Make a Splash! [pb]
A Kid’s Guide to Protecting Our Oceans, Lakes, Rivers, & Wetlands
By Cathryn Berger Kaye & Philippe Cousteau
This guide teaches elementary kids about the earth’s water crisis and empowers them to do something about it. Filled with facts about our waters, their inhabitants, and the threats they face, Make a Splash! presents inspiring stories of kids in action and practical tips for making a difference. In fun and age-appropriate language, kids are introduced to the ideas behind service learning- a rapidly growing teaching strategy that combines academic learning and community service. Kids interested in nature and the environment will enjoy Make a Splash! Service learning groups, youth groups, science teachers, and teachers of conservation and environmentalism units will find it a valuable resource. The back matter includes book and web resources as well as an afterword for adults. 128 pages
"Written in an informal, almost chatty style, this readable narrative provides a solid base of scientific information and flows from one topic to the next smoothly and logically... Jam-packed with readily accessible information and ideas, this is an engaging addition to science and environmental collections." -School Library Journal (Grades 3-6)
"... while more traditionally informative books often end with tepid lists of tips on water conservation, this one infuses every chapter with inspiration and gives dozens of examples in which kids are agents of change in their communities. Creating an energizing, upbeat tone, the writers don't plead for help; they ask, Which kind of action will you choose?" -Booklist (Grades 4-6)
November 1, 2012
Lexile Level=780
