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

Book SynopsisAntarctica – vast, cold and mysterious. This frozen continent is full of incredible stories. Here you can discover incredible wildlife, awe-inspiring landscapes and adventurous scientists and explorers. Join author Karen Romano Young on a trip across Antarctica, hanging out with people and animals and learning about how this special place is changing, and what it means for our planet. Hang out with some of the coolest creatures on earth above and below the ice as you meet emperor penguins, killer whales and elephant seals. Suit up for the cold and explore some of the harshest landscapes on earth, following in the footsteps of brave explorers. And learn about how scientists survive here today and what they do all day – from studying climate change to investigating ice cores almost a million years old to learn about the history – and future – of our planet.Trade ReviewThis new book provides an up-to-date view of this isolated continent in a narrative that draws on the author's own experiences as well as extensive research and interviews with scientists, combining a unique personal perspective with up-to-date information about the land and its inhabitants, the investigations being undertaken and the discoveries being made such as studying climate change to investigating ice cores almost a million years old to learn about the history - and future - of our planet. There is still so much to learn and do and the book's scope offers many opportunities for students' interest-driven investigations. * Read Plus *

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Book SynopsisExperience the sights and sounds of a garden in this final title from IN THE GARDEN, a series to introduce very young children to the natural world. I heard a bird. I breathed in – listening. I heard my breathing, my heart beating . . . A little girl hears a bird which is frightened away by some cats fighting. As she searches for her bird, she encounters many other intriguing animals and insects. Then, after sitting down to listen to and enjoy the sounds of nature all around, suddenly her bird comes back! Full of rhyme and rhythm, this is a lovely text to read aloud, with bright and glowing illustrations.

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Book SynopsisWhat's your favourite animal fact? Have you ever wondered who discovered it in the first place? Chances are, it was a zoologist! Join the scientists uncovering the secrets of the animal kingdom in this funny, fact-packed introduction to zoology. The Who, What, Why of Zoology is an exciting first book on this fascinating field of science. From the deepest oceans to Himalayan valleys, zoologists explore far and wide to better understand the worlds of mammals, birds, fish, reptiles and nearly anything else that can walk, fly or swim! Not only is this book filled with up-to-the-minute facts about your favourite animals, but it also goes behind the scenes and out in the field to show how real zoologists find out more about the creatures we know, and even discover new ones. Each chapter dives into a different real-world environment to observe the animals that live there, then fills the scene withTrade Review“A good read for kids and adults alike.” -- How It Works * How It Works *“The Who, What and Why of Zoology offers some great science, introducing the fascinating world of animals and also its many mysteries that we are still seeking to understand.” * Armadillo Magazine *'a useful summary of zoology and why it is relevant.' * The School Librarian *

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Book SynopsisThis cheerful compendium of true, narrative non-fiction stories show that when we give it a little bit of space and maybe a gentle helping hand, nature comes bouncing back! From tiger numbers which are roaring back in India and Nepal following conservation efforts, to ecosystem restoration success stories such as the return of the grey wolves to Yellowstone National Park – the uplifting tales in Happy Stories for Nature Lovers show that there is hope for our precious planet.    Many children and young people are very worried about the health of our planet and climate, and it's easy to feel overwhelmed by bad environmental news. Happy Stories for Nature Lovers provides some light, showing that with the right approaches, we can help nature heal. The book is presented with beautiful artwork combined with reassuring narrative stories covering ecoloTrade Review“A cheerful compendium of environmental stories that offer hope, from the return of grey wolves to Yellowstone National Park to growing tiger numbers in Nepal. Published with information on what readers can do to help protect the planet.” * The Bookseller *

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Book SynopsisIn a busy, noisy town, there is a girl called Willow. She sees the things that everyone is too distracted to notice... including a little bird, who leads her to a tiny door in an old tree. When she steps through the fairy door, she enters a magical Wild Wood, meeting tiny fairies who nourish the earth and turn the seasons. With vibrant, luminous photographs, artist Lars van de Goor launches an ordinary child on an extraordinary journey to discover the joy of living in harmony with nature and rewild her own home.

