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Our Living Earth: A Story of People, Ecology, and Preservation

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Publisher Abrams - (Abrams Books for Young Readers)
Our Living Earth: A Story of People, Ecology, and Preservation
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From the worldrenowned photographer of the bestsellingEarth from Above for Young Readers comes a new look at the world on a grand scale. The longterm consequences and the personal stories of people around the world going green make up the focus of this beautiful book. The scientific and technical advances of the last century have had major effects on the earth. How can humans, in todays world, continue to respect nature and avoid doing irreparable damage to the planet? From pollution to CO2 emissions and endangered plants, to disappearing languages and glaciers, each theme is presented in detail. The bestselling Earth from Above for Young Readerscaptured the attention of budding environmentalists and naturalists around the country. This companion volume offers even more information to inspire readers to do what they can to help the planet.

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18324 words18,324 words
160 pages160 pages
Lexile 1060LLexile 1060L
Grade 6 to 9Grade 6 to 9
Age 11-14Age 11-14
Published 2008Published 2008

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9780810971325

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