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A rousing and radical investigation into the climate crisis, its
causes, and how to fight for the most vulnerable people affected by
it, This Book Will Save the Planet is a vibrantly illustrated study
of one of humanity's most significant threats. With this third
title in the NYT #1 best-selling Empower the Future series, you'll
gain a deeper understanding of climate change and climate justice.
Our planet is in crisis. The ice caps are melting, sea levels are
rising, wildfires are raging... and those most affected by global
warming are marginalised communities across the globe. But all is
not lost - there's still time for each and every one of us to make
a difference. Through the lens of intersectionality, author Dany
Sigwalt lays out the framework for how we can come together to
fight climate change, and how we can work to put people over
profit. The planet is not protected if all its inhabitants are not;
the people are not protected if the planet they inhabit is not. In
this book, you will: Discover the core principles of climate
justice Learn how solidarity, community and mutual aid can change
the world Find out how to use your privilege to stand-up for other
people At the end of each chapter, there are activities and calls
to action to get you thinking and to grow your knowledge. All you
need is a pen and a piece of paper. With kaleidoscopic and vibrant
illustrations by artist Aurelia Durand, this book is written for
everyone who lives on planet Earth. By the end, you'll have the
tools you need to go out and make a difference. The Empower the
Future series is a collection of vital and urgent books about how
we can all build a better world. Other titles in the list include
This Book is Feminist and This Book is Anti-Racist.
Have you ever wondered how the wheel was invented or who created
the first video game? Do you understand how the internet works and
why vaccines save lives? Are you aware that fossil fuels not only
power cars and planes, but are also used to generate the
electricity that powers almost everything else? Do you know about
alternative energy sources and how they work? Would you like to
know more about robotic surgery, vertical farming or gene therapy?
Then this is the book for you!
Vol. II: Short-Term Programs features eight OST STEM programs for
females from across the United States that run oneto three days in
length, in most cases, a single day. In this book, the chapter
authors describe their programs, the effectiveness of those
programs, and practical implications of their program evaluation
data. This book series is the first of its kind to offer
researchers, educators, school administrators, policy makers, and
others detailed insight intothe promise and practice of
out-of-school-time STEM programs for females. Science, technology,
engineering, and mathematics (STEM) disciplines play a pivotal role
in societal progress and economic prosperity, in addition to
enhancing individual lives. However, U.S. students lack strong STEM
performance in an international context. The pool of
STEM-proficient workers is thus insufficient to fuel the nation,
with females being one group that is noticeably absent.
Out-of-school-time (OST) programs, which are on the rise, are
increasingly suggested as a way to support andencourage
underrepresented groups in STEM. Participants in OST programs have
shown improved achievement, interest, and confidence in STEM, as
well as greater awareness of STEM role models and careers.
Why do we need to breathe? What happens to food after you eat it?
Which grow faster, your toenails or your fingernails? Answer all
these questions and more with over 100 incredible facts about your
amazing body.
In this eye-catching book, readers can explore the hidden inner
workings of the human body, look inside different organs and body
systems and learn about how to look after their own physical and
mental health at the same time. Readers use the see-through magic
lens to reveal how our bodies function and the different body parts
hard at work inside us. Find out how your senses work with your
brain to show us the world around us, how doctors and nurses spot
diseases and how we turn food into energy... and poo. So pick up
the magic lens and take a tour of the marvellous human body!
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