Here is a shortened list of books planned by TIME and TIME for Kids that are suitable for elementary schoolers. To make the list, we asked for submissions from climate and education experts. We then considered how age-appropriate the material was, and whether the tone and story line left the reader feeling engaged and empowered-rather than anxious or overwhelmed.
WE ARE WATER PROTECTORS
By Carole Lindstrom; illustrated by Michaela Goade
A tribute (致敬) to native tribes that are protecting the planet, this book metaphorically shows the harms of oil pipelines. Kids will see the value of community action, while adults will recognize the story of the Standing Rock Sioux’s fight against the Dakota Access Pipeline.
THE BOY WHO HARNESSED THE WIND
By William Kamkwamba and Bryan Mealer; illustrated by Elizabeth Zunon
The picture-book edition of this memoir recounts the author’s teenage experience building a windmill from scrap materials during an extreme drought - an inspiring tale for future clean-energy engineers.
THE LORAX
By Dr. Seuss
Thanks to its rhyme and fanciful illustrations, this classic tale is suitable for young children who can grasp the scarcity of natural resources, and also older kids who can see a danger in valuing profits over long-term environmental harm.
CLIMATE CHANGE, THE CHOICE IS OURS
By David Miles; illustrated by Albert Pinilla
Every left page defines a climate-change issue while every right page features a spin wheel, giving kids the “choice”of how we can either address the problem or worsen it.
1. Whose book will you prefer if you want to be a wind energy engineer?| A．Bryan Mealer. | B．David Miles. | C．Michaela Goade. | D．Dr. Seuss. |
| A．THE LORAX. | B．WE ARE WATER PROTECTORS. |
| C．THE BOY WHO HARNESSED THE WIND. | D．CLIMATE CHANGE, THE CHOICE IS OURS. |
| A．They are intended for kids in the kindergarten. |
| B．The plots are mysterious and get the readers involved. |
| C．Their materials are edited by climate and education experts. |
| D．They are about environment protection and have pictures attached. |
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One day the grandson asked, “Grandpa, I try to read the book just like you, but I don’t understand it, and I forget what I understand as soon as I close the book. What good does reading the book do?”
The old man quietly turning from putting coal in the stove and replied, “Take this coal basket down to the river and bring me back a basket of water.”
The boy did as he was told, but all the water leaked out before he got back to the house. The grandpa laughed and said, “You’ll have to move a little faster next time.”
This time the boy ran faster, but again the basket was empty before he returned. Out of breath, he told his grandpa that it was impossible to carry water in a basket, so he went to get a bucket instead.
The grandpa said, “I don’t want a bucket of water; I want a basket of water. You’re just not trying hard enough.”
The boy again dipped the basket into the river and ran hard, but when he reached his grandpa the basket was empty again. Out of breath, he said, “Grandpa, it’s useless!”
“So, you think it is useless? the grandpa said, “Look at the basket.”
The boy looked at the basket and for the first time he realized that the basket was different. It had been transformed from a dirty old coal basket and was now clean.
“Grandson, that’s what happens when you read the book. You might not understand or remember everything, but when you read it, you’ll be changed, inside and out.”
1. What puzzled the grandson most was ________.
| A．why he forgot what he read soon |
| B．whether it was useful to read books |
| C．what kind of book he could understand |
| D．how he could read books like his grandpa |
| A．To train him to run faster. |
| B．To clean the dirty basket in the river. |
| C．To punish him for not reading carefully. |
| D．To get him to realize the use of reading books. |
| A．The old are always wiser than the young. |
| B．It is foolish to carry water with a basket. |
| C．Reading books can change a person gradually. |
| D．You can’t expect to remember whatever you read. |
【推荐2】Book Information
Children’s Day is coming. Here is some information about children’s books in our bookshop.
