E Is for Environment
The ABCs of Conservation
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- $12.99
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- $12.99
Publisher Description
A is for Atmosphere, B is for Biodiversity, C is for Conservation, and so on in this delightful concept book that teaches young readers the ABCs of the natural world around us (and how to protect it).
From jungles to recycling to wildlife preserves, each letter of the alphabet is represented by a word and image that reflects everything from the rainforest to the savannah to the depths of the ocean, as well as animal life across the continents. Readers will be inspired to join the movement to conserve species and find out how they can make a difference (because you're never too young to start saving the world!).
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
In unadorned language, Curran offers an uneven abecedarian centering nature and its preservation. One subject glides to the next, covering a wide swath of subject matter—"U is for Universe" ("The universe is larger than anyone can imagine and is made up of all the stars, matter, and living things") abuts "V is for Vegetables" ("Broccoli, carrot, corn, and potatoes are some of the most popular vegetables"). The amount of relevant information beneath each letter also varies wildly; K, for example, reads "Kaffir lillies are beautiful plants found in South Africa," while other letters are given in-depth definitions, brief facts, or questions. Brightly colored digital art by Rosa provides more reliably engrossing material, spotlighting humans of varying skin tones and softly airbrushed spreads of flora, fauna, and the outdoors. While the book's theme is loose at best, it may whet the appetites of the youngest readers seeking more information on the world around them. Ages 4–8.
