thunberg, greta

An illustrated biography of child environmentalist Greta Thunberg.

When Greta Thunberg learned about climate change, she was deeply troubled. The young woman then took action. Through protests and outspoken speeches, she has taken the world by storm. Standing up to lawmakers has not been easy. Neither has living with an autism-spectrum disorder. These challenges have forged Greta into a strong teenager. This book examines her life story and teaches more about climate change through narrative text, engaging photos, and graphics. Readers will come away inspired to take action and be Teen Strong. At just 32 pages, Full Tilt Fast Reads help striving middle school readers build reading stamina and stay engaged with high-interest low-level content and dynamic topics.

"[Readers are invited to] follow in the footsteps of the Swedish teenage activist and Nobel Peace Prize candidate [Greta Thunberg] . . . and join the global mission to save our planet from climate change . . . [This book] sets out the basic ideas required to understand climate change, explained in a scientific and accessible way and drawn from . . . authoritative sources"--Provided by publisher.

"The true story of Greta Thunberg's life and eco-activism that inspired a global movement to combat climate change"--Provided by the publisher.

"Tells the story of Greta Thunberg, a teenage Swedish climate activist who has sparked a worldwide student movement and is demanding action from world leaders who refuse to address climate change"--OCLC.

"[Presents] the groundbreaking speeches of Greta Thunberg, the young climate activist who has become the voice of a generation . . . [Collects] her speeches that have made history across the globe, from the United Nations to mass street protests "--Back cover.

"[Readers are invited to] follow in the footsteps of the Swedish teenage activist and Nobel Peace Prize candidate [Greta Thunberg] . . . and join the global mission to save our planet from climate change . . . [This book] sets out the basic ideas required to understand climate change, explained in a scientific and accessible way and drawn from . . . authoritative sources"--Provided by publisher.