A stats and sports-packed book about how organizations, players and fans around the world are tackling the climate crisis.
Playing and watching sports can have a big impact on the environment. From skiing and sailing to baseball and basketball—sports are contributing to the climate crisis. Thankfully, sports organizations, athletes and fans around the world are stepping up and playing a role in raising awareness, taking action and changing the rules of the game to help the planet.
From innovative stadium design and zero-waste sporting events to recycling tennis balls and getting to practices and games using sustainable transportation, athletes and fans are taking action to ensure everyone can enjoy their favorite games for years to come. Whether you’re a future professional athlete or a sports fan watching from the sidelines, we can all help play for the planet!
The epub edition of this title is fully accessible.
Top Grade: CanLit for the Classroom | 2024 | Commended
CCBC Best Books for Kids & Teens | 2024 | Commended
BC Books for Schools | 2024 | Commended
The Nature Generation Green Earth Book Award (GEBA) - Children's Nonfiction | 2025 | Winner
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“An interesting and informative twist on the issue of climate change…The ideas presented are innovative and hopeful, and often feature kid activists.”
“An inspiring addition to the Orca Think series by an award-winning freelance and children’s author. This is an original exploration into the multi-billion dollar sporting industry and the impact that sport has on climate change and sustainable living…Highly recommended.”
“[A] fact filled volume…This is an extremely informative book that may be enjoyed by a wide variety of readers.”
“[A] fast-moving, fact-filled account…Silver’s tone is upbeat throughout, urging young athletes to be part of the ‘winning team’ by making small but impactful changes…Offers plentiful food for thought on this critical topic.”
“Author Erin Silver has fit an amazing amount of information into this book. In addition to defining issues around the climate crisis, she illustrates many of the solutions that teams, stadiums, and various sports leagues are engaging in to address the problem...Covering just about every imaginable sport, this book is a goldmine for anyone interested in projects about climate change.”