Climate Change
True Books: Ecosystems (Paperback) Series
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What’s inside...
The world's climate is changing. It will affect the lives of everyone on the planet. But there are things we can do to help. Your purchase of this book supports Library For All in its mission to make knowledge available to all, equally.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
3-12
Length
30 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
What are some ways we can help reduce climate change together as a family?
How do you think animals feel about their homes being affected by climate change?
If you could invent something to help the planet, what would it be and why?
Can you think of any habits we have at home that might affect the climate? What can we change?
Why is it important for everyone, even kids, to learn about climate change?
Tip: Role play these questions
Start by sharing your own feelings and thoughts about climate change to create an open and comfortable environment for discussion.
Encourage your child to express their ideas and feelings without interruption, validating their concerns or curiosity.
Connect the discussion to daily activities, such as recycling or conserving water, to make the topic relatable and actionable for the child.
Use visual aids from the book, such as pictures and diagrams, to help explain complex concepts like greenhouse gases or rising sea levels.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Understanding the impact of human activities on the environment
Explanation: The book 'undefined' by Climate Change illustrates through vivid storytelling and engaging illustrations how everyday actions contribute to global warming and pollution.
Real-World Application: Children can learn to make eco-friendly choices such as recycling, conserving water, and turning off lights when not in use to reduce their carbon footprint.
Example Lesson: Importance of teamwork in solving big problems
Explanation: The narrative shows characters from diverse backgrounds coming together to tackle environmental issues, emphasizing that collective effort is crucial.
Real-World Application: This lesson can encourage children to participate in community clean-ups or other group activities aimed at improving their local environment.
Example Lesson: Empathy towards animals and nature
Explanation: The story brings attention to how climate change affects wildlife, fostering a sense of empathy and responsibility towards preserving their habitats.
Real-World Application: Children can be encouraged to support or engage in wildlife conservation projects, such as building bird feeders or planting trees.
Example Lesson: Responsibility and stewardship for the Earth
Explanation: The book underscores the concept that the Earth is a shared space and its health is everyone's responsibility.
Real-World Application: Teaching children to be mindful of how their behaviors affect the environment, promoting a lifestyle that respects and nurtures the planet.