Children’s / Teenage social topics: Environment, sustainability and green issues

Book SynopsisPenguin is exploring the antarctic! Can you find him? A simple story for little ones that will delight them, encourage their language, and fine motor skills. Discover amazing arctic animals such as an albatross, snow petrel, orca, and seal - and find where penguin is hiding too!Eco Baby: Where Are You Penguin? is part of a wonderful plastic-free touch and feel board books that develop your child''s love for storytime, learning, and secures the parent-baby connection. Inside you''ll find: - Touchy feely elements: corrugated cardboard sections and die cuts - perfect for little fingers- Stunning artworks that pop out on the brown cardboard material of the book- Age-appropriate text for 1-3-year-olds, and facts that are ideal for reading aloud- Engaging interactive storyline featuring 5 Antarctic animals; an albatross, orca, snow petrel, seal, and penguinWhat''s more fun than discovering new friends? Children will find th

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Book SynopsisWhat is energy? How do we get clean energy? Find out more about the fossil fuels, climate change and renewable energy.Do You Know? is a series of levelled non-fiction books featuring video content, project work and critical-thinking activities to motivate and engage young learners. Covering a range of STEM topics from nocturnal animals to climate change, Do You Know? takes an enquiry-based approach, developing children''s language, communication and investigation skills.Recommended for children aged 7+, there are four levels progressing from CEFR level Pre-A1 to level A2. Each reader is accompanied by online video content, audio, video and comprehension activities, and suggestions for project work.Making Clean Energy, a Level 4 Reader, is A2 in the CEFR framework and supports YLE Flyers exams. The longer text is made up of sentences with up to three clauses, more complex past and future tense structures, modal verbs and a wider variety of conjunctions.

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Book SynopsisBrendan Kearney is back with another incredible kid's book, perfect for adults and children to share together. Brendan is an award-winning children's book illustrator and author based in the UK. The Night the Moon Went Missing was Books Are My Bag, Indie Book of the Month 2021, shortlisted for the Indie Book Awards, and won bronze at the Made For Mums Awards 2022. Brendan is passionate about the stories he brings to life and continues to inspire and captivate children around the world with his narrative nonfiction.

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Book SynopsisStep outside and find out how you can help the adorable animals that like to visit parks, outdoor spaces, and gardens. Little ones will love following Roly the Hedgehog as she sets off burrowing around outside, finding yummy bugs to munch on and a cosy bed of leaves to rest in after a long, hard day of exploring. But with bumps along the way, she''ll need your help, will you volunteer as her little helper?This sweet picture book gently introduces young readers to the idea of animal conservation and protection. Bursting with fun trivia, little ones are shown just how unique hedgehogs are, which makes them worth preserving. But with plenty of tips and tricks for how we can care for garden-dwelling friends like Roly and keep them safe from the dangers they may face, no one is too young to start making a difference.Roly the Hedgehog is the perfect gift for any small-animal lover, or budding environmentalist, and will inspire toddlers to discover so

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Book SynopsisStep outside and find out how you can help the adorable animals that like to visit your parks, outdoor spaces, and gardens. Little ones will love following Rory the Garden Bird as he flies around outside, finding yummy bird mix to munch on and a cosy spot in the trees to rest in after a long, hard day of exploring. But with bumps along the way, he''ll need your help, will you volunteer as his little helper?This sweet picture book gently introduces young readers to the idea of animal conservation and protection. Bursting with fun trivia, little ones are shown just how unique garden birds are, which makes them worth preserving. But with plenty of tips and tricks for how we can care for garden-dwelling friends like Rory and keep them safe from the dangers they may face, no one is too young to start making a difference.Rory the Garden Bird is the perfect gift for any small-animal lover, or budding environmentalist, and will inspire toddlers to disco

