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Team Planet!: Protect Biosphere Reserves

By Louise Spilsbury
Series: Team Planet!
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How would you like to join Team Planet! as they investigate some of the most awe-inspiring places in our world? Trek through rainforests in South America, canoe across gigantic lakes in Asia, and get up-close to gorillas in Africa! These are all UNESCO Biosphere Reserves, places... Read More
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Created in partnership with UNESCO, this book follows 'Team Planet', a group of children who learn about different places around the world and why these areas need protecting

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How would you like to join Team Planet! as they investigate some of the most awe-inspiring places in our world? Trek through rainforests in South America, canoe across gigantic lakes in Asia, and get up-close to gorillas in Africa!

These are all UNESCO Biosphere Reserves, places which have special importance for everyone on our planet, and they are protected by an organisation called UNESCO. But these amazing reserves are under threatβ€”from people, pollution, climate change, and natural disasters. Come on an expedition to discover what we can all do to help protect these incredible places.

Discover rainforest, mangrove lake, mountain, savannah, and desert biosphere reserves.

Created in partnership with UNESCO, this book follows Team Planet, a group of children who learn about world heritage sites around the world and why these areas need protecting. It supports the geography and history curriculums at KS2.

Follow Team Planet in other titles in the series as they: Protect Cities; Safeguard Living Heritage; Protect Oceans; Protect Geoparks; Protect Biospheres.

Series: Team Planet!

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    How would you like to join Team Planet, as they investigate some of the most creative, busy and exciting cities around the world? You'll explore sustainable cities in Asia, learning cities in Europe and see historic cities in Africa! These are all places that are protected by an organization called UNESCO. These amazing cities are under threat - from people,...
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  • Team Planet!: Protect Biosphere Reserves
    How would you like to join Team Planet! as they investigate some of the most awe-inspiring places in our world? Trek through rainforests in South America, canoe across gigantic lakes in Asia, and get up-close to gorillas in Africa! These are all UNESCO Biosphere Reserves, places which have special importance for everyone on our planet, and they are protected by...
    By Louise Spilsbury
    Paperback
    $2499
    Available
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  • Team Planet!: Safeguard Living Heritage
    How would you like to join Team Planet as they investigate some of the most incredible people and places in our world? You can hear spooky stories in forests in Europe, join in with a colourful festival in Central America or see some beautiful textiles in Asia! These are all part of our living heritage - the skills and the...
    By Louise Spilsbury
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  • Team Planet!: Protect Geoparks
    How would you like to join Team Planet, as they investigate some of the most awe-inspiring wonders in our world? You'll explore ancient dinosaur lands in Africa, fly over active volcanoes in South America and crawl through picturesque caves in Asia! These are all UNESCO Global Geoparks, places which have special importance for everyone on our planet. But these amazing...
    By Louise Spilsbury
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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781445189994

Publisher: Hachette Children's Group

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 28 May 2026

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Franklin Watts Ltd

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 4.0mm

Width: 208.0mm

Height: 262.0mm

Weight: 152g

Pages: 32

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About the Author

Award-winning author Louise Spilsbury, who also writes under the name Louise Kay Stewart, has written over 250 books for young people on a wide range of exciting subjects. She loves writing children's books as it gives her the chance to keep learning about new stuff. She lives and works near the coast in South Devon and loves to walk on the beach and swim in the sea after work. Louise won The English Association Margaret Mallett Award for Children's Non-Fiction 2019 for Rebel Voices: the rise of votes for women.

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