“A first rate addition to all collections.”
--School Library Journal
“[A]n attractive, fact-filled volume that may inspire young people to learn more about their earth.”
--Booklist
"This 'family encyclopedia of ecology' is filled with gorgeous photographs..."
--New York Times Book Review
“[T]he book’s message is conveyed loud and clear…perfect for kids and adults.”
--American Way magazine
“…handsomely designed…”
--Columbus Dispatch
Also seen in Everyday with Rachael Ray and Girls’ Life.
With a biome-by-biome structure that mirrors Mother Nature’s own design, Our Earth Matters is a
celebration of our fragile Earth, a warning to protect it, and an inspiring source book full of ideas for making a
positive change.
The book begins with a brief history of our planet’s birth and development, revealing how an astonishingly unlikely
series of accidents made Earth the only planet in the universe known to be suitable for life. As life flourished and
spread, it changed the planet and created the “biosphere.” Scientists divide the biosphere into global ecosystems, or
“biomes,” such as Desert, Ocean, Tropical Forest, and Grassland.
Earth’s delicate ecology is the unifying theme. Each section explores the unique ecological structure of a biome and
reveals how human interference can upset the balance and damage the life-support systems upon which our
existence depends Reference pages make up the first part of each section, with maps showing the extent of the
biome, and spreads on climate, natural history, and ecology explaining how the biome works. Subsequent spreads
explore the threats arising from human activity and show how positive efforts can often overcome the threats and
preserve the biome. Throughout the book, spectacular and intimate photography showcases the living world’s
endless diversity and beauty, providing a compelling visual argument to support the book’s core message.
Awards and Notable lists:
Parents' Choice Gold Award in Nonfiction category (2008)
SSLI Honor Book Science K-6 (2008)
Notable Social Studies Trade Book (2008)
2009 Santa Monica Public Library Green Prize for Sustainable Literature Award in the Youth Reference category
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