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Heroes of the Environment: True Stories of People Who Are Helping to Protect Our PlanetThis inspiring book presents the true stories of 12 people from across North America who have done great things for the environment. Heroes include a teenage girl who figured out how to remove an industrial pollutant from the Ohio River, a Mexican superstar wrestler who works to protect turtles and whales, and a teenage boy from Rhode Island who helped his community and his state develop effective e waste recycling programs. Plenty of photographs and
This inspiring book presents the true stories of 12 people from across North America who have done great things for the environment. Heroes include a teenage girl who figured out how to remove an industrial pollutant from the Ohio River, a Mexican superstar wrestler who works to protect turtles and whales, and a teenage boy from Rhode Island who helped his community and his state develop effective e-waste recycling programs. Plenty of photographs and illustrations bring each compelling story vividly to life.Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: Chronicle Books
Published: 08/01/2009
ISBN: 9780811867795
Pages: 109
Weight: 0.75lbs
Size: 8.30h x 6.80w x 0.60d
Review Citations: Kirkus Review - Children 10/01/2009
Voice of Youth Advocates 12/01/2009 - Recommended - Better Than Most
School Library Journal 01/01/2010 pg. 125
Multicultural Review 05/01/2010 pg. 76
Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2010 - Recommended, Satisfactory
Accelerated Reader Quiz #/Name: 131870 / Heroes of the Environment: True Stories of People Who Are Helping to Protect Our Planet
Reading Level: 7.4 / Interest Level: Middle Grade / Point Value: 3
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★★★★★ 5
Better than I was expecting
Format: Kindle
I always thought superman was kind of boring, but this is fire. The Krypton backstory and the short moments with the Kents were highlights for me. Loved this one. I honestly can’t choose between this and Batman, which I already love. This is dope.
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Reviewed in the United States on May 21, 2026
★★★★★ 4
My expectaions were subverted in the best way
Format: Paperback
I really enjoyed this, and the twist villain (no spoilers) actually Surprised me. The art is great and I'm hooked. Can't wait for the next volume
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Reviewed in the United States on January 13, 2026
★★★★★ 5
A Bold, Edgier Take on the Man of Steel
Format: Paperback
“Absolute Superman” reimagines the Man of Steel in a darker alternate universe where Earth is dominated by the Lazarus Corporation and enforced by the Peacemakers, an organization that bears an unsettling resemblance to modern immigration authorities. In this version, Kal-El arrives from Krypton not as an infant, but as a young man accompanied by an AI companion. After a brief stay with the Kents, he is reported as an illegal alien and becomes a fugitive, hunted by the Peacemakers. Adding an intriguing twist, Lois Lane is among those pursuing him.
This is a grittier, more morally complex Superman than the hopeful, sunny figure many readers may expect, but the reinterpretation is compelling. The collected volume, “The Last Dust of Krypton,” gathers the first five issues of the series and features striking artwork by Rafa Sandoval and others. Jason Aaron’s storytelling is thoughtful and engaging, making this a strong entry point into a bold reimagining of the character.
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Reviewed in the United States on April 11, 2026
★★★★★ 5
Great product, no damage
Format: Paperback
Product came in great condition. I was very happy with it.
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Reviewed in the United States on April 10, 2026
★★★★★ 5
Superman
Format: Paperback
Fantastic new take on the Man of Hope. Set to reflect the reality of our current world and the and people trying to save it.
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Reviewed in the United States on May 30, 2026
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