Children’s / Teenage social topics: Environment, sustainability and green issues
Dorling Kindersley Ltd DK Super Readers PreLevel Save the Trees
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£5.62
Dorling Kindersley Ltd DK Super Readers Level 3 Save the Climate
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£6.23
Quarto Publishing PLC Greta Thunberg
Book Synopsis In this book from the critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the inspiring true story of Greta Thunberg, the environmental activist. When young Greta learned of the climate crisis, she stopped talking. She couldn't understand why people in power were not doing anything to save our Earth. One day she started protesting outside the Swedish Parliament, creating the 'School Strike for Climate'. Soon, lots more young people joined her in a global movement that shook adults and politicians alike.She had found her voice and uses it to inspire humans to action with her powerful message: 'No one is too small to make a difference.' This inspiring book features stylish and quirky illustrations and extra facts at the back, including a biographical timeline with historical photos and a detailed profile of the climate activist's life.
£5.99
Albert Whitman & Company I Am Tucker Detection Expert
Book SynopsisSpend the day in the life of a detection dog! Tucker the beagle is more than just a friendly face at the airport. As part of the ?Beagle Brigade,? he helps keep out invasive species that could hurt the environment. It?s a job that would be almost impossible for humans?but for Tucker, it?s all in a day?s work. Told from the dog?s perspective, this story also includes back matter about the breed and role of the working dog.
£11.04
Eminent Productions Ltd (EPL) Home
Book SynopsisAlone in the woods one night, 14-year-old Leah's life is transformed. She has the strangest sensation of gliding across the night sky, among millions of dazzling stars. This profound experience sparks a burning question in Leah that no one seems able to answer...Trade Review"Home touches on everything from etymology to more traditional teen issues of school bullies and body image issues and the ever increasing urgency to act to slow down global warming... This is a book with a lot of positive messages and would be a good introduction into more philosophical thinking for teenagers while helping them to perhaps understand themselves and the world around them better." - LoveReading4Kids "I really enjoyed the wider questions Home provides it's readers... I think this is a great book to read to inspire young minds and to teach important lessons about acceptance, team-work and standing up for what you believe in. A great book for inquisitive readers!" - NetGalley Review
£9.49
Hachette Children's Group Fairy Forest School Starlight Adventure
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 is taking part in the Starlight Dance Show with her best friends Ninad and Rose. They''re so excited to perform in the magical toadstool ring with their new firefly friends, Zip and Zap. But before the big performance, mean Lady Nightshade puts an evil spell on the forest, making it night time forever! All the forest animals are confused and exhausted without day and night to guide them. Poppy and her friends must help the animals and make things right. Will they fix day and night before the big show? Have you read Poppy Merrymoss''s other adventures, Fairy Forest School: The Raindrop Spell, Fairy Forest School: Baby Bunny Magic, Fairy Forest School: The Snowflake Charm, Fairy Forest School: Lily Pad Rescue and Fairy Forest School: Red Panda Riddle?
£6.99
Usborne Publishing Ltd Look Inside What We Throw Away
Book SynopsisLift the flaps to see how lots of things we throw away don't really belong in the bin. Find out how rubbish can damage our planet. Then step into a repair cafe and a zero waste shop to discover inspiring ways to produce much less waste.
£9.49
Pan Macmillan A Song of Gladness: A Story of Hope for Us and
Book SynopsisTravel the globe in this inspiring journey through the animal kingdom. A Song of Gladness is a timely reminder of the beauty and importance of the natural world from two of today's most celebrated children's book creators.From a blackbird in a Devon garden to leopards in the African savanna, hibernating bears and chimpanzees high in the forest canopy, A Song of Gladness reminds us all of our connection with nature, and with each other, and the urgent need for us to join together in caring for the planet and every creature in it.Former Children's Laureate and CILIP Carnegie Medal winner Sir Michael Morpurgo's beautiful story is both moving and full of hope; the illustrations from twice CILIP Kate Greenaway-winning Emily Gravett are breathtaking. This gorgeous book is a classic in the making and the perfect gift for any animal and nature lover.Trade ReviewTravel the globe in this inspiring journey through the animal kingdom. A Song of Gladness is a timely reminder of the beauty and importance of the natural world from two of today's most celebrated children's book creators. * Eastern Anglian Daily Times *Perfect for younger children, this touching and beautifully illustrated story book is a timely reminder of the beauty and importance of the natural world, of kindness and hope. [...] This gorgeous book will leave you with a tear in your eye. * Isle of Man Today *A Song of Gladness is a tribute to the resilience of nature that, in many cases, flourished during the lockdowns of 2020 and 2021. Despite humans’ terrible ability to threaten it, nature forgives us in this uplifting book, which also reminds us to take pleasure in the small things, such as the song of the birds, and may provide a conversation starter about taking a more mindful approach in our daily lives. Gravett’s nature illustrations are as stunning as always, with some truly majestic creatures gracing the pages. * BookTrust *The writing is truly lyrical and inspires us to make a difference on the one planet we call home. * ReadingZone *
£11.69
Papercutz Jacksons Wilder Adventures Vol. 2
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£8.54
Yellow Pear Press Jane’s Endangered Animal Guide: (The Ultimate
Book SynopsisLearn About Animal Endangerment with Jane (Ages 7-10)Foreword by Dr. Jane GoodallReaders join Jane as she dives deep on 10 different endangered species, with facts about how they live, what they eat, and what makes them amazing, while also taking a real look at the challenges they are facing, what is being done to help them, and how we all can work together to save them. If your kid animal scientist enjoyed The Leaf Detective, Exploring Nature Activity Book for Kids, or the Dino Dana series, you’ll love Jane’s Endangered Animal Guide.Table of ContentsContents Introduction How to Use This Book 10 Hero Animals Map of Our Animals Scale Additional Activities You Can Do at Home to Help the Planet Glossary
£17.24
Hardie Grant Children's Publishing Extraordinary Elephants
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£11.69
