Catherine Barr

This fascinating and beautifully illustrated book spans the complete length and breadth of the topic of conservation, which is more important today than ever before.Combining history with science, this deeply insightful book charts the changes in our understanding and relationship with conservation, from the beginnings of the planet when humans didn’t consider their impact on their surroundings, to the modern world and what we can do to protect our natural resources today. Earth’s natural resources include air, minerals, plants, soil, water, and wildlife. Conservation is the care and protection of these resources so that they can persist for future generations. It includes maintaining diversity of species, genes, and ecosystems, as well as functions of the environment, such as nutrient cycling. As well as discovering the effects conservation could have across the world, this book will help you discover practical ways we can work together to help protect our resources for our future generations. With fact-packed text by Catherine Barr and Steve Williams and vibrant illustrations by Amy Husband, this next title in the best-selling Story of... series is all about shifting attitudes to our natural world and will give children the information they need to inspire them to protect our precious planet.

I begynnelsen levde INGENTING på jorda! Det var et varmt, bråkete sted. Kvelende gasser eksploderte ut av vulkaner, og hav av lava boblet fram omkring på kloden. Men så, i det mørke, dype havet, skjedde NOE UTROLIG. Dette er den fantastiske historien om hvordan livet utviklet seg her på planeten vår. Den begynte for 4 milliarder år siden, og den er langt fra ferdig ennå! «En sjarmerende og godt illustrert introduksjon til historien om livet på jorda.» - Professor Richard Fortey, Nasjonalhistorisk museum «Min gutt på fem år har så mange spørsmål! Og denne boken ga gode og enkle svar. Tegningene er så fine, og sønnen min var oppslukt av boken fra start til slutt.» - Sarah «4-åringen min har så mange spørsmål, så jeg kjøpte denne boken. Jeg er veldig imponert over kvaliteten: Både teksten, bildene og designet. Denne boken vil han nok ha med seg i mange år!» - Milla «Jeg kjøpte denne boken til min 5 år gamle datter og vi har lest den for henne ganske mange ganger. Forfatteren skriver så godt og tar de unge leserne på alvor, det store temaet er så godt forklart og det er morsomt også!» - Helen

From the author of the beautiful Fourteen Wolves comes another incredible true story of rewilding.Perfect for children aged 7+Magnificent, powerful and mysterious, the tiger is one of the world’s most iconic animals. It is also one of most endangered. For hundreds of years, these exceptional beasts have been hunted, pushing them to the brink of extinction. How can we save them?This compelling tale tells the turbulent true story of the tragic disappearance of tigers from Panna Tiger Reserve in India and, finally, their heroic return. We follow a group of tigers, each with their own individual traits, on their adventures. Together, we learn how the tiger experts introduce tigers to the reserve and track them as they explore, hunt, play, swim, mate and make the forest their home. However, all is not as it seems – and there is danger lurking in the shadows of the emerald forest.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.'Catherine Barr's book reminds us all that the threat of tiger trade still lingers and there is no room for complacency.' EIA (Environmental Investigation Agency)

Discover why we must protect the Amazon from climate change.Bursting with all kinds of life, the Amazon is one of the most incredible places on Earth. This richly illustrated picture book brings to life this extraordinary region for young children, exploring its tropical rainforest and scenic landscapes. It showcases the lush wildlife, diverse communities and life-saving medicines that can all be found there and therefore why it is so important that we act to protect this special part of the planet from the impact of climate change.

Discover why we must protect Antarctica from climate change.Home to millions of penguins, ancient dinosaur fossils and huge blue whales, Antarctica is our last great wilderness. This fascinating picture book brings to life this extreme and exciting continent for young children, exploring its icy landscape and extraordinary wildlife. It also shows the incredible scientific research that happens there and therefore why it is so important that we act to protect this special part of the planet from climate change and plastic pollution.

Sounds no human can hear, colours our eyes can’t see, scents no one can smell. . . revealed in the amazing world of Invisible Nature! Discover how animals use these hidden senses and mysterious forces to survive and find out how we have learned to tap into their secret powers in our daily lives.