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Book SynopsisDiscover the wildest places on earth, and meet the amazing people dedicating their lives to conserving them. The World''s Wildest Places engages adventurous and curious children with the action being taken to combat the human impact on Planet Earth. Young readers can embark on the journey of a lifetime to 20 of the world''s wildest places! Explore each environment, and learn about the keepers who are working to preserve them for future generations. Meet the animals and plants who call the wilderness home, and discover how you can take active steps to make a difference. Featuring colourful original illustrations and stunning photography, The World''s Wildest Places brings the excitement of the jungle and the adventure of the rainforest to your lap.This striking conversation book for kids features: - 20 incredible locations across six continents, from tropical rainforests to deserts- Combines stunning illustrations and photography to bring

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Book SynopsisUse your reading superpowers to learn all about different kinds of sea turtles and how you can help to keep them safe - a high-quality, fun, non-fiction reader - carefully levelled to help children progress.Save the Sea Turtles is a beautifully designed reader all about different kinds of sea turtles, from the smallest to the biggest, and how we can all help to keep their marine environment clean and safe. The engaging text has been carefully levelled using Lexiles so that children are set up to succeed. A motivating introduction to using essential non-fiction reading skills. Children will love to find out about tiny turtles and the biggest turtles and their lives at sea.

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Book SynopsisA modern fable inspired by the Covid-19 crisis. A touching picture book jam-packed with fun illustrations, woven together with a message of hope.Trade Review'This is a deceptively powerful message disguised as a simple children's book. Beautifully illustrated, there is a touching depth here we should all take on as we and the Earth emerge from the Coronavirus crisis and look to a better future.' - Chris Knight; 'This book couldn't come at a better time. With the world being bought to its knees by the Covid-19 pandemic, it's hard to know how to talk about what is going with young children. They understand that things are not quite right, but don't always have the maturity to be able to hear what is really happening. ....My children, 6 and 8, immediately understood the concept of this story and felt a strong desire to show even more care towards the earth that we are so lucky to live on. I strongly recommend this to any parent with children pre-school and up. Such a wonderful resource for 'spinning' this whole situation in a positive and reinforcing way.' - Maddy Shaw; 'This clever little book which touches on how the Coronavirus has impacted the environment is one of my favourites. What happens when the earth gets sick? Perhaps it goes to the doctor or even takes a holiday. With adorable illustrations and an earth that is so cute you just want to give her a hug, Earth Takes a Break is a nice addition to the other Coronavirus children's books because it puts attention on the affect that our lives have on the earth.' - Kelley Donner - Best Coronavirus Children's Books 2020

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Book SynopsisWinner of the Klaus Flugge Prize for Illustration 2023 A new book from award-winning illustrator Mariajo Ilustrajo, Lost is the story of a polar bear who finds himself lost, in a big concrete city. He politely asks the city folk for help but everyone is much too busy and impatient to help the newcomer. He finds himself travelling on the subway only to be noticed, finally by a little girl. The girl takes the homesick bear by the paw and under her innocent wing. Under the nose of her seemingly unaware mum, she feeds him dinner, gives him a bath and they read stories together.  When the polar bear wistfully looks at a poster of the North Pole on her bedroom wall, the little girl realises that her friend needs help to get home.This is a story about the power friendship has to help you feel found, and even to transport you home.  Trade ReviewCHILDREN'S BOOK OF THE WEEK 'A beautiful picture book […] illustrations are stylish and absorbing [...] a touching celebration of kindness and what it means to be found’ * The Sunday Times *'Ilustrajo has a wonderful eye [...] vibrant colours' * The Observer *“stunningly illustrated story… a delight.” * The Daily Mail *“No one will help a lost polar bear except a little girl, who shows that there is love and friendship in a big, cold city.” * The Bookseller *

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Book SynopsisA hands-on approach to finding out about nature and how to save the planet!

