HAPPY EARTH DAY!

The first one was celebrated back in April of 1970. History Smashers is a look our concerns about the planet we call home long before and after that first Earth Day.

Our journey begins with early settlers who were some of the first environmentalists. From there you learn about the people, events, and laws that happened before 1970. Frequent black and white photos or drawings blend in nicely with the text.

The second half of the book details what has happened to our world since 1970. Many of the past and current change makers are heralded for their environmental passion.

Included in the back pages is a detailed time line of environmental history and a Bibliography for extended learning. History Smashers Earth Day and the Environment is a serious and detailed reading experience. Not only is it informative, but is an excellent source for young readers wanting to a difference in the future.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Kate Messner is an award-winning author, TED 2012 speaker, and former middle school English teacher. Her books for kids include THE BRILLIANT FALL OF GIANNA Z.,SUGAR AND ICE, and EYE OF THE STORM (Walker/Bloomsbury Dec. 2010) the MARTY MCGUIRE series (Scholastic), SEA MONSTER’S FIRST DAY, and OVER AND UNDER THE SNOW (Chronicle, Books). Kate also wrote SPITFIRE and CHAMPLAIN AND THE SILENT ONE, both Lake Champlain historical novels published by North Country Books.

Kate lives with her family on Lake Champlain, where she loves to read, write, hike, swing on birch trees, and eat chocolate. She also hangs out in various places online.
Visit Kate’s website: http://www.katemessner.com and find Kate on Facebook:
http://www.facebook.com/KateMessner

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