Eco-Women: Protectors of the Earth

by Willow Ann Sirch

How do elephants communicate across long distances? How can one simple invention ensure clean water for many developing nations? Read about the women behind these discoveries and learn of others who have made important contributions to protecting our Earth. Eight biographies including Rachel Carson and Jane Goodallplus the story of the Chipko Movement, will inspire young readers to decide how they too can make a difference.

ISBN 1-55591-252-4 grades 4 and up

7 x 9, 96 pages b/w photographs

paperback $15.95

Voice of Youth Advocates "Non-Fiction Honor List" 1997 award

Skipping Stones Honor Award's 1997 semifinalist

Brodart Company's 1998 "The Elementary School Library Collection"

This book focuses on individuals or groups of women who have made significant contributions to preserving the environment. These women recognized the negative impact of population expansion and the exploitation of natural resources for profit, and they spoke out. Each story demonstrates that one person can make a difference by standing up for her beliefs and taking action. Accompanied by captioned photos of the women at various stages of their lives, the biographies are easy to read. They include quotes from interviews, excerpts from publications and speeches, and a list of simple suggestions for becoming involved with that cause. Highly recommended.

Michelle Hankin

Library Media Specialist

The Book Report



	Eco-Women: Protectors of the Earth by Willow Ann Sirch How do elephants communicate across long distances? How can one simple invention ensure clean water for many developing nations? Read about the women behind these discoveries and learn of others who have made important contributions to protecting our Earth. Eight biographies including Rachel Carson and Jane Goodallplus the story of the Chipko Movement, will inspire young readers to decide how they too can make a difference. ISBN 1-55591-252-4 grades 4 and up 7 x 9, 96 pages b/w photographs paperback $15.95 Voice of Youth Advocates "Non-Fiction Honor List" 1997 award Skipping Stones Honor Award's 1997 semifinalist Brodart Company's 1998 "The Elementary School Library Collection" This book focuses on individuals or groups of women who have made significant contributions to preserving the environment. These women recognized the negative impact of population expansion and the exploitation of natural resources for profit, and they spoke out. Each story demonstrates that one person can make a difference by standing up for her beliefs and taking action. Accompanied by captioned photos of the women at various stages of their lives, the biographies are easy to read. They include quotes from interviews, excerpts from publications and speeches, and a list of simple suggestions for becoming involved with that cause. Highly recommended. Michelle Hankin Library Media Specialist The Book Report