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Book SynopsisTrang Nguyen is a Vietnamese wildlife conservationist, environmental activist and writer, known for tackling the illegal wildlife trade in Africa and Asia. She graduated with her PhD in Biodiversity Management at the University of Kent, England. In 2018, Trang was featured in the documentary film Stroop: Journey into the Rhino Horn War alongside Jane Goodall. She was selected for BBC's 100 Women of 2019 list and for the 2020 Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia list. Trang is the founder and executive director of WildAct, an NGO that monitors the illegal wildlife trade markets and provides conservation education programmes for Vietnamese youth. She is also a member of the IUCN SSC Bear Specialist Group, which promotes the conservation of bears living in their natural habitats around the world. Saving Sorya: Chang and the Sun Bear is her first children's book.Trang has also given a TEDx talk about her struggle to become a conservationist.Jeet Zdung is aTrade ReviewA beautiful, moving and uplifting tale of perseverance and overcoming challenge, and how small steps can make a big difference. * BookTrust *What an accomplishment. I cannot praise this book enough. Jeet Zdung's illustrations are incredible. Get this book. * Mathew Tobin, Lecturer at Oxford Brookes University and Blogger *Zdung’s use of watercolors in his frankly gorgeous illustrations enhances the rainforest setting, and the portrayals of its animal inhabitants are the epitome of wild and free. * Kirkus Reviews, starred review *Nguyen’s heartfelt tale is perfect for animal-loving fans of Katherine Applegate’s The One and Only Ivan and Rosanne Parry’s A Wolf Called Wander... Stirring and gorgeously rendered, this eco-conscious tale is a superb purchase for all libraries. * School Library Journal, starred review *Winner of the 2023 Yoto Carnegie Medal for Illustration, this poignant story, stunningly illustrated by Jeet Zdung, portrays the life of rescued sun bear Sorya and her rescuer, Chang. Set in a Vietnamese rainforest, it’s inspired by author Trang Nguyen’s real-life work as a conservationist.The highly original, mixed-form approach to storytelling includes some wordless pages and Stem facts, all within an accessible graphic-novel format, offering broad appeal that makes it a terrific addition to KS2 reading corners. -- Fabia Turner, Inclusive Books for Children * TES *

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Book SynopsisTrang Nguyen is a Vietnamese wildlife conservationist, environmental activist and writer, known for tackling the illegal wildlife trade in Africa and Asia. She graduated with her PhD in Biodiversity Management at the University of Kent, England. In 2018, Trang was featured in the documentary film Stroop: Journey into the Rhino Horn War alongside Jane Goodall. She was selected for BBC's 100 Women of 2019 list and for the 2020 Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia list. Trang is the founder and executive director of WildAct, an NGO that monitors the illegal wildlife trade markets and provides conservation education programmes for Vietnamese youth. She is also a member of the IUCN SSC Bear Specialist Group, which promotes the conservation of bears living in their natural habitats around the world. Saving H'non: Chang and the Elephant is her second children's book, and the follow-up to Saving Sorya: Chang and the Sun Bear.Jeet Zdung is an illustrator who fusTrade ReviewPacked with Zdung’s breathtaking traditional manga illustrations, which use pencils, watercolours, ink and other digital devices to create works of beauty and innovation, this moving graphic novel provides inspiration for all young conservationists who have ambitions of their own to help endangered wildlife around the globe. -- Pam Norfolk * Lancashire Post *The manga-esque illustrations—including Chang’s notes about the flora and fauna of Yok Dôn—are lush and informative, rewarding close examination. Fans of Saving Sorya (2021) will be gratified to see Chang continue to fight for the animals she loves. The empathy and perseverance on display make this as beautiful an animal rights book as readers will ever see. * Kirkus *An exceptionally well-done story that is informative, intricately and delightfully detailed, and brimming with jaw-dropping art. Highly recommended. * School Library Journal *

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Book SynopsisPinch is a packrat. He collects lots of stuff. When his friends decide to hold a tag sale, Pinch is horrified. The last thing he wants to do is recycle his things. But then he realizes that he can make money at a tag sale—enough money to buy more stuff!How Pinch changes and finds a way to beautify his town will reinforce the benefits of practicing the three R’s—reduce, reuse, and recycle!

