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Discover the compelling narrative in *Powerful Ideas: Establishing National Parks*, a brand new release that unveils the influential history behind the world's most renowned national parks. This beautifully illustrated 32-page book, published by ECPP in 2019, highlights the stories of fierce environmentalists such as John Muir and the Dunphy brothers. They dedicated their lives to establishing and safeguarding wilderness areas, inspiring readers with their passion for nature and environmental conservation.
Through engaging content and essential vocabulary related to activism, geology, and ecosystems, this book educates young readers about the vital role of national parks in preserving biodiversity. Explore concepts such as environmental protection, the crucial work of park rangers, and the significance of sacred spaces like World Heritage Sites. Ideal for educators and students alike, this resource not only enhances literacy but also promotes inquiry into vital STEM topics.
With the help of *Powerful Ideas: Establishing National Parks*, readers will learn how grassroots campaigns can drive significant changes in environmental policy and conservation efforts. This book serves as an excellent supplementary resource for classrooms focusing on botany, geology, and the importance of eco-friendly practices. Get inspired and join the movement to protect our natural heritage!
NOTE: Shipping for this item is FREE; please allow 15 days for shipping. As it's shipped from our Auckland warehouse, there are no unexpected import charges, customs duties, or taxes.
NOTE: Shipping for this item is FREE, please allow 15 days for shipping. As its shipped from our Auckland warehouse there is no unexpected import charges, custom duties or taxes.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781760861506
Year: 2019
Publisher: ECPP
Pages: 32
Description:
Title Information: Powerful Ideas: Establishing National Parks: Powerful Ideas outlines the history and facts about some of the world’s most famous national parks, and how they were established. It recounts the stories of passionate environmentalists John Muir, and Myles and Milo Dunphy, who spent their lives campaigning to protect natural wilderness areas. It also explains how they shared their passion for nature and convinced others of the importance of creating national parks and protecting wilderness areas.Content vocabulary:activist, botany, campaign, ecosystem, environmentalists, fossil fuels, geology, glaciers, preserve, rangers, shell middens, sacred, tundra, vegetation, World Heritage SiteKey concepts: Influential people have campaigned to establish national parks all around the world, so that wilderness areas are protected  John Muir and the Dunphys spent their lives fighting to protect wilderness areas, and sharing their passion and knowledge about nature  The ideas of environmentalists and activists have inspired people and governments to establish national parks, and to change laws to protect the environmentReading Strategies: Using written text and visual information to order events chronologicallyRelated resource:Lesson Plan - Powerful Ideas: Establishing National ParksSeries Information: WorldWise is a high-interest literacy program that encourages inquiry and questioning while extending knowledge in science and a range of STEM topics linked to the curriculum. This engaging program teaches reading strategies simultaneously with natural, earth and physical science concepts – reflect
Through engaging content and essential vocabulary related to activism, geology, and ecosystems, this book educates young readers about the vital role of national parks in preserving biodiversity. Explore concepts such as environmental protection, the crucial work of park rangers, and the significance of sacred spaces like World Heritage Sites. Ideal for educators and students alike, this resource not only enhances literacy but also promotes inquiry into vital STEM topics.
With the help of *Powerful Ideas: Establishing National Parks*, readers will learn how grassroots campaigns can drive significant changes in environmental policy and conservation efforts. This book serves as an excellent supplementary resource for classrooms focusing on botany, geology, and the importance of eco-friendly practices. Get inspired and join the movement to protect our natural heritage!
NOTE: Shipping for this item is FREE; please allow 15 days for shipping. As it's shipped from our Auckland warehouse, there are no unexpected import charges, customs duties, or taxes.
NOTE: Shipping for this item is FREE, please allow 15 days for shipping. As its shipped from our Auckland warehouse there is no unexpected import charges, custom duties or taxes.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781760861506
Year: 2019
Publisher: ECPP
Pages: 32
Description:
Title Information: Powerful Ideas: Establishing National Parks: Powerful Ideas outlines the history and facts about some of the world’s most famous national parks, and how they were established. It recounts the stories of passionate environmentalists John Muir, and Myles and Milo Dunphy, who spent their lives campaigning to protect natural wilderness areas. It also explains how they shared their passion for nature and convinced others of the importance of creating national parks and protecting wilderness areas.Content vocabulary:activist, botany, campaign, ecosystem, environmentalists, fossil fuels, geology, glaciers, preserve, rangers, shell middens, sacred, tundra, vegetation, World Heritage SiteKey concepts: Influential people have campaigned to establish national parks all around the world, so that wilderness areas are protected  John Muir and the Dunphys spent their lives fighting to protect wilderness areas, and sharing their passion and knowledge about nature  The ideas of environmentalists and activists have inspired people and governments to establish national parks, and to change laws to protect the environmentReading Strategies: Using written text and visual information to order events chronologicallyRelated resource:Lesson Plan - Powerful Ideas: Establishing National ParksSeries Information: WorldWise is a high-interest literacy program that encourages inquiry and questioning while extending knowledge in science and a range of STEM topics linked to the curriculum. This engaging program teaches reading strategies simultaneously with natural, earth and physical science concepts – reflect