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Book SynopsisDiscover how YOU can ditch plastic, reduce rubbish and become an eco-warrior, not an eco-worrier, with 50 practical tips to really make a difference! Our planet is in peril and it needs your help! But the good news is that there are loads of easy ways that you can make a difference. From throwing a planet party and ditching straws, to banning glitter and becoming an art-activist, helping to save the planet is not as difficult as you think. Covering issues like plastics, pollution, global warming and endangered animals, this book is full of top tips for kids and families. Discover how to ditch the plastic, reduce your rubbish and start making everyday steps that will make all the difference. It's time to take control of your future and help clear the world of all this rubbish!Trade ReviewThis brand new book is what we've been waiting for- the children's equivalent of No. More. Plastic. by Martin Dorey...A must have on every kids book shelf. * The Bookish Mummy *Of course, we all have a responsibility to protect our planet, but it's especially important to educate and inform today's young generation, and this book is packed with ideas that will encourage them to think about doing their bit to help save our planet - every little thing counts. An excellent book, and a superb way to stimulate discussion and caring. * Parents in Touch *This book should be read by everyone... an excellent resource for anyone who may be thinking of setting up an eco-club - Books for TopicsAt a time when everything is doom and gloom about our planet, this refreshing approach to how children can help is an important addition to the bookshelf. -- Paul Baker, Chartered Geographer, Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society * University of Leicester English Association *

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Book SynopsisGuides to eco-friendly living and how the choices we make can help sustain Earth''s future. In The Climate we Change we learn about what a carbon footprint is, how the greenhouse effect works, why and how our climate is changing and how we can help by making changes to our daily lives, such as saving energy. 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 c

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Book SynopsisThe world consumes over 300 million tonnes of plastic each year. But when did we start using plastic? And why? Where does all the plastic waste go? Journey through the life cycle of plastic – how plastics are produced and recycled, the many uses of plastics throughout the last century, how our plastic use and pollution has spiralled out of control, and what we can do about it.Trade Review‘[R]eaders are launched into a close examination of plastic — how it came to be, how it’s made and used, and how it has changed the world, for better and for worse. The book objectively presents the petroleum-based substance’s contributions to the field of medicine and to the accessibility of manufactured goods alongside its increasingly harsh toll on the environment ... Lee’s boldly coloured digital illustrations attractively and neatly chart out complex phenomena such as microplastics consumption.’ STARRED REVIEW * Publishers Weekly *‘Author Kim and illustrator Lee offer scenes to help kids digest the complex story of plastics ... [R]efreshingly, plastics recycling is not presented as a catchall solution for single-use plastics. Readers are encouraged to reduce single-use plastic consumption, to learn about innovative solutions from scientists and activists, and to acknowledge that eliminating plastics use is unlikely. Illustrations of people throughout show varied skin tones consistent with the bold style used by the illustrator.’ * Kirkus *‘This book aims to make the topic of plastics accessible to a younger crowd. Beginning with a brief account of a wayward shipment of bath toys spilling into the Pacific Ocean and making their way across the globe, Kim uses a narrative nonfiction style ... Full-page art further enhances the story, while smaller frames or diagrams help describe how plastic is created, how toxic pollutants fill the air, and how to achieve recycling and reusing.’ * School Library Journal *‘[T]ake a brightly coloured look at plastic, starting with the story of bath toys set loose in the ocean. Even-handed and informative, the book details the many helpful uses of plastic, its damage to the environment, and the latest work in cleaning up, recycling, and reformulating plastics.’ * The Virginian-Pilot *‘This Korean import is more than the history and manufacture of plastic…[I]llustrations are done in simple, subdued tones that easily explain past and present history… [S]imply and expertly explains the pros and cons of plastic making it very useful in any class on environmentalism, climate change and recycling … A timely and important subject.’ * Youth Services Book Review *‘Plastic is one of the most celebrated and regrettable inventions that has become a presumed indispensable material throughout the world but at what cost? A thorough and highly engaging look at the history, facts and what do we do next with this long lasting material that has become increasingly abundant.’ -- Jesica Sweedler-DeHart * Librarian Review, Neill Public Library *

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Book SynopsisOn the beach, a brother and sister create their own tiny marine world in a bucket. With its wildlife, shells, oil and even a tin can, it is a microcosm of the larger world outside; a world polluted by ocean plastics, deforestation, and the burning of fossil fuels. With a series of stunning watercolours, the multi award-winning Michael Foreman makes clear his underlying concern about pollution within the environment. 30 years since it was first published, One World is more relevant with every passing day.Trade Review"Michael Foreman has a flair for turning a book into a special occasion." * Quentin Blake *"An important book" * The School Librarian *"No less an impressive statement for being a work of art . . . Foreman's magical blues and yellows and the indefinite lines of his drawing underline the symbolic message . . . A quietly disturbing book this, which I fancy children will help their parents to understand." * The Junior Bookshelf *"Foreman's characteristically spacious composition and subtly graded washes are in close harmony with his theme of the vastness and fragility of the natural world." * TLS *"Breathtaking watercolour illustrations weave a touching beachside tale." * Baby Magazine *

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Book Synopsis With his signature blend of playfulness and sensitivity, bestselling author Todd Parr explores the important, timely subject of environmental protection and conservation in this board book.This adaptation of The Earth Book includes child friendly reasons to love our planet--from appreciating a beautiful tree to taking care of animals all around the world. Equally whimsical and heartfelt, this sweet homage to our beautiful planet is sure to inspire readers of all ages to do their part in keeping the Earth happy and healthy.