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Book SynopsisSixteen scientists. Protecting our planet. Making science more equitable.An Orbis Pictus Recommended BookA Green Earth Book Award HonorA Blueberry Award HonorScientists who collect microbes from surfers'' skin, who use radar sensors to gather data miles away, who combat inequality by pushing for cleaner air policies. Each with their own story, all working to make life better for future generations.Celebrated author Dana Alison Levy profiles 16 people, all studying different elements of the earth?s landscape, animals, and climate, who defy stereotypes of who can be a scientist. From analytical chemists to volcanologists, from global experts to recent graduates, these scientists share what they were like as young people, how they got where they are now, and what they?and the rest of us?can do to help the planet.Based on extensive interviews and featuring infographics and personal photos, Breaking the Mold offers a snapshot of the people and organizations fighting to make science more equitable. Back matter includes advice for readers interested in science careers, DIY projects, paths to community involvement, and more.Books for a Better Earth are designed to inspire children to become active, knowledgeable participants in caring for the planet they live on.A Chicago Public Library ''Best of the Best'' BookA School Library Journal Best Book of the Year

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Book Synopsis2016 EUREKA SILVER2016 LIVING NOW AWARD, Books for Better LIvingCBC RecommendedSkipping Stones Honor Book In a Guatemalan village, students squished into their tiny schoolhouse, two grades to a classroom.Trade Review"This true story celebrates both the value of teamwork and a triumph of ingenious recycling." -- Kirkus

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Book SynopsisHow does seeing rubbish amongst the sand, shells and wildlife at the beach make you feel? Afroz Shah was angry and upset when he saw his favourite beach covered in rubbish. Discover how Afroz tried to bring back the beach for both people and animals, and what you can do to help, too. Reflect is a series of emotionally powerful fiction and non-fiction with realistic settings, carefully crafted to promote thoughtful discussions and develop higher-level reading comprehension. Written by top authors and developed with Literacy expert Nikki Gamble, these are books you can trust to engage, entertain and support children''s personal development and wellbeing. The books are finely levelled, making it easy to match every child to books with the right depth and complexity, and helping them to progress. Each book contains inside cover notes to help children deepen their understanding and support their reading comprehension. Teaching notes on Oxford Owl offer cross-curricular links to Relationship

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Book SynopsisEarth Day celebrates our beautiful planet and calls us to act on its behalf. Some people spend the day planting flowers or trees. Others organize neighbourhood clean-ups, go on nature walks or make recycled crafts. Readers will discover how a shared holiday can have multiple traditions and be celebrated in all sorts of ways.

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Book SynopsisIt''s your world, so make it a sustainable one! Learn how small, everyday choices can lead to big, positive changes for the planet - from how you use energy to what you wear, eat and buy. Packed full of tips and relevant actions for kids to take, this is an empowering guide for any young reader looking to help the environment and make a difference. Get ready to go green and create a sustainable lifestyle, one choice at a time!

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Book SynopsisThis bestselling Christmas picture book by renowned children''s author Michael Morpurgo and illustrator Jim Field, is now available in paperback for the first time.Michael Morpurgo frames his powerful message about protecting the environment in this beautiful personal story about a grandpa's wish for his granddaughter to live in a better world. This vital and timely story is paired with Jim Field's emotive illustrations in this gorgeous Christmas picture book, perfect for the whole family to share.Dearest little Mia,This Christmas, instead of a Christmas card you'll have plenty of those and instead of a present you'll have plenty of those too, I am sending you a letter Every Christmas Mia and her family read a letter which her Grandpa wrote to her. His letter is a warm, impassioned and heartfelt wish for a better world for Mia to live in. He remembers fondly the times they spent in his garden finding frogs and worms and planting seeds.But Grandpa worries that all the things they lov

