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About the Author

Jessica Alexander spent much of the last decade responding to humanitarian crises across the globe. A former Fulbright scholar, she has worked for various NGOs as well as UN agencies.

Obras por Jessica Alexander

Associated Works

The Little Mermaid [2023 film] (2023) — Actor — 33 exemplares

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Conhecimento Comum

Sexo
female

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Thanksgiving family read-aloud picture book binge.

Spanning centuries, pretty nature pictures are encroached upon by industrialization, population explosion, corporate malfeasance, and mass pollution. But all we have to do is recycle our water bottles and plant some trees and problem solved? Too simplistic even for a children's book, especially once the authors have broached some pretty major topics.

And the whole thing is told in annoying couplets. Ugh.
 
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villemezbrown | 3 outras críticas | Nov 30, 2021 |
This is a great book for teachers to use for Earth Day.
 
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Chrissylou62 | 3 outras críticas | Aug 1, 2020 |
I was riveted by this book. Jessica Alexander had such rich descriptions that I nearly felt the sweat trickle down my forehead in one scene and deeply felt the love of her mother in another. Though it was heartbreaking (since I and most people perceive humanitarian aid the way she describes in the beginning of the novel) it was also hopeful and uplifting. I believe every anthropology professor should include this book on their reading list! Does have language though so beware.
 
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michellejester | 15 outras críticas | Jun 17, 2017 |
This book starts out by showing what segregation loooked like. They show pictures of blacks and whites being separated only because the color of their skin. It then shows the leaders who fought to end segregation and make equal rights. The end of the book shows how society looks now everyone shares the same drinking fountian. On the buses everyone gets to choose where they sit and not have to be told where to sit. This book is a good informational book because it shows what society use to look like and the present. Age Primary The media used in this book was painting, collage, and photos.… (mais)
 
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RachelDeardorff | Apr 20, 2017 |

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Estatísticas

Obras
10
Also by
1
Membros
223
Popularidade
#100,550
Avaliação
4.0
Críticas
26
ISBN
15
Línguas
1

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