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Book SynopsisThe trees are in trouble, and they're not the only ones. Meet the endangered forest animals in search of solutions. Fortunately they find a treehouse of sparky kids who are bursting with ideas, and together they plan a way to save the world's woodlands.This book explores the crucial role trees play in providing habitats, preventing flooding and tackling climate change. Written in consultation with Dr Maneul Luján from Kew Gardens.

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Book SynopsisAward-winning duo Kate Messner and Christopher Silas Neal return in this latest addition to the OVER AND UNDER picture book series, this time exploring the rich, interconnected ecosystem of the ocean! Over the waves, the sea lions bark and seagulls wheel and call. The bay is smooth and bright in the sun. But under the waves, there’s a whole hidden forest, full of whales and wolf eels, sardines and sea bass, leopard sharks and luminous jellies, as well as the waving kelp that shelters them all. Discover the magical depths of the kelp forest, and all the fascinating creatures living just a paddle’s length away—over and under the waves.

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Book SynopsisHome is a beautiful and poetic reflection on all sorts on homes made and found in nature, by award winning French illustrator Isabelle Simler.

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Book SynopsisFirst paperback edition in this topical non-fiction collection about sustainability, now expanded to include new material. A child follows a day in the life of Milly the cow, as she munches grass with her friends, drinks gallons of water, makes cow pats in the field, and visits the milking parlour with her farmer. Milly’s milk is made into butter, cheese and yoghurt. This series encourages children to be environmentally aware by understanding where their food comes from. Each book is full of information that has been fact checked, yet presented in a simple and stylish way to spark the interest of both young children and adults. There is a simple quiz and fun facts at the end to explain more about dairy farming and produce, and this new edition includes a gallery of cow breeds, and a simple recipe using milkTrade Review‘A perfect introduction to how milk is produced…There is rich vocabulary: herd, parlour, dusk, bulge, guzzles, and a word quiz and milk facts reinforce new word learning.’ Just Imagine;‘Attractive, clear illustrations enhance the text. This important book, endorsed by The Royal Association of British Dairy Farmers, teaches young children how their food is produced and helps them to appreciate their environment.'The English Association;'The text is fact-filled but never dull.' Books for Keeps;‘A lovely introduction to how milk is produced … The series would be a wonderful addition to discussions on sustainability … an entertaining and informative read.’ The School Librarian; 'A factual picture book with simplistic yet adorable illustrations that comes as one of a four-part collection showing children where their food comes from and what farms are like.' Big Issue North;‘Ask a group of young children where milk comes from and if my experience is anything to go by, some of them will name a supermarket. Now here’s a simple picture book, the first of a series, that goes right back to grass roots.’ Red Reading Hub;‘An enlightening and entertaining new picture book series which helps children to understand where their food comes from… and just how precious it is … Message in a bottle for your little eco-warriors…’ Wigan Today

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Book SynopsisOur planet is vast and it's beautiful too, but it needs our help – it needs me, it needs you. This timely peek-through picture book explores humans' impact on our Earth and how we can all make a difference. Celebrate the international youth movement making waves to save our beautiful planet.

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Book SynopsisHow can you be a good global citizen? By understanding the world we live in and how we can effect change. This book explores the issues around the environment from climate change to biodiversity and pollution. It features a case study on Wangari Maathai and ideas for how we can take action to make the planet healthier. The I''m a Global Citizen series explores the concept of ''Global Citizenship'': recognising that the world we live in is unfair and unequal, but promoting individual and collective action to challenge and change this. Each book has information, fun activities, challenges, case studies and ideas for group and individual action presented with fun illustrations. The books promote the idea that we have power as individuals: each of us can change things, and each of us has choices about how we behave. They encourage children aged 8+ to counter ignorance and intolerance.Table of Contents 1: What is the environment? 1: What is climate change? 1: Living in a changing climate 1: Losing living things 1: Be a bee 1: Problems with pollution 1: One planet living 1: Big green quiz 1: What is environmental justice? 1: Making change happen: The Paris Agreement 1: Profile: Wangari Maathai 1: Activate! Be a photojournalist 1: Organise! Eco challenges 1: Glossary 1: Further reading and websites 1: Index

