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La serie delle bambine ribelli è sempre carina da leggere con le nuove generazioni a fianco come storia della buona notte che però ti insegna il valore delle donne e quanto sia importante combattere per i propri ideali e i propri sogni. Questo volume in particolare parla di ecofemminismo da differenti punti di vista attraverso la voce di attiviste, scienziate ed artiste.

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Another great addition to the Rebel Girls library. So many unknown girls and women are introduced, each doing her part to help end global warming, save endangered animals, help the oceans, save water, and teach us how to reduce our carbon footprint. A must read for all, young and old alike, who want to learn more about the importance of, and steps towards saving our planet.

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**Thank you to Netgalley and Rebel Girls for the eARC in exchange for an honest review. This in no way changed my rating**

The first time I read this series was the last entry, which was the Black Girl Magic edition of Rebel Girls. Since reading it, I have recommended this series at my library job multiple times, so I was excited to see a new one was coming! Once again, very high quality content from this series.

This edition features 25 women who in some way have influenced Climate Change. To start with, I was SUPER impressed that 15/25 of the women featured were BIPOC. That means almost 60% of the women featured were BIPOC and I'm very excited for young girls, but especially girls of color, to see themselves in roles where they can impact the environment. I also learned new things from this title. Did you know that underwater kelp keeps 20x more carbon dioxide out of the atmosphere than land forests? This was new information to me! So even adults can learn from this book.

I will be honest in saying I think some of them do or did more than others. I'm still a little unclear on Margaret Atwood's inclusion. I don't know what series they're referencing that she's known for. I think she's MOST known for The Handmaid's Tale, which isn't about climate change or the environment. I also am a little on the fence about the impact of Jamie Margolin and Zero Hour. The book says they marched to ask the U.S. government to "stop giving money to the fossil fuel industry or accepting donations from businesses that are destroying the planet." (unfinished ARC copy, page 26). As far as I can tell, this has not happened, at least not in the U.S. Many politicians still accept large donations from and lobby for the interests of oil and coal companies, as well as try to strip the government agencies that work for environmental protection of key powers that allow it to make our earth greener and sustainable. While it's great she got a lot of kids to care about the environment, their site doesn't look like they've really done anything since 2018? I'm just very confused about what the actual impact was.

That said, I think there are many environmentalists people may not have heard of before that have made significant changes, such as Kotchakorn Voraakhom, who designed a park that collected rain water for city use and helped her city to live with floods. Kristal Ambrose was another one I enjoyed, who helped to create a bill that would ban the use of single-use plastics in her home country and got it passed. Nemonte Nenquimo, Lucy King, Danni Washington, Autumn Peltier, and Angelina Arora were other bios that I enjoyed. There is a large amount of impact between these women and a vast array of different ways they've helped.

The last thing I'd add is that the book ends with activities or ways that kids can be more green. While I think this is important and I also do many of these things personally, such as carrying a backpack, eating leftovers, and using a reusable water bottle, I also know that the personal efforts we carry out over our lifetime are wiped out in a few seconds by bored and selfish billionaires like Jeff Bezos and Elon Musk with their ridiculous space race. I understand why they don't include that in the book because it's disheartening and might make some kids ask "so why bother", but I think it makes it a little disingenuous to suggest if EVERYONE does their part, that will negate it and also robs children of the chance to try different avenues of change by lobbying for wealth reform or trying to get these billionaires to commit to greener efforts through their businesses and personal hobbies. It's going to take a lot more than a reusable water bottle, unfortunately.

That said, I think this is a great addition to the series and will likely inspire a new generation of marine biologists, scientists, activists, fashion designers, environmentalists, and more. I will definitely recommend this title to children in the library or to friends of mine who are parents.

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a very good and not only for girls interesting

I didn't know most of the women.

it was very interesting to read, great illustrations.

My girls also found it interesting and they love the series of "rebel girls"

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Absolutely wonderful book. I'm always impressed with the readability and artistic elements of the Rebel Girls books. They really aren't just for small girls, they can be a source of inspiration for everyone. This latest addition to the series, Rebel Girls Climate Warriors, is such an important book for us all right now. The women included are so inspiring and I love the extra interactive elements to help people actually do something with that inspiration.

