Make a Splash!: A Kid's Guide to Protecting Our Oceans, Lakes, Rivers, & Wetlands by Kaye, Cathryn Berger (Author), Cousteau, Philippe (Author), EarthEcho International (Author)
	List Price:   $13.99 Unit Price:   $11.19 You Save:   $2.80 (20%) ISBN-10:   1575424177 ISBN-13:   9781575424170 Publisher:   Free Spirit Publishing Category:   Science Books, Family/Relationships Pub. Date:   November 2012 Pages:   124 Format:   Paperback
Description/Notes
This elementary-level counterpart to the award-winning Going Blue: A Teen Guide to Saving Our Oceans, Lakes, Rivers, & Wetlands teaches elementary kids about the earth?s water crisis and empowers them to do something about it. Filled with facts about our waters, their inhabitants, and the threats they face, Make a Splash! presents inspiring stories of kids in action and practical tips for making a difference. In fun and age-appropriate language, kids are introduced to the ideas behind service learning?a rapidly growing teaching strategy that combines academic learning and community service. Kids interested in nature and the environment will enjoy Make a Splash! Service learning groups, youth groups, science teachers, and teachers of conservation and environmentalism units will find it a valuable resource. The back matter includes book and Web resources as well as an afterword for adults, and a teacher?s guide is available online. This counterpart to the award-winning "Going Blue: A Teen Guide to Saving Our Oceans, Lakes, Rivers, & Wetlands" teaches kids about Earth's water crisis and empowers them to do something about it. The back matter includes book and Web resources as well as an Afterword for adults, and a teacher's guide is available online. Full color.