On Our Nature Walk: Our First Talk about Our Impact on the Environment (World Around Us #6)
by Jillian Roberts (Author) Jane Heinrichs (Illustrator)
A gentle introduction to the important topic of the environment.
Crafted around a conversation between a grade-school-aged child and an adult, this inquiry-focused book using age-appropriate language and tone will help children shape their understanding of the natural world and how they participate in protecting it. Dr. Roberts starts the discussion with the types of pollution and trash that children might notice on a nature walk or a trip to the beach, how they are caused and how to work to improve things in their own lives and communities.
The World Around Us series introduces children to complex cultural, social and environmental issues they may encounter outside their homes, in an accessible way. Sidebars offer further reading for older children or care providers who have bigger questions. For younger children just starting to make these observations, the simple question-and-answer format of the main text will provide a foundation of knowledge on the subject matter.
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Gr 1-3--The title of this book is a bit of a misnomer, as the text explores the environment far beyond the activity of a stroll through the forest. A broad array of subjects is covered, meant to enlist children in an all-important struggle to save our planet from irreparable harm. Information is clearly conveyed. Most sections are introduced with a single question on one side of a spread, and a simple answer on an accompanying page contains an additional text box. The author explains interconnectedness, provides a breakdown of the various kinds of pollution, defines sustainability, and differentiates types of natural resources. Real kids who have distinguished themselves as climate control activists, inventors, and environmental entrepreneurs are spotlighted. Children representing different communities are portrayed in an appealing combination of photography and cartoon illustrations. VERDICT Accessible and inspiring, this is a worthwhile introduction to an essential topic.--Gloria Koster, formerly at West School, New Canaan, CT
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JNF053000 - Juvenile Nonfiction | Social Topics | General
JNF065000 - Juvenile Nonfiction | Recycling & Green Living
Human ecology
Effect of human beings on
Pollution
