Kids Fight Climate Change: Act now to be a #2minutesuperhero

by Martin Dorey, Tim Wesson (Illustrator)

Overview

Kids can help save planet Earth with these positive, climate-focused missions from best-selling author and eco-warrior Martin Dorey.

Our planet is in trouble! But with the help of this book, every kid can be a superhero making a difference. Sixty engaging missions guide readers through making carbon-saving changes in all aspects of their lives, from gardening to gadgets—even a DIY water-saving device for their toilet tank! Aided by lively illustrations, the author weaves crucial climate statistics and helpful resources with stories of positive change already happening, such as the resurgence of the Eurasian beaver due to conservation efforts. Along the way, readers meet other superheroes, both animal and human, who are changing the world too. With advice about speaking up and inspiring others to join in, veteran environmentalist Martin Dorey infuses optimism and encouragement into this essential guide to saving Earth, two minutes at a time.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781536223484
Publisher:	Candlewick Press
Publication date:	03/22/2022
Series:	#2minutesuperhero
Pages:	128
Product dimensions:	5.38(w) x 8.00(h) x 0.66(d)
Age Range:	7 - 10 Years

About the Author

Martin Dorey is a surfer, writer, beach lover, and anti-plastic activist. He is the best-selling author of Kids Fight Plastic: How to Be a #2minutesuperhero and No. More. Plastic. and founder of the Beach Clean Network and the #2minutebeachclean movement. Martin Dorey lives near the sea in Cornwall, England.

Tim Wesson is the illustrator of Kids Fight Plastic: How to Be a #2minutesuperhero and the writer and illustrator of many books for children, including the Mega Mash-Up series, cocreated by Nikalas Catlow. He lives in Suffolk, England.

Table of Contents

Introduction: Calling All Future Superheroes! 8

Mission 1 Count Your Carbon 32

Mission 2 You've Got the Power 38

Mission 3 Fight Climate Change at Home 44

Mission 4 Fight Climate Change with Your Food 50

Mission 5 Fight Climate Change with Your Sink, Shower, and Toilet 58

Mission 6 Fight Climate Change with Your (Lack Of) Stuff 62

Mission 7 Fight Climate Change with Your Gadgets 66

Mission 8 Fight Climate Change with Your Wardrobe 68

Mission 9 Fight Climate Change in Your Garden 74

Mission 10 Fight Climate Change When You Travel 82

Mission 11 Fight Climate Change on Your Vacation 90

Mission 12 Fight Climate Change at the Supermarket 94

Mission 13 Fight Climate Change at School 98

Mission 14 Fight Climate Change by Planting Trees 104

Mission 15 Fight Climate Change with Your Money 106

Mission 16 Fight Climate Change with Your Voice 108

Bonus Mission: Fight Climate Change with Your Pen 112

Mission Completed 114

Superhero Points 118

What Kind of Superhero Are You? 124

Find Out More About the Fight Against Climate Change 126

About the Author and the 2 Minute Foundation 127