Bonnier Books Ltd Be Green! Mindful Kids Global Citizen
Book SynopsisA Mindful Kids Global Citizen activity book for young people to colour, doodle and DIY their way to living a more responsible, sustainable life.Use creativity to explore the environmental issues facing planet Earth, discover how you can make a difference, and learn top tips on how to protect the environment for future generations.Featuring the charming and quirky illustrations of Katie Abey, a UK-based illustrator. Her quirky pictures will keep the reader entertained and focused as they work through the book, or simply dip into the pages for ten minutes of calm colouring. Part of Mindful Kids, a thoughtful new range of activity books for children from Studio Press.Includes an introduction and notes for grown-ups.Trade ReviewOur increasingly endangered planet is encouraging many young people to take more interest in the world around them and the vast global community. So here are two thoughtful and informative activity books for children who want to sustain and protect the world we live in, and to learn just what we can do to be more caring and kind to those who share our planet. Many schools are now introducing mindful techniques to the classroom and this spring Studio Press have published two new carefully created activity books in their Mindful Kids series. Be Green! - written by Mandy Archer and illustrated by Katie Abey - is a superb Mindful Kids Global Citizen activity book for young people to colour, doodle and DIY their way to living a more responsible, sustainable life. Using creativity to explore the environmental issues facing planet Earth, children can discover how to make a difference, and learn top tips on how to protect the environment for future generations. Be Green! features the charming and quirky illustrations of Katie Abey, a UK-based illustrator. Her quirky pictures will keep the reader entertained and focused as they work through the book, or youngsters can simply dip into the pages for ten minutes of calm colouring.With their wide range of activities, thoughtful information and a helpful introduction and notes for grown-ups, these books are ideal for use both at home and at school. * Northern Regional Newspapers *
£9.49
O'Brien Press Ltd Finn's First Song: A Whaley Big Adventure
Book SynopsisSqueeeak ... Thwop ... Thwop ... Dwoooooerrrp! Dad sings his magical whale songs to Mum and baby Finn, far, far away across the huge ocean. When Finn gets lost, can the other sea creatures help him to send a message of his own?Trade ReviewThe story tells you about different types of fish and what makes each one different … I give this book 10 out 10 and my little sister Kate really liked it too. She’s 5 years old Grace (10 yrs old), St. Joseph’s NS, Mulhussey, Co. Meath * Seomra Ranga *Gerry Daly, illustrator of the hugely popular Where are you Puffling? takes another dip into Irish waters with Finn’s First Song … This “whaley big adventure ” takes a similar tack to Puffling’s solo travels around the Skelligs, with Finn the humpback whale becoming separated from his parents during his first journey to the Irish coast. Too young to have developed effective whale communication, Finn turns to other sea creatures for help, but the advice given by the jelly fish, squid, and dolphins he encounters fails to locate Finn’s family. Necessity is the mother of invention, however, and Finn summons all his power to let out a sound sequence rarely if ever seen in print. “Thwop! thwop! whoop, whoop, whoop, dwooooooooerp! dwooooooooerp!” goes his first whale song — and if that doesn’t inspire some expressive sound effects from the adults reading this book aloud to children, then nothing ever will * Evening Echo *The gentle, episodic story and bold illustrations bring a distinct personality to the seabed while introducing young readers to memorable facts about how sea creatures communicate, from the twinkling lights of crystal jellyfish to colour changing squids and ink-squirting octopi. Be warned, however: it is the wonderful whoop and whirring whale song that young readers will want to imitate * Irish Times *A real treat for young readers. The vivid illustrations pull the reader in to Finn’s ocean home from the get go and the text is paced well to allow children to enjoy the underwater scenes as they travel with Finn on his journey to Ireland. Daly cleverly weaves big themes into this story as Finn learns to find his own voice … As Finn searches for his Mum we get to meet a range of sea creatures and learn about the different ways they communicate. While Daly’s story is not focused on the impact humans have on the environment there are elements of the story and its illustrations that touch on this theme. These will be useful conversation prompts to introduce children to the importance of looking after the planet. Young readers will relate to Finn and will want to read more of his ocean adventures * Children's Books Ireland *An undersea adventure about overcoming fears and finding your voice … From one of the creators of Where Are You Puffling? Gerry Daly is back creating another splash! This time it’s with an amazing under sea journey and a joyful discovery. Finn’s First Song will captive young readers. When Finn gets lost and is scared, an array of sea creatures offer advice and try to help him overcome his fears and find a way to get his parents’ attention. Packed full of bright, charming illustrations of friendly sea creatures and fascinating whale facts, this book is an uplifting story that will be enjoyed by readers of all ages. 3+ * RTEjr *Lovely book … by author and illustrator Gerry Daly, who brought us the hugely popular Where Are You, Puffling?...Young readers learn all about how sea creatures communicate in a fun story full of interesting facts. Good for discussions about the importance of looking after our seas too * Sunday Independent *A great one for reading aloud … Expect magical whale songs (make your own sound effects) and underwater family drama * Irish Independent *It’s so much fun to read out loud … can make it really interactive … every page is beautifully illustrated, it’s all filled with a vast array of sea animals, there’s a very subtle environmental message -- Louisa, Raven Books * RTE Radio 1’s The Ray D’Arcy show *a real treat for young readers. The vivid illustrations pull the reader in to Finn’s ocean home from the get-go, and the text is paced well to allow children to enjoy the underwater scenes as they travel with Finn on his journey to Ireland. Daly cleverly weaves big themes into this story, as Finn learns to find his own voice. While Daly’s story is not focused on the impact humans have on the environment, elements of the story and its illustrations touch on this theme. * CBI Deliver the Joy of Reading *glorious … bright, fun * Irish Independent *all manner of aquatic fauna co-operate to reunite a lost whale with his pod -- saltwire.com
£13.29
Usborne Publishing Ltd Very First Questions and Answers: What is mud?
