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

Book SynopsisDiscover the extraordinary ways nature has come back from the brink in this collection of 20 environmental success stories from around the world, written by Dr Helen Scales and beautifully illustrated by Good Wives and Warriors. From humpback whale populations thriving again in the freezing seas of Alaska and the recovery of kiwi populations in New Zealand, to the setting up of tiger sanctuaries and reserves in India and return of elephant seals from 'extinction', this book plants a message of hope and shows children that positive change is possible.As well as the 20 recovery stories, Return of the Wild teaches children about the different habitats that animals and plants around the world call home - oceans, forests, deserts and more - and introduces them to the real people supporting endangered species. Finishing off with small tips on what children at home can do to help the wild world, from wearing eco-friendly suncream while swimming in the sea to using less single use plastic, this book reassures children that there are many ways to protect and save our planet from environmental harm.

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Book SynopsisThe Children in Our World picture book series helps children make sense of the larger issues and crises that dominate the news in a sensitive and appropriate manner. With relatable comparisons, carefully researched text and striking illustrations, children can begin to understand why it's important to protect the environment, what climate change and global warming is, and why we should cut pollution and recycle.Where issues aren't appropriate to describe in words, Hanane Kai's striking and sensitive illustrations help children visualise the issues with images that are suited to their age.Table of Contents 1: Planet Earth 1: Making a Mess 1: Pollution 1: Global Warming 1: Too Much Stuff! 1: Forests Under Threat 1: A World of Waste 1: People Who Help 1: Reduce Waste 1: Reuse 1: Recycle 1: Use Less Power 1: Enjoy Our Planet! 1: Find Out More 1: Glossary 1: Index

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Book SynopsisThis is the inspiring story of Wangari Maathai, women's rights activist and one of the first environmental warriors. Overcoming great obstacles, Wangari began the Green Belt Movement in Kenya in the 1960s, which focused on planting trees, environmental conservation and women's rights. She inspired thousands across Africa to plant 30 million trees in 30 years, saving many from hunger and poverty. Her remarkable story of courage and determination shows how just one person can change the world.The story shows children how desertification works: how land is eroded and degraded when trees aren't there to hold the soil in place so it's not taken away by winds and heavy rain. It explains how all living things are dependent on each other and if trees are taken away, then you not only lessen the fertility of the soil, but you lose the animals that live there and then the animals that rely on those animals for food and so on.As well as explaining important green issues, the book also talks about Wangari's fight for human rights and shows how important it is to stand up for what you believe.The gripping narrative non-fiction text by Gwendolyn Hooks, winner of the NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Literary Work for Children, hooks readers from the start. Vibrant illustrations from print-maker Margaux Carpentier, one of the featured artists in Taschen's The Illustrator: 100 Best from around the World, vividly evoke Wangari's amazing life story.The consultant, Dr Jane Irungu, grew up in Kenya, but is now a Professor at the University of Oklahoma. She was inspired by Wangari when she was growing up and went on to get a PhD just as Wangari did. 'Carpentier's saturated geometric illustrations emphasize the bold impact of Maathai's actions', Publishers Weekly, May 2021

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Book SynopsisMeet the S.T.E.A.M. pioneer - Rachel Carson - and discover her fascinating life story and inspirations.Rachel Carson tells the story of this key scientific figure - covering her whole life's journey and her amazing legacy to science today. It follows her early inspirations and her determined and exemplary scientific skills as she uncovered the truth about the damage the pesticide DDT was doing to the environment. A fierce environmental campaigner and best-selling author, Carson is an inspiration to young scientists - in particular girls - as she navigated and succeeded in a male-dominated field.Masterminds introduces some of the world's great scientists, inventors and artists, retelling their lives and explaining why their work is important. Clear photographic designs bring a real-life quality to these biographies and major S.T.E.A.M. discoveries.Provides an understanding of scientific discoveries and presents inspirational lives from a variety of diverse backgrounds.Includes a timeline of the person's life and shows the ongoing legacy that we can see around us today.Perfect for readers aged 7 and up.Titles in this series:Rachel Carson George Washington CarverMarie Curie Rosalind Franklin Jane Goodall Stephen HawkingKatherine JohnsonNikola Tesla Leonardo da Vinci Frank Lloyd Wright Table of Contents 1: Who was Rachel Carson? 1: Childhood 1: University life 1: A new job 1: Writing and books 1: Marine research 1: Pesticides 1: Silent Spring 1: Speaking out 1: Death 1: The green movement 1: Remembering Rachel Carson 1: Our Environment today 1: Glossary and timeline 1: Further information 1: Index

