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Jess French is a great nonfiction writer. My students enjoyed What. Waste and some of her other books, so we will be sure to have this book available for check out.

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There is an amazing amount of information packed into this little book!

I was approved for an advance read copy via NetGalley. I decided to purchase the release copy and will be gifting it to my niece and nephew.

The focus is for youngsters, and provides details to draw children in and want to explore serious topics further. A great mix of photos and drawings. I like the interesting facts, many that I did not know.

I’ve been reading (and taking classes) about climate change. This is probably the best book I’ve seen for youngsters.

I purchased a copy after seeing the advance read. Not sure if there could be a better way to say how much I liked It’s A Wonderful World by Jess French.

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Fascinating, informative and beautifully illustrated book about our world and all the different types of habitats and creatures that inhabit it. Very easy to understand and follow along, though I would definitely recommend for ages 5-8 where they have a better grasp at certain concepts. I love that it was also full of information as to protecting the planet and helping it thrive for all of its living creatures. Would definitely recommend!

Thank you to NetGalley and DK Children for the opportunity to read this book early!

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I love how much this information is geared toward younger readers and how much they can help protect the planet. They are the generation we need to be informed and start habits with at a young age. Beautiful illustrations and easy to understand text makes this the perfect companion for their guide to making change. As a family that plants milkweed and watch monarchs go from egg to butterfly and grows a garden with compost it was nice sharing a book together about what a difference it can make.

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This is a great follow up to What A Waste with the same reliable, bright, and vivid artwork. Youth need messages of hope to accompany them as they confront an increasingly volatile world. I like the focus on improving social and environmental issues in tandem. This book is empowering, hopeful, and community-building and is written in easy language for elementary school students.

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This is a gorgeous reference book about our planet and how we can support our world. It has beautiful pictures of all the different habitats our world holds. The book is full of information, facts, and tips to help our planet thrive. I love books like this for kids because they don't need to read them cover to cover, they can pick up a page here or there and flip around as much as they'd like. This would be such a great support in a language arts classroom as well as a science classroom. This book also offers tips and ways we can help the planet without being overly self righteous towards the children reading it! Just explains a few simple tips people can follow, like mowing the lawn less frequently and choosing wild fish to eat when you're at the grocery store. For every tip the book suggests there is also an explanation.
I had a little trouble reading this as an ebook because it has so much information along with pictures which is difficult to read on an electronic device. I wanted to read it with my 5 year old but it was hard for her to focus on the screen. If this has been a hard copy I know she would have loved it! This book had the answer to so many of the questions she is always bombarding me with! Questions about animals, water sources, our planet and galaxy, habitats, the list goes on and on.
Thanks to #Netgalley and #DK for giving me a sneak peek at this title, I can't wait to see the book in print in May!

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An exploration of Earth and our place in it, combined with how we can help take care of our one and only home.

Learn all about our wonderful world in this fascinating nonfiction about Earth and everything that makes it unique, from its place in our solar system to its atmosphere and soil to its animal biodiversity, life cycles, landforms, and more but with a focus on learning how the planet renews itself as well as how we impact it and how we can help preserve it for generations to come.

This is a fantastic resource for learning about planet Earth, with tons of great facts and photos to peruse and tons of helpful hints and tips on how to help conserve, recycle, upcycle, support your local wildlife, and more!

It's A Wonderful World would be a great addition to any home or school library and perfect for any aspiring environmentalist or conservationist.

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Beautifully outlined and illustrated, It's a Wonderful World is a good book for any early childhood student between the ages of 5-8 years of age (Pre-K - 3rd, in the US).

This was a pretty good read and as an educator, I would add it to my science area as a reference book for students. The information appeared accurate and it used language that was appropriate for young kids. The imagery used in the book was diverse consisting of a mix of illustration and photographs which is important for students developing comprehension and vocabulary. VOCABULARY! This book use a ton of great science and social studies vocabulary.

My only hang up was that in certain topics, the content and text appeared to be overly dense and was packed onto the pages which may make it difficult for little eyes to follow. Also, while informative, it reads like a judgmental piece on human's past actions practically on every page. I'm not saying that there shouldn't be an acknowledgment of humans actions and their impact on Earth, but that it doesn't need to be on every page making past generations seem like great Earth destroyers.