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Book SynopsisCollins Big Cat supports every primary child on their reading journey from phonics to fluency. Top authors and illustrators have created fiction and non-fiction books that children love to read. Levelled for guided and independent reading, each book includes ideas to support reading. Teaching and assessment support and eBooks are also available.When Tara Binns opens her dressing up box something exciting happens Tara Binns is an environmental engineer! Eco-friendly energy is good for the planet, but what if it spoils a beautiful view? Tara Binns makes a big splash in the world of wind power and everyone is blown over by the strength of her sparky ideas.This exciting title in the Tara Binns mini-series is written by Lisa Rajan.Topaz/Band 13 books offer longer and more demanding reads for children to investigate and evaluate.Text type: An adventure storyIdeas for reading in the back of the book provide practical support and stimulating activities.

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Book SynopsisPenguin Readers is an ELT graded reader series for learners of English as a foreign language. With carefully adapted text, new illustrations and language learning exercises, the print edition also includes instructions to access supporting material online.Titles include popular classics, exciting contemporary fiction, and thought-provoking non-fiction, introducing language learners to bestselling authors and compelling content.The eight levels of Penguin Readers follow the Common European Framework of Reference for language learning (CEFR). Exercises at the back of each Reader help language learners to practise grammar, vocabulary, and key exam skills. Before, during and after-reading questions test readers'' story comprehension and develop vocabulary.How to Give Up Plastic, a Level 5 Reader, is B1 in the CEFR framework. The text is made up of sentences with up to four clauses, introducing present perfect continuous, past perfect, reported speech and second conditional. It is well supported by illustrations, which appear regularly.Around 12.7 million tonnes of plastic are entering the ocean every year. By 2050 there could be more plastic in the ocean than fish by weight. But YOU can make a difference. This book will help you to use less plastic in your homes and communities.Visit the Penguin Readers websiteExclusively with the print edition, readers can unlock online resources including a digital book, audio edition, lesson plans and answer keys.

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Book SynopsisLet''s dream of what we can become,Mother Earth, I am your son.Food and shelter, climate, water,Mother Earth, I am your daughter.Mother Earth is a warm, funny, beautiful collection of nature poems. Written with great sensitivity by multi-award-winning poet and author Libby Hathorn and with superb illustrations by talented artist and illustrator Christina Booth, this is a book to treasure and to celebrate our precious environment - for kids and families, students and teachers alike.''Beautifully illustrated . . . Warmly and sensitively written . . . Children and adults alike will enjoy this celebration of precious environments'' ABC GARDENING AUSTRALIA MAGAZINE

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Book Synopsis A KID’S GUIDE TO THE OCEAN 'Can you imagine a world without fish? It's not as crazy as it sounds. But if we keep doing things the way we've been doing things, fish could become extinct within fifty years. So let's change the way we do things!'World Without Fish is the uniquely illustrated narrative nonfiction account—for kids—of what is happening to the world’s oceans and what they can do about it. Written by Mark Kurlansky, author of Cod, Salt, The Big Oyster, and many other books, World Without Fish has been praised as “urgent” (Publishers Weekly) and “a wonderfully fast-paced and engaging primer on the key questions surrounding fish and the sea” (Paul Greenberg, author of Four Fish). It has also been included in the New York State Expeditionary Learning English Language Arts Curriculum. Written by a master storyteller, World Without Fish connects all the dots—biology, economics, evolution, politics, climate, history, culture, food, and nutrition—in a way that kids can really understand. It describes how the fish we most commonly eat, including tuna, salmon, cod, swordfish—even anchovies— could disappear within fifty years, and the domino effect it would have: the oceans teeming with jellyfish and turning pinkish orange from algal blooms, the seabirds disappearing, then reptiles, then mammals. It describes the back-and-forth dynamic of fishermen, who are the original environmentalists, and scientists, who not that long ago considered fish an endless resource. It explains why fish farming is not the answer—and why sustainable fishing is, and how to help return the oceans to their natural ecological balance. Interwoven with the book is a twelve-page graphic novel. Each beautifully illustrated chapter opener links to the next to form a larger fictional story that perfectly complements the text.Trade Review“In his histories of cod and oysters, Mark Kurlansky described how those species once thrived in the wild, and how they were depleted. [World Without Fish] casts an even wider net and, with the help of superb illustrations and an interwoven graphic novel by Frank Stockton, creates a compelling narrative for young people.” —The New York Times * The New York Times *“In his histories of cod and oysters, Mark Kurlansky described how those species once thrived in the wild, and how they were depleted. [World Without Fish] casts an even wider net and, with the help of superb illustrations and an interwoven graphic novel by Frank Stockton, creates a compelling narrative for young people.” —The New York Times—The New York Times

