"Eyes Wide Open: Going Beyond the Environmental Headlines" by Paul Fleischman is a thought-provoking exploration of environmental issues that challenges the often sensationalized narratives presented in the media. Fleishman encourages readers to look deeper into the facts and underlying complexities of ecological challenges, offering a nuanced perspective on sustainability and the interconnectedness of human and environmental health. Through accessible language and engaging anecdotes, he sheds light on the importance of informed awareness and proactive engagement, promoting a sense of responsibility towards the planet. This book serves as an invitation to understand the intricacies of environmentalism and to participate actively in protecting our world. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is the winner of numerous awards

This book is aimed at children at US 9th grade+.

This book has been graded for interest at 14-17 years.

There are 208 pages in this book.

It is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed.

This book was published in 2014 by Perfection Learning .

Paul Fleischman is one of America's leading writers for young people and has won many awards, including a Newbery Medal (the US equivalent of the Carnegie Medal). He lives in the US.