Leah Payne
Leah Payne is a writer, editor and mother. She holds a bachelor’s degree in communication from Simon Fraser University and a master’s degree in library and information studies (MLIS) from the University of British Columbia. She is the author of Less Is More: Join the Low-Waste Movement in the Orca Footprints series. Leah lives in Vancouver, British Columbia, where she loves spending time in nature with her family.
Kids Books (2)
Synopsis:
We know spending time in nature is good for us, but why? And how did people become so disconnected from the natural world, anyway?
Get Outside! How Humans Connect with Nature explores the important relationship between people and nature. It asks big questions, like Are humans part of nature or separate from it? and Do all people have equal access to nature? By discussing global issues such as the climate crisis and environmental racism, the book shows us that, by strengthening our relationship with the natural world, we can learn how to take care of the environment and to let the environment take care of us too.
Reviews
“Payne argues that humans are part of nature and should be engaging with the natural world more often and more effectively…Informative and likely to spur readers to forge a stronger bond with the natural world.”— Kirkus Reviews
“The text is visually striking…This book should appeal to readers interested in or curious about the outdoors and could lead to deeper engagement or activism.”— School Library Journal (SLJ)
Educator & Series Information
Recommended for ages 9 to 12.
This book is part of the Orca Footprint series.
Reading Levels:
Fountas & Pinnell Text Level Gradient: X
Lexile measure: 1030L
Guided Reading Level: X
Additional Information
48 pages | 8.00" x 9.50" | Includes 49 colour photographs, 1 index, 1 bibliography | Hardcover
Synopsis:
All over the world, people are joining the low-waste movement and getting tough on their trash.
Maybe you’ve heard the reports of the Great Pacific Garbage Patch swirling in the ocean. Maybe you’ve seen the photos of whales and sea birds with trash in their bellies. Or maybe you’ve heard that only 9 percent of our plastic waste actually gets recycled.
We can all do our part for the planet by creating less garbage. In Less Is More young readers will discover how to avoid waste in the first place, reduce how much they use and reuse what they can, before they recycle and rot (compost) the rest. With small, simple actions we can become part of the circular economy. Find out how you can join the low-waste movement—and get your friends and family on board too!
Educator & Series Information
Recommended for ages 9 to 12.
This book is part of the Orca Footprint series.
Additional Information
48 pages | 8.00" x 9.50" | 51 Colour Photos, 3 Colour Tables, 2 Diagrams, 1 Index, 1 Bibliography | Hardcover
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