Little People, BIG DREAMS: Earth Heroes


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Meet three inspirational Earth Heroes whose love of the natural world inspires them to make a difference: Jane Goodall, Greta Thunberg, and David Attenborough! This set of three books from the internationally best-selling Little People, BIG DREAMS series introduces little dreamers to the lives of these incredible people who work to understand and protect this amazing planet. In these remarkable true stories, learn how three very different people use their voice to speak up for animals and the environment. When Jane was little, her father gave her a toy chimpanzee named Jubilee. This inspired her lifelong love of animals, and after living with chimpanzees in their natural habitat, she now educates the public on animal rights. When young Greta learned of the climate crisis, she couldn't understand why people in power were not doing anything to save our Earth. But her "School Strike for Climate" has now inspired millions, and taught everyone her valuable message: "No one is too small to make a difference." As a child, David spent hours in the science library, collating his own specimens and creating a mini animal museum. Now, he is loved all over the world for telling the untold stories of these animals. Each of these moving books features stylish and quirky illustrations and extra facts at the back, including a biographical timeline with historical photos and a detailed profile of the Earth Hero's life. Little People, BIG DREAMS is a best-selling biography series for kids that explores the lives of outstanding people, from designers and artists to scientists and activists. All of them achieved incredible things, yet each began life as a child with a dream. This empowering series of books offers inspiring messages to children of all ages, in a range of formats. The board books are told in simple sentences, perfect for reading aloud to babies and toddlers. The hardcover and paperback versions present expanded stories for beginning readers. With rewritten text for older children, the treasuries each bring together a multitude of dreamers in a single volume. You can also collect a selection of the books by theme in boxed gift sets. Activity books and a journal provide even more ways to make the lives of these role models accessible to children. Inspire the next generation of outstanding people who will change the world with Little People, BIG DREAMS!




Nuestro Planeta Tierra


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Estas enciclopedias son una herramienta práctica y eficaz para afianzar conocimientos, con un lápiz electrónico que contesta a las preguntas de los niños sobre el pasado, para que puedan entender el presente y afrontar el futuro. Con nuestro planeta Tierra favorecemos la fascinación por descubrir el mundo que nos rodea, viendo entre otros los grandes contrastes, los fenómenos atmosféricos o el estudio de las masas de agua.




Greta Thunberg (Spanish Edition)


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In this book from the critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the inspiring true story of Greta Thunberg, the environmental activist. When young Greta learned of the climate crisis, she stopped talking. She couldn't understand why people in power were not doing anything to save our Earth. One day she started protesting outside the Swedish Parliament, creating the 'School Strike for Climate'. Soon, lots more young people joined her in a global movement that shook adults and politicians alike. She had found her voice and uses it to inspire humans to action with her powerful message: "No one is too small to make a difference." This inspiring book features stylish and quirky illustrations and extra facts at the back, including a biographical timeline with historical photos and a detailed profile of the climate activist's life. Little People, BIG DREAMS is a bestselling series of books and educational games that explore the lives of outstanding people, from designers and artists to scientists and activists. All of them achieved incredible things, yet each began life as a child with a dream. This empowering series offers inspiring messages to children of all ages, in a range of formats. The board books are told in simple sentences, perfect for reading aloud to babies and toddlers. The hardback versions present expanded stories for beginning readers. Boxed gift sets allow you to collect a selection of the books by theme. Paper dolls, learning cards, matching games and other fun learning tools provide even more ways to make the lives of these role models accessible to children. Inspire the next generation of outstanding people who will change the world with Little People, BIG DREAMS!







Pachamama


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Este libro es una introduccion para los jovenes de los retos que nos esperan en el siglo 21. Basado en la Perspectiva sobre el Medio Ambiente Mundial del PNUMA, describe tanto el estado del medio ambiente mundial como las acciones que gobiernos y jovenes toman contribuciones de miles jovenes de todo el mundo, incluye opiniones, poemas, ilustraciones y un Ecojuego de desplegable para comprobar los conocimientos adquiridos por el lector de una forma divertida e informativa.Pachamama es una palabra Inca que significa mas que Madre Tierra. Sugiere un modo de vida en armonia con la naturaleza -algo que los jovenes autores de este libro desean promover.Pachamama - un proyecto comun del Programa de las Naciones Unidas para el Medio Ambiente y Peace Child International en colaboracion con UNESCO y UNICEF.




Nature-Based Solutions and Water Security


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Nature-Based Solutions and Water Security: An Action Agenda for the 21st Century presents an action agenda for natural infrastructure on topics of standards and principles, technical evaluation and design tools, capacity building and innovative finance. Chapters introduce the topic and concepts of natural infrastructure, or nature-based solutions (NBS) and water security, with important background on the urgency of the global water crisis and the role that NBS can, and should play, in addressing this crisis. Sections also present the community of practice’s collective thinking on a prioritized action agenda to guide more rapid progress in mainstreaming NBS. With contributions from global authors, including key individuals and organizations active in developing NBS solutions, users will also find important conclusions and recommendations, thus presenting a collaboratively developed, consensus roadmap to scaling NBS. Covers all issues of water security and natural infrastructures Presents a comprehensive state of synthesis, providing readers with a solid grounding in the field of natural infrastructures and water security Includes a fully workable and intuitive roadmap for action that is presented as a guide to the most important actions for practitioners, research questions for academics, and information on promising careers for students entering the field




¡la Madre Tierra Necesita Tu Ayuda!


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Este libro tiene un significado especial para nosotras, no solamanente es hermoso por su colorido, pero a su vez, cada ilustracion muestra el fuerte vinculo entre las palabras y las imagenes-un vinculo que suele ser dramatico, a veces carinoso, siempre apasionado. Sus fabulosas ilustraciones y palabras sencillas transmiten un mensaje de esperanza. Este libro nos dice que podemos y que debemos trabajar en colaboracion y no en contra de nuestro planeta. La Madre Tierra Necesita Tu Ayuda! nacio de un mutuo deseo de informar a los ninos sobre el estado critico de la Tierra y sobre las muchas acciones que cada uno de nosotros podemos realizar para ayudar a sanar nuestro planeta, a quien llamamos carinosamente "Madre Tierra." Para preservar el medio ambiente debemos perseverar con nuestras acciones, no importa lo pequenas que estas puedan parecer, es preferible hacer algo a quedarnos de brazos cruzados y ver como dia a dia se deteriora, sin recuperacion, nuestro unico hogar. Piensa en una gota de agua de camino al arroyo, donde unida con millones de otras gotas formaran un caudaloso rio, con solo un destino: formar parte del poderoso oceano. Asi, como una gota de agua, tambien nosotros debemos unir nuestros esfuerzos para ayudar a preservar nuestro futuro y el de la Tierra. Este libro es para ti. Porque tu eres el cambio!"




Sustainable Fashion and Textiles in Latin America


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This book highlights the sustainable aspects of fashion and textiles in Latin America and discusses how the manufacturing and consumption of textile products and fashion are significant sources of environmental damage. It addresses important issues of water and energy consumption in the textile and fashion industry and using case studies presents how social responsibilities in consumer behavior can help in minimizing these environmental issues for a better future.