{"title":"Yolanda Ridge","description":"Yolanda Ridge is the author of fiction and nonfiction books for young readers, including What Poo Can Do: How Animals Are Fighting the Climate Crisis, Microbes to the Rescue: Using Bacteria, Algae and Fungi to Clean Up the Planet and two additional juvenile nonfiction titles from Annick Press. She's also written several middle-grade novels, including two environment-themed titles for Orca Young Readers. She has a master of science degree and is adept at making complex concepts understandable--a skill she uses in her science writing and teaching. Yolanda lives in Rossland, British Columbia. Oliver Ridge is a Schulich Leader scholar at the University of Western Ontario. He's been inspired by the beauty of space for as long as he can remember and hopes to pursue a career in astrophysics. This is his first published book.","products":[{"product_id":"beyond-earth-how-space-exploration-affects-life-at-home-hardcover","title":"Beyond Earth: How Space Exploration Affects Life at Home - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDid you know that space exploration is good for life here on Earth?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLiving in space has led to many breakthroughs that can improve our lives. Research done on the International Space Station has led to new discoveries that have saved lives on Earth. Satellites in space let us communicate easily on our phones and power the GPS devices we use. And space exploration has even helped us learn how to purify water more easily and harness solar power, so we can take care of Earth's ecosystems and resources.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStill, space exploration requires a lot of resources like money and fuel. Can we justify using fossil fuels to fly rockets during a climate crisis? And how do we make sure we're not messing up the rest of the solar system? Is exploring the cosmos really worth the cost? To answer those questions, \u003cem\u003eBeyond Earth\u003c\/em\u003e dives into space exploration and its impact. Because it's not about finding planet B, it's about preserving planet A--and using space exploration to get us there.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe epub edition of this title is fully accessible.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51376127213791,"sku":"9781459842199","price":21.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0813\/8958\/4607\/files\/IyO2ClQAFG9781459842199.webp?v=1789214259"},{"product_id":"evolution-under-pressure-how-we-change-nature-and-how-nature-changes-us-paperback","title":"Evolution Under Pressure: How We Change Nature and How Nature Changes Us - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImmersive non-fiction with STEM and social justice themes that proves that the future of the environment is in our hands-and helps pave the way forward.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEvolution isn't just a thing of the past. It is happening right now, in every species across the world-and our influence on the future of the plants and animals around us is much bigger than we might think. A closer look at the science behind evolution shows how human behaviors like hunting, farming, and urban development have contributed to major physical changes in everything from rhinos to pigs to lizards. And these changes impact us in turn-triggering environmental shifts and contributing to climate change. The good news is there's hope: by learning to see how everything is connected, we can weigh the consequences of our choices and help shape a world that works for plants, animals, and humans alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMaking connections across anthropology, biology, and ecology, award-winning author Yolanda Ridge takes an intersectional approach to a challenging topic-examining the factors that influence human behavior while looking forward to explain the changes we can make and the ethics of those choices. Profiles of young activists and innovators highlight the ways readers can contribute to restoring ecological balance, while vibrant illustrations by Dane Thibeault evoke the energy and beauty of the natural world we are working to preserve.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51383349477599,"sku":"9781773217529","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0813\/8958\/4607\/files\/3xPMDnvrZy9781773217529.webp?v=1789297575"}],"url":"https:\/\/blackandbarhe.com\/collections\/yolanda-ridge.oembed","provider":"Black \u0026 Barhe Bookstore","version":"1.0","type":"link"}