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Ours to Share

Ours to Share

Kari Jones (Author) See More (3)
CELA Library
Orca Footprints
JUVENILE NONFICTION
Places | Science & Nature | Animals
General , Environmental Conservation & Protection , Endangered
Orca Book Publishers
4 - 7
9 - 12
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CELAAmazonIndigo
Hardback
9781459816343
$19.95 CAD
English
10/08/2019
EPUB [reflow]
9781459816367
$16.99 CAD
English
10/08/2019
PDF [Fixed Format]
9781459816350
$16.99 CAD
English
10/08/2019
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Description

There are almost eight billion people alive today.

Having that many people in the world puts pressure on both social and natural resources, and we have to ask ourselves difficult questions like, What is our fair share? And how do we share more equitably? Ours to Share starts by giving an overview of human population growth, from the time when there were only a few hundred thousand people until now. The book goes on to examine some of the inequities that happen between people when natural and social resources are stressed and provides examples of people who have found innovative ways to share more equitably with their neighbors. The book also examines the impact our expanding population has had on other species. Finally, the book offers suggestions for actions kids can take to better the world from their own home, school and community.

The epub edition of this title is fully accessible.

Kari Jones

Author Bio

Kari Jones is the author of several well-received books for kids and teens, including A Fair Deal, in the Orca Footprints series. She lives in Victoria, British Columbia, where she teaches English and creative writing at Camosun College.

Prizes

  • CCBC Best Books for Kids & TeensCommended 2020

Table of contents

Introduction

Chapter One: Shaping the World
  • From an Alien’s Eyes
  • Mapping the World
  • Moving In
  • Gathering Together
  • Humans Everywhere!
  • Growing Pains
  • Changing the World
  • Ripple Effect
  • The Shape of the World Today
Chapter Two: Sharing the World
  • It’s Our Right
  • Go Sweden
  • Running Dry
  • That’s Not Fair
  • Keep Your Hands Off!
  • Game On
  • A Better Life
  • “Warrior Up”
  • Libraries to the Rescue
Chapter Three: Whose World is This?
  • No Vacancy
  • Move Over
  • Camping with Sea Wolves
  • A Howl of a Time
  • Fences Make Good Neighbors
  • Highways and Byways
Chapter Four: Sharing Our Lives
  • Sharing at Home
  • Sharing in the Community
  • Sharing at School
  • Sharing with Friends and the World
  • Be Inspired!
Acknowledgments
Resources
Glossary
Index

Review Quotes

“A strongly felt and convincingly argued case for more attention to fairness in the allocation of resources.”

 — Kirkus Reviews
“Topics are well-explained and clearly tied to the central topic of overpopulation, making for a fascinating and educational read...While this book is aimed at middle-grade readers, it would make a great introduction to the topic of overpopulation for readers of all ages even adults. Ours to Share is a well-written and timely book, making it an excellent addition to the Orca Footprints Series.”  — Resource Links
“The informative text is very readable and, with many color photos and other design elements, the book looks inviting. A forward-looking guide to sharing the planet.”  — Booklist
“Continues the mission to enhance awareness of global issues that youngsters can embrace at the local level, helping to make a difference for their futures. Highly Recommended.”  — CM: Canadian Review of Materials
“Well-organized…Photographs are powerful, the interest level is high and the author’s ability to whittle a huge topic into manageable chunks for young readers is noteworthy.”  — Must Read Lit: K thru YA