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Book SynopsisA magical fairy school series about helping animals and looking after nature, from the publisher of the best-selling series, Rainbow Magic!Poppy Merrymoss has just started at Oakwings Academy, a magical school where fairies learn how to care for the forest around them and its inhabitants. Poppy and her friends are getting ready for the upcoming Blossom Fair where animals gather to exchange food before they go into hibernation. It''s not long until evil Lady Nightshade appears, steals the food and cocoons the adults. It''s up to Poppy to stop her! Can Poppy and her friends defeat Lady Nightshade and rescue the baby bunnies caught up in the chaos? Look out for Poppy Merrymoss''s next adventure, Fairy Forest School: The Snowflake Charm.

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Book SynopsisA look at some of the biggest environmental crises in the world todayTrade ReviewNobody can be unaware of the issue of pollution and the way it is destroying our earth. But we can never have too much information - the better informed we are, the more we can do to save the planet. Pollution harms and kills people, animals and plant life and is a major factor in climate change. Almost all pollution is caused by man. Can we reverse the damage caused by pollution before it's too late? This clearly presented book is full of facts and figures, accompanied by simple but effective pictures and diagrams. Ecographics is a series which aims to raise young readers' awareness of these challenges with the latest headline-grabbing facts and stats, pertinent case studies and powerful photos. * Parents In Touch *This book is a must for all KS2 classrooms and school libraries * The English Association *Table of Contents 1: What is pollution? 2: Water 3: Focus on Lake Erie 4: Landfills 5: Ocean plastic 6: Focus on the Great Pacific Garbage Patch 7: Air 8: The greenhouse effect 9: Focus on air pollution in India 10: Nuclear waste 11: Focus on Fukushima 12: Light and sound 13: Reducing pollution 14: Glossary 15: Further information 16: Index

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Book SynopsisDiscover a world of amazing facts and information with Fact Planet!Learn about volcanoes and find out how they form, where they are most likely to be and how scientists study them through diagrams and case studies.Fact Planet is a lively, information-filled geography series, packed full of colourful illustrations, clear explanations and fun quizzes to test your knowledge. The eye-catching flat illustrations combined with occasional photos bring geography and environmental issues to life.Other topics covered in this series are earthquakes, mountains, pollution, rivers and coasts, animals at risk, settlements and Earth''s resources.Perfect for the geography curriculum at KS2, this series is suitable for children aged 7 and up.Table of Contents 1: What is a volcano? 1: Formation 1: Location 1: Eruption 1: Shapes of volcano 1: Lava 1: Volcanic rock 1: Underwater volcanoes 1: Predicting eruptions 1: Volcanoes and people 1: Geothermal energy 1: Major volcano eruptions 1: Answers 1: Glossary and further information 1: Index

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Book SynopsisDiscover a world of amazing facts and information with Fact PlanetTable of Contents 1: Animals at risk 1: Biodiversity 1: Food webs 1: Habitat loss 1: Pollution 1: Pesticides 1: Climate change 1: Hunting 1: Fishing 1: Extinction 1: Bringing animals back 1: Helping animals at risk 1: Answers 1: Glossary 1: Further information 1: Index

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Book SynopsisCelebrate the eco-heroes around the world building a better tomorrow.Eco Stories for those who Dare to Care is the perfect introduction to environmentalism and the world-changing lives that have fought for our planet''s future. From Greta Thunberg to David Attenborough, Rachel Carson to Wangari Maathai, activists of all ages, from all corners of the planet, will inspire readers to think and take action on the most important issues of our era.Beautiful and characterful portraits help bring to life these important activists and their contributions to our world. Clear, concise text presents the stand-out biographical information from these inspirational figures, and acts as a perfect primer for conversations about activism and environmentalism. This is the perfect book for eco-warriors aged 9 and up.Table of Contents 1: Introduction 2: Greta Thunberg 3: Chico Mendes 4: Isatou Ceesay 5: Shozo Tanaka 6: Dr Helen Caldicott 7: Pablo Fajardo and Luis Yanza 8: Dr Jane Goodall 9: Von Hernandez 10: Saalumarada Thimmakka 11: Jacques-Yves Cousteau 12: Julia Hill 13: Ken Saro-Wiwa 14: Brianna Fruean 15: Gaylord Nelson 16: Berta Caceres 17: David Suzuki 18: Dr Wangari Maathai 19: Rachel Carson 20: Sir David Attenborough 21: Melati and Isabel Wijsen 22: Further Information and References 23: Glossary and Index

