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American Environmental Heroes

Author: Stanley, Phyllis M.

Reading Metrics

Grade Level Upper Grades (UG 9-12)
Book Level 8.6
Points 3.0
Fiction/Nonfiction Nonfiction
Word Count 16620
Points per Word 0.000181
Page Count 100
Points per Page 0.03

Description

A collective biography of ten American environmentalists.

Quick Summary

Meet the rebels, scientists, and fearless fighters who refused to let America's wild places disappear, from the man who saved the redwoods to the woman who took on the chemical companies. Kids will devour the stories of these real-life heroes who faced off against powerful enemies, outsmarted corporations, and proved that one person with conviction can change the world. If your kid loves narrative nonfiction like "The Boy Who Wouldn't Swim Who Wouldn't Swim Harnessed the Wind" or enjoys rootin'-tootin' American history, they will be hooked on these environmental trailblazers. Perfect for curious teens in grades 9 through 12, or advanced readers in grades 7 and 8 who want inspiring true stories.