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Large 9781760526122

The Carbon-Neutral Adventures of the Indefatigable Enviroteens by First Dog on the Moon

$19.00 NZD

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Category: General Graphic Books

Meet our superheroes: - Binky, aka The Monotreme! - Worried Norman, once bitten by a radioactive croissant and now Pastry Person! - Letitia, an occasionally bossy science-wombat and genius inventor!   Together, they are the EnviroTeens and they are about to get very, very angry. Singleuse Plastic Brend an may have an evil plan to destroy all the world's turtles with his dastardly tur-tele-pooter but, believe it or not, there is something even more sinister than an angry plastic bag on a garbage island in the middle of the ocean ... Climate change! Oh no! The EnviroTeens will do anything to stop this impending disaster: scale slippery volcanoes, scurry through forests full of poisonous armpit monsters, even meet Senator Ian, the Climate Denialist Potato. But can three teenagers and a chicken save the whole world? Why not, nobody else is! Maybe they are in with a chance? I can't look, it's too exciting! A hilarious graphic novel about a group of teens who are determined to clean the planet and clear the air. A proportion of the publisher's profits will be donated to School Strike 4 Climate Australia. ...Show more

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Large 9781786276131

We Are All Greta: Be Inspired to Save the World by Valentina Giannella

$22.00 NZD

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Category: Biography & Autobiography

Follow in Greta Thunberg's footsteps and join the global mission to save our planet from climate change. With in-depth text and data, this necessary and timely book will answer readers' questions on what climate change means, what its consequences will be, and what must be done to protect our world.

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Large 9780473526610

Treasure Beyond Measure: A Collective Noun Safari by Helen Griffiths

$20.00 NZD

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Category: NZ Picture Books

If ever there was a trip you need to take, it's this Collective Noun Safari! Be entertained by the creatures and the words you'll encounter as you travel through the pages. Some are fierce. Some are funny. All are fascinating and each is precious to this planet. Yet, one extremely dangerous creature th reatens to steer the entire journey off-course. Ultimately, only YOU can determine the destination. ...Show more

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Large 9780241439470

Fish by Brendan Kearney

$24.00 NZD

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Category: General Picture Books

Meet Finn the fisherman and his dog, Skip, in this illustrated story book for young children that teaches them about plastic pollution and recycling. All Finn wants is to catch a nice, tasty fish for his dinner, but no matter how hard he tries all he seems to catch at the end of his fishing line is the rubbish that is polluting the sea . At the end of the day, Finn and his dog Skip go home with a boat full of rubbish, but their tummies are empty tummies. However, they soon find a way to put the rubbish they have found to good use... This book is the ideal introduction for children to the environmental concerns facing our oceans, featuring colourful illustrations and an engaging, light-hearted storyline, drawn and written by Brendan Kearney. Grown-ups and children will enjoy reading together and following the story of Finn and Skip with its ups and downs, and pointing out all the different pieces of rubbish that Finn catches in the ocean in the detailed illustrations. Young readers will love this picture book with a timely and ultimately uplifting message about protecting the world around us. ...Show more

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Large 9781760793340

Snapper: The Real Story by Annemarie Florian, Alistair Hughes

$28.00 NZD

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Category: NZ Non Fiction

Snapper is the most caught fish species in our warm coastal waters. We consider them beautiful, both to view and to eat. They're the fish we love to love. Yet how much do we really know about them and their ocean habitats? And how can we ensure they continue to flourish in the ocean of the future?

