Climate Action: The Future Is in Our Hands

This title provides elementary students with the information, tools, and resources needed to become young activists for the environment. In the Foreword, author Georgina Stevens explains what led her to be so passionate about the environment. Vibrant artwork ac­companies a thorough explanation of the many caus­es of climate change, both natural and human. Each illustrated page provides statistics, scientific terminol­ogy and definitions, and useful information for readers to help them understand what steps and actions can be taken now to help reduce our carbon footprint on Earth in the future. The emphasis is always on the fact that small changes have a meaningful impact. The book goes on to examine the many ways in which the Earth is changing due to the climate. Young change­makers are highlighted throughout the text in sidebars as inspiration for readers, and inspirational leaders and green energy professions are highlighted as well. Finally, practical ideas are presented to help readers make meaningful changes with lasting impact. This book provides an extensive introduction to the topic of climate change and leaves its young readers with a call to action to be changemakers in their own com­munities. Glossary. -- School Library Connection