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janagaton's review against another edition
3.0
I was required to read this for a college course, and I had an open mind about it, despite it being an assignment. I enjoyed the layout of the book; the endless visuals were well done and made it significantly more appealing to read than if it were just black text on white pages. Fleischman also touched upon a lot of information about the environment worldwide that could be useful for people who are particularly interested in that field. However, it is personally not my cup of tea, hence my rating. But I still learned a lot while reading it!
lattelibrarian's review against another edition
4.0
This is the perfect YA nonfiction book on environmentalism and environmental justice. Breaking everything down bit by bit, Fleischman introduces topics such as critical information literacy, environmental racism, and carbon footprints. By using his hometown as a starting point, he offers various ways in which to view how our society has changed both locally and internationally. Why have there been international conferences in both Paris and Kyoto? What's the United States' involvement in these? What are we doing? What are they doing?
He offers a lot of questions and answers them, too. With dynamic page layouts and resources, this book offers a lot both in terms of information and design, but in its own personal ethics, too (it was made on recycled paper)!
With the use of his own writing, newspaper headlines, resources, photographs, and a glossary, he successfully makes his purpose clear: to be able to assess headlines we must first be able to assess our own communities as well as ourselves, and be able to perform appropriate research.
Definitely a must-read in regards to YA nonfiction!
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He offers a lot of questions and answers them, too. With dynamic page layouts and resources, this book offers a lot both in terms of information and design, but in its own personal ethics, too (it was made on recycled paper)!
With the use of his own writing, newspaper headlines, resources, photographs, and a glossary, he successfully makes his purpose clear: to be able to assess headlines we must first be able to assess our own communities as well as ourselves, and be able to perform appropriate research.
Definitely a must-read in regards to YA nonfiction!
Review cross-listed here!
aoosterwyk's review against another edition
5.0
Possibly(I think, definitely) the best book I've read this year. This is a terrific overview of current environmental issues, in easy and interesting language. The presentation is not overwhelming, with just enough design space around the text. Captions and bullet points in the margin offer online and text connections to great resources and I spent my whole day moving back and forth between the book and various videos and websites.
The focus of the book is to be a conscious and wary consumer of information. Fleischman would make a great librarian!
I can't rave enough.
The focus of the book is to be a conscious and wary consumer of information. Fleischman would make a great librarian!
I can't rave enough.
annebennett1957's review against another edition
5.0
Should be required reading for everyone on the face of the earth.
ericadeb's review against another edition
2.0
I totally believe in global warming and want us to change our ways, but this book was tough to take. First of all it is a lot of information and would be better as a reference than a read straight through. It is interesting and important, but a lot to handle all at once. Also, the author's opinion on the subject in VERY clear. If I were anti-global warming I would have felt like this was shoving it down my throat. Lastly, I think the tone is often condescending. In an attempt to get kids to enjoy the read, the author ends up talking down to them. My favorite example, "Everyone's happy at Halloween, with candy flowing from every door; plenty brings peace. Scarcity brings strife." Just dumb.
yapha's review against another edition
4.0
A look at the reality of climate changes, the historical causes, and what we need to do to change it. Well written and compelling. Recommended for grades 7 & up.
bog_elfin's review against another edition
4.0
An important read for young people coming of age in this time and this nation. I am out of the target audience, but I still enjoyed it. Not just about the environment, it covers topic from being an informed consumer of media and ads to critical thinking and common psychological fallacies. I hope this attempt to bring popular, politicized non-fiction to a young audience does not go unnoticed.
renatasnacks's review against another edition
5.0
This was a great follow up to [b:This Changes Everything: Capitalism vs. the Climate|23008107|This Changes Everything Capitalism vs. the Climate|Naomi Klein|https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1408714222s/23008107.jpg|41247321]. A really smart and comprehensive look at various issues related to climate change, and I was impressed by how deep it went for a short-ish YA nonfiction book. Definitely not afraid to call bullshit on climate change deniers :') Like Naomi Klein's adult NF book, Fleishman nails the very thin area between "seriously things are so fucked up we gotta fix it YESTERDAY" and "well we're already fucked so just give up now." It's dire, but not without hope.
Also, the format is great--lots of short sidebars with extra info and suggestions of YouTube videos to watch or websites to visit. Great backmatter, including a separate appendix for how to analyze media objectiveness.
SO IMPORTANT. Great for school research assignments or for concerned young citizens. Or honestly for concerned adults who don't have the time/attention span to read [b:This Changes Everything: Capitalism vs. the Climate|23008107|This Changes Everything Capitalism vs. the Climate|Naomi Klein|https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1408714222s/23008107.jpg|41247321], although again, I do 1000% recommend This Changes Everything.
Also, the format is great--lots of short sidebars with extra info and suggestions of YouTube videos to watch or websites to visit. Great backmatter, including a separate appendix for how to analyze media objectiveness.
SO IMPORTANT. Great for school research assignments or for concerned young citizens. Or honestly for concerned adults who don't have the time/attention span to read [b:This Changes Everything: Capitalism vs. the Climate|23008107|This Changes Everything Capitalism vs. the Climate|Naomi Klein|https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1408714222s/23008107.jpg|41247321], although again, I do 1000% recommend This Changes Everything.