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What on Earth? The Environment: Explore, create and investigate! by Jonathan Litton and Paulina Morgan

November 15, 2020

Calling all young conservationists, environmentalists, and citizens! THE ENVIRONMENT by Jonathan Litton from the WHAT ON EARTH? series will inspire young readers to plant a tree, love bees, and more. They’ll find out how the fashion industry and transportation are major threats to a warming planet — and what they can do about it. (Hello, walking, biking, and upcycling!) 🌎⁣
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There’s a huge focus here on individual choices — as opposed to the elephant in the room, the corporations that are responsible for choking our planet. But Litton does address the need for “big changes” — how governments can pass laws to reign in the biggest culprits. 🌱⁣
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A beautiful spread highlights the story of the Whanganui River in New Zealand (a place with the same rights as a person, if you can believe it!) 🌏⁣
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THE ENVIRONMENT is an engaging, colorfully illustrated take that will inspire young citizens to observe and experiment with the natural world. 🌱⁣

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What on Earth? The Environment: Explore, create and investigate! by Jonathan Litton and Paulina Morgan

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A note about this review: I received an advanced reader copy of this book. I am under no obligation to review these books and all opinions are my own.

In Kid Reads, New York City, The Big Wait Tags The Environment book for kids, What on Earth? book series, Jonathan Litton, books about climate change for kids
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