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Books - Education Resources

Outside of a dog, a book is man's best friend. Inside of a dog it's too dark to read. - Groucho Marx


	An Inconvenient Truth Young Adults Edition by Al Gore A young adults edition of the acclaimed bestseller on global warming, which provides information in a direct and compelling way, for the 9-14 age group. The truth about the climate crisis is an inconvenient one that means we are going to have to change the way we live our lives - and this affects young people above all. The overall aim is to gear the content to the people who will in fact be dealing with global warming for the rest of their lives. Click here to purchase this book online
	We Are The Weather Makers by Tim Flannery Tim Flannery dedicated the first edition of The Weather Makers to children: 'to all of their generation who will have to live with the consequences of our decisions.' Seventy percent of the people who are alive now will be alive in 2050. Today's teenagers are the vital audience for a book about the most urgent issue of our time and of their future. This revised and updated Young Adult edition is written in a style that is accessible and engaging. Click here to purchase this book online
	Climate Change - Eyewitness Guide (Book & CD) Help your child learn about climate change with this fact-packed guide, giant wall chart, interactive clipart CD and dedicated website. From what's being done to stop pollution harming life on earth, to why rising sea levels mean maps will need to be redrawn: let your child discover all about our fragile planet and the dramatic changes that are affecting the weather, the environment and our way of life. Click here to purchase this book online
	The Big Picture Book of Environments by John Long With stunning images and a child-friendly text based on the latest scientific research, the award-winning author of The Big Picture Book explores the effects of changing climate on environments around the world. Click here to purchase this book online
	Desert: Eye Wonder From the Sahara to the Australian Great Sandy, explore Earth's driest regions and discover the desert's hidden dangers, from buried snakes to sandstorms. Find out how people, animals, and plants cope with the daily challenge to find water. All aspects of these amazing locations are covered in fascinating photographic detail. Brilliant for homework and school projects, or just for fun! Click here to purchase this book online
	Earth Matters: An Encyclopedia of Ecology by David De Rothschild Introduce your child to our planet in all its glory with this amazing book, featuring an inspiring foreword by eco adventurer David de Rothschild. From the deepest oceans to fiery deserts, tropical jungles to icy mountains, it lets you explore and get close to the places or 'biomes' that make our world so special. Read it together and you'll find out how life on Earth began, and see the effect humankind has had on the natural world. Click here to purchase this book online
	Easy to be Green - Little Green Books Everyone's talking about the environment these days, especially kids. But what can kids do? A lot! This book is filled with cool coloring pages, Earth-saving tips, fun facts, and easy activities kids can do to help the environment. It's just what kids need to be green all by themselves! Click here to purchase this book online
	Earth Smart: How to Take Care of the Environment by Leslie Garrett Earth Smart follows the story of two children, Sophie and Spencer, journeying around a town, learning about the environment and how to care for it. Find out how we can all make our world a cleaner, healthier place to live. This is a great book for teaching children about looking after the environment. Click here to purchase this book online
	Energy: See For Your Yourself - Electricity, Heat, Power, Sun, Lightning, Fire, Combustion, Fuel, Calorie, Radiation, Force, Science All Around You by Chris Woodford How much energy is there in a bolt of lightning? Why is there more heat in an iceberg than a cup of tea? Find out how energy affects your daily life, the ways it is released, how plants and animals use energy in extreme climates and see for yourself how it is everywhere. Special fold-out pages reveal a spectacular encounter with the Sun, and incredible images show that science is all around us Click here to purchase this book online
	Kitchen Garden Cooking with Kids by Stephanie Alexander Stephanie Alexander's philosophy is that there is no such thing as special food for children: if food is good, everyone will enjoy it regardless of age. Here are 120 recipes with simple instructions, a colourful layout and lots of fast, fun facts. Click here to purchase this book online
	Adventures of the Plastic Bottle by Alison Inches and Pete Whitehead Learn about recycling from a new perspective! Peek into this diary of a plastic bottle as it goes on a journey from the refinery plant, to the manufacturing line, to the store shelf, to a garbage can, and finally to a recycling plant where it emerges into it's new life...as a fleece jacket! Click here to purchase this book online
	Look After Your Planet - Charlie & Lola by Lauren Child Charlie has this little sister Lola. At the moment Lola is throwing everything away. "Why don't you recycle it" says Charlie. And Lola says, "Recycle it? What is that?" You can do recycling just like Lola and then fill in your very own completely good tree counter poster! Click here to purchase this book online
	Savage Earth by Trevor Day From desolate deserts to cavernous caves, discover all about our planet's structures and the earth-shattering processes that shape it. Packed with unusual views of the Earth and its features, this is a comprehensive guide to understanding planet Earth. Enter earthquake territory, find out what causes a volcano to erupt and follow the path of a glacier – start a dramatic journey across the planet. Click here to purchase this book online
	The ABC of Carbon: Issues and opportunities in the global climate change environment by Ken Hickson An illustrated, alphabetical digest with an encyclopaedic approach to carbon and climate change. Essential reading for anyone who cares about their future—and the future life on earth for their children and grandchildren—with ideas for individual and community action, as well as for business people and students of all ages. Click here to purchase this book online
	True Green Kids by Kim McKay and Jenny Bonnin True Green Kids features 100 simple solutions to the environmental challenges facing kids today. With chapters focusing on the home, school, outdoors, pets and more, this book offers fun and easy ways to make a difference to our local and global environment. Click here to purchase this book online
	Green Stuff for Kids by Tanya Ha Green Stuff for Kids is a young readers' guide to environmental issues and what we can do to make a difference. It's an eco-encyclopaedia, jam-packed with fun facts, eco-activities, information and green tips – all aimed at helping young people understand and appreciate our planet, making them better equipped to look after it. Green Stuff for Kids is all about exploring green issues and having fun while learning. Click here to purchase this book online