Books - Rochelle Strauss

The Global Ocean

The global ocean is in trouble. This beautiful and important book explores the issues — and what we can do to help.

Though we think of Earth’s five oceans as separate and distinct, they are actually a linked system of circulating water that is one single ocean — the global ocean. This comprehensive and accessible overview explores the global ocean’s enormous influence on the planet, as well as humans’ often-detrimental influence on the ocean. But it also highlights some of the many ways people are working to restore and heal the global ocean — from everyday actions to large institutional projects — making the message of urgency as hopeful as it is accurate. Filled with fascinating information, stunning visuals and plenty of calls to action, readers will be inspired to discover what they can do to help heal Earth’s most important feature and, ultimately, our planet.

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ONE WELL

The Story of Water on Earth

Seen from space, our planet looks blue. This is because almost 70 percent of Earth’s surface is covered with water. Earth is the only planet with liquid water — and therefore the only planet that can support life.

All water is connected. Every raindrop, lake, underground river and glacier is part of a single global well.

Water has the power to change everything — a single splash can sprout a seed, quench a thirst, provide a habitat, generate energy and sustain life. How we treat the water in the well will affect every species on the planet, now and for years to come. One Well shows how every one of us has the power to conserve and protect our global well.

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Awards

2008 – Green Prize for Sustainable Literature, Santa Monica Public Library, Winner
2008 – Information Book Award, Children’s Literature Roundtables of Canada, Winner
2008 – Notable Books for a Global Society, International Reading Association, Winner
2008 – Sigurd F Olson Nature Writing Award for Children’s Literature, Ontario Library Association, Winner
2008 – Silver Birch Award, ForeWord Magazine, Commended
2007 – Book of the Year, The Society of School Librarians International, Commended
2007 – International Book Award, CBC, Winner
2007 – Notable Social Studies Trade Books for Young People, Winner

TREE OF LIFE

The Incredible Biodiversity of Life on Earth

If every known species on Earth were a leaf on a tree, that tree would have 1 750 000 leaves. Since humans count for just one leaf on the tree, we have a lot to learn about the millions of other forms of life with which we share the world. A dazzlingly illustrated and child-friendly introduction to biodiversity, Tree of Life shows how living things are classified into five kingdoms — and how each has much to tell us about all aspects of life on our planet.

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TREE OF LIFE

The Incredible Biodiversity of Life on Earth

If every known species on Earth were a leaf on a tree, that tree would have 1 750 000 leaves. Since humans count for just one leaf on the tree, we have a lot to learn about the millions of other forms of life with which we share the world. A dazzlingly illustrated and child-friendly introduction to biodiversity, Tree of Life shows how living things are classified into five kingdoms — and how each has much to tell us about all aspects of life on our planet.

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Awards

2007 – Alberta Children’s Choice Rocky Mountain Book Award, Ontario Library Association, Short-listed
2006 – Hackmatack Children’s Choice Book Award, Skipping Stones Magazine, Short-listed
2005 – Amelia Frances Howard-Gibbon Award, International Reading Association, Short-listed
2005 – Green Earth Book Award, Chicago Public Library, Runner-up
2005 – Independent Publisher Book Award, ForeWord Magazine, Winner
2005 – Silver Birch Award, ASPCA, Short-listed
2005 – Skipping Stones Honor Award, The Editors’ Association of Canada, Winner
2005 – Teacher’s Choice List, Winner
2004 – Best of the Best Books List, Winner
2004 – Book of the Year Award – Silver Medal, Winner
2004 – Henry Bergh Children’s Book Award, Winner
2004 – Tom Fairley Award for Editorial Excellence, Winner

CONTACT

Rochelle Strauss
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BOOKS

THE GLOBAL OCEAN

ONE WELL

TREE OF LIFE