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Inscríbete en LibraryThing para averiguar si este libro te gustará. Actualmente no hay Conversaciones sobre este libro. Skimming through this book its impossible to not notice how striking and vibrant the photographs are. Each major subtopic has a beautiful two-page spread depicting animal and plant life, statistics, maps, schematics, and cross-sections. The size of the text suggests that the target audience is probably grades 3-6. I could easily imagine children picking up this book, being captivated by it, and read at least several sections if not the whole book. The forward from Tony Juniper, executive director of Friends of the Earth, is very moving and he describes the implications of our impact on earth and our responsibility to preserve it. The glossary and index is very user friendly and navigable. ( )
... [The book] offers a positive vision of the future. The book's emphasis on the interconnectedness of all life on Earth will help students appreciate their responsibilities toward the planet. ... Each two-page spread has a large photograph as the background and includes diagrams and charts to help readers understand the environmental issues addressed in the book. Information about internet sites, careers in environmental science, and informal science centers will direct readers to learn more. ... [From "Outstanding Science Trade Books for Students K-12 (2004 List)."] This is an important book for everyone who is concerned about the environment. ... [It] describes natural cycles and habitats and the impact humans have on the environment. Contains messages that encourage sustainable living. ... [The book] presents a global picture of how humanity affects the world at large.... Children will be immediately drawn to the high-quality graphics artfully laid out on brightly colored spreads. The photographs... successfully depict people, habitats, and animals around the world, raising global awareness.... Each level of text is complete, enabling children of different ages to access the information they seek. Although a couple of the charts in Planet are confusing at first glance, close examination of the text clarifies their meaning. ... Pertenece a las seriesPremiosDistincionesListas de sobresalientes
Endangered Planet is a timely examination of the state of the earth's ecosystems. Today, humans influence every natural habitat on the planet. The consequences can be devastating--dozens of species are wiped out each year, coasts and oceans are fouled with oil spills, and grasslands and forests are destroyed to feed the appetite of modern agriculture. Endangered Planet also reveals how renewable energy, recycling, and wildlife protection will play a key role in the survival of Earth. No se han encontrado descripciones de biblioteca. |
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