Reviews

Common Ground: The Water, Earth, and Air We Share: The Water, Earth, and Air We Share by Molly Bang

sducharme's review

5.0

This is an excellent opening to units about the earth's resources and how we use them. Its simplistic approach to explaining how our common resources can be endangered by too much use, will spark discussion. We start with the example of a field of grass that villagers share for sheep grazing. But some villagers have many sheep who eat too much grass, while some have none and are not able to enjoy the greenery after it's been over-grazed. We extend the concept to our seas, forests, and other natural resources. The illustrations are kind of earthy-graphic, illustrating the points in an arty way.

erinmp's review

3.0

Great children's book about an individual's daily impact on the world. Illustrations appear simple at first, but one can see great detail upon second glance. Great message about working together to protect our natural resources. Overall, I really liked it; but the final message can be a bit scary for young children.

barefootbetsy's review

challenging informative inspiring medium-paced

4.5

litnut's review

5.0

Amazing book to read to children on conservation, especially in schools that are going green.