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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 is going on a school trip to the Magic Mountains with her best friends Ninad Cleardrop and Rose Seedpip. But evil Lady Nightshade (disguised as her teacher Ms Webcap) is coming too, and when the Snow Fairies magical Snowflake Charm is stolen, Poppy knows just who''s taken it. Without the charm, the snowflake fairies can''t use their magic to help the local Artic Foxes and the school trip is ruined!Can Poppy, Ninad and Rose find the Snowflake Charm and reveal Ms Webcap''s evil identity before it''s too late?Have you read Poppy Merrymoss''s previous adventures, Fairy Forest School: The Raindrop Spell and Fairy Forest School: Baby Bunny Magic?

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Book SynopsisWhere do you run when there's no one left to trust? The stunning follow up to DARK BLUE RISING, the new thriller trilogy from Teri Terry.

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Book SynopsisA powerful look at the biggest environmental issues facing our generationTable of Contents 1: What is climate change? 2: Fossil fuels 3: Global warming 4: Rising sea levels 5: Focus on: The Greenland ice sheet 6: Farming and food 7: Habitats and wildlife 8: Focus on: Sea turtles 9: Desertification 10: Focus on: Desertification in China 11: Extreme weather 12: Focus on: Hurricane Harvey 13: Stopping climate change 14: Glossary 15: Test Yourself 16: Index

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Book SynopsisDiscover a world of amazing facts and information with Fact Planet!Find out about rivers and coast and learn how they form, where they are most to likely be and how they affect our landscapes 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 illustrations combined with occasional photos bring geography and environmental issues to life.Other topics covered in this series are volcanoes, mountains, pollution, earthquakes, 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: Rivers and coasts 1: The water cycle 1: The source 1: River erosion 1: Meanders 1: The mouth 1: Major rivers 1: Coast habitats 1: Tides 1: Coasts and erosion 1: Floods 1: People and water 1: Answers 1: Glossary 1: Index

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Book SynopsisGuides to eco-friendly living and how the choices we make can help sustain Earth''s future.In The Animals We Save, find out about the different species that roam our planet, from polar bears in the arctic to stingrays in the seas, and dessert and grassland mammals, and how each species is affected by our changing climate.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 readTable of Contents 1: animals on Earth 2: Climate change 3: Ocean animals 4: The future of oceans 5: Desert and Grassland animals 6: The future of desert and grasslands 7: Jungle and rainforest animals 8: The future of jungles and rainforests 9: Polar aniamls 10: the fututre of polar ice caps 11: What can we do at home? 12: Earth activist: Txai Suri

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Book SynopsisGuides to eco-friendly living and how the choices we make can help sustain Earth''s future. In The Homes We Build we learn about types of homes, what materials they are made from, how they are built and how they are beocoming increaisngly envioronmentally friendly. 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

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Book Synopsis Guides to eco-friendly living and how the choices we make can help sustain Earth''s future.In The Journeys We Make, we learn about how changing our choices of transport can help reduce pollution, and what the most environmentally friendly ways to travel are.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 W

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Book SynopsisAn exquisitely illustrated picture book that explores our relationship with forests and looks at how climate change is changing the pictureForests are different around the world. They range from hot, damp rainforests to icy taiga forests, but all of them offer a home for animals and plants, precious natural resources and beautiful places to have fun, spot nature and find calm. But forests are under threat from climate change, habitat loss and pollution. Find out how we can all help to look after our precious forests, as well as enjoy them. Children''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.Titles in the series:Our CitiesOur ForestsOur Oceans Our Skies

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Book SynopsisLeopard Doesn''t Waste Food offers a gentle introduction to the concept of not wasting food for young children.In this humorous story, Leopard often throws away food. He sometimes takes too much, or he doesn''t store it carefully and then doesn''t want to eat it. But after a day on the farm and Wolf''s party, he wants to make a change!This charming book is the perfect way to introduce young children to the concept of food waste. Also included are suggestions for activities and ideas to talk through together to help children understand the concept.The Nature Matters series of picture books provide a gentle means of promoting concepts of environmental issues, boosting self-esteem and reinforcing good behaviour. Supports the Personal, Social and Emotional Development Area of Learning in the Early Years Foundation Stage, and is also suitable for use with children in KS1 and can be used to discuss citizenship and values. Suitable for children aged 3+.

