Evolution Under Pressure
How We Change Nature and How Nature Changes Us
Published on 13. July 2023
Book
Hardback
120 pages
978-1-77321-751-2 (ISBN)
Description
Immersive non-fiction with STEM and social justice themes that proves that the future of the environment is in our hands-and helps pave the way forward.
Evolution isn't just a thing of the past. It is happening right now, in every species across the world-and our influence on the future of the plants and animals around us is much bigger than we might think. A closer look at the science behind evolution shows how human behaviors like hunting, farming, and urban development have contributed to major physical changes in everything from rhinos to pigs to lizards. And these changes impact us in turn-triggering environmental shifts and contributing to climate change. The good news is there's hope: by learning to see how everything is connected, we can weigh the consequences of our choices and help shape a world that works for plants, animals, and humans alike.
Making connections across anthropology, biology, and ecology, award-winning author Yolanda Ridge takes an intersectional approach to a challenging topic-examining the factors that influence human behavior while looking forward to explain the changes we can make and the ethics of those choices. Profiles of young activists and innovators highlight the ways readers can contribute to restoring ecological balance, while vibrant illustrations by Dane Thibeault evoke the energy and beauty of the natural world we are working to preserve.
Evolution isn't just a thing of the past. It is happening right now, in every species across the world-and our influence on the future of the plants and animals around us is much bigger than we might think. A closer look at the science behind evolution shows how human behaviors like hunting, farming, and urban development have contributed to major physical changes in everything from rhinos to pigs to lizards. And these changes impact us in turn-triggering environmental shifts and contributing to climate change. The good news is there's hope: by learning to see how everything is connected, we can weigh the consequences of our choices and help shape a world that works for plants, animals, and humans alike.
Making connections across anthropology, biology, and ecology, award-winning author Yolanda Ridge takes an intersectional approach to a challenging topic-examining the factors that influence human behavior while looking forward to explain the changes we can make and the ethics of those choices. Profiles of young activists and innovators highlight the ways readers can contribute to restoring ecological balance, while vibrant illustrations by Dane Thibeault evoke the energy and beauty of the natural world we are working to preserve.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Ontario
Canada
Target group
Children/juvenile
Interest Age: From 10 years
Product notice
Paper over boards
Illustrations
color, throughout
Dimensions
Height: 259 mm
Width: 203 mm
Thickness: 13 mm
Weight
544 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-77321-751-2 (9781773217512)
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Persons
Yolanda Ridge is a children's author with a passion for science who has previously worked as a genetic counselor. She lives in Rossland, British Columbia.
DANE THIBEAULT is an illustrator and recent graduate of the Visual Communications Design program at Alberta University of the Arts. He lives in Calgary, Alberta.
DANE THIBEAULT is an illustrator and recent graduate of the Visual Communications Design program at Alberta University of the Arts. He lives in Calgary, Alberta.