Download or read book Earth Heroes written by Lily Dyu and published by Nosy Crow. This book was released on 2019-10-03 with total page 180 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When faced with climate change, the biggest threat that our planet has ever confronted, it's easy to feel as if nothing you do can really make a difference . . . but this book proves that individual people can change the world. With twenty inspirational stories celebrating the pioneering work of a selection of Earth Heroes from all around the globe, from Greta Thunberg and David Attenborough to Yin Yuzhen and Isatou Ceesay, each tale is a beacon of hope in the fight for the future of our planet, proving that one person, no matter how small, can make a difference. Featuring Amelia Telford, Andrew Turton and Pete Ceglinski, Bittu Sahgal, Chewang Norphel, David Attenborough, Doug Smith, Ellen MacArthur, Greta Thunberg, Isabel Soares, Isatou Ceesay, Marina Silva, Melati and Isabel Wijsen, Mohammed Rezwan, Renée King-Sonnen, Rok Rozman, Sheila Watt-Cloutier, Stella McCartney, William Kamkwamba, Yin Yuzhen and Yvon Chouinard. Featuring illustrations by Jackie Lay.

Download or read book Little People BIG DREAMS Earth Heroes written by Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara and published by Frances Lincoln Children's Books. This book was released on 2021-11-01 with total page 94 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Meet three inspirational Earth Heroes whose love of the natural world inspires them to make a difference: Jane Goodall, Greta Thunberg, and David Attenborough! This set of three books from the internationally best-selling Little People, BIG DREAMS series introduces little dreamers to the lives of these incredible people who work to understand and protect this amazing planet. In these remarkable true stories, learn how three very different people use their voice to speak up for animals and the environment. When Jane was little, her father gave her a toy chimpanzee named Jubilee. This inspired her lifelong love of animals, and after living with chimpanzees in their natural habitat, she now educates the public on animal rights. When young Greta learned of the climate crisis, she couldn't understand why people in power were not doing anything to save our Earth. But her "School Strike for Climate" has now inspired millions, and taught everyone her valuable message: "No one is too small to make a difference." As a child, David spent hours in the science library, collating his own specimens and creating a mini animal museum. Now, he is loved all over the world for telling the untold stories of these animals. Each of these moving books features stylish and quirky illustrations and extra facts at the back, including a biographical timeline with historical photos and a detailed profile of the Earth Hero's life. Little People, BIG DREAMS is a best-selling biography series for kids that explores the lives of outstanding people, from designers and artists to scientists and activists. All of them achieved incredible things, yet each began life as a child with a dream. This empowering series of books offers inspiring messages to children of all ages, in a range of formats. The board books are told in simple sentences, perfect for reading aloud to babies and toddlers. The hardcover and paperback versions present expanded stories for beginning readers. With rewritten text for older children, the treasuries each bring together a multitude of dreamers in a single volume. You can also collect a selection of the books by theme in boxed gift sets. Activity books and a journal provide even more ways to make the lives of these role models accessible to children. Inspire the next generation of outstanding people who will change the world with Little People, BIG DREAMS!

Download or read book Heroes of the Environment written by Harriet Rohmer and published by Chronicle Books. This book was released on 2010-07-01 with total page 111 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This inspiring book presents the true stories of 12 people from across North America who have done great things for the environment. Heroes include a teenage girl who figured out how to remove an industrial pollutant from the Ohio River, a Mexican superstar wrestler who works to protect turtles and whales, and a teenage boy from Rhode Island who helped his community and his state develop effective e-waste recycling programs. Plenty of photographs and illustrations bring each compelling story vividly to life.

Download or read book Earth Heroes Champions of the Wilderness written by Bruce Malnor and published by Sourcebooks, Inc.. This book was released on 2011-01-01 with total page 166 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An interesting and meticulously researched book for upper elementary and middle school children to learn about the life and lasting contribution of some of the world's greatest naturalists and environmentalists involved in the preservation of wild places. This book will positively influence the next generation to love our planet and work to protect it. This book in the Earth Heroes series introduces eight historic and contemporary greats: Henry David Thoreau, whose writings formed the basis for the environmental movement; John Muir, the extraordinary naturalist; Theodore Roosevelt, who engaged the government in conservation; Aldo Leopold, instrumental in creating the world's first wilderness preserve; Richard St. Barbe Baker, who spearheaded the first major international reforestation campaign; Mardy Murie who worked to preserving huge wilderness tracts in Alaska; David Suzuki, eminent Canadian scientist and broadcaster; and Wangari Maathai, a Kenyan woman who focused on the social impact of the environment.

Download or read book Earth s Sexiest Heroes written by Tom Richter and published by . This book was released on 2015-05-05 with total page 164 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Dear Earth from Your Friends in Room 5 written by Erin Dealey and published by HarperCollins. This book was released on 2023-02 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "A well-thought-out presentation of an important environmental message." --Kirkus When the kids in Room 5 write to Earth asking what they can do to help save our planet, they are delighted to get a letter back. This beautiful picture book is a celebration of every child's ability to connect with the environment and make a positive impact. A monthly exchange of ideas between the kids and Earth becomes a lasting friendship in this affectionate story about how to be an Earth Hero, lyrically written by Erin Dealey and gorgeously illustrated by Dilys Evans Founder Award-winning illustrator Luisa Uribe. Young readers will learn about environmental conservation, along with simple things they can do to help care for the planet--like recycling and reducing energy consumption. Help protect our planet, not just in honor of Earth Day but year-round! Dear Room 5, Your letter arrived on the wind. A whisper of hope in the night. I'm thankful for helpers who care for their planet...