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Book SynopsisA bright and bold series for young children getting to grips with emotions and taking their first steps exploring their wider worldTable of Contents 1: Earth is amazing 1: Watery planet 1: Litter 1: Turn off the lights 1: Get walking 1: Wonderful trees 1: Paper 1: Toys 1: Food waste 1: Where rubbish goes 1: Plastic 1: Plants and animals 1: Enjoy your world 1: Remember 1: Useful words 1: Index

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Book SynopsisBe inspired by Greta Thunberg, one of the world's most important and influential campaigners

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Book SynopsisExplore the climate change impacting our planet through mapsTable of Contents 1: What is climate change? 2: What causes climate change? 3: Mapping CO2 emissions 4: Melting ice 5: Mapping the Arctic 6: The oceans 7: Mapping Bangladesh 8: Extreme weather 9: Mapping Europe 10: The natural world 11: Mapping the Great Barrier Reef 12: The future 13: Mapping a greener world 14: Glossary 15: Further information 16: Index

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Book SynopsisThis colourful and positive book explores our seas and oceans. Four friends are having fun on the beach when they spot lots of plastic waste scattered everywhere. Discarded drinks bottles, straws, an old flipflop and even a toothbrush! How did it all get here? The children decide to investigate and soon learn all about seas and oceans, from tides and tidal waves to food chains and climate change. Full of fascinating facts and fun activities, this book will tell you everything you''ve ever wanted to know about our amazing seas and oceans and what you can do to help protect them!Includes step-by-step activities for how to make the layers of the ocean or how to make a surf board float.Great for teaching children age 7+ about science topics including food chains, habitats, erosion, tides, water safety and ocean wildlifeThroughout this book, there are Take Action advice panels, which give examples ofTable of Contents 1: The Tide is High; 2: Oceans of the World; 3: Sunlit, Twilight and Midnight Zones; 4: What’s for Dinner in the Sea?; 5: Whale Tales and Marine Meals; 6: Climate Change and our Oceans; 7: What happens when the Sea Rises?; 8: Coral Reefs in Danger; 9: Exploring our Seas; 10: Surfers who Save the Seas; 11: Monster Waves; 12: Tsunamis; 13: Sea Power; 14: The Sea’s Greatest Mysteries; 15: Fighting Pollution to Save the Seas; 16: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, Rethink; 17: A Good Catch; 18: The World on a Cliff Edge; 19: Save the Seas Now; 20: Glossary/Find out more; 21: Index;

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Book SynopsisDISCOVER the facts and DO the activities in this fun geography book all about amazing weatherTable of Contents 1: What is weather? 2: Temperature 3: Atmosphere 4: Wind 5: Water 6: Storm! 7: Extreme weather 8: Weather forecasting 9: Weather and lifestyles 10: Adapting to weather 11: Changing climates 12: Glossary 13: Quiz and Further information 14: Index

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Book SynopsisGuides to eco-friendly living and how the choices we make can help sustain its future. In The Planet We Share, we learn about the multitude and diveristy of life on Earth, types of habitat land the loss of habitat, conservation and rewilding. The We Go Eco series is a child-friendly introduction to eco-living and understanding the world through the choices we make and the shared responsibilities we have. As well as scientific learning, Go Eco panels throughout the books make practical suggestions on what we can all do to help make a difference in our daily lives. An activist spread at the back of each book takes a look at inspiring young people from around the world who have already made a difference in a particular environmental theme. Informative, approachable text is supported by buzzing, bold artwork - perfect for children aged 5-7 or those reading at book band 6 Orange. Titles in the series: The Journeys We Make Th