Book SynopsisMud is so much more than squelchy brown stuff. It's why our food grows, why our forests stand tall, why our water and air are less dirty and why billions of living things have somewhere to live. This engaging new title encourages young readers and their grown-ups to delight in mud, to value it in a new way and to help protect the planet's soil for the future.
£7.59
Bonnier Books UK What a Wonderful World
Book SynopsisExplore our planet, meet the Earth Shakers
£10.79
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC The Tindims and the Turtle Tangle
Book SynopsisThe tiny Tindims are like the Borrowers-on-Sea, who turn our everyday rubbish into treasure. Mother-and-daughter duo, prizewinning Sally Gardner and Lydia Corry, create a fun world of characters and adventures in their empowering new series for 5-8 year olds inspiring conservation and inventive ways to recycle. On the Tindims' island home, Bottle Mountain is growing terrifyingly tall with rubbish. So tall that one night it breaks away. Across the ocean, a boy discovers Bottle Mountain bobbing by the seashore. For the first time ever the Tindims are discovered and get to meet the Long Legs and Little Legs. Can the Tindims and the humans help each other to save the planet? Printed in dyslexia-friendly font with pictures on every page and perfect for the reluctant reader, the Tindims show keen young ecologists how to help protect our planet for the future.Trade ReviewCombining eccentric characters, short chapters and lively illustrations, this delightful new series is ideal for confident, independent readers. Full of joy and laughter, this quirky adventure also carries an important environmental message about waste, pollution and recycling * BookTrust Great Books Guide 2021 *Children will love them and their recycled world, and these stories are beautifully accessible and perfectly illustrated by Lydia Corry * LoveReading4Kids *A heart-warming adventure with some wonderful surprises along the way. A must read for any Tindims fans! * VIP Reading *Pacy, with fun characters and gorgeous black and white illustrations this story cleverly weaves ecological themes into an action-packed adventure * City Kids Magazine *This book reminds me of the Borrowers from my childhood; a group of tiny characters making use of plastic and other rubbish cast adrift into the sea by the Longlegs... A great read for any aspiring young conservationist and a fabulous 'hook-book' for any KS1 environmental topic in school' * ReadingZone *PRAISE FOR SALLY GARDNER & LYDIA CORRY: 'Gardner remains the patron saint of the reluctant reader' Daily Telegraph. 'An idiosyncratic genius' The Times. 'Slightly older fairytale fans will relish Lydia Corry's delicious pictures' * Guardian, on Eight Princesses and a Magic Mirror *
£6.64
BookLife Publishing In the Rivers
Book SynopsisMany of the world's animals are finding it harder and harder to survive. Deforestation, pollution, hunting and climate change are all problems that lots of animals are facing today. Learn all about endangered animals in the Arctic, from their ICUN status, to what's being done to help them. Polar bears, walruses, blue whales and reindeer all need our help, what can we do so that we don't lose them forever?
