Gone Forever?
The world is full of remarkable places.
There’s Antartica, the Amazon rainforest, the Galápagos Islands and many more. There is so much to explore, but some of those places might not exist long enough for us to see and experience with our own eyes. The planet is changing and the consequences are devastating. Beautiful and ecologically important sites are burning, sinking, flooding, melting or are otherwise being destroyed because of human-caused global warming.
But there is hope. Many environmental scientists say that if we do something now, we can reduce our impact on the planet. In Gone Forever?, take a trip around the world to discover the incredible places at risk and the many people who are using their unique skills to save them. Discover how making small changes can help safeguard these places for future generations and keep them on the map.
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Reviews for Gone Forever?
“Emphasizing that young readers can also help conserve these locations for future generations, author Erin Silver offers tangible actions children can take in their daily lives to protect endangered areas of our planet, becoming activists and part of the solution. A good independent read and a useful addition for schools and libraries.”
– Canadian Children’s Book News: Full review here.
“Gr 4-6–Every day, we are bombarded with distressing news about the environment. Places long assumed to always be around now face an uncertain future, and it is natural that children would worry about the impact climate change will have on the world around them. Silver’s guide offers hope to young readers as it journeys around the world, visiting some of the planet’s most imperiled locations. Each chapter focuses on a distinct region of the globe, outlining both the threats it faces and the steps being taken to combat them. This is the book’s true strength, as pairing threats with action shows children that all is not lost and the changes they make today will have an impact. Readers are introduced to conservation experts from many nations and ethnicities who are doing real work to reverse the ravages of climate change. Bold, colorful illustrations are paired with pictures of people and places mentioned, as well as photos of diverse children. Vocabulary words are bolded and italicized in the text and are defined in a glossary at book’s end. A list of resources encourages readers to learn more on their own. The book ends with easy to implement changes that children can do on their own so that they are empowered to start helping the planet immediately. VERDICT This hopeful take on confronting climate change is perfect for young readers experiencing climate anxiety.“
– Review by Laura Nan Hargrove from School Library Journal