"Forest elephants, on the other hand, are shy.
They're smaller than their grassland cousins and
a bit less powerful. But their ecological superpowers
are second to none. We know from the evidence they
leave behind that they're hard at work as climate
heroes."
When so much is doom and gloom concerning climate change and the state that our Earth is in, it is very refreshing to read this book which is fun, informative and engaging in terms of what animals are doing to help in the fight for better conditions.
It is a pretty amazing planet we live on, isn't it? The author introduces readers to four noteworthy animals whose behaviors are making a lasting difference to the planet's fragile ecosystems. Each chapter has one animal as its focus. Using a storytelling narrative voice, Ms, Stevens makes scientific facts accessible to her target audience and engages them with the information she provides. I came away from the reading inspired by the ways in which these animals make a lasting difference.
For kids who are interested in making their own differences, there is additional inspiration to do just that! Ms. Stevens lets them know about how decomposition works, why its important to have autumn leaves remain where they are when they fall, and how lawn fertilizers create more harm than good.
The animals described are great whales, sea otters, forest elephants and echidnas. Clearly, I did not know nearly enough about them. I came away from the reading feeling more aware and eager to learn even more. Each creature helps to fight against the amount of carbon that continues to permeate our atmosphere. The explanations are clear and helpful for those wanting to know more. The final chapter points to the reader as a climate change hero. We can all help to make a difference; excellent suggestions are made to get started. Resources and additional reading ideas are appended. Jason Ford’s informal portraits and diagrams are clearly captioned and labeled. They add fun and context to the reading.
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