Durante mucho tiempo, los habitantes de la aldea de Hargigo, en el diminuto país africano de Eritrea, no tenían suficiente comida para alimentarse a sí mismos y a sus animales. Las familias pasaban ha
Durante mucho tiempo, los habitantes de la aldea de Hargigo, en el diminuto país africano de Eritrea, no tenían suficiente comida para alimentarse a sí mismos y a sus animales. Las familias pasaban hambre, y sus cabras y ovejas también. Pero llegó un científico, el Dr. Gordon Sato, quien cambió radicalmente sus vidas. Y todo empezó por unos árboles muy especiales.
Estas son las plantas,
las plantas delos manglares
sembradas junto a los mares.
Alternando verso y prosa, El mangle invita a los lectores a descubrir cómo el proyecto de plantar mangles del Dr. Sato transformó una aldea pobrísima en una comunidad autosuficiente. Esta cautivadora historia de innovación medioambiental es una celebración a la creatividad, el esfuerzo y la capacidad de una persona para cambiar positivamente la vida de muchas.
Susan L. Roth's vibrant, unique, mixed—media collage illustrations have appeared in numerous outstanding picture books, including Parrots Over Puerto Rico, winner of the Robert F. Sibert Informational Book Medal; Prairie Dog Song; The Mangrove Tree; Every Month Is a New Year, Malala Yousafzai: Warrior with Words, and most recently Butterfly for a King. Roth and her husband live in New York. Visit her online at susanlroth.com.
CINDY TRUMBORE has been involved with young people's literature for most of her career. A former editor in children's book publishing, she now writes children's books, edits books for classrooms, and teaches writing. She has collaborated with her friend Susan L. Roth on several award—winning titles, including Parrots Over Puerto Rico, which won the Robert F. Sibert Medal for Nonfiction; The Mangrove Tree; Prairie Dog Song, and most recently Butterfly for a King. She lives with her husband in Delaware. You can visit her online at cindykane.net.
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BISAC Categories
JNF / Science & Nature / Environmental Conservation & Protection
JNF / Biography & Autobiography / Science & Technology
JNF / History / Africa
Key Selling Points
— Brings to life the work of celebrated cell biologist Dr. Gordon Sato, who fights poverty,
hunger, and global warming by developing methods that allow mangrove trees to thrive
in inhospitable conditions, thus providing food and healthier lives for people in
impoverished areas.
— Teaches how people, plants, and animals are connected in a cycle of life, and how
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changes in one part of the cycle benefit the other parts.
— Presents a story that is accessible to young readers on different levels: the verses
explain the process and benefits of planting, growing, and harvesting mangrove trees,
while the prose sections explain the science behind the process.
— Offers a compelling portrait of an individual driven by a desire to help others and to
make positive change in the world around him.
— Excellent text to use in celebrations of Earth Day and school units about community
and environmental awareness.
— Renowned illustrator Susan L. Roth's signature, textural collages vibrantly capture the
people, clothing, and landscape of Eritrea; the three—dimensional quality of the images
immediately draws readers into the book.
— A comprehensive Afterword expands on Dr. Sato's life, inspiration, and achievements,
and is accompanied by numerous photographs of his work in Eritrea. Glossary and
pronunciation guide is also included.
Keynote
La fascinante historia del Dr. Gordon Sato, quien ayudó a una pequeña aldea africana a
ser autosuficiente plantando un bosque de manglares para remodelar el ecosistema de
la comunidad.
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