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Learn about -- and join! -- the EARTH SQUAD: fifty inspirational and extraordinary environmental crusaders working to save our planet.Earth Squad is the book activist kids have been searching for. Featuring vibrantly illustrated profiles and practical tips inspired by eco-warriors across the globe, it's an entertaining and inspiring resource for any reader -- of any age! -- who wants to make a difference in their community and their world.Some members of the Earth Squad might be familiar (Greta Thunberg, Rachel Carson, Al Gore, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Angela Merkel, Xiuhtezcatl Martinez), while others will be new to most readers. Each and every one of them illustrates how one person can change the world, but also how we can accomplish so much more together. Whether you're a kid, a parent, or just a concerned citizen wondering who else is fighting the good fight, EARTH SQUAD is for you.INDIVIDUALS PROFILED:1. Greta Thunberg2. Alexandria Ocasio Cortez3. Trimates (Fossey, Goodall, and Galdikas)4. Winona LaDuke5. Alexandria Villasenor6. Annie Leonard7. Vandana Shiva8. Marina Silva9. Erin Brokovich10. Alice Waters11. Chai Jing12. Hilda Heine13. Angela Merkel14. Vicki Buck15. Opha Pauline Dube16. Sandra Steingraber17. Peggy Shepard18. Eileen Fisher19. Lamya Esemlali20. Vanessa Hauc21. Inka Saara Arttijeff22. Alexandra Korolyova23. Gina McCarthy24. Sarah Toumi25. Christiana Figueres26. Precious Brady-Davis27. Anhoni Hegarty28. Xiuhtezcatl Martinez29. Al Gore30. David Suzuki31. Yvon Chounard32. Bill McKibben33. Charles Moore34. Prince Charles35. Gabriel Orozco36. William McDonough37. Yann Arthus-Bertrand38. Sir David Attenborough39. Wan Gang40. Carlo Petrini41. Ken Yeang42. Dr. James Hansen43. Dr. Phil Landrigan44. Mark Ruffalo45. Will Allen46. Rachel Carson47. Wangaari Mathai48. Eunice Newton Foote49. Margaret Murie50. Pete Seeger

While being pregnant is thrilling, the responsibility of a growing baby can provoke anxiety about what is and isn't safe. In The Complete Organic Pregnancy, Deirdre Dolan and Alexandra Zissu address how you can minimize your exposure to the invisible toxins that surround us&#8212in everything from food, cleaning products, and cosmetics to furniture, rugs, air, and water. Step by step, they tell you where dangerous chemicals are lurking, why it's so important to avoid them when pregnant, and what you can do before, during, and after your pregnancy to protect your child.In this exhaustively researched book, the authors (calmly) talk parents-to-be through everything from the safest laundry detergent to which crib mattresses contain toxic flame retardants. You'll find out how to choose the right face cream, plastic water bottles, household cleaners, types of fish, and much more&#8212all with an eye toward keeping you and your baby safe and healthy.The Complete Organic Pregnancy also features a collection of personal diaries from well-known writers and organophiles, including Barbara Kingsolver and Marion Nestle, as well as recipes from organic chefs. Required reading for anyone heading into this exciting stage of life, The Complete Organic Pregnancy is your chance to make a difference for your children, even before they're born.