Let''s Save the Amazon: Why We Must Protect Our Planet

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.

About the author

After campaigning with Greenpeace for years, Catherine Barr trained as a journalist and became an editor at the Natural History Museum, writing exhibitions. She now writes books for children. Her first book, The Story of Life, was shortlisted for The English Association Picture Book Award and long listed for the School Library Association Information Book Awards. She lives in the Welsh Borders.

Jean Claude is a self-taught illustrator from the UK. He lives with his partner and child, and their cat. When he's not drawing he loves making ceramics in a local studio, visiting the botanical gardens and baking bread. He lives in Brooklyn, New York.

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Product details

• Authors: Catherine Barr, Barr Catherine
• Assisted by: Jean Claude (Illustration), Claude Jean (Illustration)
• Publisher: Walker Books Uk
• Content: Book
• Product form: Paperback / Softback
• Publication date: 30.11.2022
• Subject: Children's and young people's books > Non-fiction books / Non-fiction picture books > Animals, plants, nature, the environment; Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Biology > Ecology
• EAN: 9781529504224
• ISBN: 978-1-5295-0422-4
• Pages: 32
• Age Recommendation: ages 5 to 9
• Series: Let's Save ...
• Subjects: Latin America, NATURE / Endangered Species, JUVENILE NONFICTION / Recycling & Green Living, Endangered species & extinction of species, Latin America – Mexico, Central America, South America, Endangered species and extinction of species