THE INSTANT #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER“Sparkling with mystery, humor and the uncanny, this is a fun read. But beneath its effervescent tone, more complex themes are at play.” —San Francisco ChronicleIn his wildly entertaining debut novel, Hank Green—cocreator of Crash Course, Vlogbrothers, and SciShow—spins a sweeping, cinematic tale about a young woman who becomes an overnight celebrity before realizing she's part of something bigger, and stranger, than anyone could have possibly imagined.The Carls just appeared. Roaming through New York City at three a.m., twenty-three-year-old April May stumbles across a giant sculpture. Delighted by its appearance and craftsmanship—like a ten-foot-tall Transformer wearing a suit of samurai armor—April and her best friend, Andy, make a video with it, which Andy uploads to YouTube. The next day, April wakes up to a viral video and a new life. News quickly spreads that there are Carls in dozens of cities around the world—from Bei
《綠色運動歷險記》身臨其境的接觸21世紀最緊迫的環境問題,以及如何解決這些問題的各種方案。為什麼我們應該關心森林砍伐、霧霾和塑膠垃圾?我們要如何才能負責任地管理水和電等資源?種一棵樹,做再生紙,對一次性用品說「不」!騎著自行車繞著地球上的綠色城市走一圈!從扭轉環境破壞到推廣環保能源,體驗綠色運動的鼓舞人心的廣大影響!*本書擴增實境(AR)互動功能,需依書中說明下載APP(Snap Learn)後使用。Adventures in the Green Movement is an immersive encounter with some of the most pressing environmental issues of the 21st century, and the wide variety of solutions aimed at addressing those problems. Why should we be concerned about deforestation, haze and plastic waste? How can we manage resources like water and electricity responsibly? Plant a tree, make recycled paper, and say "no" to single-use disposable items! Ride a bike around one of the planet's green cities! From reversing environmental damage to promoting eco-friendly sources of energy, experience the inspiring impact of the green movement as never before!
《綠色運動歷險記》身臨其境的接觸21世紀最緊迫的環境問題,以及如何解決這些問題的各種方案。為什麼我們應該關心森林砍伐、霧霾和塑膠垃圾?我們要如何才能負責任地管理水和電等資源?種一棵樹,做再生紙,對一次性用品說「不」!騎著自行車繞著地球上的綠色城市走一圈!從扭轉環境破壞到推廣環保能源,體驗綠色運動的鼓舞人心的廣大影響!*本書擴增實境(AR)互動功能,需依書中說明下載APP(Snap Learn)後使用。Adventures in the Green Movement is an immersive encounter with some of the most pressing environmental issues of the 21st century, and the wide variety of solutions aimed at addressing those problems. Why should we be concerned about deforestation, haze and plastic waste? How can we manage resources like water and electricity responsibly? Plant a tree, make recycled paper, and say "no" to single-use disposable items! Ride a bike around one of the planet's green cities! From reversing environmental damage to promoting eco-friendly sources of energy, experience the inspiring impact of the green movement as never before!
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