When a hungry polar bear is pitched into the stormy seas from a tiny piece of melting ice, he embarks on an epic journey of discovery that will change his life forever.

"A fantastically accessible way to help children understand climate change. A FINALIST and highly recommended." - The Wishing Shelf Book Awards.

"In essence Captain Polo is the story about us and our future on Earth, presented in a knowledge-based and adventurous way, which can spark much needed conversations and action to save Humanity." - Prof. Johan Rockström, Director, Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research.

At the beginning of his life-changing journey, the bear is hungry, frightened and alone, drifting further and further from an Arctic home that is changing in ways he cannot comprehend. But the bear without a name survives, and as he travels the world, meeting colourful characters both human and non-human and getting into all sorts of adventures, he gradually begins to understand a reality he never knew existed. The bear who will become Captain Polo realises he is not alone in seeking answers.

The Climate Change Comic is a fast-paced, award-winning graphic novel depicting accurate geographical settings and detailed, colourful illustrations designed to make learning about a complex and frightening subject positive, easy and fun. In this first book of the series, readers as young as 9 will be swept into a global journey of discovery that will help them understand some of the causes and effects of the most critical environmental crisis in human history, what people are doing about it, and how each one of us can make a difference - wherever we live, and whoever we are.

Our children are facing an existential crisis in the form of ecological collapse and global climate change, but they don't have to stay confused and anxious. Instead, give them what they want: understanding and actionable knowledge empowering them to become agents of positive change at home and at school. This is the mission of Captain Polo.

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After narrowly surviving an accident at sea, Captain Polo must take matters into his own paws in order to regain his freedom and continue his epic adventure.

Captain Polo and the Yeti is an exciting graphic novel in the tradition of the legendary Tintin and Asterix series. If you like stories of adventure and humour with accurate geographical and cultural settings, then you'll love this fast-paced, educational and entertaining tale.

Captain Polo is devastated: his precious boat is in pieces, lying at the bottom of the Pacific Ocean, and he is locked in the hold of a fishing vessel, destined to be sold to a zoo in a foreign land.

In Book 2 of the series, Polo faces countless dangers and obstacles on a path that will take him across China, up the mighty Himalaya mountains into the forbidden monasteries of Tibet, through the swampy delta of Bangladesh, and into India. On his voyage Polo meets many colourful, informative, heroic, kind, mischievous and also dangerous characters, ranging from an enlightened Chinese farmer to a jealous Fakir, a disgruntled Bengal Tiger to the Dalai Lama himself. On his way Polo also meets and learns from a character drawn from legend...

Every step of the way the bear who has become Captain Polo hones his understanding of the causes and effects of climate change, the true meaning of global warming and how it is affecting all living creatures and human societies. Polo also witnesses the heroic efforts of individuals, human groups and governments who are learning to adapt to a changing world, reduce their carbon footprints by innovating in the use of cutting edge technology and becoming leaders in the adoption of clean energy.

Captain Polo is half way around the world and a long way from home. On his travels he has picked up new understanding and knowledge about how global warming is affecting people across the world.

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After dodging the bullets of a trophy hunter in Kenya and escaping a furious crowd in Cairo, an unexpected European encounter puts Captain Polo on the path to fulfilling his true destiny.

Captain Polo in East Africa uniquely combines the entertainment value of Tintin-style graphic novel adventure, humour and geographically accurate settings with insightful education on climate change and positive action.

"Everyone needs to know about climate change and the adventures of Captain Polo do just that. The illustrations give clarity to the concept and give the story a good pace and movement." - Readers Favorite

"The importance of conveying the climate change message to as wide a range of audiences as possible is more apparent now than ever before. This comic provides an excellent example of how this can be achieved." - Dr. Ashton Berry, Global Climate Change Programme Coordinator, BirdLife International.

Traveling the world to learn about climate change is dangerous work: after braving the perils of the African savanna, a journey down the River Nile takes Captain Polo into Egypt and beyond. Polo's final challenge involves breaking out of London Zoo, where he makes his first encounter with the most unlikely of companions...

Today's climate emergency is nothing short of an existential crisis threatening life on Earth as we know it. The uncertain future is the cause of increasing anxiety, particularly among the younger generations. Book 3 in this series of educational adventure comics complements the previous two books to provide yet deeper insight on the causes, effects and solutions to climate change within the framework of a fast-paced fiction story packed with action, humour and exotic settings.

'Captain Polo's Climate Change Classroom', a section at the end of the book that defines some of the more technical terms and concepts explored in the story offers a valuable resource for all readers to enhance their understanding and ability to take action as agents of change.