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Thank you to NetGalley, the publisher and the author for letting me read this free advance copy in exchange for an honest review!

Reading this book makes me so happy! I wish it had been around when I was little. I feel I would have been able to help the environment so much more. I can't wait to read this book with the girls I babysit.

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Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for giving me the opportunity to read this book, in exchange for an honest review!

As someone who has always been a fan of the Rebel Girls franchise and as someone who cares for the environment deeply, I think this book was absolutely amazing! The drawings are as adorable and beautiful as always, and I love how they highlight many different women around the world, giving them the recognition that they all deserve.

I love how I, a twenty-five-year-old woman, was completely enamored by this book, so I can only imagine how good of an impact this could be for learning, knowledge-hungry kids. I definitely recommend this to EVERYONE; every gender, every age, every person could benefit from learning about the ways different women helped protect the Earth that we live in. I also love how there are QR codes there for additional information!

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I was really excited to pick up this newest installment in the Rebel Girls line and was pleasantly surprised to find that the majority of the women included in this installment were people I'd never heard of. There was a very diverse group of people, from different backgrounds, countries and walks of life, which was really nice to see. I also really appreciated that in this volume there were a number of QR codes that could be scanned to learn more about these individuals, making a way for younger readers to expand their knowledge and learn even more than what is included in the book. I'd say this is a solid installment to the series and inspirational so more people can get involved.

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What an incredible book about powerful and smart women doing their best to make the world a better place. Very inspiring.

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I received an electronic ARC from Rebel Girls through NetGalley.
Readers meet powerful and passionate women who made their own way to promote changes. Each committed their lives to improving the lives of others and saving our planet. The two-page spreads offer short biographies and lovely illustrations for each of the twenty-five. I appreciate the research involved to bring share these women with middle grade level. As they read, they are encouraged to think about the areas shared and then are offered a chance to write their own story at the end of the book. Further activities and challenges are also provided to encourage young people to grow and learn. Another in this series that offers young readers a chance to explore and figure out their own interests and passions.

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I love reading these books with my daughter to learn about powerful, real life women who are working to change the world!

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It’s almost bedtime and your daughter asks you to tell her a good night story. Now, you start to think… there’s Cinderella, Aurora, Whitesnow, so many princesses and you should pick up some of them, right?
Well… there’s another option: you could tell her about so many women -REAL women- that have done so much in a world that just wanted them to be quiet, cute and smile.
Rebel girls’ book series is the best choice to start with!

After reading a couple of years ago “Goodnight stories for rebel girls” and LOVING IT SO MUCH, I’ve decided to pick up this book.
Actually I didn’t know that there was an entire book series but now i’ll just dive through it.

SO this book was really great.
For every couple of pages there’s the story about a rebel woman that made hers for climate change battle and an illustration that makes us know not only her name but also her face. To me it was like knowing all of them for real, like they were all my new sisters out there in the world fighting for the same purpose⭐️

Pros:
1. this book actually let you know that there is a bunch of women out there that deserves so much and has done so much that just thinking that women can’t do anything in this world isn’t an option anymore.
2. there are women well known but also women that maybe you wouldn’t ever listen about if there wasn’t for this book. Ok, we all know Greta but she’s not alone and she shouldn’t!
3. illustrations are SO GREAT
Cons:
1. You can’t really enjoy it if you want to read it all in once. I think that’s a book you should dilute over time. Enjoy it as you go day after day.
2. The title is impactful and I really loved it but… I started to think that’s not a book just for girls. I think that’s a book for everyone out there and maybe “Rebel GIRLS” cuts out possible young readers that could enjoy it.

Shortly, read this book, love it and recommend it to someone you know, especially those that think that women can’t do something impactful because I assure you they can and they’re already doing it!!!

Many thanks to the authors, the publisher and Netgalley for the eARC!💘

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I love this series so much and everyone is full of incredible individuals and gorgeous portraits. This one is even more pertinent and impactful than any of the rest I've read to our contemporary situation.

