An engaging introduction to the world's growing population and
globalization, the challenges that presents, and the consequences for
the natural world.
"This bright and colorful nonfiction book covers the serious
topics...concisely and in easy-to-understand language....It presents
each topic in a nonpolitical way with just enough information to educate
the reader but not overwhelm them....could also be used by teachers to
start meaningful conversations in their classrooms..."--School Library
Connection, Recommended
Covering topics such as the global food chain and food miles, the gap
between the world's richest and poorest people, transportation, tourism,
migration and the refugee crisis, and international responses to natural
disasters and pandemics, the book also includes positive suggestions to
enable readers to make a difference, and project ideas to help them
engage with the topic.
From the book: In an ideal world, the Earth's resources would be shared
out equally. But the sad truth is that they aren't. Many people live a
comfortable life, with everything they need. Others scrape by, with no
money for luxuries. And many people live in poverty, facing a daily
challenge to survive.