Why Did Buffy's Fur Go Flat?: The Case of the Toxic Tuna

Join Jade as she embarks on a journey to determine what has made her cat's fur flat! Jade's determination to help her cat regain her fluff leads her on an adventure where she learns about the food chain, toxic tuna, how harmful chemicals move through our environment, and what she can do to make a difference!Written by Erin Hill, an experienced teacher of language arts and science, and her father, Dr. Russ Hill, a former teacher of environmental and medical sciences, the relationship between our environment and health is exemplified utilizing a rhyming format and Sky Kezmoh’s dynamic illustrations, engaging elementary and above readers. Most adults understand the current threats and future implications of climate change. Lesser understood by the public is the threat to their health imposed by our damaged environment, though recently the challenges related to water and soil quality on our food sources have begun to break through.The critical importance of teaching our youth about the relationship between environmental health and their own health cannot be overstated. Our youth have the power to raise their voices in opposition to the outdated methodologies that continue to contribute to the destruction of their environment.We set out to educate our youth about the importance of how the dangerous chemicals in food impact their health, and how the health of their environment affects the food they eat. Finally, we hope they will find the inspiration to use their voices to inspire those in power to take actions to reverse the ongoing damage impacting us all.