Description
Book SynopsisCelebrate the eco-heroes around the world building a better tomorrow.
Eco Stories for those who Dare to Care is the perfect introduction to environmentalism and the world-changing lives that have fought for our planet''s future. From Greta Thunberg to David Attenborough, Rachel Carson to Wangari Maathai, activists of all ages, from all corners of the planet, will inspire readers to think and take action on the most important issues of our era.
Beautiful and characterful portraits help bring to life these important activists and their contributions to our world. Clear, concise text presents the stand-out biographical information from these inspirational figures, and acts as a perfect primer for conversations about activism and environmentalism. This is the perfect book for eco-warriors aged 9 and up.
Table of Contents
- 1: Introduction
- 2: Greta Thunberg
- 3: Chico Mendes
- 4: Isatou Ceesay
- 5: Shozo Tanaka
- 6: Dr Helen Caldicott
- 7: Pablo Fajardo and Luis Yanza
- 8: Dr Jane Goodall
- 9: Von Hernandez
- 10: Saalumarada Thimmakka
- 11: Jacques-Yves Cousteau
- 12: Julia Hill
- 13: Ken Saro-Wiwa
- 14: Brianna Fruean
- 15: Gaylord Nelson
- 16: Berta Caceres
- 17: David Suzuki
- 18: Dr Wangari Maathai
- 19: Rachel Carson
- 20: Sir David Attenborough
- 21: Melati and Isabel Wijsen
- 22: Further Information and References
- 23: Glossary and Index
