Kate and Tom Learn About Fossil Fuels


Book Description

“Book is suitable for 6-11 year old.” In this book Kate and Tom find out about the importance of fossil fuels. They learn how they were formed many years ago and that we use them as a source of energy. The normal carbon cycle is explained. They are introduced to the concepts of a carbon footprint and learn that excess carbon dioxide release causes pollution.




Tom and Kate Choose Green Carbon


Book Description

“Book is suitable for 6-11 year old.” 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.




Tom and Kate Go to Westminster


Book Description

“Book is suitable for 6-11 year old.” 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. The booklets enable children at an early age to understand some of the scientific principles that are affecting the destruction of the planet.




Our Carbon Footprint


Book Description

“Book is suitable for 6-11 year old.” 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.




The Children’s Rebellion and Climate Change


Book Description

“Book is suitable for 6-11 year old.” 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.




Travelling to a Holiday by the Sea


Book Description

“Book is suitable for 6-11 year old.” In this book children Kate and Tom 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 alternatives 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.




The Oceans and Coral


Book Description

“Book is suitable for 6-11 year old.” 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.




Fire Fire!!


Book Description

“Book is suitable for 6-11 year old.” Kate and Tom are suddenly concerned to hear about fires in the Amazon forest in Brazil. They learn about the very serious fires in the Amazon but also those in Australia and in California. The fires are a true indication of extreme climate change. The children learn that we need to co-operate across countries to plan to reduce these devastating effects on humans, animals and plants.




The Antarctic Warms Up


Book Description

“Book is suitable for 6-11 year old.” 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.




Our Neighbourhood Roads


Book Description

“Book is suitable for 6-11 year old.” 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.