Cathryn Berger Kaye, M.A., is an international service learning and education consultant and a former classroom teacher.
She presents at conferences around the world and works with state departments of education, university faculty and students, school districts, and classroom teachers on a variety of education issues such as service learning, civic responsibility, student leadership, and respectful school communities.
Cathryn lives in Los Angeles with her husband, Barry, and frequently visits her daughters, Ariel and Devora.
Philippe Cousteau has established himself as a prominent leader in the environmental movement.
An award-winning television host, producer, author, speaker, philanthropist, and social entrepreneur, Philippe is the son of Philippe Cousteau Sr. and grandson of Jacques Cousteau. His life’s mission is to empower people to recognize their ability to change the world. Philippe is a special correspondent for CNN International where he has hosted several award-winning shows including Going Green and Expedition Sumatra. He is also the host of the syndicated series Amazing Planet.
As an author, Philippe has cowritten many books including Going Blue and Make a Splash!, both of which have won multiple awards including Learning Magazine’s 2011 Teachers’ Choice Award for the Family, a Gold Nautilus Award, and a 2010 Foreword Reviews Book of the Year Gold Award.
His philanthropic efforts are focused on solving global social and environmental problems. In 2004, Philippe founded EarthEcho International, a leading environmental education organization that is creating a whole new generation of environmental citizens; Philippe is also founder of The Global Echo Foundation, which provides resources to solve many of the challenges facing the world community, from social issues impacting women and children to environmental conservation, as well as supporting social entrepreneurship.
Philippe serves on the Board of Directors of the Ocean Conservancy, the National Environmental Education Foundation, and the National Council of the World Wildlife Fund. Philippe has also testified to Congress on issues of ocean management and off-shore drilling. Philippe’s travels have taken him diving, rock climbing, trekking, and snowboarding around the world. From expeditions in the highlands of Papua New Guinea to war-torn Sarajevo, where he provided humanitarian aid, he has learned that exploring the connections between humans and the environment are as important as exploring nature itself.
He holds a master’s degree in history from the University of St. Andrews.
Philippe and his wife, fellow adventurer Ashlan Gorse-Cousteau, reside in Los Angeles California.
“Make A Splash! clearly illustrates how various water issues affect
people, animals, and the environment while providing young people
practical ways to improve their local water sources. Full of great
stories, facts, and tools, Make A Splash! is an excellent resource
to help youth plan water-focused service learning adventures in
their own backyards.”
*Jane Goodall’s Roots & Shoots, a program of the Jane Goodall
Institute*
Written in an informal, almost chatty style, this readable
narrative provides a solid base of scientific information and flows
from one topic to the next smoothly and logically. Interesting
facts are highlighted in text boxes of different shapes and colors,
and questions are asked and answered throughout. The author uses
italics to accentuate important information, e.g., “…nearly
two-thirds of all the fish and shellfish we eat once lived in
estuaries.” Terms, with pronunciation guides, are defined in
context. Full-color photographs and drawings as well as line
drawings (think coloring books) illustrate every page. Good ideas
for water conservation from second graders at a Texas elementary
school are sprinkled throughout in droplet-shaped boxes. Boys and
girls from around the world are featured, and a lot of doable
activities are suggested for individuals and groups. Jam-packed
with readily accessible information and ideas, this is an engaging
addition to science and environmental collections.
*School Library Journal*
“The first time a child sees an ocean or a great river, magic
happens. Make A Splash! reaches for the hearts of all young people
who love wild water, and who want to do something to keep it pure
and everlasting.”
*Carl Hiaasen, author of Chomp*
“A comprehensive, entertaining primer that focuses equally on water
conservation and on how children learn and can act on their
knowledge and interests. Former teacher Kaye provides a multitude
of conservation approaches, including a series of ‘Kids in Action’
profiles that will encourage young readers to tackle and accomplish
valuable community service projects.”
*ForeWord Reviews*
Similar to Kaye and Cousteau’s Going Blue (2010) in its approach,
this large-format paperback targets a younger audience. Clearly
reproduced on glossy pages, eye-catching colorful photos and
digital drawings illustrate many aspects of water on Earth, while
the text provides information and tells stories of children in
elementary schools around the world who have translated their own
environmental concerns into action. The presentation jumps from
topic to topic, and potentially unfamiliar terms such as estuary
are discussed but not always clearly defined. However, while more
traditionally informative books often end with tepid lists of tips
on water conservation, this one infuses every chapter with
inspiration and gives dozens of examples in which kids are agents
of change in their communities. Creating an energizing, upbeat
tone, the writers don’t plead for help; they ask, “Which kind of
action will you choose?”—
*Booklist*
“This excellent book not only gives readers interesting information
that is presented in a clever and engaging way, but it also
empowers children by showing them that there are lots of things
that they can do to save the world’s water.”
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