Gone Forever?: Places to See (and Save) Before They Disappear

Gr 4-6–Every day, we are bombarded with distressing news about the environment. Places long assumed to always be around now face an uncertain future, and it is natural that children would worry about the impact climate change will have on the world around them. This guide offers hope to young readers as it journeys around the world, visiting some of the planet’s most imperiled locations. Each chapter focuses on a distinct region of the globe, outlining both the threats it faces and the steps being taken to combat them. This is the book’s true strength, as pairing threats with action shows children that all is not lost and the changes they make today will have an impact. Readers are introduced to conservation experts from many nations and ethnicities who are doing real work to reverse the ravages of climate change. Bold, colorful illustrations are paired with pictures of people and places mentioned, as well as photos of diverse children. Vocabulary words are bolded and italicized in the text and are defined in a glossary at book’s end. A list of resources encourages readers to learn more on their own. The book ends with easy to implement changes that children can do on their own so that they are empowered to start helping the planet immediately.