Description:
Inspire your young reader to save the planet and introduce them to famous environmentalists in history with this bundle of nature-focused books for middle grade readers.
From Henry David Thoreau, Theodore Roosevelt, Rachel Carson and Jane Goodall, the illustrated Earth Heroes series introduces readers to famous figures who have advocated for conservation, promoted environmental activism, and at times helped push forward legislation. Readers can then learn more about John Muir and his trusty dog in the beautifully written Stickeen by the famous environmentalist himself, and the inspiring story of the Children's Eternal Rainforest in Forever Forest.
The Environmentalists bundle is perfect for:
- Teachers' classrooms and libraries and for middle school learning
- Budding environmental activists
- Earth day celebrations and curriculum
Brief description: Kristin Joy Pratt-Serafini first connected her love of art with her concern for the rainforest when she wrote and illustrated A Walk in the Rainforest as a freshman in high school. Since then, she has written and illustrated several other environmentally-focused books for children. She hopes her colorful paintings will get kids excited about going outside and exploring for themselves. Kristin first visited the BEN in 1997 as a college student, and was excited to go back with Rachel 10 years later, in March of 2007. As she wrote the story about Anna and Peter, and painted the animals and plants they saw, she could picture every step of their adventure through the rainforest... because she had just been to the BEN herself! Rachel took her on the same hike described in the story. She even saw the Rufous-eyed Stream Frogs on the night hike with Mark!