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Setting out to find food in a melting Arctic landscape, Captain Polo finds himself back on the ocean waves in his trusty sailing boat, falling into one crazy adventure after another. Except this time, he is sailing on the secret agenda of a hidden stowaway! Book 4 of this series of climate change books for kids takes Captain Polo on another rollicking, funny global journey that uncovers ever more important aspects of global warming, and importantly, also the many ways we can all become part of the solution. The book explores current climate change adaptation and mitigation strategies in different countries; facts interweave with fiction in an action-packed storyline. In this way readers as young as age 9 will be introduced to: climate change and biodiversity climate change and agriculture climate change economics climate change justice impact of climate change on environment how climate change affects animals Last but not least, Captain Polo books always include climate change solutions. Book 4 in the series is no exception, ending with a detailed glossary explaining the main technical terms and concepts used in the book and as heard increasingly frequently in the media. Continue collecting Captain Polo's adventures: get Book 4 now!

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Captain Polo's adventures provide a powerful learning tool that raises awareness in a way that's both engaging and enjoyable on a very serious topic that affects us all. I highly recommend this adventure - it is timely and relevant to us all as global citizens. - Dr. Ashton Berry, Global Climate Change Programme Coordinator, BirdLife International. I really liked that the easy to follow storyline created excitement and suspense, whilst also introducing the proper terminology around climate change (words highlighted are found in a glossary at the back), along with some very interesting facts to back up the storyline.... - Susan Fiddes, Reedsy Discovery What a great concept - the comic book where goodies and baddies have battled it out over time - provides such an easy, engaging and energetic medium to understanding one of the most important issues of our time. I am now better informed... . - Liz Carlile, Director of Communications, International Institute for Environment and Development. This book combines wonderful illustrations with an equally well-constructed story of Captain Polo and his Penguin friend embroiled with Conor and his gang of ruffians as they journey from Pole to Pole. Captain Polo's adventures are a great way to get your child started on climate literacy. - Asha Alexander, Principal and Executive Leader on Climate Change at GEMS Education, Dubai, UAE. This is the fourth in the series and it is a definite must-have, must-read book for children and adults of all ages. A perfect conversation starter in homes and in the classrooms. The Adventures of Captain Polo should be made a mandatory read and part of our education curriculum. - Argyro Graphy, Goodreads ...very good to read with children as they are beginning to learn about climate change - the storyline is so good it doesn't feel like preaching. It's so important for children to understand the problems facing us ...My grandchildren are definitely 'on board' with Polo. - Gloria Barnett, Amazon customer (UK) Mr Hesse does an excellent job of making complex issues intelligible without talking down to the reader. This is a must-read book for kids and adults, especially if you enjoy comics. - Adam Thyer, Founder, GreenExecutive.com Results on climate change are shown but not in a scary way. The book is very educational. Sea-level rise is explained. Carbon and energy is discussed. Solar power is shown and described. And it's all done in a very enjoyable way. - Shawn Oueinstein, Goodreads reader

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Based in biodiversity-rich Ecuador, Alan wears several hats: he is an author-illustrator, an educator and a conservation biologist. Alan's work is inspired by the majesty and fragility of nature and the need to do everything we can to protect it. Alan combines his artistic creativity with his technical experience and knowledge to create scientifically accurate, educational graphic novels full of quirky, comic humour and fun action that also bear a message about how everyone can help preserve Nature. He is the author and illustrator of five non-fiction graphic novels for middle grade children, among which his main ongoing focus is the Captain Polo series about climate change. Alan is also the author of 3 climate change-themed picture books for children within the 6-8 age range.

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