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Climate Change for Beginners

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Climate Change for Beginners by Andy Prentice and Eddie Reynolds is an engaging introduction to climate change tailored for young readers. It simplifies complex topics, explaining the causes and effects of climate change in an accessible and informative way. The book empowers children by illustrating positive actions they can take and inspires a greater understanding of environmental stewardship.
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This book may appeal to you if you're interested in making complex topics easy and fun for younger readers. It's perfect for curious children who wish to understand the basics of climate change and its impact on the planet through engaging explanations and illustrations.

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This book explains, in simple language and with clear illustrations, what the climate is, and how it is changing very rapidly at the moment, and the effects this is having on our planet. It tackles suggestions about what needs to change in the way people live, from power stations to farming, and explains why it's so difficult to do.

What Climate Change is, why it's happening, and what we can do to reverse it.

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Climate Change for Beginners explores what climate change is, why it's happening, and what we can do to reverse it.

Climate change is having an enormous impact on the world around us - it has become a Climate Crisis. This book uses simple language and vivid illustrations to explain complex questions clearly.

How does the climate work? What are we doing to change it? What can we do differently to avoid the worst outcomes? Why do we all find change so hard?

The Climate Crisis is a troubling and sensitive topic, especially for children, so the book includes vital tips on how to set realistic goals and not get overwhelmed by bad news.

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Climate Change for Beginners by Andy Prentice and Eddie Reynolds is praised for its engaging and accessible approach to explaining climate issues to children. Reviewers highlight the book's ability to simplify complex topics with clear language and vibrant illustrations, making it informative yet enjoyable for young readers. Many commend its balanced presentation, covering both the challenges of climate change and steps towards sustainability.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781474979863

Publisher: Usborne Publishing Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 07 January 2021

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Usborne Publishing Ltd

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by El Primo RamΓ³n

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 16.0mm

Width: 176.0mm

Height: 242.0mm

Weight: 540g

Pages: 128

About the Author

Andy Prentice (Author)
Ever since he read the Spy's Guidebook when he was eight, Andy has wanted to write books for Usborne. He's very happy that he got to fulfill his dream. As well as writing books and stories for Usborne, Andy has published several fantasy novels about demons and dark magic. He likes playing board games and making up imaginary worlds.

Eddie Reynolds (Author)
Eddie joined Usborne Publishing in 2017. Before that, he studied German and French at Cambridge University, then moved to Berlin after a short while teaching Ancient History at a school in Guangzhou, China. Now back in the UK, he writes books about all sorts, including computers, maps and engineering.

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