Carol Sutters

In this book Kate and Tom find out about more about carbon, carbon dioxide fossil fuel and pollution. They learn that oil has many uses including making plastics which are difficult to destroy and cause pollution on land and in water. They are introduced to alternatives to fossil fuel use such as petrol for cars and plastic carrier bags.

In this book Kate and Tom find out about more about carbon, carbon dioxide fossil fuel and pollution. They learn that oil has many uses including making plastics which are difficult to destroy and cause pollution on land and in water. They are introduced to alternatives to fossil fuel use such as petrol for cars and plastic carrier bags.

This book introduces the family of Kate and Tom and describes their journey to London to witness the children's climate change demonstration outside the Houses of Parliament. This was a landmark event when children actively made a stand to demand more action be taken by the government to change policy to counteract the global effects of climate change. The booklets enable children at an early age to understand some of the scientific principles that are affecting the destruction of the planet.

In this book, the children learn about the Great Barrier Reef corals and the ecosystem that exists there. Bleaching of coral reefs is introduced and the harmful impact this has on the plants and animals that live in the Great Barrier Reef. Many harmful actions humans undertake are listed so that children can consider how these could be avoided in future to preserve coral reefs.

In this book, the children learn more about our carbon footprint and the carbon cycle. They find out about UK and United Nations plans to produce net carbon zero emissions by 2050. Ways we produce excess levels of greenhouse gases are explained and how these can be counteracted to minimize the impact on climate change.

In this book, the children encounter plastic rubbish when they go for a picnic by the seaside. They learn that plastic does not decompose and that plastic can cause harm to sea creatures. Kate and Tom learn about recycling plastic and how we should try to use less plastic to save the environment.

This book introduces Kate and Tom to the farm shop and the concept of food waste. The children learn about fertilizers and nitrates. The balance between using fertilizers and the need to not damage water and plant life is discussed as well as organic produce and hydroponics.

In this book the children travel by an electric powered train to a seaside holiday with their grandparents. On route they see wind turbines and solar farms and learn about these alternative ways of producing energy, rather than using fossil fuels. They also discuss the fact we eat less meat and that cattle produce methane which warms the planet.

In this book, Kate and Tom learn about the Coronavirus pandemic. They consider how everyone's lives have changed during lockdown. They also discuss what beneficial lasting outcomes we can take forward after the pandemic for the benefit of society, biodiversity and the planet. The booklets enable children at an early age to understand some of the scientific principles that are affecting the destruction of the planet.

In this book, the children learn about the merits of walking or cycling instead of travelling by car. Toxic petrol fumes are discussed as well as the hazards of traffic near schools. Kate and Tom find out about green initiatives such as cycling lanes and the provision of bikes for hire in central London to encourage less pollution and a healthier lifestyle.

In this book, Kate and Tom notice that many houses in their neighbourhood have solar panels in their rooves. They learn about solar energy and how it is preferable to burning fossil fuels for energy as it causes less pollution and it is a renewable source of energy.

In this book, Kate and Tom go for walk in a wood to learn about this ecosystem. The long time it takes for trees to grow is mentioned. They are taught about the function of trees and their importance in the water cycle and how leaves help to remove carbon dioxide from the air. They learn that we obtain wood and paper from trees. Ways of reducing use of paper are also discussed so as to consider how to reduce deforestation which could be harmful to humans in the long term.

In this book Kate and Tom discover that there is a terrible disaster in Canada caused by climate change. Warmer temperature has enabled the pine beetle to overwhelm and kill the pine trees in the Jasper National Park. The trees burn easily when wildfires start. The soot from the fires then travels into the ice in the Athabasca glacier which warms and melts. This is a feedback system that is destroying both the national park and glacier adversely. The system has reached a tipping point.

In this book, Kate and Tom are taught about the importance of the Antarctic ice sheet. It was thought to be stable but they learn that it is now warming up at a faster rate than the rest of the world. It has its own ecosystem of plants and animals. They learn how important it is for us to preserve the Antarctic ice sheet to prevent climate change everywhere else in the world.

In this book Kate and Tom learn about the global co-operation to try and control climate change. The are told the targets are insufficient. The children recall the major disasters that have occurred which are the result of extreme climate changes.