I Want to Be an Environmentalist [Hardcover]

Stephanie Maze (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 1, 2000 | Age Level: 8 and up | Grade Level: 3 and up | Series: I Want To Be

Brimming with colorful photographs and fascinating information, I Want to Be an Environmentalist offers an up close look at an exciting field. Join scientists as they care for an endangered manatee, study the ozone layer, and work to fight pollution. Delve into the history of environmentalism--and discover its future. A useful listing of resources suggests ways to help protect the earth starting right now!

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Grade 5-8-A brief, unfocused book. Two-page spreads cover the history of the environmental movement, influential books and personalities, eco-issues, El Ni-o, recycling, and types of environmentalists. Although a variety of careers are mentioned, students interested in pursuing a particular job in this field or researching one for an assignment will have to look elsewhere for specific information. Readers may also be frustrated by the haphazard organization and lack of index and table of contents. The many glossy, full-color photographs are attractive and include a photo gallery of endangered species and an illustrated 10-topic vocabulary list.
Marilyn Payne Phillips, University City Public Library, MO
Copyright 2001 Reed Business Information, Inc.

From Kirkus Reviews

This glossy, colorful title in the "I Want To Be" series has visual appeal but poor organization and a fuzzy focus, which limits its usefulness. Each double-paged layout introduces a new topic with six to eight full-color photographs and a single column of text. Topics include types of environmentalists, eco-issues, waste renewal, education, High School of Environmental Studies, environmental vocabulary, history of environmentalism, famous environmentalists, and the return of the eagle. Often the photographs have little to do with the text or are marginal to the topic. For example, a typical layout called "Some Alternative Solutions" has five snapshots superimposed on a double-page photograph of a California wind farm. The text discusses ways to develop alternative forms of energy and "encourage environmentally friendly lifestyles." Photos include "a healer who treats a patient with alternative therapy using sound and massage," and "the Castle," a house built of "used tires and aluminum cans." Elsewhere, "Did You Know . . . " shows a dramatic photo of Australia's Great Barrier Reef, but the text provides odd facts such as " . . . that in Saudi Arabia there are solar-powered pay phones in the desert?" Some sections seem stuck in, a two-page piece on the effects of "El Niño" or 50 postage-stamp-sized photos of endangered species. The author concludes with places to write for more information and a list of photo credits. Pretty, but little here to warrant purchase. (Nonfiction. 9-11) -- Copyright © 2000 Kirkus Associates, LP. All rights reserved.

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 8 and up
  
• Hardcover: 48 pages
• Publisher: Harcourt Children's Books; 1st edition (August 1, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 015201862X
• ISBN-13: 978-0152018627
• Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 9 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,767,371 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent book on subject to excite young readers, January 6, 2012

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bookloverFLA (south of Sarasota FL) - See all my reviews

This review is from: I Want to Be an Environmentalist (Hardcover)

I am reviewing books for 5th grade science event and this is the perfect example of a GREAT science book. Full of colorful photographs with exciting design and editing.
I wish I could find several dozen at a reasonable price to give to the participants but that is not looking good, used prices are high and new-used sky-high.

Please reprint it!!