Our World Out of Balance: Understanding Climate Change and What We Can Do: Understanding Climate Change and What We Can Do - Hardcover
Synopsis
Age range 8+
Encouraging, accessible, and easily digestible, this comprehensive, illustrated nonfiction guide introduces children ages eight to twelve to the important topic of climate change - with tips on How You Can Help and citizen scientist activities
Filled with engaging big ideas that will inspire children to think about their role in keeping our world healthy, Our World Out of Balance details how humans have thrown the planet off-balance andways we can work together to be part of the solution and create a healthier world.
While the book covers some complex subjects, it also shares a sense of hope and many of the positive developments that have come from environmental initiatives, like reforestation and innovative recycling programs.Featuring brave scientists, young activists, and many groups working collectively to protect our future,Our World Out of Balancewill leave readers feeling empowered and inspired.
Each chapter pairs brightly coloured illustrations with easily graspable scientific facts and statistics and ends with tips on How You Can Help as an individual even at a young age!
The book shares simple and well-organised descriptions of a variety of phenomena like hurricanes and wildfires that are becoming more extreme and negatively affecting plants, animals, humans, and ecosystems around the world. From there, children learn about the causes behind each phenomenon and what we all can do to intervene and bring balance back to our home planet.
The easy-to-follow Before and After segments help children understand complex topics like:
- Air pollution
- Rising seas
- Plastics and increased waste
- Wildfires
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About the Author
Andrea Minoglio is a professional journalist and editor focused largely on the popularization of science and science for kids. He was recently Editor in Chief of Focus Junior, a scientific magazine for kids in Italy. Through his writing, he is able to translate the complexity of science, without trivializing it, explaining big ideas in a simple and approachable style.
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