Children's books
1. Don't Panic! We CAN Save The Planet by James Campbell (Author), Rob Jones (Illustrator)
A hilarious and light-hearted look at the problems facing planet Earth, perfect for educating and comforting children who are worried about climate change.
Written by award-winning author James Campbell - who lives off-grid and owns a compost loo - find out how cow-farts are wrecking the world, what a fossil fuel even is and why 'earthships' (and not spaceships) are the future! This book will help you understand what climate change is and how on Earth we can stop it TOGETHER!
A hands-on and hilarious guide to saving the world
James Campbell
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2. If I Were the World by Mark Sperring (Author), Natelle Quek (Illustrator)
This beautiful and uplifting book will inspire us all to join hands and help our amazing planet. With an irresistible rhyming text by bestselling author Mark Sperring and stunning illustrations by rising star Natelle Quek, it's the perfect book to inspire children to ask questions and take action.
“A beautiful book with an important and powerful message.” — M. G. Leonard
Mark Sperring
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3. Bud by Laura Hambleton
This bright, fun and friendly non-fiction picture book about what happens when one plant grows (up) is a gentle introduction to plant life cycles for readers 3+.
Meet Bud, a TINY rosebud on a BIG adventure.
Sitting in a cosy greenhouse, in an even cosier red pot is Bud. Every day, Bud is warmed by Sun and told stories about the BIg Outside by Moon. Bud is happy and content until ... POP!
Bud is planted beside looming trees and wiggly worms. The Big Outside is SCARY - but new adventures can be, and there's no bigger adventure than growing up.
The story of how a plant grows ... up!
Laura Hambleton
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4. The Tigers' Tale by Catherine Barr (Author), Tara Anand (Illustrator)
With evocative storytelling combined with clear non-fiction information by eco-expert Catherine Barr and lush illustrations by Tara Anand, this story illuminates exactly why tiger conservation is so important. Perfect for children aged 7+
“Catherine Barr's book reminds us all that the threat of tiger trade still lingers and there is no room for complacency.” — Environmental Investigation Agency
Catherine Barr
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5. Do You Love Oceans? by Matt Robertson
Dive to the darkest depths of the deep blue sea, weave in and out of colourful coral reefs and learn about the incredible people who are trying to save our oceans in the fourth book in Matt Robertson's award-winning Do You Love? series.
With fun and colourful illustrations and bursting with facts, Do You Love Oceans? is perfect for readers who want to explore Earth's spectacular seas, discover the wildlife that lives there and find out why our oceans need protecting.
Why oceans are magnificently mega!
Matt Robertson
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6. Meet the Weather by Caryl Hart (Author), Bethan Woollvin (Illustrator)
WHOOOOSH! We're off on an exciting adventure in our hot-air balloon to say hello to all the different kinds of weather that make up our world.
Join in with the rhymes and get ready to meet everything from whooshing wind to bright rainbows and shimmering sunshine. Little ones will be swept away on an unforgettable journey in this striking, action-packed picture book.
Combining STEM learning with a rhyming twist, it's perfect for all little meteorologists!
“Such a fun and entertaining introduction to weather - we love its energy and bright artwork” — Naomi Jones
Caryl Hart
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7. Fantastically Great Women Who Saved the Planet by Kate Pankhurst
Discover the untold stories of women who have helped protect our natural world, all the way through history.
Bursting full of colourful illustrations and fascinating facts, Fantastically Great Women Who Saved the Planet is an inspiring introduction to just a few of the incredible women who show that all actions, big and small, can be powerful in the fight against climate breakdown.
“An absolute must-have for every young person's bookshelf” — Huffington Post
Kate Pankhurst
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Education books
1. 50 Fantastic Ideas for for Farm Activities by Hannah Jones McVey (Author), Alistair Bryce-Clegg (Volume Editor)
A collection of 50 fun and effective activities to help explore and bring to life themes around farming and food production.
50 Fantastic Ideas for Farm Activities can be used to provide inspiration for a farm theme in the classroom, for activities to complement a class growing project, to introduce ways to use food, farming or natural themes to strengthen aspects of the curriculum, or to support a farm visit. This book will show practitioners how to make exploring every aspect of a farm-to-fork journey a fun and foundational part of any setting.
Read a short interview with the author, Hannah Jones McVey, on all things farming.
Designed by experts from the Country Trust, the UK's leading agricultural education charity
Judith Harries
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2. The Sustainability and Climate Change Curriculum Outdoors: Key Stage 2 by Deborah Lambert, Sue Waite, Michelle Roberts, Alun Morgan
Promoting the inclusion of climate change and sustainability issues within the primary curriculum, this cutting-edge guide provides age-appropriate activities, curriculum links and opportunities for progression in knowledge and skills across lower and upper KS2.
The book introduces essential curriculum concepts and teaches species identification, showing pupils how to encourage care and action for the natural world through outdoor activities linked to key curriculum goals. It demonstrates ways to progress children's learning through leadership in a model science curriculum and by the reformation of their own school grounds.
“Enough to convince even the hardened 'indoor' teacher that the outdoors has much to offer” — Craig Armiger, blogger
Deborah Lambert, Sue Waite, Michelle Roberts, Alun Morgan
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3. Art Shaped by Darrell Wakelam
The ultimate collection of sustainable 3D art projects for the primary classroom.
Learn how to teach children to create everything from rainforest scenes to robots with these innovative, easy-to-follow ideas from 3D art expert Darrell Wakelam. These low-cost projects use readily available materials to create exciting models, masks and sculptures which will inspire children and enhance your art and design lessons.
This book enables you to develop children's techniques and skills through high-quality, eco-friendly art projects while encouraging them to be creative, use their imagination, and most importantly, have fun.
“A must-have for any budding artist, teacher or art department” — Dena Mulligan, EYFS/Key Stage 1 Lead
Darrell Wakelam
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4. A Drop in the Ocean by Jacqui Bailey (Author), Matthew Lilly (Illustrator)
A brand new edition of A Drop in the Ocean from the Science Works series, featuring lively storytelling and fun, engaging illustrations to aid children in their learning. This book also contains an experiment, more great facts to know, useful websites and an index.
Book band: Lime
Ideal for KS2
The Story of Water
Jacqui Bailey
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5. Creating Spaces to Play Outdoors by Allistair Bryce Clegg and Oliver Wotherspoon
Transform your play area with these environmentally friendly DIY projects for the Early Years!
This one-of-a-kind book contains everything you need to build exciting, sustainable outdoor play spaces that can be adapted for any setting, big or small. There are 36 projects ranging from smaller designs such as the Bird Box Bookshelf and the Table-Top Ramp to larger structures such as the Hobbit Hole Door and the Wonky Stage that children can help build, using recycled pallet wood.
36 fun step-by-step DIY projects using recycled pallets
Alistair Bryce-Clegg and Oliver Wotherspoon
6. The Muddy Puddle Teacher by Sarah Seaman
Jam-packed with simple ideas for every season, this book offers Early Years practitioners everything they need to take their teaching outside. Based on Sarah Seaman's well-established approach and covering a wide range of subjects and PSHE topics, from maths to literacy, art to wellbeing, The Muddy Puddle Teacher gives readers everything they need to create an engaging outdoor curriculum using affordable, sustainable methods and natural resources.
“A fantastic addition to every bookshelf” — Kathy Brodie, Host and founder of Early Years TV
Sarah Seaman
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