Bibliograph

A Christian's guide to planet Earth, why it matters and how to care for it, Betsy Painter ; illustrated by Muti

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A Christian's guide to planet Earth, why it matters and how to care for it, Betsy Painter ; illustrated by Muti

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages 176-186)

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

no index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

A Christian's guide to planet Earth

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

1258675554

Responsibility statement

Betsy Painter ; illustrated by Muti

Sub title

why it matters and how to care for it

Summary

"Drawing on science and Scripture, A Christian's Guide to Planet Earth offers a hope-filled, reader-friendly guide to help navigate questions about caring for God's world. Explore answers to questions such as: What does the Bible say about food shortages, deforestation, and pollution? ; How can we make ethical choices about what we eat and what we wear? ; Why is reducing our carbon footprint a way of loving others? ; What simple choices can we make to help recover God's beauty in creation? Awaken your heart and mind by gaining a deeper understanding of God's love for His creation and the privilege we have to enjoy the planet and care well for its dynamic habitats."--Back cover

Table Of Contents

Fresh water : our most precious and scarce resource -- Endangered species : the plants and animals on our watch -- Mountains and minerals : the peaks and possessions we prize -- Air and sky : our breath and view of the heavens -- Woodlands : our disappearing forests -- Soil : agriculture's active ingredient -- Pollinators : our overlooked helpers -- Wetlands : nature's beautiful borders -- Coral reefs : Earth's underwater playground -- The ocean : our immense and unsearchable waters -- The poles and global climate : our planet's future

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