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Book SynopsisCreated in partnership with UNESCO, this book follows 'Team Planet', a group of children who learn about different cities around the world and why these areas need protecting

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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.Trade ReviewQuirky illustrations and the interactive format will help kids understand this global predicament and inspire them to be part of the solution. * The School Run *Timely, topical and essential. * Lancashire Post *A great resource book that is modern and appealing for younger readers. * Books for Topics *Does exactly what it says on the cover and offers solutions to many of the man-made problems associated with our over-reliance on plastic. * Evening Echo Cork *This lift-the-flap book asks some really important questions about plastic. And, most important of all, how we can make a difference. * Angels & Urchins *

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Book SynopsisDiscover the big ideas in conservation that have transformed the world around us.From the first national parks, through ambitious schemes such as tackling the ozone hole, and recent global movements such as the school strikes for climate, humans have made huge progress in their plans to protect the natural world. The Greatest Ideas in Conservation takes you on a journey through the most influential environmental ideas and inventions of the past 100 years, exploring different people, projects and approaches that have helped to heal our planet.Our world has changed beyond recognition in the past hundred years. Think Big takes a close-up look at the amazing ideas that have transformed the way we all live. Each spread explores a big idea in greater depth, explaining how it came to be and what evolved from it and assessing its impact on the world today. 'Genius' panels highlight the great thinkers behind the ideas, from scientists to inventors, environmentalists and engineers.Each book also includes carefully selected activities designed to inspire readers aged 9 and older and encourage them to nurture their own 'big thinking' and entrepreneurial spirit.Contents:National parks Clean Air Act DDT ban Earth Day Project Tiger Ozone hole Svalbard Global Seed Vault The Ocean Cleanup Desert Sunlight Solar Farm The Paris AgreementSchool strike for climate Biodegradable plasticTable of Contents 1: Conservation 2: National parks 3: Clean Air Act 4: DDT ban 5: Earth Day 6: Project Tiger 7: Ozone hole 8: Svalbard Global Seed Vault 9: The Ocean Cleanup 10: Desert Sunlight Solar Farm 11: The Paris Agreement 12: School strike for climate 13: Biodegradable plastic

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Book SynopsisThis reassuring picture book makes children aware of how unique our planet is and why we need to look after it. This book is written from the perspective that we take care of the things we care about and that the rules for taking care of the environment are little different from the rules of everyday living and getting along with others. 'What about you?' questions throughout are useful prompts for understanding things from your child's point of view. Charmingly clear illustrations give readers immediate access to complex situations and feelings Notes for parents and teachers at the back of the book provide valuable advice for how to share this book with your child or class.The superb A First Look At series consists of a number of reassuring picturebooks that give advice and promote interaction between children, parents, and teachers on a wide variety of personal, social and emotional issues Written by a trained psychotherapist, journalist and parent, and illustrated by an experienced children's book artist, this title is part of an acclaimed and successful series of picture-book non-fiction for Early Years. Books in the series give advice and promote interaction between children, parents, and teachers on a wide variety of personal, social and emotional issues. They are excellent tools for teachers to use during classroom discussions.Trade ReviewBeautifully illustrated ... a great picture book to read with really young children * The Sun *

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Book SynopsisYou've probably heard about climate change. At least I hope you have - because it's REALLY IMPORTANT. It affects all of us living on Planet Earth right now, and everyone and everything that will live on our planet in the future.Our world is warming up, and it's a big problem. Award-winning author-illustrator Neal Layton is here to explain what climate change is, what's causing it and why it's dangerous for animals and humans alike. But he's also FULL of ideas for how you can help! From eating lots more veggies to walking and cycling and thinking carefully about what we need to buy, A Climate in Chaos will get young readers excited about how they can make a difference to keep Planet Earth happy.This brilliant non-fiction picture book, illustrated in Neal's trademark collage style, is perfect for readers aged 5-7 who love nature and want to help the environment.Also available in this series: A Planet Full of Plastic.Trade Review'[T]he combination of a picture book format and that of a non-fiction publication ensures younger audiences will feel immersed and engaged...[this book] informs younger readers by breaking down the information so that they can understand the terminology being used around them, feel a part of the conversation, and make changes to their behaviours and lifestyles to benefit the planet - Greta Thunberg would be proud!' * Federation of Children’s Book Groups *'With the help of this book, teachers and parents will be rejoicing as they can sit down with their children and share this together to explain in detail about the future we may be facing with clear information shown on spreads which do more than catch the eye with Neal's ever wonderful and characterful illustrations...I can see this book being a mainstay in primary school classrooms, schools and libraries for its potential and power' * thereaderteacher.com *an impressively wide-reaching book... Layton's vibrant, lively mixed-media illustrations make this an endearingly child-centred which feels both empowering and inspiring...A Climate in Chaos offers an informative and inspiring early introduction to the subject * YLG *Readers are presented with clear information....Explanations are clear, child-friendly and engaging without undermining the seriousness of the issue.... Stylish, informative and forward-looking'. * www.booksfortopics.com *[T]his book is accessible, readable and beautifully done!....a gorgeous take on educating children about climate change....It's a well thought-out out structure which leads kids through some of the trickier issues without overwhelming them with information... books like this (and Neal's other book about plastic pollution) give me great joy to have in the classroom. * alittlebutalot.com *A fantastic non-fiction picture book with a practical but light touch, designed to inform and reassure readers from five and up. * librarygirlandbookboy.com *