All I Want for Christmas Is You Writer: Mariah Carey Age: for 3-7 years Price: $17.99 It is one of the bestsellers. It brings Christmas joy to readers. Its beautiful lyrics (歌词) will bring that same holiday spirit to readers in this picture-book about a young girl whose wish is for a new little dog. | A Bear’s Year Writer: Kathy Duval Age: for 4-8 years Price: $18. 99 When spring arrives, the mother bear and her kids wake up, and as the weather warms to summer, the mother bear teaches her kids to fish. In autumn, as food grows less, the family prepares for the coming winter. |
The Little Prince Writer: Exupéry. S Age: for 11-14 years Price: $20.99 The little prince lives on a small planet alone. One day he decides to leave his planet in search for the most important thing in his life. At last he finds out the answer from a fox of the Earth: the power of love. | The Only Child Writer: Guo Jing Age: for 5-9 years Price: $22.99 A little girl is lost in the forest. And she follows a deer deep into the woods. She finds herself in a strange world. But both her home and her family are very far away. How will she get back there? |
| A．$17.99. | B．$18.99. | C．$20.99. | D．$22.99. |
| A．Mariah Carey. | B．Kathy Duval. | C．Exupéry. S. | D．Guo Jing. |
| A．All I Want for Christmas Is You. | B．A Bear’s Year. |
| C．The Little Prince. | D．The Only Child. |
| A．a girl lost in the forest | B．a boy’s birthday gift |
| C．a mother panda and her babies | D．a father dog and his babies |
| A．Children’s movies | B．Children’s toys |
| C．Children’s shoes | D．Children’s books |
【推荐3】For many kids, reading doesn’t come easily. For parents, they can read with their kids often, and trying these simple ways can help their kids become excited about reading.
Read and reread.
Read aloud. Reading aloud to kids helps them build their vocabulary, introduces new facts and ideas, and helps them connect sounds with letters on the page. By reading with kids, parents also show they enjoy reading for fun themselves!
Create opportunities to read and write beyond the pages. It is necessary for parents to provide kids with many chances to read every day. Parents can write notes and leave them on children’s pillows, in a lunchbox or in a pocket. Parents can also ask friends and relatives to send postcards, letters, emails or text messages.
Get help if parents are worried. If parents are concerned about their children’s abilities or willingness to read, they can get help.
| A．Start with kids’ choices. |
| B．Reading aloud is not difficult for kids. |
| C．Parents should pick their own favorite readings. |
| D．Many kids reach for the same books again and again. |
| E．Parents had better talk to their children’s doctors or teachers. |
| F．Reading aloud provides time for parents and kids to enjoy together. |
| G．Besides, parents can leave some special letters and words on the fridge. |
【推荐1】Yo-ho-ho and a whole lot of fun!
Hello, friends!An interactive experience has dropped anchor at the Pirate Diving Adventure.
Help Captain Poseidon locate his treasure by finding the missing map pieces hidden at the bottom of our own lagoon. While you’re searching, be sure to see how many different types of fish you can identify. We’re stocked with plenty, including tropical fish from all around the world! And when you’re done, walk away with some booty (战利品) of your own, including a $2 game card for our Family Fun Center.
Designed for participants of all ages(children must be beyond diaper age, and accompanied by an adult if under 7), Shark Reef Lagoon offers an opportunity to experience the beauty and magic of tropical diving — right on Long Island.
We provide everything you’ll need for an adventure you’ll treasure foreve, including wet suit, life preserver, diving equipment and souvenir pirate eye patch.
Schedule
Daily; July 1 st, 2021 through Labor Day, 2021
11:30 am, 12:45 pm, 2:00 pm, 3:15 pm (Maximum 15 participants per session)
Pricing
Members: $31.50 plus applicable tax.
Non-members: $35.50 plus applicable tax (Aquarium Admission MUST be purchased with Adventure)
Contact us
Register online or call 631-208-9200
1. If you join in the Adventure, you________.| A．can have a taste of some tropical fish | B．can hunt for fish according to the map |
| C．will be allowed to take away the treasure | D．will have a chance to win some prizes |
| A．when you are just 10 years old | B．when you are over 7 years old |
| C．when you become an adult | D．when you are still a baby |
| A．Collectors. | B．Sailors. | C．Travelers. | D．Fishermen. |
Amazon Price:＄4.9 List Price:＄10 | In The Firm, Mitch, a student from Harvard Law School, accepts a job at a supposedly reputable law firm. But soon afterwards, strange things start happening and Mitch decides to investigate, which soon puts him in danger. This New York best seller was written by the famous American lawyer and author John Grisham, best known for his popular legal thrillers. |
Amazon Price:＄7.94 List Price:＄10 | Angela’s Ashes is a recollection of the author’s childhood in Brooklyn and Ireland. McCourt recounts several stories about his family’s struggles with poverty, as well as his father’s drinking problem. This novel has won several awards, including the Pulitzer Prize for Biography or Autobiography. |