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Book SynopsisExplore the technology that will save our world by protecting nature and wildlife!To keep nature and wildlife safe, we need to protect animals and their habitats from harmful human activities.This involves some big challenges, so let's look at the technology which will help us make cities more nature-friendly, stop the illegalwildlife trade and even help endangered species survive.The four-book series Green Tech is an upbeat guide exploring fascinating technology from the past, present and cutting-edge of futuristic development that has the potential to help solve major ecological issues facing Earth, from the climate crisis to plastic pollution and the ongoing loss of biodiversity around the world.Enough with the negative, it's time to look at all the ingenious inventors who are all about trying to use technology for good.The series offers a balanced view of this technology, considering the practicalities, affordability, sustainability and possible unintended long-term consequences of various hi-tech solutions. It introduces the importance of behaviour change by people in richer countries, and includes technology that facilitates this. It also highlights the need for technologies thatbenefit people in the world's poorest areas, who have done the least to cause the climate crisis but are already feeling its effects the most acutely.Perfect for readers aged 8 and up.Table of Contents 1: Why do we need to protect nature and wildlife? 1: Camera traps 1: Acoustic monitoring 1: Seed banks 1: DNA barcoding 1: Drones 1: LIDAR remote sensing 1: Citizen Science websites and apps 1: Wildlife satellite tracking 1: Wildlife crime detection 1: 'Green’ cities 1: Pheremone traps 1: Indigenous land stewarding 1: Glossary and further information 1: Index

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Book SynopsisExplore the technology that will save our world by making water clean and safe!Access to clean water is vital for the survival of people, plants and animals. With a changing climate and increased demand, we need to carefully manage our water supplies. We also have some big challenges, so let's look at the technology which will help us collect and purify more water, reduce our water use and even protect areas from flooding.The four-book series Green Tech is an upbeat guide exploring fascinating technology from the past, present and cutting-edge of futuristic development that has the potential to help solve major ecological issues facing Earth, from the climate crisis to plastic pollution and the ongoing loss of biodiversity around the world.The series offers a balanced view of this technology, considering the practicalities, affordability, sustainability and possible unintended long-term consequences of various hi-tech solutions. It introduces the importance of behaviour change by people in richer countries, and includes technology that facilitates this. It also highlights the need for technologies thatbenefit people in the world's poorest areas, who have done the least to cause the climate crisis but are already feeling its effects the most acutely.Perfect for readers aged 8 and up.Table of Contents 1: Why is clean and safe water so important? 1: Drinking water purification 1: Harvesting water 1: Smart leak monitoring 1: Precision irrigation systems 1: Avoiding freshwater pollution 1: Saltwater desalination 1: Cleaning up plastic pollution 1: Ocean acidification 1: Oil spill drones 1: Living shorelines 1: Permeable paving 1: Wastewater recycling 1: Glossary and further information 1: Index

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Book SynopsisEvery animal and plant on earth is part of an incredible WEB OF LIFE. But living things are disappearing all over the world, and it's a big problem. Award-winning author-illustrator Neal Layton is here to introduce the concept of biodiversity to younger readers, explaining what it is, why it's so important, and how the actions of humans are hurting it. But he's also FULL of ideas for how you can help! From building a bug hotel to growing flowers on a windowsill and eating more organic food, A World Without Wildlife will get young readers excited about how they can make a difference to keep the web of life bursting with energy.This brilliant non-fiction picture book 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 PlasticA Climate in Chaos

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Book SynopsisThe world is rich with marvellous forests and amazing communities of plants, animals, fungi and minute creatures that populate them. Learn all about the woods, experience each sound and smell and explore all the hidey-holes and cosy dens of its dwellers with this big and beautiful book all about forests, published in partnership with The Woodland Trust, the largest woodland conservation charity in the UK. Marvel at the peaceful twilight of the deciduous forest, where birds gather twigs, bats shelter in tree trunks and the carpet of fallen leaves becomes small creatures’ homes. Spot a bald eagle soaring high up in the winter sky through the towering green giants of the redwood forest. Discover all the noises in the Amazonian rainforest, where most creatures live in the tree canopy together, creating a symphony of sounds. Each forest has something special to offer and is invaluable. Into the Forest is a celebration of trees and wildlife all around the world. Children will find out how trees change colour through seasons, how to plant their own trees and the importance of protecting our forests through sustainability.Trade ReviewThis big and beautiful book is a celebration of trees and wildlife all around the world. -- The Week * The Week *