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Book SynopsisThink you know about dinosaurs? THINK AGAIN! Discover the mind-blowing truth behind their REAL prehistoric story, told to you by the world's ultimate dinosaur professor. The Age of the Dinosaurs is a must-have for any young dinosaur-enthusiast! You've likely seen Jurassic Park, heard of Godzilla and know about Rex in Toy Story. Dinosaurs are everywhere: on TV, in books, you can search them on the internet and see their bones at museums. And you MIGHT think you know everything there is to know about dinosaurs; but what if you've got it wrong? Join modern-day dinosaur hunter Dr Steve Brusatte as he takes you on a brilliant prehistoric journey – armed with cutting edge technology, he is piecing together the complete story of how the dinosaurs ruled the earth for 150 million years. Discover their incredible true adventures, meet other dinosaur hunters, find out what it's like to be a paleontologist and even how it feels to discover a new type of dinosaur!Trade ReviewA comprehensive look at the when, where, and why of dinosaurs. Interesting in-depth stories about ever popular dinosaurs are presented with comprehensive scientific evidence in an upbeat, kid-friendly way. Photographs and realistic drawings help bring the science to life. A treasure trove of information. * Kirkus *Steve Brusatte offers a sparkling account of his trade and its discoveries. * Wall Street Journal *An impressively comprehensive volume . . . With Brusatte maintaining an excited, conversational tone that refuses to underestimate its audience, more serious dinosaur aficionados will find much to learn and love. * Booklist *Brusatte hits a perfect note for young readers, infusing the text with his enthusiasm while making sophisticated vocabulary and concepts readily accessible . . . [his] work pops with all the excitement of a dinosaur-themed “CSI” show. Budding scientists and dinosaur enthusiasts will relish this deep dive into the detective work that comprises a fascinating field. * School Library Journal *

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Book SynopsisJoin Hiba Noor Khan as she takes you on a glorious journey across the globe to meet eighteen inspiring young activists who are taking a stand against climate change, and find out how you can help protect our beautiful earth. Accompanied by gorgeous illustrations from Rachael Dean, this is a gift that any young environmentalist would treasure.Every person has a right to live on our planet, a right to call somewhere on this earth their home. Across the globe climate change is threatening that right, but we can still save this wonderful planet that is our home. Meet the incredible eighteen young activists who are already taking action against climate change, as they see its effects already changing the environments in which they live – travel to a huge range of locations, explore different and often endangered habitats, experience new cultures and traditions and find out how you can join the fight.This beautifully told global collection of real-life stories includes a toolkit for young nature-lovers, with simple, empowering activities that we can all do from home to help protect our environment.

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Book SynopsisLearn to love nature, as you meet Duck and explore her world in this eco-friendly board book with incredible spinning mechanisms.Look inside a duck nest, help fluffy ducklings hatch from their eggs, and watch as Duck flaps her feathery wings! At the back of the book, you’ll find things that you can do together to help the ducks near you.With a fun rhyming story, simple facts and stunning illustrations from Teresa Bellón, this book will teach little ones to love the natural world around us.My Little Green World is a series of environmentally-themed board books for pre-schoolers, made sustainably with FSC paper and printed with soya inks. Each book covers an animal that plays a key role in its ecosystem.Little nature-lovers will also enjoy My Little Green World: Honeybee, Frog, and Bunny.

