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Growing Up Elizabeth May: The Making of an Activist

Growing Up Elizabeth May: The Making of an Activist

Author: Sylvia Olsen

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Before most people had thought about pollution, Elizabeth May was an anti-pollution activist. Before most people had heard about environmentalism, she was an environmentalist. As a young girl, Elizabeth was...

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Ages: 8-10

Read time: 2-3 hours

AR LEVEL: 5.9

LEXILE©: 960L

Ages: 8-10

Read time: 2-3 hours

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