Amazon Price:＄1.77 List Price:＄4.99 | In Fish Face, Emily is the fastest runner in school as well as being best at math. Tiffanie, a new girl, joins the class and Emily tries hard to be friends with her, despite Tiffanie being a terrific reader and a better runner. But Tiffanie turns out to be a thief! Who will believe Emily when everyone thinks she is jealous? |
Amazon Price:＄6.19 List Price:＄12.8 | In this scaring detective fiction novel, 10 people are invited to an island. One by one, they start to die. Who’s killing them? And why? Christie’s best-selling novel, And Then There Were None has been adapted (改编) into several plays, films, and even video games. |
Amazon Price:＄4.28 List Price:＄7.95 | The Everything Kids’ States Book: Wind Your Way Across Our Great Nation The Everything Kids’ States Book is packed full of fascinating information about every single one of the 50 states in the U.S.A. Full of trivia about the history, geography and land marks of each state, it is also filled with puzzles and quizzes to keep kids entertained for hours! |
Amazon Price:＄7.6 List Price:＄15 | The Old Man and the Sea is about a fisherman (Santiago) and his attempts to catch an enormous marlin fish. The story also looks at the friendship between Santiago and his young apprentice, Manolin. Written in 1951, it was the last book by Hemingway which was published during his lifetime. |
Amazon Price:＄2.5 List Price:＄5 | In The Secret Garden, Mary is an Orphan who’s sent to live with a reclusive uncle, Archibald Craven. One day, she discovers a key to a mysterious garden. Mary and her friends spend a summer secretly visiting this garden and experiencing important changes in their lives. This interesting book is top-listed among the favorites of both children and grown-ups. |
Amazon Price:＄5.95 List Price:＄14.95 | For Boys Only: The Biggest Book Ever Despite the title For Boys Only, this book is sure to be treasured by whoever gets it. Packed full of useful information and advice, it is written in a light humorous tone that is sure to tickle. How to fight off an alligator (短吻鳄) or pilot a plane in an emergency are just two of the many subjects covered. Educational, interesting and fun, this is a great book. |
1. From the advertisement above, we can learn that______.
| A．Angela’s Ashes is a reflection of the author’s own life |
| B．The Old Man and the Sea mainly talks about the friendship |
| C．The Secret Garden is intended for children only |
| D．For Boys Only is the only book that won awards |
| A．＄5.1 | B．＄3.67 | C．＄9 | D．＄2.5 |
| A．they are both thrillers | B．they are both best sellers in New York |
| C．both stories are set on an island | D．both stories are adapted into films |
【推荐3】RHC Looks for Interns (实习生)
Robust Health Corporation ( RHC )’s Internship Program offers a wide range of opportunities for graduate and postgraduate students to gain insight in the technical and administrative programs of RHC while enriching their knowledge and experience in the health field.
Who are we looking for?
— You are at least twenty years of age on the date of application.
— You have completed three years of full-time studies at a university or an equivalent (同等学力的) institution. Applicants who have already graduated may also qualify for consideration if they apply to the internship within six months after completion of their formal qualification.
— You possess a first degree in a public health, medical or social field related to the technical work of RHC or a degree in a management-related field.
— You are not related to a RHC staff member ( e.g., son / daughter, brother / sister, or mother / father).
— You are fluent at least in one of the working languages of the office of assignment ( English/French ).
— You have not previously participated in RHC’s Internship Program.
How to apply?
All applications should be made for the vacancies (职位空缺) posted on the RHC Careers site using the RHC corporate recruitment system ( Yapro ). Don’t miss the Application deadlines!
September 1 - October 15, 2021 for an internship starting January 1 - June 30, 2022
January 10 - February 25, 2022 for an internship starting July 1 - December 31, 2022
By December 1, RHC will inform all selected candidates who applied in September and October. If you have not received any message from RHC by December 1 2021, it means that you have not been selected. For candidates who applied in January and February 2022, no information by April 15 2022 means that you have not been selected. You may apply again if you are still interested.
1. Which of the following applicants is possibly qualified for the Internship Program?| A．A college graduate who is the son of a department chief in RHC. |
| B．A twenty-one-year-old senior student who is studying in a university for the second year. |
| C．A student who has graduated from university and has had two years’ working experience. |
| D．A graduate student who has a first degree in clinical medicine and can speak fluent English. |
| A．By emailing a resume to the RHC. |
| B．By using a specific recruitment system — Yapro. |
| C．By participating in a campus recruitment event. |
| D．By visiting a local career information website. |
| A．February 1, 2022 | B．April 15, 2022 |
| C．October 10, 2021 | D．December 1, 2022 |
