The Cartoon Guide to the Environment

A single-issue educational comic from William Morrow and Company, The Cartoon Guide to the Environment (1996) uses the engaging format of cartooning to explain complex ecological and environmental science concepts. Written and illustrated by Larry Gonick and Alice Outwater, this concise volume is part of Gonick’s acclaimed Cartoon Guide series, known for making challenging subjects accessible and entertaining. It matters as a clear, visually driven primer on environmental issues, reflecting the era’s growing public interest in understanding ecological systems.