£11.69
Andrews UK Limited Setsuko and the Song of the Sea
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£6.64
Magic Cat Publishing We Have a Dream: Meet 30 Young Indigenous People
Book Synopsis"Inspiring, enlightening and powerful. We have to make these dreams come true"— Chris Packham Indigenous people and people of colour are disproportionately affected by climate change, yet often aren’t heard in global conversations. In this book, British—Bangladeshi environmentalist and race activist 'Birdgirl' Mya-Rose Craig speaks to campaigners from around the world about what needs to be done. From wildlife conservation to clean water, air pollution to plastic waste, climate justice to climate strikes, the time has come to listen to a generation of young people of colour demanding urgent change for the world they will inherit.Trade Review‘Extraordinary voices from around the globe' - Steve Backshall 'A moving and thought-provoking collection of stories' - Liz Bonnin 'If there was ever a book for now, this is it' - Gillian Burke ‘Inspiring messages which are beautifully combined’ - Mike Dilger 'Filled with power and hope' - Dara McAnulty 'A vivid and magical showcase' - Stephen Moss ‘Inspiring, enlightening and powerful’ - Chris Packham ‘A timely book from a passionate and eloquent advocate of environmental justice’ - Niall McCann
£12.34
Rebel Girls Inc Rebel Girls Climate Warriors: 25 Tales of Women
Book SynopsisA COMMON SENSE SELECTION (Common Sense Media)With fairytale-like stories about Greta Thunberg, Autumn Peltier, and Rachel Carson, Rebel Girls Climate Warriors: 25 Tales of Environmental Allies spotlights the world-changing work of women on the frontlines of the fight for climate justice.Meet conservationists, activists, water protectors, philanthropists, authors, and other women from all over the world who have stood up to polluters and used their amazing talents to protect the planet.Rebel Girls Climate Warriors is part of the award-winning Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls series.It is illustrated by female and nonbinary artists from around the world.Join Greta Thunberg for a climate strike. Plant a tree with Wangari Maathai. Stand with water protector Autumn Peltier. And turn trash into profits and independence with Isatou Ceesay. Rebel Girls Climate Warriors tells the stories of the ingenuity and commitment of these women and more, including Canadian novelist Margaret Atwood, Nigerian activist Esohe Ozigbo, Indigenous Ecuadorian leader Nemonte Nenquimo, and Thai landscape architect Kotchakorn Voraakhom.Unlock bonus audio stories of some of the extraordinary women and girls featured in this book on the Rebel Girls app. Whenever you come across a bookmark icon on the page, scan the QR code, and you'll be whisked away on an audio adventure! You'll also discover 100+ creative activities and stories of even more trailblazing women on the app.Trade Review"A book every elementary student should have on their bookshelf." -Common Sense Media
£6.99
World Scientific Publishing Co Pte Ltd Adventures In The Green Movement
Book SynopsisAdventures 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!The World of Science comics series engages, educates and entertains children, imparting scientific facts, while nurturing the love of Science through dynamic, full-colour comics. All topics covered are in line with the Singapore primary Science syllabus and the Cambridge primary Science curriculum, and also offer beyond-the-syllabus insights designed to stretch inquiring young minds.This book aligns with the following syllabi:
£6.99
North Star Editions Chimpanzee
Book SynopsisThis book takes a closer look at the life cycle of a chimpanzee. Informative text alongside engaging photographs make this difficult subject easily accessible to young readers. This book also features a table of contents, a glossary, and an index.
£10.44
Quarto Publishing PLC This Book Will Save the Planet
Book SynopsisThis Book Will Save the Planet is a vital and timely illustrated study of the climate crisis which tells us exactly what we can do to help save the world we live in.Trade Review"A call-in for the next generation, equipping readers with knowledge and a framework to create change – part of the publisher’s Empower the Future series.” * The Bookseller *“A rousing investigation into the climate crisis. Part of the “Empower the Future” series, and one of Quarto’s lead titles for August.” * The Bookseller *'Dany's book is approachable, her methods accessible to all and she wants us to see that if we protect the planet then we are also protecting ourselves. She presents us with activities, things we can think about, things we can put into action, at the end of each chapter. She also gives us calls to action. In essence gives us the tools we need to make a difference and explains throughout why it matters.’ * Armadillo Magazine *
£9.49
Quarto Publishing PLC Vanessa Nakate
Book SynopsisIn this book from the critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the incredible life of Vanessa Nakate, the Ugandan climate-justice activist. As a kid, when little Vanessa heard about climate change, she thought it was something that happened on the other side of the world. As an adult, she saw how droughts led to crop failure that left families hungry. Inspired by other activists, Vanessa took a stand and began campaigning to save the Congolian rainforests. Soon, she was invited to take her campaign around the world. In 2020, Vanessa participated in an important summit about climate change. But when she was cropped out of a photograph featuring other climate-change activists, it felt like not just her contribution to the movement had been erased, but that the needs of a whole continent had been disregarded. It was a moment that shocked the world, butTrade Review“A feminist story that explores climate justice, an urgent topic that is important to young readers. Discover the inspiring story of Vanessa Nakate, the climate-change activist who is fighting for justice.” * The Bookseller *
£9.49
Walker Books Ltd Saving Celeste
Book SynopsisIn this incredibly moving and powerful story about climate change by one of France's greatest writers for children, the world is run by !ndustry and the only thing that matters is to buy, buy, buy. People live in crowded cities where cars are stacked vertically and shopping centres run miles into the sky. On the day Celeste starts school on the 110th floor of a tower block, she meets a lonely, young boy. The next day she doesn''t return. Her blood has become as polluted as the seas and rivers. On a mission to save her, the boy battles the forces of !ndustry and takes her far, far away. Will the world realise the truth of Celeste's disease? Will there be time for her, and the planet, to recover?Trade ReviewFeatured in The Bookseller's November previews. * The Bookseller *Saving Celeste is moving and powerful story about climate change by one of France’s greatest writers for children, Timothée de Fombelle. * The Irish Independent *a truly powerful read * Books Up North *Beautifully written and charmingly simple, Saving Celeste is a hopeful tale about both an individual’s power to change things, and how our collective responsibilities to each other and to the earth are one and the same. * Cheshire Education Library Services blog *This novella is still remarkably relevant since its 2009 publication, as well as hopeful. * CLPE, "October New Books Roundup" *
£6.99
Penguin Random House Children's UK Mission Survival 5: Claws of the Crocodile
Book SynopsisA gripping Australian adventure story from Bear Grylls, packed with real survival details and dangers at every turn!When Beck Granger follows a mysterious clue to the town of Broome in Northern Australia, it is just the beginning of an adventure that will force him into some of his toughest survival challenges yet!The search for clues takes Beck into the heart of the Outback, where he must battle raging storms, ravenous crocodiles, cunning villains and a secret that may link back to the death of his parents many years ago . . .