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Book SynopsisGuides to eco-friendly living and how the choices we make can help sustain Earth''s future.In The Food We Eat, learn about food waste and lack of food in different parts of the world, the reduciton of food packaging, growing your own food and eating more fruit and veg.The We Go Eco series is a child-friendly introduction to eco-living and understanding the world through the choices we make and the shared responsibilities we have. As well as scientific learning, Go Eco panels throughout the books make practical suggestions on what we can all do to help make a difference in our daily lives. An activist spread at the back of each book takes a look at inspiring young people from around the world who have already made a difference in a particular environmental theme.Informative, approachable text is supported by buzzing, bold artwork - perfect for children aged 5-7 or those reading at book band 6 Orange.Titles in the series:

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Book SynopsisGuides to eco-friendly living and how the choices we make can help sustain Earth''s future. In The Crops We Grow, explore what crops are, how they are harvested and the effects on them from climate change. Discover fair farming and some of the measures being taken to ensure we can grow crops economically. The We Go Eco series is a child-friendly introduction to eco-living and understanding the world through the choices we make and the shared responsibilities we have. As well as scientific learning, Go Eco panels throughout the books make practical suggestions on what we can all do to help make a difference in our daily lives. An activist spread at the back of each book takes a look at inspiring young people from around the world who have already made a difference in a particular environmental theme. Informative, approachable text is supported by buzzing, bold artwork - perfect for children aged 5-7 or those reading at book band 6 Orange

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Book SynopsisGuides to eco-friendly living and how the choices we make can help sustain Earth''s future.In The Cities We Live In, take a global look at city living, what it is like to live in a city, from communites and transport to types of home and and how they are adapting to become greener.The We Go Eco series is a child-friendly introduction to eco-living and understanding the world through the choices we make and the shared responsibilities we have. As well as scientific learning, Go Eco panels throughout the books make practical suggestions on what we can all do to help make a difference in our daily lives. An activist spread at the back of each book takes a look at inspiring young people from around the world who have already made a difference in a particular environmental theme.Informative, approachable text is supported by buzzing, bold artwork - perfect for children aged 5-7 or those reading at book band 6 Orange.Titles

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Book SynopsisAn exquisitely illustrated picture book that explores our relationship with the oceans, and looks at how climate change is changing the picture.Oceans are amazing! These huge areas of saltwater cover two-thirds of our world and are home to countless animals and plants. They offer us rich natural resources, places to work and beautiful surroundings where we can have fun, spot nature and relax. But the oceans are under threat from climate change and pollution. Find out how we can all help to look after our precious oceans, as well as enjoy them.Titles in the series:Our CitiesOur ForestsOur Oceans Our SkiesChildren''s Planet is a beautifully illustrated series of picture books that encourage children to engage with and enjoy our precious natural surroundings. Perfect for children aged 5 and up.

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Book SynopsisWind energy harnesses the power of the wind. This clean, renewable energy is growing in its technology and popularity. Readers will learn how it is used, how it compares to other forms of energy and how they may get involved in this exciting growing field some day. Get ready for an Energy Revolution!

