Our Environment
Questions run throughout the text, creating a spirit of inquiry. Where does the water we use every day come from? What is the atmosphere? How does pollution affect soil? What is renewable energy? What influences climate? And how do we protect our planet for the future?
With an appealing design and simple drawings and diagrams to support comprehension, this book takes a positive spin on the environment, reinforcing the importance of taking care of each element. Informational text features include a table of contents, sidebars, diagrams, and glossary.
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SKU: 208068n0nn1nWWW | ISBN: 9781771473897
"We need to know about our environment—water, air, soil, energy, and climate—in order to understand how and why it is changing." - Kirkus Reviews
"This informative book, translated from the original French edition, succinctly explains different facets of the world's environment." - Booklist
"A worthwhile addition to library environmental science collections. This work is very comprehensive and accessible for the targeted age group." - School Library Journal
"In this useful resource, Pasquet concisely yet comprehensively explains the significance of five 'essential' environmental elements—water, air, soil, energy, and climate—each of which receive a chapter detailing their importance to humans." - Publishers Weekly
"The accessible design invites browsing and also makes this nonfiction book a useful classroom resource." - Canadian Review of Materials
"This is a very helpful, and well-designed resource for middle grade students who want to know and understand how our environment works." - Sal's Fiction Addiction
Publication date
March 15, 2020
Number of pages
56
Curriculum
N/A
Interest age
From 9 to 12