Reports of global warming’s catastrophic effects are everywhere: in newspapers, on the nightly news, even on movie screens. The subject can be so overwhelming that young people are often left with the thought, What can I do? In This Is My Planet, Jan Thornhill gives young readers the tools they need to live their own lives more ecologically — and ultimately, to improve the life of the planet. The book takes a comprehensive look at climate change, beginning with basic information about how the planet works and moving through an in-depth look at human societies and three specific environments — polar, ocean, and land. Although she doesn't shy away from the truth, Thornhill offers hope, showing where action can make a difference and providing evidence of the Earth’s amazing resilience and adaptability. Never preachy or alarmist, this amazing book trusts young readers with the facts, allowing them to form their own intelligent opinions. A multitude of full-color photographs enhance Thornhill’s engaging, informative text.
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Use[s colorful photographs, charts, and quirky graphics to teach children about the causes of global warming and what people of all ages can do about it…Its brightly colored text boxes and vibrant photomontages ensure a lively read. (Audubon Magazine )
Winning text, well placed and chosen photographic images, bold colors and a great design. There are big sections about the earth, the oceans, the land and the world’s people. Each one provides good clear information about the effects of climate change. Jan Thornhill offers hope that comes with knowledge and encourages young readers to begin to make a difference in the world…. showing us that small changes can be effective and that they are possible. (Brandon Sun )
It is a great book for a wide range of ages and reading interests and a useful book for classrooms and libraries. Recommended. (Canadian Children’s Book News )
This book is a wonderful instructional tool that will draw in young readers with its brightly colored pages, its beautiful photography, and its clear, well-researched and interesting — but not too lengthy — text blocks covering a multitude of topics. (Canadian Children’s Book News )
Winning text, well placed and chosen photographic images, bold colors and a great design. There are big sections about the earth, the oceans, the land and the world’s people. Each one provides good clear information about the effects of climate change. Jan Thornhill offers hope that comes with knowledge and encourages young readers to begin to make a difference in the world…. showing us that small changes can be effective and that they are possible. (Brandon Sun )
It is a great book for a wide range of ages and reading interests and a useful book for classrooms and libraries. Recommended. (Canadian Children’s Book News )
This book is a wonderful instructional tool that will draw in young readers with its brightly colored pages, its beautiful photography, and its clear, well-researched and interesting — but not too lengthy — text blocks covering a multitude of topics. (Canadian Children’s Book News )
About the Author
Jan Thornhill is an award-winning writer and illustrator who has always had a strong interest in nature and the environment. Several of her books have been translated into different languages and published in countries around the world. Her books include the Governor General's Award-nominated The Wildlife ABC and The Wildlife 123 and the NAPPA Gold Award-winning I Found a Dead Bird. She lives in Havelock, ON.
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A good start to learn about global warming,
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This review is from: This Is My Planet: The Kids' Guide to Global Warming (Paperback)
I'm 11 and Im confident that my generation will end up having to find a way to begin changing the direction of apathy and neglect relating to our one and only home that we share - Planet Earth. This book helps begin to interest kids into the responsibility that we must step up to. New jobs, new vision, new attitudes etc are necessary. I like the examples and suggestions the book provides and mostly the concept that it continuously suggest that we must begin working on it today.
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