Download or read book The Heroes of Tolkien written by David Day and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2018-06-05 with total page 301 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A compendium of the greatest heroes of Middle-earth, all in one volume. J. R. R. Tolkien's fictional world of Middle-earth is filled with great heroes who rose in the face of crisis to shape the course of that world's history. This volume examines the complexities surrounding Tolkien's portrayal of good and evil, analyzing the most celebrated heroes from the earliest days of Arda to the end of the War of the Ring. Men, elves, dwarves, and their allies are covered in detail, and each hero's role in the battle against the forces of evil is discussed at length. This work is unofficial and is not authorized by the Tolkien Estate or HarperCollins Publishers.

Download or read book A Hero Like You written by Nikki Rogers and published by . This book was released on 2020-10-10 with total page 30 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Hero Like You looks at everyday heroes and highlights qualities such as loyalty, compassion, resourcefulness, justice, and courage. The lyrical rhyme and relatable illustrations remind us that we all have the opportunity to be a hero by helping others, doing right and making the world a better place. "What the world needs is a hero like you!"

Download or read book Guardian of Earth written by Michael Dahl and published by Capstone. This book was released on 2011 with total page 57 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When an alien offers HAL JORDAN a superpowered ring, he becomes the new GUARDIAN OF EARTH.

Download or read book Heroes of Earth written by Martin Berman-Gorvine and published by Wildside Press LLC. This book was released on 2015-05-21 with total page 439 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Moving to Chincoteague has been hard for Alison Grossbard and her younger brother Arnold. When Dad lost his job as a reporter in Baltimore after speaking out against the High Ones – big, blue starfish from space that now rule the Earth -- he was lucky to get a job at the local fusion plant. Sure, the High Ones brought wonderful technology -- tri-vees and interplanetary travel and nuclear fusion -- but the High Ones and their human flunkeys punish anyone who questions their rule, including teenagers like Alison and Arnold. With the help of Gloria, an alien who can bridge dimensions, and Jo, a girl from an alternate universe with real, live dragons, Arnold and Alison decide to fight. But the High Ones aren’t the only enemies. Can Arnold and Alison become Heroes of Earth without sacrificing themselves?

Download or read book Sea Otter Heroes written by Patricia Newman and published by Millbrook Press (Tm). This book was released on 2017 with total page 60 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Marine biologist Brent Hughes discovered a surprising connection between sea otters and sea grass at an estuary in northern California. Follow science in action as Hughes conducts the research that led to this major discovery"--Provided by publisher.

Download or read book The Avengers Earth s Mightiest Heroes Hulk Versus the World written by Disney Book Group and published by Marvel Press. This book was released on 2011-06-21 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: All Bruce Banner wants is to be left alone. But ever since he was blasted with gamma radiation and transformed into the Incredible Hulk, the military has been hunting him. To them, the Hulk is dangerous. He is a living weapon that has to be contained. Now on the run, Bruce must find a way to control his anger, and control the beast within!

Download or read book The Averagers written by Morgan M. Steele and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2017-09-22 with total page 56 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A group of students at Hero University is assigned a group project to save their grades. But building a robot is a lot easier said than done, especially when the team finds themselves at odds with each other. The Averagers is a loving nod to the superhero movies of our time and captures the spirit of comic books with witty humor and a cast of colorful characters.

Download or read book The Avengers Earth s Mightiest Heroes Breakout written by Michael Siglain and published by Marvel Press. This book was released on 2011-11-15 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When Earth is overwhelmed with Super-Villains, time-traveling conquerors, alien invaders, mythical beasts and robots bent on the total destruction of humanity . . . the world calls upon its Mightiest Heroes: The AVENGERS! Join Iron Man, Captain America, Thor, The Incredible Hulk, Ant Man, and the Wasp as they assemble to save the day! But they have battles to fight of their own—with their individual personalities and pride, the heroes do not always get along. Can the team set aside their differences and assemble for the greater good and save the human race and become Super Hero legends?

Download or read book Marvel Universe Avengers Earth s Mightiest Heroes Comic Reader written by and published by . This book was released on 2012 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Marvel Universe Avengers Earth s Mightiest Heroes Comic Reader 1 written by and published by Marvel. This book was released on 2012-04-18 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Spinning out of Disney XD's cartoon series Avengers: Earth's Mightiest Heroes and just in time for Marvel Studios 2012 blockbuster film The Avengers, this these two all-ages adventures feature all the daring & destruction you can handle in the classic Mighty Marvel Manner! Join Iron Man, Captain America, Thor, the Hulk, Hawkeye and the rest of the Avengers as they do battle with the Crimson Dynamo, Mad Thinker, Awesome Android and the vilest villains the universe has to offer!

Download or read book Heroes of History written by Anita Ganeri and published by little bee books. This book was released on 2015-10-06 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discover the world's most famous, brilliant, and crazy characters! Informative narrative text, fictionalized diary entries, and fascinating facts tell the stories of some of the most famous, brilliant, and crazy historical characters to have ever walked the Earth. From warriors like Joan of Arc to rulers like Napoleon Bonaparte to innovators like Charles Darwin and many more, each famous figure’s entertaining account gives readers an insight into the heroes of history, their amazing accomplishments, and the world that they lived in. Heroes included are: Sir William Marshall Joan of Arc Saigo Takamori Geronimo Sir Walter Raleigh Roald Amundsen Amelia Earhart Down Walsh and Jacques Piccard Ramses II Elizabeth I George Washington Napoleon Bonaparte Spartacus Martin Luther Harriet Tubman Oskar Schindler Socrates Leonardo DaVinci Charles Darwin Marie Curie Emmeline Pankurst Mahatma Gandhi Franklin Delano Roosevelt Martin Luther King, Jr.