The book highlights the pivotal science and activism efforts that rescued pelicans in the 1950s, showcasing the broader environmental movement that resulted in the establishment of the Environmental Protection Agency and the Endangered Species Act. Through engaging illustrations and factual storytelling, it brings to life the critical moments and key figures who fought for wildlife conservation, emphasizing the importance of activism in protecting endangered species and shaping environmental policy.
This middle grade book delves into the fascinating abilities of animals to sense, react to, and adjust to wildfires. It highlights the impact of climate change on the increasing occurrence and intensity of these natural disasters. Through engaging narratives, readers will learn about the resilience of wildlife and the urgent environmental issues at play.
Based on the real-life Lights Out movement, this inspirational story shows how
even the smallest of actions, like flipping a switch, can make a big
difference in helping to save migrating birds.
An outstanding STEM picture book documenting the transformation of an aircraft carrier that was gutted and turned into the world’s largest artificial reef. What happens when something designed to be unsinkable gets bombed to the bottom of the ocean floor? With careful preparation, new life can take root! This incredible story brings young readers along on the journey of the aircraft carrier USS Oriskany—the Mighty O—as it gets stripped down to a steel shell for a new life below the waves. After 25 years of service, launching more aircraft than any other carrier of its time, the ship found a new mission as an artificial reef off the coast of Florida. The Mighty O was prepped and reefed by a team of more than 150 scientists, engineers, and technicians. Today, it is home to a flourishing variety of marine animals. Designed to encourage regrowth and protect vulnerable marine life, artificial reefs are a crucial tool in the fight against overfishing, pollution, and warming water temperatures. Extensive back matter reveals more about the Mighty O’s history, the diseases eating away at the world’s natural reef systems, and the role artificial reefs play under the sea, and budding marine biologists will love poring over the exquisite illustrations. Books for a Better Earth are designed to inspire children to become active, knowledgeable participants in caring for the planet they live on. A Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection
