A Child's Introduction to the Environment

Revised and Updated

Dennis Driscoll, Michael Driscoll, Meredith Hamilton

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Black Dog Books
25 May 2021

Children's & Educational; Science & technology: general interest (Children's&YA); Social issues: environment & green issues (Children's&YA)

Explore the water, land, and air around us with this entertaining and informative look at our magnificent planet while learning about climate crusaders like Greta Thurnberg and how experiments, activities, and everyday actions can help save the environment.

This book looks at the wide variety of ecosystems and environmental regions of the Earth, from deserts and forests, to cities and farms, to oceans and ice caps, as well as the atmosphere, weather, energy sources, plants, and animals of each area. Michael Driscoll and professor of meteorology Dennis Driscoll explain the changes to our planet that are currently taking place, including rising temperatures and sea levels, and the effects they can have on our environment. They also profile young environmental activists like Greta Thunberg and Isra Hirsi, and highlight important, everyday actions such as water conversion and recycling that kids can do on their own or with their parents. Also included are fun projects and experiments to do at home like brewing sun tea, creating lightning, and making a smog detector.

Packed with facts, experiments, and a removable poster, this comprehensive guide will inspire kids and their families to think about our planet in new ways and help keep it beautiful and healthy for years to come.

By: Dennis Driscoll, Michael Driscoll
Illustrated by: Meredith Hamilton
Imprint: Black Dog Books
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 260mm, Width: 262mm, Spine: 16mm
Weight: 740g
ISBN: 9780762499489
ISBN 10: 0762499486
Pages: 96
Publication Date: 25 May 2021
Recommended Age: From 8 to 12 years
Audience: Children/juvenile , Professional and scholarly , Children/juvenile , English as a second language , Undergraduate
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Michael Driscoll is a senior publishing editor at Wall Street Journal. He is an award-winning news writer and editor who has contributed to Reuters, the Associated Press, L.A. Weekly and the New York Daily News, among other publications. He is the author of A Child's Introduction to Poetry and the editor of many books for children and adults. He lives Austin, Texas. Dennis Driscoll is an Emeritus Professor of Meteorology at Texas A&M University specializing in biometeorology, the interaction of the Earth's atmosphere with living things. He lives in College Station, Texas. Meredith Hamilton has illustrated nine books in the Child's Intro series. Her other illustration work includes apps for children, cookbooks, and Steuben glass. She lives in Brooklyn, NY.