We live in a time of heightened environmental awareness, and the stress of this pervasive alarmism is creating a generation of kids with feelings of eco-anxiety -- the world is doomed, isn't it? Maybe not. 'Not Your Typical Book about the Environment' aims to allay some of these fears by showing how all is not lost. Young readers will learn about the remarkable time that they are living in: the Anthropocene era where humans are the dominating environmental force on Earth. This is a time of amazing possibilities as smart technologies, innovative ideas, and a growing commitment to alternative lifestyles are exploding around the world. 'Not Your Typical Book about the Environment' highlights the green solutions that are being practiced in many areas including fabrics, food, energy, transportation, and entertainment. Above all, readers are reminded that we are a part of the natural world, and living in harmony with it is not as counterintuitive as we might think. AGES: 9-12 AUTHOR: Elin Kelsey, Ph.D. is a consultant with over twenty years of experience in environmental education. Elin is the author of ten books and her work has appeared in magazines such as BBC Wildlife and New Scientist. Elin is an adjunct professor at the Monterey Institute of International Studies in California and Royal Roads University in British Columbia. ILLUSTRATOR: Clayton Hanmer is a Toronto-based illustrator and graphic artist. He writes and illustrates "CTON's Corner," a popular feature in OWL Magazine each month. The winner of many industry awards, his work appears in such diverse publications as National Geographic Kids, The Walrus and the New York Times. REVIEWS: "Elin Kelsey has produced a highly engaging book, pointing out surprising connections between kids' lives and the rest of the planet. The illustrations are fantastic and make a complex subject - conservation and sustainable living - easy to understand. A wonderful book for educating children ? and adults ? about the environment." - Jane Goodall Ph.D., DBE, Founder ? the Jane Goodall Institute .UN Messenger of Peace