Here is the fascinating true story of the wolves who restored the ecosystem at Yellowstone National Park, written by Catherine Barr and illustrated by award-winner Jenni Desmond. In the 1930s, the last wolves disappeared from Yellowstone National Park. Without them, elk herds overran the plains. Bears starved, rabbit families shrunk, and birds flew away to new homes. Then plants and trees started to die off, too-even the flow of rivers was affected. Could the park be saved . . . by the wolves it had lost? After years of planning, in 1995 a team of experts was ready to find out. They carefully relocated fourteen wolves from the Canadian Rockies to Yellowstone. This is the story of their homecoming. Engaging, informative, and hopeful, The Wolves of Yellowstone shows us that every creature plays a role in sustaining a thriving ecosystem. A Junior Library Guild Gold Standard SelectionA 2023-2024 Delaware Diamonds Elementary Title, Grades 3-5A Bank Street College School of Education Best Book of the Year

You Choose meets Richard Scarry's What Do People Do All Day? Pick your perfect job by choosing from things you LOVE to do. Whether you want to make things, draw, write, be in charge, get messy, help people, solve mysteries, discover new things, be outside, work with animals, numbers or machines, or do something loud or quiet, there's something for everyone! So if you decide you want to be outside, then a surfing coach, conservation worker, photographer and tree surgeon are just some of the brilliant jobs you could choose. Or if you love working with numbers then perhaps a robot scientist or video games developer would suit you more? Whatever you enjoy, there's something for you! In this interactive and inspiring picture book for children aged 3+ years, jobs are arranged by interests, making it really accessible and engaging. The busy, charm-filled spreads show children ‘at work’ in an intriguing range of occupations. And it encourages creative thinking and aspiration in an empowering, inclusive way.

In A Horse Called Ed, Ed is a police horse and has an important job. Along with his rider, Natalie, he goes on patrol and keeps us safe. Natalie takes care of him, too. This book is in Orange Book Band, Oxford Level 6, and supports Letters and Sounds Phase 5. Project X Hero Academy Non-fiction is a diverse and inspiring series of fully-decodable titles for reading practice that's matched to phonics knowledge. Aligned to Letters and Sounds, this contemporary series broadens children's subject knowledge, while consolidating their phonics learning and improving their reading fluency.

Discover why we must protect Antarctica from climate change.Home to millions of penguins, ancient dinosaur fossils and huge blue whales, Antarctica is our last great wilderness. This fascinating picture book brings to life this extreme and exciting continent for young children, exploring its icy landscape and extraordinary wildlife. It also shows the incredible scientific research that happens there and therefore why it is so important that we act to protect this special part of the planet from climate change and plastic pollution.

It's our own little corner of the universe, and it's amazing In this guide to the solar system we live in--from our own Earth to the life-giving sun and far-off icy planets--readers will learn many fascinating facts and details about the planet we call home and all its neighbors. Diagrams, photographs, and artwork help young astronomy buffs make connections, and clear, informative text offers details on the history and science of our solar system.

How did the universe form? What's the relationship between time and space? What scientific principles and natural forces rule our universe and how do we know about them? Answer these and many more questions in this fascinating guide to our universe In-depth text, intriguing facts, and full-color photographs will guide readers through an exploration that mingles history, science, biographies, and more to examine the universe--and ponder the mysteries we're still learning about today.

Go on a trip throughout our galaxy and others with this incredible in-depth guide There's a Milky Way's worth of intriguing facts and amazing photographs in this volume focusing on the swirling groups of stars and stardust we call galaxies. Readers will learn more about what galaxies are and how they form, as well as more about the space phenomena known as nebulae and black holes. They'll also learn about the incredible astronomers who discovered what we know about all these amazing scientific sights.

Star light, star bright This amazing guide has information on all the stars you'll see tonight, as well as some that you can't Readers will learn how stars are born, shine, and die and why they're different colors. They'll also learn about particular stars such as Betelgeuse and Sirius, other star systems, and the constellations. Full-color diagrams and photographs draw young stargazers in, and fascinating facts will explain complex astronomy topics in a fun and easy-to-understand way.

How did the universe form? What's the relationship between time and space? What scientific principles and natural forces rule our universe and how do we know about them? Answer these and many more questions in this fascinating guide to our universe In-depth text, intriguing facts, and full-color photographs will guide readers through an exploration that mingles history, science, biographies, and more to examine the universe--and ponder the mysteries we're still learning about today.