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Book SynopsisJoin a hunt for lost witch treasure, in an enchanting adventure story of storms, spells and the magic of the natural world, from bestselling and award-winning Tim Tilley. Will believes in witches and the stories he's grown up with - of mythical storm-lions, disappearing villages and secret songs. Most of all, he believes the tales of magical treasure hidden in the Fens centuries ago. Treasure that he has to find, to solve the mystery of his Ma's disappearance. Then, in the eye of a storm, a witch arrives. She holds the key to finding the lost treasure - a powerful magical stone that can summon storms. But someone else is searching for it too. If it falls into the wrong hands, Will's beloved home could be destroyed, and with it, his chances of ever finding his ma. Join Will on an epic quest filled with riddles, ruined towers and broomstick chases. Praise for Tim Tilley:A beautifully written and illustrated magical adventure of little folk Piers Torday, author of The Last WildA c

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Book SynopsisKatie has been writing non-fiction children's books for almost half her life and loves questioning the world from a child's point of view. She's developed some of Usborne's bestselling series, including the See Inside books and Lift-the-flap Questions & Answers. When she's not writing, she likes drinking coffee, walking on the moors and playing competitive board games with her children.

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Book SynopsisThe sea creatures are having a rough ride at the moment, navigating plastic litter, chemical spills, warming oceans and fishing supertrawlers. They share their predicament with some sparky, beach-loving kids - and together they make an exciting plan to save the world's seas and oceans.

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Book SynopsisAlice James joined Usborne after working in primary schools for a while. She absolutely loves science, and over the years has lived with chimps, spent a month in the rainforest, studied Biology at Oxford University, and grown 200 carnivorous plants (not necessarily in that order). Whilst at Usborne Alice has worked on books on all kinds of science topics, from space to energy to the periodic table.

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Book SynopsisAn epic race for survival that follows four children and their dog through treacherous waterways, dense forests and the deep, dark wilderness of Wales. From author Jess Butterworth comes a beautifully written adventure story in a vibrantly described setting - perfect for fans of Katherine Rundell.One day, as Cara and her siblings are trying to clean up the canal where they live, they pull out a mysterious locked safe. Though none of them can open it, they're sure it's something special.That night, a thief comes after the safe. The children flee, traveling with their boat as far as they can, before continuing into the forest on foot. But soon they're lost in the mountains with a snowstorm about to land and food supplies running low. Will Cara and her siblings be able to survive the wilderness with nothing but their wits, their bravery and one very large dog to help?Trade ReviewThis is an adventure-led tale of inner strength and utmost bravery * BookTrust *

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Book SynopsisMeet the glaciers—before they disappear. Meltdown: Discover Earth's Irreplaceable Glaciers and Learn What You Can Do to Save Them is a kids’ guide to the glorious but endangered world of glaciers. Glaciers may not be as well-known as rain forests or coral reefs, but they are just as vital to the health of the planet, and just as threatened by climate change. Packed with information, grounded in the latest science, with lively writing and illustrations throughout (including graphs, charts, infographics, photographs, and full-page art), Meltdown gives readers an eye-opening overview of glaciers and how important they are: There are over 100,000 glaciers covering 10% of earth’s landmass, that hold almost three-quarters of the planet's fresh water, and act as protective shields to cool the atmosphere and combat climate change. We learn how glaciers were formed (some over two million years ago), how they move and carve the planet's landscape, and how scientists study them (the bluer the ice, the older it is). We learn the secrets of earth’s climate history hidden deep in a glacier’s core—and discover how climate change is causing glaciers to melt at unprecedented rates, putting the health of the planet in jeopardy. But we are not left without hope. The final chapter offers positive steps readers can take to become climate activists, reduce their carbon footprint, and save the glaciers.

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Book SynopsisAimed at readers aged 9 and up, this book takes a look at the pollution and damage caused to our planet and the solar system through the lens of extreme waste manifestations, such as toxic smogs, grotesque fatbergs, mountainous landfills, marine garbage patches and space junk. It explores these human-created phenomena, uncovering their causes and impact, and asks what is being done to deal with them and prevent their recurrence. Real-life photographs are included, bringing home the extreme awfulness and scale of the problem.Table of Contents 1: What a waste! 2: Great smogs 3: Fatbergs! 4: Islands of rubbish 5: Ruined rivers 6: Giant landfills 7: The problems with plastic 8: All at sea 9: What a dump! 10: Space waste 11: You v. waste 12: Glossary 13: Further information 14: Index

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