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Book SynopsisHow can YOU help save our planet? This awesome and inspiring guide, written by McFly bassist and environmental activist Dougie Poynter, will show you how to get involved in the mission to cut out single-use plastic.Plastic is everywhere and it sucks. It fills up our oceans, endangers our wildlife and never goes away. So it's time to take action, find ways to cut down our plastic use and help protect our environment. Together we can make a difference!As a lifelong supporter of environmental causes and a key player in the campaign to ban microbeads in the UK, Dougie is always on the hunt for ways to reduce and replace plastic. This campaigning book, his first solo authored project, draws on his own experiences in the fight against plastic waste – the problems he's encountered and the solutions he's found. It covers the history of plastic, introduces us to some key campaigners and eco entrepreneurs and is full of top tips and infographics. The clear and easy steps in Plastic Sucks! You Can Make a Difference show us how we can all make small changes and become champions for our planet.Includes contributions from:- Adam Lowry, founder of Method- Amanda Keetley, founder of Less Plastic UK- Anna Cummins and Marcus Eriksen, founders of 5 Gyres- Blue Ollis- Dara McAnulty- Edwin Broni-Mensah, founder of GiveMeTap- Emily Penn- James Robson and Andy Bool, Sea Life and Sea Life Trust- Jonathon Porritt- Josh White and Perry Fielding, co-founders of CanO Water- Kate Arnell- Lauren St John- Lucy Woodall- Will Travers, president of Born FreeTable of ContentsIntroduction - i: Introduction Chapter - 1: History of Plastic – It's Not All Bad Chapter - 2: What's the Problem? Chapter - 3: So Let's Do Something About It! Chapter - 4: The Culprit Line-up Chapter - 5: Smells Like Entrepreneurial Spirit Chapter - 6: Be Like The Bees Acknowledgements - ii: Acknowledgements and Further Reading

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Book SynopsisMeet Butterfly and explore her world in this eco-friendly board book with incredible spinning mechanisms.Move the pages to help Butterfly transform from a caterpillar and grow wonderful wings! Then discover how butterflies help plants to make new seeds. At the back of the book, you’ll find things that you can do together to help the butterflies 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.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 can learn more with My Little Green World: Honeybee, Ladybird and Spider

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Book SynopsisLearn to love nature, as you meet Rabbit and explore her world in this eco-friendly board book with incredible spinning mechanisms.Peer inside a rabbit warren, help the rabbit thump her feet on the floor, and watch as she jumps with joy!At the back of the book, you’ll find things that you can do together to help the wild rabbits 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: Ladybird, Spider and Duck.

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Book SynopsisA gorgeously illustrated nonfiction book about the polar bear, this is a factually accurate as well as a poetic exploration of polar bear bodies, habits, and habitats. Working in a painterly, expressive way, Jenni Desmond creates landscapes and creatures that are marked by atmosphere and emotion, telling a story about bears that engages the reader's interest in amazing facts as well as their deep sense of wonder. A graduate of the renowned MA program in Children's Book Illustration at the Cambridge School of Art (ARU), Jenni Desmond works from her studio in London, UK. This, her second book for Enchanted Lion, will be followed by one about elephants.Trade Review"Following the success of 'The Blue Whale', Desmond has delivered another poignant and refreshing look at these magnificent animals, threatened with extinction." -- Picture Books Blogger

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Book SynopsisDuring her town's Ganesha Chaturthi festival, young Prema comes up with an innovative plan to save the river from pollution. Persevering through multiple obstacles, she convinces her friends to help her create natural clay Ganesha statues to replace the plaster ones that harm the river when they dissolve. Created by an author and artist from different parts of India and set in modern-day India, this inclusive tale of activism, ingenuity and sustainability is sure to inspire young readers. Endnotes include information about Ganesha Chaturthi, a recipe for homemade sculpting dough and instructions for making an earth-friendly statueTrade Review★ “With youthful optimism and a can-do spirit, Prema creates an eco-friendly Ganesha statue, and other young people join her in reimagining how the holiday can be celebrated in a way that protects the river . . . A must-have for holiday collections.” - School Library Journal“A young Indian girl champions a green alternative to save the river from pollution” – Kirkus Reviews

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Book SynopsisA cuddly parent-child read-aloud with a scientific twist!This heartwarming, lullaby-like nonfiction picture book combines animal facts with a comforting message of love and belonging. Back matter how different animals show love is included. Perfect for children ages 2-4 at home, school, or the library!Belly to bellyCheek to cheekElbow to elbowBeak to beak.In a hot desert,Nose to nose.On a cold snow drift,Toes to toes.Toddlers and preschoolers will love learning about bears, bunnies, lions, otters, and more in this sweet picture book by author, Aimee Reid.

