Meet kids - just like you - taking action against climate change.

Learn about the work they do and discover how the future of our planet starts here... with you.

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:

• The relationship between people and the environment
• Renewable resources, such as solar power
• Forestation and why trees matter
• Types of pollution and the problem with plastic
• Reducing, reusing and recycling
• Climate change
• The importance of clean water
• Craft ideas, art activities and backyard projects

Includes step-by-step projects suitable for Foundation Phase learners, such as building a bug hotel, birdfeeder and water filter.

This resource enables teachers to deliver education for sustainable development from a global perspective within the subject areas of design, technology and geography at Key Stage 3 of the UK National Curriculum (11-14 year olds). The teaching pack combines: case studies - sustainable technology in action in the lives of ordinary people and their communities around the world on the themes of transport, solar energy, food and eco-fashion. The case studies are further supported with A4 colour picture cards. Delivery of tools - teacher's notes giving ideas on what you need to deliver on sustainable development in the curriculum. Ideas for students - enabling students to explore the design and application of technologies appropriate to sustainable development. Designing and making activities - enabling students to get a hands on grasp of sustainable technology in action.;The pack is further supported by the Sustainable Technology Education Project (STEP) web-site.

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.