environmentalists

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environmentalists

Wangari Maathai

2022
"When Wangari Maathai learned about how many trees had been cut down in Kenya, where she was from, she was horrified. So she founded the Green Belt Movement and got friends, family, and even strangers to help her plant trees and respect the environment--and she received a Nobel Peace Prize for her work"--Provided by publisher.

A wild idea

2021
Presents the story of Douglas Tompkins, founder of The North Face, who sold his stake in the company and used his fortune to protect over twenty-five million acres of land in South America from development.

Greta Thunberg

climate activist
2021
"Describes the life and work of climate activist Greta Thunberg, including her climate strike and speech to the United Nations. Includes fun facts and a "Topic Spotlight" special feature"--Provided by publisher.

Greta Thunberg

2023
"How much do you know about Greta Thunberg? Discover the details you want to know about this inspiring young activist. You'll learn about the childhood, challenges, and accomplishments of this young leader in the fight against climate change"--Provided by publisher.

Greta Thunberg

climate activist
"From a young age, Greta Thunberg has made it her mission to fight climate change! . . . This title for young readers introduces her life and work"--Provided by publisher.

Greta Thunberg

"Before she was a well-known environmentalist activist, Greta [Thunberg] was just a girl living in Stockholm, Sweden. She first heard about climate change when she was only eight years old, and she couldn't understand why no one seemed to be doing anything about it"--Provided by publisher.

Greta Thunberg

climate activist
"Describes the life and work of climate activist Greta Thunberg, including her climate strike and speech to the United Nations. Includes fun facts and a "Topic Spotlight" special feature"--Provided by publisher.

Greta Thunberg and the climate crisis

2020
"Discover the story of Greta, from her decision to skip school in favor of her one-person strike outside Swedish parliament, to her current role as a spearhead of an international movement. Follow her carbon-free journey across the world, where she met world leaders, addressed the UN and called out trolls. As well as this, understand her perspective on difference, such as her Asperger's being a superpower. This book not only shows her rise and outlines her campaigning agenda but also explains in clear detail what climate change is, the damage that is happening and what we need to do to ensure the planet is habitable and sustainable for future generations. Understand the science behind the climate crisis and our responsibility to the planet--a responsibility that has been . . . neglected by previous generations"--OCLC.

Earth squad

50 people who are saving the planet
2021
Profiles fifty environmental activitists and the work they are doing to improve and protect the planet.

Girl warriors

how 25 young activists are saving the earth
2021
"Interviews with 25 climate leaders under age 25 present a hopeful picture of the future of environmentalism. These fearless girls and young women from all over the world have led hundreds of thousands of people in climate strikes, founded nonprofits, given TED talks, and sued their governments. They are standing up to demand change when no one else is"--.

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