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One of our favorite books is The Book of Brilliant Bugs, so we were excited to see a new book by Jess French. This book did not disappoint. Such beautiful, colorful illustrations and so much great information about our world delivered in a child friendly way. We got lots of great ways we can help the plants and animals in our world. We’re looking forward to adding this book to our book shelf.

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This book is a great resource for children and teachers. Learning about our earth and how we can become more eco friendly and sustainable is so important. This would be a great classroom book. It is also absolutely beautiful.

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Living in Alaska where wildlife is frequently as close as our own front yards, I found this book an informative read. It's fascinating and I'm smugly glad to have been successful in making myself wait until Earth Day, today as I type, to post a review. While the target audience seems to be perhaps middle school, it is a wonderful addition to anyone's library no matter what their age. Younger children might not be able to grasp all the words but interaction with a parent or other adult as they look at the photos and discuss what they are seeing opens it up to all ages. An easy read with many colorful illustrations and graphics, it breaks down huge chunks of information into easily digested, understood bites for the reader, no matter your age.

I also particularly liked that in the midst of the info sharing, the author (and illustrator Aleesha Nandhra) remind us to take the time to not just watch but really enjoy such everyday events as a sunrise or sunset. Preservation is emphasized but so, too, is to simply enjoy the wonders of nature while marveling at its intricacies and interconnections. Having been fortunate enough to glimpse an abundance of wildlife on a glacier tour, think the ice sheet section, I could appreciate seeing a glacier bear live even more now. It was also intriguing to be reminded of the life going on beneath or feet, too, as well as why different species adapted to different environments and how.

Bottom line, a wonderful book for our wonderful world. Thank you #NetGalley and #DK - #DKChildren for inviting me on your lovely, colorful tour of our wonderful world.

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This is a gorgeous book, one that should be in every classroom! You learn about life here on Earth, mostly animals and biomes, but plants are included. The pictures are beautiful, it's colorful and fun to read, and this teacher learned information reading it. I will be purchasing a few copies for my classroom. This will tie in lovely with our science standards. I liked how you learned about life on Earth, but with an environmental focus. I think kids need to start learning how to take care of our planet at a young age. What a wonderful book!

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Chock-full of facts on the environment with conservation activities throughout! This book has some very engaging photos and a wide array of information on planet Earth. It never delves deep on any specific biome, just addresses most major characteristics in a 2 page spread. Recommended for collections that serve elementary age students who like broad non-fiction titles.

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A wonderful addition to any home, school or classroom library. Perfect for earth day, curious kids will find the answers to many of their questions of earth’s natural world here. Wonderful illustrations and easily understood language make this book a winner.

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I absolutely LOVE this book! The images are so vibrant and the text is easy to read for children. It encompasses so many different aspects of earth and its environment. It also covers many of our science learning standards so would be a perfect resource for my third grade classroom! Thank you for the opportunity to preview this book!

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This is a great informative book about all kinds of topics relating to our planet. Each page is filled with colorful photographs or informative charts, and there's a lot to learn here and inspire budding scientists. I think this would be great for older elementary and middle-grade students.
Many thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the advance copy.

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DK does it again! Excellent tool for adults to share with children to learn about the earth and what ecology and preservation is all about and how to get involved. The presentation and illustrations/photos are the usual fine quality. Can't wait to get a print copy to share!
I requested and received a free temporary e-book copy from DK/DK Children via NetGalley. Thank you!

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What a great introductory book for kids who love learning or are curious. It has just the right amount of breadth and depth. The way the information was conveyed was concise but also informative. The illustrations were very eye catching which also helped to keep it interesting. This is a good one!

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This book is a great addition to your J Non-Fiction collection or for kids who enjoy learning. The subjects range from our solar system to animal migrations and everything in between. Each page is colorful and broken up with pictures and illustrations that help to convey the point, without being too wordy, which helped to keep me interested. From a kid’s perspective, I think this also makes it a home run!

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This is a great encyclopedia of sorts. It’s explains cycles in the world. Whether it’s animals, insects, or the ocean. The information is endless without being overwhelmed. Filled with colorful images and hilighted information on each topic. I’m sure every read your child will understand something new!

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