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Children's Nonfiction Environmental Conservation & Protection

What Poo Can Do

How Animals Are Fighting the Climate Crisis

by (author) Yolanda Ridge

Publisher
Orca Book Publishers
Initial publish date
Mar 2024
Category
Environmental Conservation & Protection, General, Environmental Science & Ecosystems
Recommended Age
9 to 12
Recommended Grade
4 to 7
Recommended Reading age
9 to 12
  • Hardback

    ISBN
    9781459835412
    Publish Date
    Mar 2024
    List Price
    $21.95

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Description

We all know animals are affected by the climate crisis. But did you know the climate crisis is also affected by animals?

From whales to dung beetles, What Poo Can Do explores how animals big and small are helping the planet every time they do a number two. Come on a journey to different parts of the world to see how animals are fertilizing plants, storing carbon, preventing fires, reducing methane and even creating color-coded maps—all through their feces! Readers will discover how animal defecation makes a difference when it comes to the climate crisis. It's time to embrace the power of poo!

The epub edition of this title is fully accessible.

About the author

Yolanda Ridge is the author of the middle-grade novel Inside Hudson Pickle and the juvenile nonfiction title CRISPR: A Powerful Way to Change DNA, both of which were Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selections. She has also written two environment-themed novels for Orca Young Readers line, Trouble in the Trees and Road Block. She has a master of science degree and is adept at making complex concepts understandable—a skill she uses in her writing, teaching and author visits. She lives in Rossland, British Columbia.

 

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Editorial Reviews

“This engaging book tackles a surprising topic head-on, transforming animal waste into a springboard for a fascinating exploration of ecology…Kids will be surprised and empowered to learn how even something seemingly gross can be a superhero for the Earth, inspiring them to see the world around them in a whole new light.”

Children's Literature Comprehensive Database (CLCD)

““While most environmental titles for children focus on how humans can protect and care for the planet, this book focuses on animals who are already assisting the cause—with poop!”

Booklist

“Provides food for thought, offers pertinent information, and equips interested middle graders with fodder for discussion and research”

Sal's Fiction Addiction

“Well-organized and sustains the reader’s interest…Highly recommended.”

CM: Canadian Review of Materials

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