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Large 9781843654643

Challenge Everything: The Extinction Rebellion Youth Guide to Saving the Planet by Blue Sandford

$23.00 NZD

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Category: Environmental Issues

The main concern of young people is climate change and how to combat it. This is the only official handbook from Extinction Rebellion Youth and will help you to change your life and change the world for the better. Written by the coordinator of Extinction Rebellion Youth London, this is no greenwashing book - it's an important call to action. A manifesto for how young people can help to save the planet by questioning everything about modern life and acting upon their conclusions. This book will ask you to challenge everything - challenge government (protest and take peaceful action where necessary), challenge business (decide who you want to support, decide who you want to boycott), and above all to challenge yourself - how can you change your life to make a difference. Filled with stories, essays, slogans and inspiring illustrations, this book will cover consuming, actioning, boycotting, campaigning, striking, questioning, rewilding and reconnecting with our planet. ...Show more

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Large 9780753445983

Eco Hero in Training by Jo Hanks

$20.00 NZD

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Category: Environmental Issues | Series: In Training

Learn how to become an ecologist in this exciting title! Packed with bitesize information and fun facts about the life of a nature lover, Ecologist in Training will tell you all about habitats, animals, plants and how we can all be greener. Discover the life and career of an ecologist - what they do and how you can join their eco gang. See how and why conservationists study living things in every habitat, from high in the tree to the deepest ocean; how their findings help us to understand the word we live; and what we can all do to protect the eco systems that surround us. ...Show more

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Large 9781409563983

See Inside Weather and Climate (Usborne Lift-the-Flap Board Book) by Katie Daynes

$23.00 NZD

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Category: Lift-the-Flaps | Series: See Inside | Reading Level: Children's - Grade 1-2, Age 6-7

This is a lift-the-flap book that introduces readers to the science of weather. The work is filled with facts from how hurricanes and floods happen to how global warming is affecting the Earth's climates.

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Large 9780241447079

Be Plastic Clever by Amy and Ella Meek

$16.00 NZD

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Category: Environmental Issues

Learn about the dangers of single-use plastics and pick up tips on what you can do to help through teenage activists Amy and Ella. This environmental book will teach young activists about the dangers of plastic pollution and climate change, but also to help them find their voice. Amy and Ella want thei r book to help young readers shout about the issues they are passionate about and inspire them to become young activists in their own right. Filled with facts about the dangers of plastics, as well as tips on what you can do to help, it's the ultimate practical guide to ridding the world of single-use plastics from two young activists. ...Show more

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Large 9780753445518

Nature at Risk (Discover It Yourself) by Sally Morgan

$15.00 NZD

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Category: Environmental Issues | Series: Discover It Yourself

Examining the world's different habitats, how plants and animals adapt to their environments, and how these ecosystems remain in balance, this activity-based book looks at how pollution, farming, and deforestation can cause damage. 'How Can I Help' boxes give plenty of practical, fun suggestions for im proving our environment. The Discover It Yourself series lets children explore STEM topics in a practical and fun way, using things in their immediate environment to create awesome experiments. ...Show more

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Large 9780753445501

Pollution and Waste (Discover It Yourself) by Sally Morgan; Rosie Harlow

$15.00 NZD

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Category: Environmental Issues | Series: Discover It Yourself

This book is packed with scientific facts, experiments, and activities linked to pollution, waste and all things environmental. It brings a lively, hands-on approach to practical science experiments. Children can find almost everything they need for the experiments around the home. The materials and in structions are simply, safely, and clearly presented. This STEM-focused book will show readers how to test for air pollution, watch global warming at work, clean up an oil spill, and much more. ...Show more

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Large 9781760642198

Greta's Story: The Schoolgirl who went on Strike to Save the Planet by Valentina Camerini

$24.00 NZD

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Category: Biography & Autobiography | Reading Level: 8.5 Kids Non Fiction

The story of Greta Thunberg, the schoolgirl who inspired a worldwide climate change movement. It's 20 August 2018, late summer in Stockholm, and it feels incredibly hot in the city. The TV news reports rising temperatures, and there have been numerous fires throughout Sweden. Fifteen-year-old Greta Thu nberg decides she can't wait any longer: politicians have to do something to save the environment. Instead of returning to school, Greta takes a placard and goes on strike in front of Sweden's parliament building. Greta's protest began the Fridays for Future - or School Strike 4 Climate - movement, which millions have now joined around the world. Greta has spoken at COP24, the UN summit on climate change, and has been nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize. This is her story, but also that of many other girls and boys around the world willing to fight against the indifference of the powerful for a better future. ...Show more

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