£6.99
Lonely Planet Global Limited Lonely Planet Kids The Plastic Problem: 60 Small
Book SynopsisLook around you - plastic is everywhere! It's in your shoes, pens, toothbrush, car, toys, TV, water bottles, food packaging... It's so popular that it's almost impossible to get through one day without using it. And it's creating major problems for our planet, wildlife and ourselves. With The Plastic Problem, you'll discover loads of brilliant and easy ways to cut plastic out of your life! By becoming a 'plastic patroller' instead of a plastic polluter, your actions will help protect our world, and inspire friends and family to do the same. Inside this practical guide, the follow-up to our popular 101 Small Ways to Save the World, you'll find out how to: Pack a zero waste travel kit to help your family reduce its rubbish on trips Take better care of your clothes, swap items with friends, and get excited about hand-me-downs Switch your toothpaste for natural tooth powders and choose an electric, non-throwaway toothbrush Take your lunch to school in a reusable container and bring reusable cutlery Reduce the amount of things you buy, reuse what you have, and recycle what you no longer need Take reusable bags to the supermarket or with you when you go shopping Think twice about single-use bottled water and fruit juices Today is the perfect time for a change. As a future guardian of the planet, you can say no to plastic. Your actions, however small, can make a big difference every day. And with each change, you'll help our oceans become a little cleaner and our planet a little healthier. Are you up to the challenge? The contents of The Plastic Problem include: Plastic, plastic everywhere - What is plastic, where does it come from, and why do we use it? The problems with plastic - Why are we still using plastic and what are the reasons we need to stop? Take action! - Learn how to avoid plastic, start making smarter choices and make a real difference Become a 'Precycler' - Choose what's better for the environment instead of what's more convenient About Lonely Planet Kids: Lonely Planet Kids - an imprint of the world's leading travel authority Lonely Planet - published its first book in 2011. Over the past 45 years, Lonely Planet has grown a dedicated global community of travellers, many of whom are now sharing a passion for exploration with their children. Lonely Planet Kids educates and encourages young readers at home and in school to learn about the world with engaging books on culture, sociology, geography, nature, history, space and more. We want to inspire the next generation of global citizens and help kids and their parents to approach life in a way that makes every day an adventure. Come explore!
£9.49
Hachette Children's Group Plastic Planet
Book SynopsisPlastic Planet offers young readers the perfect, non-alarmist introduction to Earth''s plastic crisisPlastic pollution is now found in every environment on Earth, from the deepest oceans to the driest deserts and the most remote ice sheets.Plastic Planet offers readers aged 8 and up a look at plastic through the ages, exploring what it is, how it''s made and how we have become so dependent on it in a single-use, disposable world. It highlights the social inequality of plastic pollution and explores how plastic has become a widespread and dangerous pollutant that is inextricably linked to climate change. The book looks ahead to possible solutions to our plastic crisis, from global changes such as changing people''s mindsets, to innovations such as compostable plastics, to practical solutions such as recycling and bottle return schemes.Table of Contents 1: What is plastic? 2: Inventing plastic 3: Case study: Bakelite 4: How we use plastic 5: Where plastic goes 6: Case study: Yangtze River 7: Microplastics 8: Case study: The Great Pacific Garbage Patch 9: Impact on wildlife 10: Case study: Albatrosses 11: Impact on humans 12: What is being done? 13: What can you do? 14: Recycling plastic 15: Bioplastics 16: A plastic-free bathroom 17: A plastic-free kitchen 18: Spread the word 19: Scientific solutions 20: Timeline 21: Glossary and further information 22: Index
£9.99
Quarto Publishing PLC Round and Round Goes Mother Nature
Book SynopsisRound and Round Goes Mother Nature: 48 Stories of Life Cycles teaches us the fascinating stories of the life cycles of 48 animals, showing us how fascinating nature can be.Trade Review'a beautifully illustrated book […] includes a diverse range of topics not usually covered.' * The School Librarian *
£17.00
Scallywag Press The After Christmas Tree
