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History Smashers: Earth Day and the Environment

Name: History Smashers: Earth Day and the Environment
ISBN: 9780593705308

By Kate Messner

How did one day of protest spark a movement that changed how we protect Earth?

informative · thought-provoking · accessible · eye-opening

Genres

Non-fiction Nature History

What is History Smashers: Earth Day and the Environment about?

What really happened when the first Earth Day was celebrated? This lively, fact-filled history investigates the people, ideas and events behind the environmental movement. Discover how Indigenous communities developed sustainable practices, how activists protected forests, and how Eunice Foote helped uncover the science of global warming. Along the way, bust myths about recycling, explore major climate disasters in the United States, and learn how people have worked—and still work—to protect our planet.

About the author

Kate Messner is a popular author who loves writing stories for children. She is well known for her fun and exciting books like 'The Brilliant Deep' and the 'Ranger in Time' series. Kate enjoys exploring nature and uses her adventures to inspire her stories. She hopes her books help children discover the joy of reading.

Pages

230 pages

Reading age

Junior (8-13)

This edition

2025

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