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Book SynopsisHope is more than a feeling it can change the world! Discover how new science and ancient knowledge can help us face an uncertain world. All over the world, kids are struggling with grief, anxiety and fear about the climate crisis, war, and a future that seems out of their control. Sometimes it's hard to have hope but hope may be the one thing that can change the world! Modern researchers called Hope Theorists are helping us to understand that we can use hope to improve our own lives and those of our neighbors, friends and even the planet. The Story and Science of Hope is an illustrated non-fiction book for middle-grade readers that weaves together ancient history with surprising new scientific research showing hope is more than a feeling it's essential for our well-being. People who are high in hope are happier and healthier, they live longer, do better in school and have stronger friendships. Learn the history of hope, how it can be measured, learned and practiced even where you can find hope in your brain (spoiler: it's the bilateral medial orbitofrontal cortex, above your eyes and a few centimetres inside your brain)! Backmatter includes real-world examples of hopeful environmental activists and a list of ways that kids can cultivate hope, as well as a glossary of unfamiliar terms, sources and further reading. Key Text Featuresillustrationsdefinitionsfactsfurther informationfurther readingglossaryheadingshistorical contextCorrelates to the Common Core State Standards in English Language Arts:CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.4.2Determine the main idea of a text and explain how it is supported by key details; summarize the text. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.4.8Explain how an author uses reasons and evidence to support particular points in a text. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.5.2Determine two or more main ideas of a text and explain how they are supported by key details; summarize the text. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.5.8Explain how an author uses reasons and evidence to support particular points in a text, identifying which reasons and evidence support which point(s). CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.6.2Determine a central idea of a text and how it is conveyed through particular details; provide a summary of the text distinct from personal opinions or judgments. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.6.3Analyze in detail how a key individual, event, or idea is introduced, illustrated, and elaborated in a text (e.g., through examples or anecdotes). CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.6.5Analyze how a particular sentence, paragraph, chapter, or section fits into the overall structure of a text and contributes to the development of the ideas. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.6.6Determine an author's point of view or purpose in a text and explain how it is conveyed in the text.

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Book SynopsisAn honest exploration of climate anxiety, for kids 8+ and the adults who love them.When ten-year-old Florent overhears his mothers discussing the possibility of having another baby—and expressing their reluctance due to fears about the planet—his mind races off into a spiral of fear and guilt. Is the planet suffering because there are too many children—children like him? Do his parents think they made a mistake by bringing him into the world?One night, Florent dreams that the forests have all burned to the ground and that his parents are flying away on a spaceship, abandoning him on a ruined planet. When he wakes up, he decides to stop talking… until a discussion with his mothers changes everything.At a time when climate change is negatively impacting kids' mental health, Butterfly Wings provides: Anxiety relief: provides a safe space for kids to process their anxiety, fear, and other emotions about the climate A social-emotional learning tool for parents and teachers to talk about climate change with kids through a gentle and hopeful lens Through thoughtful words and gorgeous illustrations, this compassionate story confronts the very real challenge of climate anxiety in a way that is accessible to young readers. Butterfly Wings provides children with a way to understand their feelings, while also offering hope for a different future.Trade ReviewFINALIST for the Prix Espiègle 2023, given by Quebec school libraries to reward daring children's books of great literary quality.“An invaluable mental health and ecological awareness tool... highly recommended."—Midwest Book ReviewStrikes the tricky balance of acknowledging the reality of the climate crisis without falling into the despair it can certainly engender...captures the surreal, lonely experience of feeling helpless in the face of tragedy. There are no pat answers here, but the ending buoys the story with the possibilities of a radically different future that is perhaps not as grim as Florent—and others—fear it will be."—Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books

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Book SynopsisPerfect for budding eco-heroes, The Big Green Activity Book is packed with more than 70 puzzles and quizzes to test curious kids and teach them about our changing planet.Each puzzle covers an eco-topic such as saving water, recycling or deforestation, which the reader can complete as they learn facts along the way. Help the bee into its hive, shop at the farmer’s market and fix the leaky pipes to save water – it’s all in a day’s work for a Big Green puzzle master! Each thoughtfully illustrated puzzle is accompanied by facts about our Earth, the creatures that live here, the effect that humans are having and what can be done to change things. This book will provide hours of planet-friendly fun.Other books in the series:9781780556321 The Big Human Body Activity Book9781780556314 The Big Animal Activity Book

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Book SynopsisGrandpa and Little Bear share a dream to visit Faraway Valley -- a special, hard-to-find place full of wild and wonderful creatures, a place where the air smells of pine needles, a place they've only seen on a postcard. The determined pair study maps, read books and practice camping to prepare for their adventure, then set sail for the long journey. But when they arrive in the north, they find a bustling port full of shops, where everyone seems to have forgotten about Faraway Valley. Does the beautiful place of their dreams still exist, and can they find it? A magical, heart-warming tale of wonder and adventure, this moving picture book gently explores themes of celebrating nature and respecting wild landscapes. Cecilia Heikkilä's stunning artwork is full of texture, colour and character.Trade Review'A restrained, lyrical tone makes Faraway Valley magical for readers[...] A beautifully illustrated picture book with an environmental theme.'-- Booklist, STARRED REVIEW'This is a gentle clarion call to protect Earth's wild spaces... Its message should be heard globally, in every language. Delicately lovely watercolor, gouache, pastel, and digital illustrations capture our planet's fragile beauty. Faraway Valley is closer to home than we may realize, and we must all protect it.'-- Kirkus Reviews'A story of wonder and adventure. It explores themes of celebrating nature and respecting wild landscapes through the eyes of Grandpa and Little Bear.'-- Kindling'A timely tale about the need to protect and preserve wild spaces.'-- School Library Journal'A magical, heart-warming tale of wonder and adventure.'-- Play to Learn with Katy (Instagram)'A beautifully illustrated intergenerational story about adventure and the celebration of nature and wilderness.'-- TheKidsBookstagrammer (Instagram)'A heartwarming narrative of adventure and inter generational relationships, while emphasizing the need to conserve nature[...] The bears' rediscovery of their connection to nature, upon reaching the valley, is genuinely uplifting. The combination of a profound conservation message with mesmerizing visuals, this book serves as an urgent call to appreciate and safeguard our natural treasures.'-- Storybook Mama (Instagram)'Their journey is filled with hope, new friendships, and lots of wonder. Not only that, but it encourages and promotes love for nature and the desire to protect it. It is a heartwarming story, and I recommend it with all my heart.'-- Our World of Wonder (Instagram)'A book for all nature lovers, a book to make us stop and think and change our ways. It's a stunning must read.'-- Busy Busy Learning (Instagram)