Book SynopsisOn a cold afternoon in January, Brian sees a little Christmas tree, stripped of its decorations and discarded by the roadside. He immediately decides to take the tree home with him and look after it...but will it be as easy as he thinks, and will his family be pleased? This is a beautiful gift book with themes of empathy and environment, as well as all the magic of Christmas! Long listed for the Klaus Flugge Prize.Trade Review'Tells the plaintive story of a small Christmas tree abandoned on a cold pavement in January, ideal to read when the festive season draws to an end.' Sunday Telegraph; 'Bethan Welby's wry, uplifting yarn reminds us that nothing in nature is neglected or insignificant' Financial Times Best Children's Books for Christmas;'Bethan Welby imagines the heart-rending plight of a small fir tree, stripped of its decorations and discarded on a freezing pavement in January.' The Oldie review of books Winter 2020;'A skilled debut picture book about a child who cannot bear to throw out the tree. Pleasing, hand-made pencil-and-wash drawings evoke the awkwardness of keeping it around and the joy of a tree that can live outside, attract creatures and return next year.' The Times Best Children's Books of the Year 2020;'Beautifully packaged, and with empathy and caring written all over it, The After Christmas Tree is the perfect gift for young eco-warriors and comes from talented debut author and illustrator Bethan Welby.' Lancashire Evening Post;'Heartwarming, familiar, and very funny' Edspire; 'Combines a touch of festive magic with an important message about sustainability... Will leave you with a warm Christmas glow well into the new year, and open up lots of opportunites for discussion about how we can have a greener Christmas.' Little Reader Loves
£7.59
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Plant the Tiny Seed Board Book
Book SynopsisAppropriate for even the youngest child, Plant the Tiny Seed is never the same book twice—no matter how many times you read it!And for curious young nature lovers, a page of facts about seeds, flowers, and the insects and animals featured in the book is included at the end.Trade Review“White backgrounds and minimal text make this a strong option for sharing with groups as well as with individuals...Sure to engage listeners by calling for their active responses, this is a top choice for collections serving the youngest readers and nature lovers.” — School Library Journal “Matheson brings her interactive approach…to a garden setting, giving readers a chance to take part in the process. …Matheson sets the action against broad, white backdrops with just a hint of soil at the bottom edge, creating maximum contrasts as three flowers grow and blossom.” — Publishers Weekly “The simple text moves across both pages as the seeds grow into beautiful flowers...The illustrations become more plentiful and colorful as the flowers grow, mirroring the naturally occurring miracles of real gardens.“ — Booklist
£999.99
Oxford University Press Year 1Primary 2 Stella and the Seagull
Book SynopsisSpurred into action when her seagull friend gets poorly from eating plastic, young Stella is soon on a campaign for change. A beach clean up and plastic straw ban sparks her whole community into action and soon Stella is making a big impact. And it''s not long before the little seagull and all its animal friends can live in a better environment.Trade Review*** Shortlisted for the FCBG Children's Book Award 2022 ***"..a fantastic, colourful book that helps younger children understand how we can be environmentally friendly." * Young Writers Society *"...highly recommended for schools to inspire children to be changemakers too!" * Lily Platt - Young changemaker - Lily's Plastic Pickup *"A gentle reminder to us all that taking care of the environment is everyone's responsibility." * Jane Sandell - The Seaside Reader *"Here's a book to show even the youngest child a safe and easy way to join the battle to save our lovely green planet." * Anne Fine *
£6.99
Henry Holt & Company Christiana Figueres Friend of the Rainforest
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£15.45
Penguin Random House Children's UK Frozen Planet II
Book SynopsisOur planet is powered by the oceans, entangled in plants, and home to animals of every colour, shape and size. But in its last true wilderness, our planet is white . . . welcome to our frozen planet. Each year, a quarter of our planet is frozen solid, so let''s journey to these ice kingdoms:Dive under the ice ceiling and learn to swim with the seal pups, take to the skies with frozen flamingos, and settle in for a snooze with a windy walrus. Watch orcas sneak up on bowhead whales while they''re relaxing in the spa, meet a Greenland shark that is easily 250 years old, and witness the polar bears who are finding their food closer and closer to humans. Hold your breath in the frozen forest where wolves play hide-and-seek with bison, and meet the lemmings that outwit an arctic fox by building their home right under her feet, buried deep beneath the snow.Wrap up warm, and discover spine-tingling true stories from our incredible planet, in
£8.54
Hachette Children's Group Fairy Forest School The Raindrop Spell
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 is so excited to start at Oakwings Academy, a beautiful fairy school in the trunk of an old oak tree. There she''ll learn about all the different types of magic that fairies use to help nature, and she''ll discover what type of fairy she''ll be when she grows up! But when evil Lady Nightshade puts a curse on the forest, stopping the adult fairies from making the magic seeds that create fairy dust, it''s up to Poppy and her friends to save the forest! Can Poppy and her friends Ninad Cleardrop and Rose Seedpip stop Lady Nightshade and rescue a little lost otter?Look out for Poppy Merrymoss''s next adventure, Fairy Forest School: Baby Bunny Magic.
