"A sobering yet hopeful book about earth's history and future, and how to make a difference What is Earth's history, including the history of life? Where is Earth headed, and what can we do? A middle school science teacher addresses these questions with a friendly narrative voice and a focus both on how science is done and the diverse people who do it. Women like Mary Anning and Rachel Carson get equal attention to men like James Hutton and Georges Cuvier. Present problems of the Earth discussed include not only climate change but human-caused extinctions, plastic pollution, and invasive species. A final section suggests things kids can do to make a difference, from changing their behavior as consumers to recycling, energy use, and voting"--.
year: 2021
call number/section: 550
subjects: earth (planet), history, earth
Editions
Coppens, Katie
"A sobering yet hopeful book about earth's history and future, and how to make a difference What is Earth's history, including the history of life? Where is Earth headed, and what can we do? A middle school science teacher addresses these questions with a friendly narrative voice and a focus both on how science is done and the diverse people who do it. Women like Mary Anning and Rachel Carson get equal attention to men like James Hutton and Georges Cuvier. Present problems of the Earth discussed include not only climate change but human-caused extinctions, plastic pollution, and invasive species. A final section suggests things kids can do to make a difference, from changing their behavior as consumers to recycling, energy use, and voting"--.
Schools: 1
Coppens, Katie
Tumblehome, Inc. (2021)
"A history of humans' understanding of Earth, our impact on it, and the steps we must take to save countless species--including our own"--Back cover.
Schools: 1