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Book SynopsisEarth''s population is growing but whose planet is it? As the number of people who call Earth home increases, habitats are destroyed in order to build homes and grow food to feed the world''s population.Taking a balanced look at topics such as the global food chain and food miles, tourism, migration and the refugee crisis, and international responses to natural disasters and pandemics, the book also includes positive suggestions to enable readers to make a difference, and project ideas to help them engage with the subject. It explores the gap between the world''s richest and poorest people, globalisation and the positive and negative consequences of our interconnected world.

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Book SynopsisMillions of young people want to be more plant-based and this is the first ever young person''s guide to the whole vegan year. It''s filled with helpful advice and inspiration about how to cut down on (or cut out) meat and dairy, as well as the latest nutritional information to make sure young readers have the all-important facts at their fingertips, free from disinformation and waffle.Starting in spring, the book shows you how to make amazing vegan food in every season. As well as over 50 fun, simple and delicious recipes that anyone can try, it''s also filled with great tips for every season from how to grow your own veg to the ultimate vegan finger food for the party season. It''s a fantastic handbook that''s the perfect plant-based companion for 365 days of being vegan!

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Book SynopsisA new series of climate-conscious children''s books.Penny is a positive little penguin who likes sliding along the ice caps into the sea. When she finds out that the ice caps are in danger because of climate change, she wants to help. But just what can a penguin do to stop the ice caps melting?Penny Helps Protect the Polar Ice Caps is part of a series of children's picture books written in accordance with a number of the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals. With fantastic, colourful animal characters, the stories show children how helping each other and their environment can be lots of fun!The books are suitable for use at home or in the classroom and include questions for discussion on the topics raised a useful supplement for teachers and parents.PRAISE FOR THE LITTLE HELPERS SERIESEngaging and educational People''s Trust for Endangered SpeciesWonderful Peter Hylands, President, Australian Wildlife Protection CouncilTruthful and inspiring Emma Girvan, PR and Communications, The Australian Koala FoundationBeautiful Anne Rowberry, Chair of The British Beekeepers AssociationEducates and inspires Iglika Trifonova, Chair of APECS BulgariaFun and engaging Jason McCartney, MP for Colne ValleyReally engage[s] children and provide[s] a platform for them to explore some really big questions Debbie Kelly, Principal, Beaumont Park AcademyWe love Claire's characters Rufus Bellamy, Manager, David Bellamy Conservation Award SchemeFun and accessible Joe Eisen, Executive Director of the Rainforest Foundation UKTHE LITTLE HELPERS SERIESHector Helps Clean up the ParkPenny Helps Protect the Polar Ice CapsTyler Helps Find a New HomePaula Helps Prevent Air PollutionKati Helps Avoid HungerBella Helps Increase PollinationEddie Helps Locate WaterPan Pan Helps Shelter From Acid RainDolly Helps Steer Clear of an Oil SlickLalit Helps Stay Away From Light Pollution

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Book SynopsisYoung people are inheriting a world of climate catastrophe. Young people are also one of the strongest forces leading movements for climate justice, and to halt the fossil fuel emissions that are making our Earth unlivable. As Greta Thunberg and the Fridays for the Future movement have made clear, solutions offered by adults are far too little, far too late: the measures in unenforceable international agreements won't halt our reliance on fossil fuels, or take the drastic steps humans need to take in order to keep our planet livable.What kinds of drastic steps are needed? What kind of bold actions can the climate justice begin using to bring a stop to climate destruction, and that can be employed alongside existing strategies of mass protest, awareness, and legal appeals? Why does our society consider profit for oil companies more important than the future of young people and the health of our shared environment? In this adaptation of Andreas Malm's best-selling book on the need for a bolder, more confrontational climate justice movement, How to Blow Up a Pipeline these urgent questions are brought to the most important audience of all: those who are growing up in a world on fire.Trade ReviewReading this brilliant book I found myself underlining whole passages, ticking repeatedly in the margins and inwardly cheering. Every school library should buy a copy. Every concerned parent should make sure their children have access to it. -- Tom Tolkien * School Reading List *The intensity and urgency of the need for meaningful climate action comes through loud and clear...This book has two goals: to provoke strong reactions and to create committed activists. Readers will find much to think about. * Booklist *Four hefty chapters chart a progressive path for a young would-be environmental activist, with information presented through a global lens...A persuasive, if provocative, polemic tackling an important subject. * Kirkus Reviews *A YA adaptation of a controversial missive on climate activism that encourages drastic measures to save the planet's-and this generation's-future. It focuses on why past movements haven't been sufficient to change the tide in environmental justice; nonviolence and civil disobedience are just not enough. * School Library Journal *I would recommend Fighting in a World on Fire to any young activist looking to learn more about the climate movement. It serves a great purpose as an introductory book into not only the world of the climate movement, but also reading political books in general. -- Dylan Williams * Socialist Worker *