£7.44
Hachette Children's Group Sustainable Planet
Book SynopsisSustainable Planet gives young readers a clear, insightful introduction to Earth's sustainability crisisSustainability is defined as 'development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs'. In the simplest terms, sustainability is about children and the world we will leave them. Earth is uniquely able to sustain life. Yet we are stripping it of its natural resources, polluting its land and waters and heating its atmosphere, with terrifying consequences. A more sustainable world is urgently needed - now. Sustainable Planet takes a non-alarmist, but truthful, look at the issue of sustainability and suggests ways we can all live in a more planet-friendly way, from global changes such as investing in renewable energy sources and carbon offsetting, to individual actions such as eating less meat and fish and avoiding plastic packaging that will empower young readers. Following on from the successful Plastic PlaTable of Contents 1: We can't go on like this! 2: How we got here 3: Case study: The internal combustion engine 4: Calls for change 5: What we need to do 6: The three pillars 7: A world full of stuff 8: Case study: fast fashion 9: Global warming 10: Sustainable energy 11: Sea power 12: Transport of the future 13: Habitats and wildlife 14: Food and farming 15: Case study: Agroforestry 16: Making money 17: Short-term to long-term 18: How many people? 19: What can you do? 20: A sustainable future 21: Glossary 22: Further reading 23: Index
£9.99
Hachette Children's Group Team Planet Protect Biosphere Reserves
Book SynopsisCreated in partnership with UNESCO, this book follows 'Team Planet', a group of children who learn about different places around the world and why these areas need protecting
£12.34
Simon & Schuster Ltd Gretas Story
Book SynopsisThe story of Greta Thunberg, the schoolgirl who inspired a worldwide climate change movement. It’s 20 August 2018, late summer in Stockholm, and it feels incredibly hot in the city. The TV news reports rising temperatures, and there have been numerous fires throughout Sweden. Fifteen-year-old Greta Thunberg decides she can’t wait any longer: politicians have to do something to save the environment. Instead of returning to school, Greta takes a placard and goes on strike in front of Sweden’s parliament building. Greta’s protest began the Fridays for Future – or School Strike 4 Climate – movement, which millions have now joined around the world. Greta has spoken at COP24, the UN summit on climate change, and has been nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize. This is her story, but also that of many other girls and boys around the world willing to fight against the indifference of the powerful for a better future.
£7.59
Usborne Publishing Ltd First Questions and Answers Where Do Animals Go
Book SynopsisLift the flaps to discover the answers to all kinds of delightful questions, from whether hibernators get hungry and how honeybees stay warm, to which animals migrate the furthest and why they don't need maps.
£9.49
Hachette Children's Group Little Guides to Nature: Hello Fungi
Book SynopsisGet outside and explore the fascinating world of fungi with this beautifully illustrated pocket guide.Did you know that fungi are not quite plant, not quite animal and not quite bacteria, but a unique organism in a kingdom all of their own? Beautiful gallery-style pages showcase a fascinating world of fungi, including glow-in-dark fungi, the funky fungi that give off the strongest smell and the most colourful fungi. Creative off-the-page activity spreads include how to make a spore print and a recipe for delicious store-bought mushrooms on toast.With tips on mushroom identification (including the ones to avoid!), fungi-based activities to enjoy, and a guide to the most colourful and unusual mushrooms, this little book will provide hours of pleasure, both indoors and out.Be inspired to go outdoors and get up close with nature with this brand-new series from internationally bestselling illustrator Nina Chakrabarti. Also in this series: Hello Trees, Hello Bugs and Hello Fossils and Shells.
£8.54
Hachette Children's Group Little Guides to Nature: Hello Trees
Book SynopsisGet outside and explore the magnificent world of trees with this beautifully illustrated pocket guide.Witness a tree's growth from seed to sapling and discover how trees come together to support each other in forests in this beautiful pocket guide to nature. Illustrated gallery-style pages show children how to identify a tree from its seeds, take a closer look leaf function and shape and highlights some of the oldest and the tallest trees from around the world.A book to inspire budding naturalists aged 6 and up, Hello Trees also includes creative off-the-page activities for children to try, including growing a tree from an avocado seed and creating amazing art by painting leaves and bark rubbing.Be inspired to go outdoors and get up close with nature with this brand-new series from internationally bestselling illustrator Nina Chakrabarti. Also in this series: Hello Fungi, Hello Bugs and Hello Fossils and Shells.
£8.54
Welbeck Publishing Group Interview with a Tiger: and Other Clawed Beasts
Book Synopsis''Quirky and surprising ... A must for any animal lover or budding conservationist'' - BookTrustLonglisted for the UKLA Book Awards 2022 and featured in BookTrust''s Great Books Guide 2021.If you could talk to animals, what would you ask? ''What are your top tips for catching prey, Tiger?'' ''How do you help yourself to honey, Honey Badger?'' ''Why do you howl, Wolf?''Get familiar with 10 fierce and furry beasts as they step up to the mic and share their habits, behaviour, likes and dislikes, favourite foods, and more. Each animal has its own story to tell... and its own attitude!In this fun and fact-filled book, bite-sized text in a question-and-answer format is paired with colourful and engaging illustrations throughout, perfect for emerging or reluctant readers, or any young animal enthusiast who enjoys a bit of humour! Features ''interviews'' with a tiger, wolf, honey badger, giant armadillo, lion, jaguar, giant anteater, snow leopard, polar bear, and three-toed sloth. Plus, ideas for how to do your bit to help endangered species and their habitats.Look out for other titles in the series: Interview with a Shark and Other Ocean Creatures Too and Interview with a Kangaroo and Other Marsupials Too.
