Clive Gifford, Jonathan Woodward

Guardians of the Planet

How to be an Eco-Hero

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Imprint: Buster Books

Publication date: 18/03/2021

ISBN: 9781780556925

Age: 9-11 years

Subject: Non-Fiction

Categories: Activity & Puzzles, Environment & Green Issues

Binding: Paperback

Size: 246 x 189 mm

Extent: 128 pages

Illustration: Colour

Territorial Rights: World (All Languages)

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Summary:

This environmentally positive book contains everything children need to become guardians of the planet. Kids can learn how to become keepers of the coasts, friends of the forests, home heroes and much more through a mix of compelling facts, creative activities and proactive tips.

Key environmental topics are clearly explained, and the easy-to-follow projects and suggestions help to put the issues in an everyday context. From reusing clothes and composting food to reducing water waste and giving wildlife a helping hand, this book will encourage children to engage with environmental problems and inspire them to take care of our wonderful planet.

This book includes an introduction by ClientEarth, an organization that uses environmental law to protect oceans, forests and other habitats, as well as all people, and a foreword by Brian Eno.

All royalties from the sales of this book go to ClientEarth.

Reviews:

There has never been a more important time to change our actions. This comprehensive guide covers everything you need to know about our impact on the planet and what we can do to save it.

Jess French

Every word of this entertaining and poignant book must be read by all children… and, of course, their parents!

Arizona Muse

Guardians of the Planet by Clive Gifford is colourful, engaging and endorsed by environmental law organisation Client Earth.

Wicked Leeks

Sales points:

  • This book explains environmental issues and puts them in context, so readers can understand how their actions can make a difference. The unique guardian theme engages kids and makes them feel confident that they can help the planet

  • Each chapter focuses on a particular area of the environment and includes tips and activities tailored to that topic – for instance, readers can learn about ways to help nature in their garden in the wildlife chapter and save water in their bathroom in the water chapter

  • Includes an introduction from ClientEarth, a foreword by Brian Eno and illustrated by an environmentally friendly artist, specializing in a cut-paper collage style using recycled materials

  • All royalties from the sales of this book go to ClientEarth

About the Author:

Clive Gifford

Clive Gifford is an award-winning author of over 200 books specializing in engaging and entertaining non-fiction books for children and young adults. His books have garnered much praise and won Children's Choice, NAPPA Gold Star, TES Book of the Year and Smithsonian awards. Refugees was shortlisted for The British Book Awards whilst Discover the Extreme World was on the four-book shortlist for the 2012 Blue Peter Book Award. In October 2018, Clive won the Sainsbury’s Children’s Book Award for The Book Of Comparisons. He also won The Blue Peter Book Award 2019 for The Colours of History. Clive has contributed many articles to Encyclopaedia Britannica, appeared on radio and at live events and written hundreds of articles to a wide range of publications. He is based in Manchester, England.

About the Author:

Jonathan Woodward

Jonathan Woodward is an environmentally friendly wildlife and natural history illustrator creating artwork for a wide range of clients, from children’s non-fiction to zoos and aquariums. He works in a cut-paper collage style, both with recycled magazines and digitally.

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