Ducks Overboard!: A True Story of Plastic in Our Oceans

Name: Ducks Overboard!: A True Story of Plastic in Our Oceans
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SKU: 9781406393118
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By Markus Motum

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Summary

Ducks Overboard!: A True Story of Plastic in Our Oceans by Markus Motum is a captivating children's book that tells the real-life journey of thousands of rubber ducks accidentally released into the ocean. It explores how these ducks travel across the globe, highlighting the impact of plastic waste on marine life and the environment in an engaging and educational way. Through vibrant illustrations and a compelling narrative, young readers learn about the ocean's currents and the importance of protecting our planet.
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Format: Hardback

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This book may appeal to you if you are interested in educating children about environmental issues in a fun and engaging way. With vivid illustrations and an inspiring story, it raises awareness about plastic pollution in our oceans, making it a fantastic choice for young eco-conscious readers.

Description

Discover the pollution crisis in our oceans through the eyes of one lost plastic duck in this engaging and stylish picture book.

When a shipping container filled with thousands of plastic ducks spilled into the Pacific Ocean, where did all those ducks go? Based on a true story, this innovative take on the plastic pollution crisis follows one duck as it travels on ocean currents to meet sea life and discovers the rubbish from humans that endangers our oceans.

A highly accessible and stylish picture book with a positive message about environmental issues, from the author-illustrator of Curiosity, which was shortlisted for the Royal Society Young People’s Book Prize.

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Ducks Overboard!: A True Story of Plastic in Our Oceans by Markus Motum is praised for its engaging storytelling and impactful illustrations. The book effectively raises awareness about environmental issues, specifically focusing on ocean plastic pollution. It's noted for being informative yet accessible, making it suitable for educating children on the importance of conservation.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781406393118

Publisher: Walker Books Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 04 February 2021

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Walker Books Ltd

Contributors:

Illustrated by Markus Motum

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 21.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 270g

Pages: 32

Collections

Children's Books Children's Picture Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Markus Motum

About the Author

Markus Motum is a half-English, half-Norwegian up-and-coming illustrator. He studied Illustration at the University for the Creative Arts, graduating in 2012, and it was during his studies that he re-discovered his love of picture books. He really enjoys creating big colourful books and illustrations for readers to get sucked into. His first book, Curiosity: The Story of a Mars Rover, was shortlisted for the Klaus Flugge Prize and the Royal Society Young People's Book Prize in 2018. Markus is currently based in Brighton, UK.

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