inducing global warming kids' book.Debuting the same day as celebrity wife Laurie David's "Down-to-Earth Guide to Global Warming," "The Sky's Not Falling!" is for parents sick of seeing their kids indoctrinated by has-been politicians and Hollywood stars. "The Sky's Not Falling!" is everything Scholastic's book should be - fact-filled, apolitical, fun and optimistic about the future of our magnificent, ever-changing planet. In "The Sky's Not Falling!" author Holly Fretwell, a natural resources management expert, shows kids 9-12 that its human ingenuity combined with an "enviropreneurial" spirit will lead us to a bright environmental future.Parents confronted by Photoshopped pictures of drowning animals and faux "documentaries" will embrace a book that educates rather than manipulates. Holly Fretwell brings real credentials to the debate, giving kids the scoop, not just about global warming, but the real-world consequences of the Left's responses to it.

Editorial Reviews

From the Publisher

"I'm scared that every time I ride in the car, I'm hurting polar bears and other animals."

"I'm worried that people just like me cause global warming."

"I'm afraid that my favorite outdoor places might disappear."

You've heard the claims that the earth is warming up because of cars, light bulbs, factories and the many other wonders that human ingenuity has created. But is it really true?

Well, here's news for the global warming Chicken Littles - the sky's NOT falling!

Sure, our planet is changing, but it has before and will again. There's lots more to the climate change story than you may have heard! Can we really adapt to a changing world in ways that help animals and the environment while keeping people working and countries growing strong? Of course we can!

Yes, it's OK to chill about global warming. Look inside "The Sky's NOT Falling" and find out why.

About the Author

Holly Fretwell graduated from Montana State University with a B.A. in political science and an M.A. in resource economics. Currently, she is an adjunct professor at Montana State University and a Senior Research Fellow at the Property and Environment Research Center (PERC.) Fretwell is published in both professional journals and the popular press, including the Wall Street Journal.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 9 and up
  
• Paperback: 128 pages
• Publisher: World Ahead Publishing (September 18, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0976726947
• ISBN-13: 978-0976726944
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6.1 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 2.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (49 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,093,349 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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65 of 81 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Read It First, December 8, 2007

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This review is from: The Sky's Not Falling!: Why It's OK to Chill About Global Warming (Paperback)

Holly Fretwell's "The Sky's Not Falling!" is a highly controversial book about global warming. Before writing this review, I decided to read some of the controversial comments here. One of the more colorful comments was:

"If you are a charter member of the 'Flat Earth Society,' or, if you just like teaching your child to bury his or her head in the sand like an ostrich, this book is for you."

I had to wonder if these people actual read the book. Did they base these comments on burbs posted on the Internet about the book? The reason I ask is no where in the book did the author suggest a stick-your-head-in-the-sand approach to this environmental issue. She acknowledges this problem and more.

This author suggests that instead of making fear-based decisions, we use education and innovation to find workable solutions. In the book she says "Many people are in a frenzy over global warming. They believe government can solve the problem if we just hand over more power and money." She disagrees. "If we're going to find a way to `solve' global warming or any other environmental problem, the answer will come from people who have enough time, energy, money, and freedom to use their creativity to solve the problem. It will not come from some governmental agency funded with lots of tax dollars."

"The Sky's Not Falling!" not only discusses environmental issues, but also covers enviropreneurship with six thought provoking exercises to assist the next generation in finding a positive approach to working on a solution. If you've never heard the term, enviropreneur is a person who finds creative or insightful ways to turn environmental problems into assets.

In the very back, there are five pages listing references. She encourages the reader to research. Knowledge is power and her belief is clear. "Human innovation and creativity have already changed the world for the better countless times...and they will again."

22 of 30 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars For kids, December 26, 2007

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This review is from: The Sky's Not Falling!: Why It's OK to Chill About Global Warming (Paperback)

A good place to begin a conversation especially if you want your child to be a thoughtful, slightly skeptical consumer. Helps them to understand that everything that is published is not necessarily true. Children need to learn to how to seek out facts, evidence and data and how to separate that out from hype, speculation, fear-mongering and marketing.

66 of 94 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great read, well-balanced, September 26, 2007

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Amy (California) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Sky's Not Falling!: Why It's OK to Chill About Global Warming (Paperback)

This book is a refreshing change from the usual hysterical ranting and raving we see on this issue. Children are facing the issue in school, and this book provides a well-balanced perspective. Well-written, with an engaging format and fun graphics and facts, this book educates children and adults alike.