Make a Splash!
A Kid's Guide to Protecting Earth's Ocean, Lakes, Rivers & Wetlands
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Water is one of the most critical issues of our time. Make a Splash! provides a kid-friendly overview of Earth's ocean and waterways and how kids can help protect and restore this water planet. Filled with facts about our waters, their inhabitants, and the threats they face, this book has inspiring stories of kids in action and ideas for kids to make a difference.
In fun and age-appropriate language, kids are introduced to ways they can be water changemakers and advocates. Youth groups, science teachers, and teachers of restoration, sustainability, and environmentalism units will find this book to be a valuable resource. Also included are fluid facts, splashy sources, bubbly books, watery websites, and a glossary.
New in the second edition of Make a Splash!:
- updated facts and statistics
- the importance of restoration and sustainability over conservation
- an update on restoration efforts 10 years after the 2010 Gulf oil spill and the Flint water crisis
- more information about ocean acidification
- advice for kids on creating an elevator pitch for their going blue efforts
Cathryn Berger Kaye
Cathryn Berger Kaye, M.A., is an international service learning and education consultant and a former classroom teacher. She presents at conferences around the world and works with state departments of education, university faculty and students, school districts, and classroom teachers on a variety of education issues such as service learning, civic responsibility, student leadership, and respectful school communities.
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Philippe Cousteau
Philippe Cousteau is a multi-Emmy-nominated TV host, author, speaker, and social entrepreneur. He has hosted numerous TV programs for Discovery, BBC, CNN, Travel Channel, and more. Currently he is the host of the syndicated television show Xploration Awesome Planet. In 2004 he founded EarthEcho International, a leading environmental education organization. Philippe and his wife, fellow explorer and TV host Ashlan Cousteau, reside in Los Angeles.
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