thunberg, greta

"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.

"In August 2018, a teenager named Greta Thunberg missed school to sit outside the Swedish parliament with a sign that read School Strike for Climate. She was demanding that government leaders take stronger action against climate change due to global warming. At first, Greta sat alone. But her message spread. Other students joined her in the movement that became known as Fridays for Future. By September 2019, millions of activists from around the world marched in protests to protect the future of the planet"--.

"[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"--Publisher.

Briefly profiles Greta Thunberg, who as a young, teenage, Swedish girl began skipping school to protest government and business policies she thought contributed to climate change. Her "skolstrejk" became viral online. Chronicles Thunberg's career as a climate activist since then. Includes photographs and a glossary.

This book examines the life of Greta Thunberg, the young environmental activist, in a simple, age-appropriate way that will help young readers develop word recognition and reading skills. Includes a table of contents, author biography, timeline, glossary, index, and other informative backmatter.

"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.

"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.

"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.

"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.

"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.