Winston of Churchill – One Bear’s Battle Against Global Warming

Title:  Winston of Churchill – One Bear’s Battle Against Global Warming
Author:  J. D. Okimoto
Illustrator:  Jeremiah Trammell
Publisher:  WA: Sasquatch Books, 2007

Audience: Primary

Brief Summary of Book:
Churchill, Manitoba, Canada is the place where tourists flock to observe polar bears. The polar bears in this clever story are led by a cigar smoking bear named Winston. Winston is worried about the ice melting from global warming and the impact it will have on the polar bears way of life. The story shows that even one individual can help make a change.

Climate Literacy Principles:
Principle 6: Human activities are impacting the climate system

Supporting Climate Literacy Principles:
Principle 3: Life on earth depends on, is shaped by, and affects climate

Overall Recommendation:  Very Good
A very good book for younger children that covers complex content in a way that younger children can understand.

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