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Saving Earth: Climate Change and the Fight for Our Future
By Olugbemisola Rhuday-Perkovich
Illustrators
Illustrated by Tim Foley
Edition
By Olugbemisola Rhuday-Perkovich
Hardcover edition
Publisher Macmillan Imprint Farrar, Straus & Giroux ISBN9780374313050
Saving Earth: Climate Change and the Fight for Our Future
21.6
In stock
SKU
9780374313050J
A timely and important illustrated nonfiction guide for middle grade readers about the history of our fight against climate change, and how young people today can rise to action.
Inspired by Nathaniel Rich’s Losing Earth: A Recent History, the acclaimed book that grew out of an August 2018 issue of the New York Times Magazine soley dedicated to it, Saving Earth tells the human story of the climate change conversation from the recent past into the present day. It wrestles with the long shadow of our failures, what might be ahead for today’s generation, and crucial questions of how we understand the world we live in—and how we can work together to change the outlook for the better. Featuring the inspiring voices of climate change activists from the past and present, as well as illustrations from Tim Foley, this book is both a call to action for young people and a riveting dramatic history.
Inspired by Nathaniel Rich’s Losing Earth: A Recent History, the acclaimed book that grew out of an August 2018 issue of the New York Times Magazine soley dedicated to it, Saving Earth tells the human story of the climate change conversation from the recent past into the present day. It wrestles with the long shadow of our failures, what might be ahead for today’s generation, and crucial questions of how we understand the world we live in—and how we can work together to change the outlook for the better. Featuring the inspiring voices of climate change activists from the past and present, as well as illustrations from Tim Foley, this book is both a call to action for young people and a riveting dramatic history.
Introduction by Nathaniel Rich. Notes. Selected bibliography. Index.Â
Black-and-white illustrations.Â
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Nonfiction Middle Grades 5-8)
Nonfiction Middle
Nonfiction Middle Grades 5-8)
For Grades 5-8
Knowledge is power, and this category embodies that principle. Featuring 12 carefully selected nonfiction books, the collection spans autobiographies, anthropological studies, and moreĂ¢Â€Â”making it perfect for research, classroom enrichment, and independent exploration. Some selections may explore identity, relationships, and real-world challenges, including LGBTQIA+ themes, moderate language, social issues, and other sensitive topics.
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