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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 new world of characters and adventures in their empowering new series for 5-8 year olds inspiring conservation and inventive ways to recycle. In their third adventure Ethel B Dina, who looks after the fish hospital and loves to sing, needs ten green, glass bottles to complete her musical Bottleramma. But she is surrounded by too many plastic bottles which do not make music. Join the Tindims in their glass bottle hunt and meet the Tindims explorer, Tiddledim. 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 *This collection of books have become well known for their accessible language. Printed in a dyslexia-friendly font, the story features short, fast-paced chapters but does not detract from what is a fun and heart-warming story... Whether this book is read by the individual or as a group/class reader, it will make a fantastic addition to a KS1 class library. There is so much scope for discussion not just about the environment and recycling but about sea creatures, voyages, climate, weather and teamwork. In its own unique way the Island is always moving and for this story, finds itself in warmer waters. Ethel B Dina's description of her surroundings as, 'The Land of the Midnight Sun,' allows children to explore what it might be like to live somewhere where it is always dark or always sunny. The poems and songs (and of course a great rendition of ten green bottles) lend themselves beautifully to choral reading and subsequently, children can produce songs of their own about their surroundings and things that they hold dear' * Just Imagine *PRAISE FOR SALLY GARDNER & LYDIA CORRY: 'Gardner remains the patron saint of the reluctant reader' Daily Telegraph. 'An idiosyncratic genius' The Times. 'Sally Gardner's tale unfolds with all the beautiful illogicality of a dream' Financial Times. 'Slightly older fairytale fans will relish Lydia Corry's delicious pictures' * Guardian, on Eight Princesses and a Magic Mirror *

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Book SynopsisPlanet Earth is in troubleâ it''s time to Take Action! But what can you do, you''re just a kid, right? Wrong! The future of the planet is in the hands of young activists like you, and there is plenty you can do to help! From getting your hands dirty to unleashing your Pester Power, with our handy guide you too can change the world!

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Book SynopsisPlanet Earth is in troubleâ it''s time to Take Action! But what can you do, you''re just a kid, right? Wrong! The future of the planet is in the hands of young activists like you, and there is plenty you can do to help! From getting your hands dirty to unleashing your Pester Power, with our handy guide you too can change the world!

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Book SynopsisIt doesn't take a superhero to save the world, it takes everyone doing their bit. Join the Small Steps Revolution and make a real change. Our revolutionaries are waiting to share the small steps you can do to be part of the solution. VIVA LA SMALL STEPS REVOLUTION!

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Book Synopsis'Ideal for wild children - beautifully illustrated, with great information, maps and data ... it's top bedtime reading' Chris PackhamWhat do the ingenious sea otter, the incredible shrinking reindeer, the tree-dwelling baby dragon or the Dodo's long-lost cousin have in common?They are all at risk of disappearing from our world forever. This book is all about the amazing creatures that are now endangered around the globe, from oceans and forests to mountains and snow. Filled with beautiful beasts, glorious illustrations, facts and tales, it will make you fall in love with the animal kingdom - and maybe even try to save it.Trade ReviewIdeal for wild children - beautifully illustrated, with great information, maps and data... it's top bedtime reading for young nature geeks -- Chris PackhamBeautiful ... Marotta profiles the world's amazing but at-risk creatures * Independent *Invites young readers into a zoo filled with rare yellow-eye penguins, Gobi bears and giant anteaters ... it will, no doubt, instill an appreciation for the diversity of life. * Smithsonian Magazine *A gorgeous celebration of the animal kingdom * Dwell *Beautiful -- Joanna LumleyAnimals adapt so well to art with all their God-given beauty - and such art goes over well with curious children hungry to know more about the natural world ... Millie pairs beautiful images with information on the showcased fauna ... Intoxicating * Digital Arts *A menagerie of bright and colourful creatures * Big Issue *Beautifully illustrated * Guardian *Gorgeous ... teaches kids about the plight of endangered animals * Fast Company *

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Book SynopsisJunior and his elephant family are excited to visit Human Town, where they can observe humans in their own town! The novelty soon wears thin, as they notice major issues humans have caused, which are causing them to become extinct. Junior hopes that this will never happen to the elephants.

