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Palm Trees at the North Pole

The Hot Truth About Climate Change
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Palm Trees at the North Pole by Marc ter Horst is a captivating children's book that explores the extraordinary history and science of Earth's climate. It takes young readers on a fascinating journey through timeβ€”from prehistoric palm trees at the poles to the impact of human activity today. The book combines engaging illustrations with insightful explanations, making complex environmental concepts accessible and intriguing for all ages.
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Format: Hardback
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You might enjoy this book if you're curious about climate change and want to explore it through engaging storytelling and vivid illustrations. Perfect for young readers, it simplifies complex concepts about our changing world in a fun and educational way.

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Palm Trees at the North Pole

Palm Trees at the North Pole shares the science and history of climate change through awesome facts and detailed, colourful illustrations that will excite and draw kids into this important issue, helping them feel part of the solution.

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Age range 9 to 12

Perfect for home-schooling and virtual and blended learning, Palm Trees at the North Pole shares the science and history of climate change through awesome facts and detailed, colourful illustrations that will excite and draw kids into this important issue, helping them feel part of the solution.

With extraordinary facts about farting cows and cracking icebergs, tall windmills and fast electric cars, burly polar bears and cute little pikas, this approachable and creative guide encourages young climate activists to engage even more deeply with their chosen cause. It also helps kids new to the issue understand why and how climate change is happening, and what we can do about it!

This clear, accessible, and often funny book about climate change explains everything kids need to know about our global environment and how it has changed throughout historyβ€”often as a result of our own actions. After reading this book, kids will become experts on climate change, and feel empowered to share their knowledge with the world!

Accompanied by vivid illustrations that bring the story to life, Palm Trees at the North Pole features brave scientists, young activists like Greta Thunberg, and most importantly: science and facts about our planet. This wonderful book covers the history of our climateβ€”starting with exploding volcanoes and extinct mammothsβ€”and explains humans' role in climate change. It also shares information about environmental movements throughout history!

Palm Trees at the North Pole explains the real consequences of climate change, such as rising tides, heat waves, and hurricanes, but never in a scary way. Above all, the book outlines actions kids can take to help combat climate change in their own communities, and equips kids with the knowledge to understand the most important issue facing our world today.

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Palm Trees at the North Pole by Marc ter Horst is praised for bringing the urgency of climate change to young readers, particularly those in upper elementary and middle school. The book goes into great detail about various aspects of climate change, enhanced by lovely illustrations. It is noted for being engaging, visually appealing, and informative, making it a perfect choice for young environmentalists and discussions in educational settings.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781771646826

Publisher: Greystone Books,Canada

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 01 April 2021

Country: Canada

Imprint: Greystone Books,Canada

Illustration: Full-color illustrations throughout

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Wendy Panders

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 203.0mm

Height: 234.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 192

About the Author

MARC TER HORST studied literature but soon found himself more interested in geology, astronomy, and evolution. He has written several nonfiction books for kids and they have been translated into many languages. He lives in the Netherlands.

WENDY PANDERS is an illustrator and graphic designer for magazines and newspapers and has illustrated many children's books. She lives in the Netherlands.

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