environmentalists

Looks at the lives of twenty environmental minority activists from around the world.

Among the most pressing issues of our time is the battle to preserve our environment, and avert the looming catastrophe of climate change. In this inspiring volume, students are introduced to the history of environmentalism from the nineteenth century to the present day. Highlights include the passionate and engaged activism and actions of numerous individuals, groups, scientists, and governments. Readers will be empowered by the use of vivid, urgent narrative and images to examine an occasionally overwhelming issue and take action. Give them the crucial tips on how to become involved, provided in this must-have volume.

"Meet the teenager whose school strike for climate change inspired a generation and led to the largest climate demonstration in human history. Greta Thunberg shows the power of young people-and she's just getting started"--Provided by publisher.

A biography of Swedish environmental activist Greta Thunberg who started the 'School strike for Climate' movement.

An illustrated biography of child environmentalist Greta Thunberg.

Simple text and photographs provide an introduction to Rachel Carson.

An illustrated biography of child environmentalist Greta Thunberg.

When Greta Thunberg learned about climate change, she was deeply troubled. The young woman then took action. Through protests and outspoken speeches, she has taken the world by storm. Standing up to lawmakers has not been easy. Neither has living with an autism-spectrum disorder. These challenges have forged Greta into a strong teenager. This book examines her life story and teaches more about climate change through narrative text, engaging photos, and graphics. Readers will come away inspired to take action and be Teen Strong. At just 32 pages, Full Tilt Fast Reads help striving middle school readers build reading stamina and stay engaged with high-interest low-level content and dynamic topics.

A biography of the biologist, focusing on her childhood in Pennsylvania, her growing interest as an adult in environmental concerns, and the importance of her book "Silent Spring" in exposing the environmental harm done by pesticides.