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Books > Children's & Educational > Geography & environment > The environment > Conservation of the environment, wildlife & habitats > General
Meet Romario Valentine, an 11-year-old eco-warrior from Durban, South Africa. Through his tree planting, beach clean-ups, avian art and other conservation projects in Africa and other parts of the world, this young activist has become a dynamic campaigner for the future health of our planet. In Protect our Planet, Romario enthusiastically guides young nature lovers through key environmental topics – from recycling and reforestation to pollution solutions and climate change. Topics covered in this book overlap with the Foundation Phase curriculum, and include:
Includes step-by-step projects suitable for Foundation Phase learners, such as building a bug hotel, birdfeeder and water filter.
A young rhino named Destiny are moved to a nature reserve in a beautiful stretch of land, surrounded by hills, with a meandering stream flowing throuth a valley. He soon made friends with two other rhinos from the reserve, called Hope and Faith. One night, poachers came into the reserve. They think rhino horns have special qualities. They cut off rhino horns to make a powder they believe can cure certain human ailments. Destiny hears them and thinking it was his friends, he innocently moves out into the open. This book is based on a true story; about poachers destroying these precious animals, who are on the brink of extinction . About how some are saved and some not. A few months after Destiny’s tragic death, a flaghsip breeding programme has been established.
Our world is WONDERFUL - and it's worth protecting. This book takes you on a breathtaking tour of our planet - from towering mountaintops, through grasslands, jungles, rivers, deserts, polar wildernesses and into the blue ocean - to discover the incredible variety of life that calls it home. Along the way, read the stories of 35 inspiring Earth Shakers - children and adults, from tree-planters to scientists, from all around the world - who have taken action to protect it. Plus, find lots of practical tips and handy resources inside that give you the tools to make a positive change today. With lots of practical tips throughout and handy resources on how to find out more, every budding young activist will be inspired to make a change for a better future. Includes a special foreword from Lee Durrell MBE, of Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust.
From the book: ""I just want to make sure there are elephants around for generations to enjoy, like I have."" In 1979, the African elephant population was 1.3 million. By 1989 that total dropped dramatically to 609,000. During the 1980s, poachers killed some three hundred elephants a day. Although active measures were soon enforced to protect African and Asian elephant populations, the elephant's future is still uncertain. Elephant Rescue traces the efforts of individuals and organizations that confront the international ivory trade and lobby indigenous governments to create protective environments. One innovative program described is green hunting. Sport hunters who once shot and killed elephants are now given the opportunity to use tranquilizers. The animal suffers no harm and accompanying researchers can fit these elephants with a radio collar for further studies. The book also covers: How elephants live Ways elephants protect their families Elephants' astonishingly intricate behavior Physiology, life span, diet and more. Elephant Rescue is a fascinating book about how people and elephants can thrive in a shared environment. About the "Firefly Animal Rescue" series: The "Firefly Animal Rescue" identifies endangered and threatened species and what is being done to protect them. Combining lively, accessible text and stunning color photographs, each book provides a detailed overview of the species, describing its characteristics, behavior, habits, physiology and more. ""These attractive books are a call to action... fascinating readable accounts."" - School Library Journal ""Succinct introductions to the science and practice of wildlife conservation... written in accessible, lively language."" - Booklist
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