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Book SynopsisIt''s time to stop littering our planet! This gentle series introduces youngreaders to the natural habitats of animals which are being invaded by wasteThere''s a fun surprise on every page when, as if by magic, a ketchup bottleor a takeawav box turns into a chick or a cow!

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Book SynopsisBusy Nature is a new, exciting addition to the Busy... Sounds Books series, with four new titles! With shapes like an animal''s bottom or a typical nature scene and a button for children to press for laugh-outloud animals sounds or special seasonal sounds, each page in Busy Animals & Nature will entertain young readers. As children have fun guessing the different shapes and sounds, they also increase their knowledge about the world with new discoveries.

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Book SynopsisOne April night, people living near Chernobyl see a bright light in the sky...Everyone is told to move out of the forbidden zone around the destroyed nuclear reactor, but two stubborn old ladies, Anna and Klara, refuse to leave. Nine years later, the forest wolves bring a ragged child to their door - a child who has been living with wolves in the forbidden zone. Who is the lost child of Chernobyl and will Anna and Klara be able to find the child's family after all this time? Inspired by the real events of the global environmental disaster at Chernobyl in April 1986, this haunting and deeply relevant graphic novel is about the place of humans in the natural world, about healing, survival and the meaning of home. From the award-wining author of Peter in Peril, USBBY Outstanding International Book, and Me and Mrs Moon.Trade Review"A powerful graphic novel exploring the place of humans in the natural world." -- Fiona Noble * The Bookseller *"Helen Bate invents a child brought up by wolves in the woods, but tells the real story of the global environmental disaster at Chernobyl in April 1986." * Books for Keeps *"A hugely affecting graphic novel for older children...highly relevant to the present and future dilemmas facing us all, with its themes of survival and healing, this is definitely a book to introduce to older KS2 readers and beyond." * Red Reading Hub *"A moving, totally believable modern fairytale." -- Patrick Barkham, Guardian * Twitter *"Harrowing and historic...I learnt a lot." -- Rich Charlesworth * Primary English Lead, UKLA London *"Inspired by the real events of the global environmental disaster at Chernobyl in April 1986, this haunting and deeply relevant graphic novel is about the place of humans in the natural world, about healing, survival and the meaning of home... The graphics in the story excellently portray the reality of the aftermath and provide thought provoking materials for discussion. Otter-Barry are the publishers of courageous and inspirational books for children. The Lost Child of Chernobyl is one of their best!" * Dolphin Book Blog *"It is a powerful and moving graphic novel that is perfect for young readers – moving and enlightening… I am in awe of the way Bate makes a difficult subject so accessible for young readers. As we face up to climate change and its long-term impact on our world there is much that we can learn from events at Chernobyl. The book is deeply affecting but full of hope for the resilience of humans and the natural world." * The Historian Next Door *

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Book SynopsisMaren Hasenjäger is a German illustrator and graphic designer who lives in Münster.A Little Blue Dot was her first children's books for Magellan and she has followed this with a stunningAtlas of Oceans and Seas. Maren's favourite things to draw are children, the universe and animals with party hats!

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Book SynopsisDiscover what Little Whale gets up to and explore its world, in this fun and informative title from the Really Wild Families series.   Little Whale has a small and loving pod but a much wider family in the big ocean, and can't wait to introduce you to all these friends. Little Whale explores the ocean all day with its mum, are you excited to swim along with them?Carmen Saldaña's charming illustrations will make this informative book a hit with children of all ages! This charming celebration of humpback whales will show children just how amazing nature is and is a reminder that it is up to us to care for the planet and all its creatures. Learn all about the gentle giant of the ocean, by exploring:- Their mesmerizing whale songs that can be heard for thousands of miles- The huge annual migrations they undertake - The relationships within their pods -

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Book SynopsisJoin Winnie the Pooh and friends with this interactive title brimming with ideas to make the world a better place!Make the world a better place with Winnie-the-Pooh!With creative arts and crafts, little ideas to cheer up friends and family, playful challenges to help wildlife thrive around you, and some simple relaxing activities to make your world softer, this book is filled with wonderful fun! Original artworks and quotations to bring you into Pooh''s world, this book is filled with joy and ideas for kids who care about the world and people around them.Other titles in this series:Winnie the Pooh: Ideas for Rainy DaysWinnie the Pooh: Things to do before you''re 5 and 3/4Trade Review‘Winnie the Pooh has always been a very special (albeit funny old) bear, not least of all because his books are filled with wonderful words of wisdom.', Stylist magazine