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Book SynopsisLearn the story of TIME PERSON OF THE YEAR Greta Thunberg, the sixteen-year-old climate activist who has sparked a worldwide student movent and is demanding action from world leaders who refuse to address climate change—from acclaimed picture book creator Jeanette Winter.I don’t want you to be hopeful. I want you to panic…I want you to act as if our house is on fire. Because it is. When she was fifteen years old, Greta Thunberg’s teacher explained to her class that our climate is changing—the earth is getting warmer, the polar ice caps are melting, and life on earth is threatened. Greta was devastated. What could she do? If the grown-ups weren’t doing enough to save the planet, Greta would have to demand change herself. So she went on strike, skipping school every Friday to sit outside of the Swedish Parliament building with a sign that read “School Strike for Climate.” At first, Greta was the only one. But gradually, more and more students joined her, until her lone protest had sparked a worldwide student movement for action on climate change. Now, a year later, Greta is speaking to audiences of world leaders at important meetings like the United Nations Climate Conference and the World Economic Forum. She is leading the conversation on climate change and sparking worldwide conversation on how to save our planet. Greta is showing everyone that even the smallest person can make a big difference, and this picture book informs and inspires young readers who are beginning to learn about the world around them.

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Book SynopsisThirteen-year-old Sidney finds purpose and healing following the death of her aunt when she joins an effort to save an old-growth forest.While Sidney grieves the loss of her beloved aunt, she discovers that the old-grown forest along her Pacific Northwest coastal town is at risk of being destroyed. Losing Aunt Jess has created a hole in the heart of her family, and Sidney doesn’t want to imagine the possibility of also losing the place that meant so much to both of them. Yet, she feels as though her parents ready to give up on the forest without a fight, and the only member of her family that cares as much as Sidney is her youngest brother, Riley. Just when things start to seem hopeless, a class project provides Sidney, her best friend, and an unexpected ally with the chance to bring awareness to the importance of Cedar Grove’s old-growth forest. With the help of Elders in the community, the trio relies on stories from the past to bring memories to the present, in hopes of protecting the future. But will it all be enough to save the forest and keep Sidney from losing what matters most?

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Book SynopsisYou don't need to travel the world to go on a plant-based food adventure! Niki Webster brings you over 75 easy-to-make dishes specially created for young adult readers, inspired by her international travels.Niki takes vegan dishes from plant-based traditions around the world and gives them her own unique, contemporary spin. She has also created the ultimate plant-based versions of classic international dishes, from Mexican no-meat chilli nachos to Japanese vegan katsu curry. This is the ideal title for young cooks who want to create exciting, delicious meals that the whole family can enjoy.Table of ContentsRecipes include: BREAKFASTS AND BRUNCHES: Caribbean coconut oats with caramelised pineapple; American fluffy caramelised banana giant hot cake; Veggie stuffed Ugandan rolex • LIGHT BITES: South African bunny chow with spicy chickpea; Mexican torta sandwich with roast veg and refried beans; Middle Eastern herby falafel bread with pesto; Turkish spicy walnut and lentil lahmacun; Thai sunshine salad with avocado, mango and seeds • FAMILY FAVOURITES: African sweet potato and peanut stew; Japan katsu courgette curry; Sri Lankan dal curry; Indian veggie sabzi with riata and roti; Cuba mushroom ropa vieja; British best lentil Bolognese with roast veg mash • PARTY TIME: Vietnamese crispy tofu peanut butter banh mi; Spanish tapas platter - patatas bravas with spiced tomatoes and garlic sauce; Middle Eastern rainbow hummus plate; Mexican nacho chilli platter; Japanese gyoza with sesame dip • SNACKS: Italian bruschetta; Chinese scallion pancakes; European toffee apples; European garlic mini flatbreads • SWEET TREATS: Jamaican upside-down pineapple cake; Asian matcha miso pots; Australian coconut lemon lamington cake; American biscoff and banana cupcakes; Mexican spiced Chocolate cheesecake; French crepes with strawberries and chocolate sauce • DRINKS: Indian creamy mango and lime lassi; Australian apple and ginger wake up juice; Caribbean tropical frozen smoothie; Indian chai smoothie... and many more.

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Book SynopsisThere are reptiles everywhere! Some of them live in jungles, some of them in the savannah, and some may be in your back garden!Put on your sturdy footwear and get ready to track down some reptiles! Follow geckos through the Madagascan jungle, take a stroll to the beach to watch baby turtles hatch, and be ready to nip up a tree if a Komodo dragon catches your eye. This illustrated introduction to everyone's favourite cold-blooded creatures is full of fascinating facts and vibrant illustrations. Learn more about reptilian anatomy, natural habitats, conservation efforts, migration patterns, survival strategies and extinct species. The colourful world of reptiles is packed with bitesize facts, vibrant illustrations weird-and-wonderful surprises!There are Reptiles Everywhere is the third in a series of sumptuously illustrated non-fiction books from best-selling illustrator Britta Teckentrup.

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