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The novel, Ship Breaker, is based on true events. From the global warming epidemic to child labor laws, Paolo Bacigalupi uses these real life issues we face to form his dystopian world introduced in Ship Breaker. Below are a few links that might help put this wonderfully written and thoughtful novel into context.
The novel, Ship Breaker, is based on true events. From the global warming epidemic to child labor laws, Paolo Bacigalupi uses these real life issues we face to form his dystopian world introduced in Ship Breaker. Below are a few links that might help put this wonderfully written and thoughtful novel into context.
- Copper is what Nailer works day and night to find on the ships. Find out more about this important natural resource.
- Global warming is a very real part of climate change that is occurring in the world. The EPA has an extensive site that helps to explain what is happening to our world and suggestions for how you can help
- For climate data visit the NASA site
- For more information on child labor and its consequences visit the Human Rights Watch site
- Understand your impact! Go to www.carbonfund.org to learn how to reduce your carbon footprint.
- VIDEO: CBS reports on the Ship Breaking phenomena in
Bangladesh:
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