Publisher Description

Learn about -- and join! -- the EARTH SQUAD: fifty inspirational and extraordinary environmental crusaders working to save our planet.

Earth Squad is the book activist kids have been searching for. Featuring vibrantly illustrated profiles and practical tips inspired by eco-warriors across the globe, it's an entertaining and inspiring resource for any reader -- of any age! -- who wants to make a difference in their community and their world.

Some members of the Earth Squad might be familiar (Greta Thunberg, Rachel Carson, Al Gore, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Angela Merkel, Xiuhtezcatl Martinez), while others will be new to most readers. Each and every one of them illustrates how one person can change the world, but also how we can accomplish so much more together. Whether you're a kid, a parent, or just a concerned citizen wondering who else is fighting the good fight, EARTH SQUAD is for you.

INDIVIDUALS PROFILED:
1. Greta Thunberg
2. Alexandria Ocasio Cortez
3. Trimates (Fossey, Goodall, and Galdikas)
4. Winona LaDuke
5. Alexandria Villasenor
6. Annie Leonard
7. Vandana Shiva
8. Marina Silva
9. Erin Brokovich
10. Alice Waters
11. Chai Jing
12. Hilda Heine
13. Angela Merkel
14. Vicki Buck
15. Opha Pauline Dube
16. Sandra Steingraber
17. Peggy Shepard
18. Eileen Fisher
19. Lamya Esemlali
20. Vanessa Hauc
21. Inka Saara Arttijeff
22. Alexandra Korolyova
23. Gina McCarthy
24. Sarah Toumi
25. Christiana Figueres
26. Precious Brady-Davis
27. Anhoni Hegarty
28. Xiuhtezcatl Martinez
29. Al Gore
30. David Suzuki
31. Yvon Chounard
32. Bill McKibben
33. Charles Moore
34. Prince Charles
35. Gabriel Orozco
36. William McDonough
37. Yann Arthus-Bertrand
38. Sir David Attenborough
39. Wan Gang
40. Carlo Petrini
41. Ken Yeang
42. Dr. James Hansen
43. Dr. Phil Landrigan
44. Mark Ruffalo
45. Will Allen
46. Rachel Carson
47. Wangaari Mathai
48. Eunice Newton Foote
49. Margaret Murie
50. Pete Seeger

Author Biography

Alexandra Zissu is a writer, editor, and content consultant. As a journalist, she has written extensively about food, chefs, fashion, trends, pregnancy, parenting, and especially green living for The New York Times, T: The New York Times Style Magazine, Bon Appétit, Health, New York, Vogue, Self, Refinery29, and Time Out New York, among other publications. A native New Yorker, she now lives in the Hudson Valley with her family to be close to the farms that feed them.

Nhung Lê was born and raised in Hanoi, Vietnam and formerly based in Brooklyn. Her work has been published in the New Yorker, the New York Times, Entertainment Weekly, Eater, Stylist Magazine, and more. She is currently enjoying the sun in Sydney, Australia.

Review

"This lively 'who's who' presents a diverse group of individuals who have made great strides in fighting climate change."
--The Horn Book
Highly recommended for any library, particularly in communities where climate science is especially relevant. Budding environmental activists will be inspired to take action.--School Library Journal
Although the profiles are meant to pique curiosity, their real strength is in their breadth and diversity... For browsers, reluctant readers, and budding environmentalists alike.--Booklist
[A] good introduction to inspire readers new to the cause.--Kirkus Reviews

Review Quote

Although the profiles are meant to pique curiosity, their real strength is in their breadth and diversity... For browsers, reluctant readers, and budding environmentalists alike.-- Booklist

Promotional "Headline"

Stories for Kids Who Dare to Be Different meets Women in Science in this timely book that champions environmental activists and encourages young readers to affect change in their own community.

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