*but we may not

The title alone will grab your attention. As Middle School science teacher, Katie Coppens, says in this well researched discussion: “We’re in this together.”

Yes we are.

The book is intended for an upper middle grade audience and above. Sixth grade all the way up to adults would benefit from reading. Divided into four parts they include:

1. Background: Homo Sapiens’ Understanding of Earth’s History
2. Earth Speaks: Evidence of Human’s Impact
3. Actions Speak Louder than Words: How You can Help
4. In Conclusion: We have a Choice

The impactful dialog Katie puts forth will start many conversations, both in the classroom and at home. What’s more important is the book will drive many to take action beyond what they are already doing. It’s not a you have to do all of these things or human life dies out. The approach here is to let readers choose what they are able to do. Together we can make sure life on earth continues.

In the back pages there is an 11 page glossary. It’s straightforward and easy to comprehend. Also included are additional recommended readings and viewings.

This is an important book and one I hope many will read, including the skeptics. Katie Cuppens is so passionate about the education put forth here that she is donating all author pay and royalties from the book to the non-profit ONE TREE PLANTED.

For more about the book visit the publisher, Tumblehome, and Amazon.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Katie Coppens is an award winning middle school teacher. She has taught for 20 years, ranging from a 3rd grade self-contained class to high school biology while volunteering in Tanzania. She is a columnist for the National Science Teaching Associations (NSTA) magazine Science Scope on integrating science and literacy. Her goal is to get kids curious and excited about learning! This is her 8^th children’s book.

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Next Monday is the final MMGM for 2021

Blogging about middle grade books or authors next week? Join the celebration.

All you have to do is blog about a middle grade book on a Monday (contests, author interviews, or anything middle grade related also count). Email me the title of the book or feature and a link to your blog at gpcolo[at]gmail[dot]com

Make sure you put MMGM or Marvelous Middle Grade Monday in the subject line so it gets sorted accurately–and please don’t forget to say what book or author you’re featuring) You MUST email me your link by Sunday evening (11 PM Eastern Time) in order to be included in the list of links for the coming Monday.

Thanks for spreading the middle grade love and for being a part of this awesome tradition begun by Shannon Messenger and carried on here at ALWAYS in the MIDDLE! (CLICK HERE FOR PAST MMGM POSTS)

*Please note: these posts are not a reflection of my own opinions on the books featured. Each blogger is responsible for their own MMGM content and I do not pre-screen reviews ahead of time, nor do I control what books they choose. I simply assemble the list based on the links that are emailed to me.