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Book SynopsisA kid-friendly primer on caring for the Earth and living in harmony with nature. Inspired by the natural world, Ultimate Spotlight: Caring for Earth shows children how creating an environment that resembles the way plants and animals interact in the wild benefits everyone. Turn a page to reveal a pop-up of a multi-layered orchard, lift a flap to see how compost is made, and rotate a wheel to observe a tree’s transformation as the seasons change. • Flaps! Pull-tabs! Pop-ups! Lots of interactive and moveable parts • Detailed illustrations that beg to be pored over again and again • Educational content reviewed by experts Fans of Ultimate SpotlightTM Permaculture will also enjoy the interactive learning of other books in the Ultimate SpotlightTM series, including Extraordinary Animals, Volcanoes, Polar Animals, Rain Forest Animals, Savanna Animals, Dinosaurs, Firefighters, Trains, and Astronauts. • Great family and classroom read-aloud book • Books for 5 and up • Books for kindergarten and early elementary school students

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Book SynopsisWhat can we recycle? Who can sort the waste? What can we re-use? Helping with real tasks is a natural progression from pretend play, and is a crucial stage in a child’s development. Achieving a shared goal encourages a sense of responsibility, and develops many skills useful in later life. Simple conversational text and lively illustrations are carefully designed to encourage further dialogue between reader and child.

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Book SynopsisLaurie's home-made beauty recipes are no secret. The secret is that her eco-warrior family get their ingredients from the bin. Laurie loves her family and she wants to join them in making the world a better place, one home-made bath bomb at a time. But right now, she doesn't want to be fishing her food out the bin. She just wants to go for a hot chocolate with her friends after school and be a normal kid. So when a competition comes to Silverdale High looking for the next best 'Business with a difference', and the most popular girl in school, wants to team up to sell Laurie's lotions and potions, she can hardly believe her luck. But can she find success and popularity without losing sight of her true self?Joanne O'Connell's Beauty and the Bin is a fresh and funny debut about friends, family, school and being a young eco-warrior.'Funny, warm, and just so refreshing . . . I loved this sparkling debut." Carlie Sorosiak, bestselling author of I, CosmoTrade ReviewFunny, warm, and just so refreshing. Laurie is a winning protagonist, with brilliant eco ideas. Truly, I loved this sparkling debut -- Carlie Sorosiak, bestselling author of I, Cosmo

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Book SynopsisA gold leaf appears in the forest. As soon as the animals notice it, each wants it more than anything else in the world. But in their struggle for it, the leaf is destroyed. Heartbroken, the animals wonder: Will we ever again see such a leaf? After getting an MA in early childhood education, Kirsten Hall taught preschool and elementary school for several years. The Jacket, her debut picture book, was a New York Times Notable Book of 2015. This is her second book. Born in Toronto, Matthew Forsythe grew up in London. After publishing his first books, he moved to LA, where he worked on Adventure Time. He now lives in Montreal, working on animations, picture books, and comics.

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Book Synopsis"Did we take more than our due?" Weaving his tale around a Gond fable about water, artist Subash Vyam muses on the history of our relationship to this most primeval of elements.

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Book SynopsisA delightful, inspiring, and empowering board book about connecting with nature and celebrating life from New York Times bestselling author-illustrator Kim Krans.Hello Sacred Life introduces little ones to the sun, moon, the five elements, and big-picture concepts that children will hold dear to their hearts forever. Equally likely to be spotted on a nursery bookshelf as styled on a grown-up coffee table, Hello Sacred Life is a book for all of us, visual poem in honor of life’s great mysteries.

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Book SynopsisClimate change is here right now and the superheroes of the Green Tech world want to do something about it. Let's meet them!Tidal Lagoon, Smart Grid and Carbon Capture are just three of the amazing technologies coming to the rescue. They will find sustainable ways to create, use and store energy. They will show us how to clean up our air and our oceans. And they will help us to put Nature first. Why, even now, Solar Panel, Wind Turbine and Geothermal Power are hard at work to make polluting fossil fuels a thing of the past.Perfect for home or school, Basher's highly original books have sold over 3 million copies worldwide. They make difficult concepts tangible, understandable and even lovable. Chatty first-person text and stylish, contemporary character illustrations give a voice, personality and story to each topic - a brilliant way to communicate science.

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Book SynopsisPandora lives alone in a world of broken things. She makes herself a handsome home from all that people had left behind, but no one ever comes to visit. Then one day something falls from the sky... a bird with a broken wing. As Pandora nurses the bird back to health it begins to fly away each day, bringing a seed or small plant back with him. Then one day, the bird doesn't come back. Pandora is heartbroken. However, day by day, things begin to grow. This is a stunning fable of hope and regeneration from critically acclaimed artist Victoria Turnbull. Trade Review'Beautiful illustrations combine with a heartwarming story to bring us a book which epitomises what picture books are all about.' * Parents in Touch *'Just when you think she can’t possibly exceed her last offering, Turnbull produces another sublime text with her wondrously muted and opulent illustrations. This picture book had us on a roller coaster of emotions, ending on an utterly joyous note and one which highlights the strength of relationships and the need to be surrounded by our loved ones.' * Picturebookblogger *

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