| On Our Nature Walk: Our First Talk about Our Impact on the Environment Contributor(s): Roberts, Jillian (Author), Heinrichs, Jane (Illustrator), McDonald, Bob (Foreword by) |
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ISBN: 1459821009 ISBN-13: 9781459821002 Publisher: Orca Book Publishers OUR PRICE: $17.96 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: March 2020 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | Science & Nature - Environmental Conservation & Protection - Juvenile Nonfiction | Recycling & Green Living - Juvenile Nonfiction | Social Topics - General (see Also Headings Under Family) |
| Dewey: 304.2 |
| LCCN: 2019943979 |
| Lexile Measure: 970 |
| Series: World Around Us |
| Physical Information: 0.5" H x 10.2" W x 8.6" (1.00 lbs) 32 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This illustrated nonfiction picture book by child psychologist Dr. Jillian Roberts introduces children to the important topic of the environment. Crafted around a conversation between a grade-school-aged child and an adult, this inquiry-focused book using age-appropriate language and tone will help children shape their understanding of the natural world and how they participate in protecting it. Dr. Roberts starts the discussion with the types of pollution and trash that children might notice on a nature walk or a trip to the beach, how they are caused and how to work to improve things in their own lives and communities. The World Around Us series introduces children to complex cultural, social and environmental issues they may encounter outside their homes, in an accessible way. Sidebars offer further reading for older children or care providers who have bigger questions. For younger children just starting to make these observations, the simple question-and-answer format of the main text will provide a foundation of knowledge on the subject matter. This is the newest title in The World Around Us series, following books that address poverty, tragedy, prejudice, online awareness and body safety and body image. |
Contributor Bio(s): Heinrichs, Jane: - Jane Heinrichs is a children's book writer and illustrator. She starts her day at a clear desk with her huge sketchbook (for books) and her tiny sketchbook (for daily drawings) but usually ends up sitting on the floor, surrounded by a collection of paints, pencils and papers. Jane lives in the UK with her family.Roberts, Jillian: - Dr. Jillian Roberts is a renowned child psychologist, author, professor and parent. She earned her PhD at age 26, became one of the youngest associate professors at the University of Victoria at 32 and shortly after became the associate dean of the Faculty of Education. During this time Dr. Roberts built one of Victoria, British Columbia's most successful child-psychology practices. Considered a go-to child psychology expert for journalists, Dr. Roberts has had her work published in the New York Times and the Toronto Sun, is a regular contributor to HuffPost and Global News, and has been interviewed by The Tyee and the CBC. Her bestselling Just Enough series of children's books was released in 2016 to international acclaim. In early 2017 Dr. Roberts co-founded FamilySparks to offer families a supportive, resource-rich community to help them navigate our increasingly complicated world. |