Planet Patrol: A Kids' Action Guide to Earth Care

By Marybeth Lorbiecki

Book Overview

Giving kids the idea that they have power to effect change is the basic premise of this work. Many of the Earth's environmental problems-climate change; deforestation; shrinking habitat; species extinction; water, air, noise, and light pollution-as well as global conflict and overpopulation are addressed. For each challenge, a success story is shared and an action tip is put forth to help readers do their small share to address the problem. Positive and upbeat with bright photos and illustrations and a direct tone, the message delivered is that if properly informed and motivated, individuals can help the challenges, however monumental, to be met. Many pertinent and informative Web sites are listed, but while the book states that Libraries carry books and movies on all the great topics in this book, no titles for further reading are offered.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1587285142
• ISBN13: 9781587285141
• Release Date: November 2005
• Publisher: Cooper Square Pub
• Length: 48 Pages
• Weight: 0.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 8.2" x 10.3"
• Age Range: 8 to 11 years
• Grade Range: Grades 3 to 6

Customer Reviews

Start Now to Save the Planet

This was an exciting book because it gave me lots of new information to help the planet. For example, I didn't know that asthma is greatly caused by pollution--so of course there's another reason to clean the air. The pictures really showed examples of pollution and ways to stop it. The book also lists websites that give even more ways to help. So read this book, and you can start helping, too.

A must-have library addition

Planet Patrol is a must-have for every teacher on earth; it's a must-have for everyone who believes that our environment is the most important contributor to health and well being. Chock full of information and projects, Marybeth Lorbiecki outdid herself on research and writing. She's one of the most important writers on the planet. Lorbiecki cares. Read this book! It's fun AND educational. Share it! Practice its philosophies. You've only yourselves to enrich.