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Not to add to the list of concerns we're facing on a daily basis, but paying attention to how we relate to and treat our world must be at the forefront of out thoughts. This is where this collection comes it to help a starting point in conversations with young people, and not only.
The women whose story we learn about in Rebel Girls Climate Warriors are listed alphabetically, which was a nice touch. There's isn't one field more important then the other, right? These women are inventors, climate activists, zoologists, biologists, entrepreneurs, journalists and filmmakers, and they all find a way to draw attention to how important caring for our world is. There are a lot of names I didn't know. To my shame, I only knew of Margaret Atwood and GretaThunberg, so it was a wonderful opportunity to learn of more climate warriors.
Each warrior gets a full page of information about their work told in easy to read and follow tone. Right under the text, their born date is written and the country they are from. On the right, there's an accompanying full page of their illustrated portrait and a quote by them. The name of the illiustrator is clearly visible on each page. Of course, the illustrator is a woman, which is just perfect. I like this format a lot, which is the same with other Rebel Girls books.
What makes this book even more special is that the women showcased in it are not just activists from long ago, but some are still active, and are of all ages. Some are teenagers, some are in their 40s, some in their 60s, but they all have something to say on the subject of climate change and activism. It's a book I am sure I can use in my class to spark conversations with the students.

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This is another one in the series of rebel girls, this time environmentalists. Yes, Greta Thunberg is there, as well as Rachel Carson. And then there are others that you might not of heard of, but who are equally important to helping the environment.

Each of the 25 women featured here have a full page illustration, and a full page short bio, so you know what they did, and how they did it. Some are living, some are dead, but all are cool to read about, and important in their own right.

Great series.

<em>Thanks to Netgalley for making this book available for an honest review. </em>

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An inspiring and diverse book about women who recognize the importance of conserving the environment. Beautifully illustrated and captivating for young rebel girls. I wish a book such as this would have existed when I was growing up.

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I loved this book as much if not more than the other Rebel Girls books.
Focusing all on women and young girls who made their name making an impact on environmental issues - the book focusses on the positive these women have done and not the despair and current state of the world. I loved the inclusion of indigenous women from the Americas and other women of colour - as mentioned in one of the profiles only 1% on environmental scientists are women of colour - so it was great to see more than that represented in this book. I love the mix of ages and eras, and the locales of all the women - it really showed that this is an issue any girl anywhere can work on and make a change with.

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I love the Rebel Girls series. Through these books, young readers learn about so many interesting people’s dreams, aspirations and accomplishments. This entry takes on one of the most important topics of our time, the environment. Rather than despair, rebel girls show how they are doing something! Learn about 25 women who are doing their best to protect our earth. Just a few among those featured are author Margaret Atwood, climate activist Greta Thunberg and marine biologist Rachel Carson. There are also those whom I just met through these pages including journalist Bernice Notenboom, activist Julia Butterfly Hill and zoologist Lucy King. Each woman’s biography is shared and there is an illustration of her on the accompanying page.

Find inspiration and hope in this excellent collection. There are several special sections at the end of the book.

Many thanks to NetGalley and the publisher. All opinions are my own.

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It’s no secret I’m obsessed with the Rebel Girls books. I can’t wait for my daughter to be a little older to understand them all. But I’m incredibly grateful such a resource exists. Each edition completely wows me. I’m embarrassed to say I didn’t know of most of the women highlighted in the Climate Warriors book. Wow! Such amazing women we have on our planet. I love the length of these stories and the gorgeous illustrations. Perfect for a classroom resource, bedtime story, lesson, etc. As a teacher and Girl Scout leader these Rebel Girls books are going to make my jobs much more successful. These types of books just didn’t exist when I was a kid and it’s so important to show girls they can do anything. I also LOVE the app feature and QR codes in this book!

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This is yet another wonderful addition to the Rebel Girls family. With vibrant illustrations and inspiring stories, Rebel Girls Climate Warriors is a must-buy for those who have kids. And I know that I always learn something new when I crack open a volume.

One of the most interesting additions to this particular volume is the incorporation of QR codes, which allows the reader to access additional audio information about some of the subjects featured in the book. It's a great incorporation of technology that leads to even more great research material and engaging content.

In all, this book lives up to its predecessors and shows that the Rebel Girls series is here to stay. And I, for one, am thrilled that my children have access to such wonderful books.

Thanks to NetGalley and Rebel Girls for providing me with an ARC. All opinions are my own.

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