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Making Waves: Saving Our Oceans
This book provides an educational and engaging look at the interdependent relationship between the oceans and ourselves, and what is needed to protect the oceans' ecosystems. Young adults learn about a variety of human activities that affect water temperature, oxygen levels, acidity, ice density, sea levels and sea-life populations. Bates explains how measures such as blue carbon initiatives to prohibit deep-sea mining, replanting mangroves, protecting salt marshes and seagrasses and restoring coral reefs have benefits that have a multiplier effect―and that it is more cost-effective and financially rewarding to do these now rather than later.
48 pages, Paperback
Published August 5, 2021
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November 18, 2021
With clear photos, science and historical background, readers receive a rounded view of the problems facing oceans and the animals living there.
I'll admit, when I pick up a book circling around environmental themes, I always hope that the author doesn't just preach a position. While having an obvious purpose, this book actually go further and allows the reader to understand how, where and what the issues are before concentrating on the current situation. So, I already give special kudos on that end, since it does also promote that readers think, analyze, and understand.
This book is, simply said, very well done. The material is brought across step-by-step in well structured chapters. The table of contents makes it easy to find the topics and know what types of information will be given. The topics are discussed in great detail without becoming too heavy for the age group. The readers are given information, which doesn't only deal directly with the problems, but goes above and beyond. There's a wonderful foundation of information.
To keep things from growing dry...although the text is really written in an easy to read way, many photos depict exactly what's be discussed. These are beautiful. Honestly, I could gaze at a few of these again and again. They are bright, clear, and have direct correlation to the topics. They give the reader a visual basis for the themes and how it fits in the 'real' world. There are also extra information boxes, which deepen certain details and give interesting, little facts. I was in ocean dreams after seeing these.
The author rounds it off to show the problems but doesn't leave a negative cloud at the end, either. Instead, it encourages thought to find solutions. This book would work great in classroom or homeschooling situations, and definitely work in deepening topics and themes.
I received a complimentary copy and found it very well done.
I'll admit, when I pick up a book circling around environmental themes, I always hope that the author doesn't just preach a position. While having an obvious purpose, this book actually go further and allows the reader to understand how, where and what the issues are before concentrating on the current situation. So, I already give special kudos on that end, since it does also promote that readers think, analyze, and understand.
This book is, simply said, very well done. The material is brought across step-by-step in well structured chapters. The table of contents makes it easy to find the topics and know what types of information will be given. The topics are discussed in great detail without becoming too heavy for the age group. The readers are given information, which doesn't only deal directly with the problems, but goes above and beyond. There's a wonderful foundation of information.
To keep things from growing dry...although the text is really written in an easy to read way, many photos depict exactly what's be discussed. These are beautiful. Honestly, I could gaze at a few of these again and again. They are bright, clear, and have direct correlation to the topics. They give the reader a visual basis for the themes and how it fits in the 'real' world. There are also extra information boxes, which deepen certain details and give interesting, little facts. I was in ocean dreams after seeing these.
The author rounds it off to show the problems but doesn't leave a negative cloud at the end, either. Instead, it encourages thought to find solutions. This book would work great in classroom or homeschooling situations, and definitely work in deepening topics and themes.
I received a complimentary copy and found it very well done.
January 30, 2022
I really enjoyed reading this book. The full color pictures are stunning and show some amazing marine life. The text is informative and easy for young readers to follow.
I've read a couple other books on climate change or pollution and its impact on the environment, but this is the first I've read that's really focused on those elements from the perspective of how they impact marine life or the oceans themselves. For a short book, this one really packs a lot of great information in its pages and gives great context for the facts it presents.
I think this would be a great addition to a science curriculum for upper elementary or middle school students.
Note: I received a copy of this book in exchange for my honest review. All opinions my own.
I've read a couple other books on climate change or pollution and its impact on the environment, but this is the first I've read that's really focused on those elements from the perspective of how they impact marine life or the oceans themselves. For a short book, this one really packs a lot of great information in its pages and gives great context for the facts it presents.
I think this would be a great addition to a science curriculum for upper elementary or middle school students.
Note: I received a copy of this book in exchange for my honest review. All opinions my own.
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