£9.99
Oneworld Publications The Wishing Star: Playdate Adventures
Book Synopsis“Guaranteed free of unicorns and princesses, it’s fun, empowering fiction for 5-8 year olds.” David Nicholls, author of One Day “Every young girl should read this series!” Amanda Holden “I loved the meaning of this book – we should all do more to save our world.” Florence, age 7 Join best friends Katy, Cassie and Zia on a series of amazing adventures as they work together to save the planet… Katy, Cassie and Zia find themselves transported into outer space when their rocket made out of recycled waste magically becomes life-sized. With the help of Katy’s cat Thunder, the girls navigate their way to the Wishing Star. But as they prepare to make their wishes, the friends see the destruction happening back home and realise they have a greater mission: TO SAVE PLANET EARTH.Trade Review“Guaranteed free of unicorns and princesses, it's fun, empowering fiction for 5-8 year olds.” * David Nicholls, author of One Day *“Every young girl should read this series!” * Amanda Holden *"An empowering, magical read that I would recommend to many children." * The Herald, Scotland *"This is a lively, contemporary, and engaging new series for newly confident readers with positive themes of empowering girls to have adventures, supportive friendship, imagination, and care for the environment, all presented in an accessible style with appealing illustrations." * Books for Keeps *"As a primary school headteacher and dad to two young girls, I have often been frustrated at some of the stereotypical books aimed at girls who are developing a love of reading. The Wishing Star is exactly what I was looking for; an adventure story of strong girls working together, with a powerful environmental message, too. My daughters love it and were very excited when they found out that it’s the first in a series. I can not recommend this book enough to girls developing a love of reading at the start of KS2 [ages 7-8]." * Nick Styles, Headteacher *"The characters within it are captivating, kind at heart and fun to follow. The reader instantly wants to be friends with them and join one of their daring adventures. With more books like this, this series will be a big success and succeed in giving a new generation the thrills that my favourite books gave me." * Sunday National, Glasgow *"I loved this book and got really angry every time my mum asked me to put it down. It was an amazing adventure and I especially like the cat, Thunder. I love how it teaches you a lesson because we need to save our planet and that is a good way of spreading the word. I can't wait to read The North Pole Picnic!" * Lottie, aged 8 *"An excellent story for children looking to move onto chapter books. I love how the strong, adventurous girls work together as a team and the clear message that it is everyone's responsibility to protect the environment. My daughters loved it and I would definitely get the set for my Year 2 class." * Felicity Salcedo, Year 2 teacher *"I thoroughly enjoyed reading The Wishing Star with my daughters (7 and 5) and the story drew us right in from the start. Since finishing it, we've been having lots of conversations about how we can help to look after our planet. The children have even started to turn the tap off when they brush their teeth!" * Rachel Logan, Mother of two girls *"So refreshing to see girls having big adventures – and ones that don’t include dolls and playing house. Of course these three friends can dream – and realise – a trip to the stars! That’s exactly what girls can do." * Lennie Goodings, publisher of Virago *
£5.99
Cicada Books The Mellons Build a House
Book SynopsisThe Mellons need to build a forever home that is lean, clean and green! The Mellon family have outgrown their flat. It’s time to move, but none of the houses they look at are quite right, so they decide to build their own house. Masha is an architect. She designs a house that accommodates the Mellons’ needs, their budget, and most importantly, the environment. It is an eco-house. The Mellons Build a House is a hugely enjoyable picturebook that takes the reader step-by-step through house design and build. Heat pumps, solar panels, insulation and rainwater harvesting are all clearly explained and brought to life in Nik Neves’s warm, inclusive illustrations. A timely and essential read for aspiring young architects and construction-enthusiasts.
£11.69
Hachette Children's Group What the Elephant Heard
Book SynopsisTold in gentle rhyming verse, this beautiful non-fiction picture book follows the story of a heard of African elephants as they journey across the parched savannah in search for a water hole. The matriarch tells of all the sounds of the savannah, and how the landscape has changed over the years. Still, she remembers where to find water, just as her mother did before her.Accompanying non-fiction pages at the end of the book include information on African elephants, their family structure and migration patterns, as well as the challenges of climate change, habitat loss and illegal poaching, and what we as readers can do to help.Trade Review'This nonfiction work is especially accessible to young children ... It's a great candidate for reading aloud, as children will discover the beauty and intelligence of elephant herds while coming to recognize the factors that threaten elephants on a daily basis' * School Library Journal *
£6.99
Little Tiger Press Group Earth, Sea and Stars: Inspiring Tales of the
Book Synopsis Travel across the world with this beautiful collection of 20 nature stories. From the Ancient Chinese countryside to the dense forests of Norway, this book takes readers on a journey across cultures and continents, exploring the different ways we care for and show respect to our planet. Poignantly retold by Isabel Otter and with breathtaking artwork from Ana Sender, each story in this collection reminds us how important the natural world is to society. Moreover, the universal scape of these tales unites us as one global community. The perfect book for little nature lovers, this is a collection to treasure. Also available: The Lost Fairytales.
£13.49
BookLife Publishing Go Green for Good
Book SynopsisPlanet Earth needs you! Join Earth''s Eco-Warriors in taking the Planet Promise. Will you promise to rethink what you use and buy? Will you refuse what you don''t need and will you repair broken things? Greta, Bailey, Pietro and Rocky the dog are on a mission to save planet Earth and teach you how to be an Eco-Warrior. So take the Planet Promise and save the world!
£11.69
Penguin Random House Children's UK Mission Survival 6: Strike of the Shark
A gripping adventure story from Bear Grylls, packed with real survival details and dangers at every turn!When Beck Granger is ship-wrecked in the open seas, he needs all of his survival skills to save a small group of passengers.But the sinking was no accident. In order to stay alive, he’ll have to work out who wants him dead, and why.That is, if the sharks don’t get him first . . .
£6.99