Originally a lonely and confused polar bear, Captain Polo has undergone a life-changing transformation. Get your copy of Polo in East Africa to find out what it is!

Driven from his melting Arctic home in search of food, Captain Polo once again takes to the ocean in his trusty boat. Little does he know about a hidden stowaway with a secret agenda...

"Must read. Fantastically enjoyable graphic novel with an eco-conscious theme - educational and thought-provoking for children and adults alike...[ ]..every bit as enjoyable as other contemporary and classic graphic novels." - Reedsy Discovery

Picking up from the previous books in the series, Pole to Pole sees the now well-seasoned globetrotter Captain Polo back on the ocean waves falling into one adventure after another. After nearly getting flattened by an oil tanker in a melting Arctic sea, Polo explores Siberia and Scandinavia, saves the crew of a nuclear submarine and breaks into a mysterious energy plant in Iceland before getting dragged south to the coast of West Africa by powerful Atlantic Ocean currents. Along the way he meets a variety of colourful characters ranging from a disgruntled Santa Claus to arch-villain Tex Greedyman the oil tycoon, only to finally unmask his secret stowaway when it's too late to turn back.

Book 4 of this series of climate change books for kids takes Captain Polo on another rollicking, funny global journey that uncovers ever more important aspects of global warming, and importantly, also the many ways we can all become part of the solution. The book includes a handy glossary referencing some of the more technical terms encountered in the story and as such makes an ideal educational resource at home and in the classroom.

Will Captain Polo and his mysterious stowaway make it all the way to the South Pole?

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This unique colouring-book edition of Book 4 in the series of the Captain Polo climate change books for kids complements the original title to provide an extra layer of entertainment for kids as young as 6.

Readers are invited to colour in the graphic novel as they see fit, and thereby create their very own version to share and learn with.
Through an action-packed storyline interweaving facts with fiction replete with comic heroes, villains and world maps, the reader is taken on another epic global journey to discover a whole new set of lesser-known aspects of climate change, and importantly, also the many solutions that exist.

This colouring-book edition offers a unique and orginal resource for young readers to have fun while learning about the most critical existential and environmental issue of our time.

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Captain Polo receives a mysterious Halloween invitation to the haunted mansion on the hill. What will he find when he gets there?

Captain Polo and the Halloween Party is a fun-packed picture book for kids aged 6 to 8 similar in style to popular halloween books such as Room on the Broom, The Roll Away Pumpkin and Creepy Carrots.

Captain Polo and his friend Penguin are super excited: they’ve been invited to a Halloween party! For them, this is a first. And they get to wear fancy dress! But what will they go dressed up as? And what will they encounter when they make it to the party?

True to the tradition of the Adventures of Captain Polo graphic novels, this is a story that entertains but also carries a message about environment and sustainability.

This book will make the perfect addition to your collection of bedtime stories for kids: get your copy now!

What is Polo talking about with Santa? And why does Santa look so glum? Could it be because the Arctic ice is melting?!

The hero of the widely acclaimed comic series 'The Adventures of Captain Polo', stars again in this funny, vividly illustrated children's book to gently introduce some of the main facts and also practical solutions to the global climate crisis in a way that children from age 6 can understand and positively engage with.

The book includes a useful glossary of main technical terms designed to help young (and not so young) readers understand the essential drivers of climate change. This updated edition also features a new section containing FOUR PRACTICAL ACTIONS that everyone can start making to become leaders towards a healthier environment and a better future.

With it's festive storyline and important message, this book makes a perfect Christmas present at a time when caring about our planet has never been more important.

Get your copy in time for Christmas, and why not order a couple extra as original gifts for other families you know?

Global superstar Captain Polo is back in this festive activity book full of educational fun for kids!

Following in the tradition of the widely acclaimed Adventures of Captain Polo comic book series of climate change books for kids, the assorted puzzles and games in this book bring home the daunting topic of the global climate crisis in terms that even children from age 6 can begin to relate to in a positive manner.

Through humour and positive, actionable messages this interactive book bursting with fun and games helps children, their parents and teachers meaningfully engage with the climate crisis affecting the planet while at the same time offering positive messages and practical, everyday actions that entire families and classrooms can truly own and implement.

Help Santa place a copy of this book under as many Christmas trees this year as possible to get every family involved as true Climate Heroes!

What if you could learn about the most serious environmental crisis in human history in a way that is inspiring, positive, informative, entertaining and fun all at the same time?

"Hesse has created an astonishing adventure that provides an educational source for all things climate change and is written in a way that reaches any age, both child and adult." - Readers Favorite

This Boxed Set comprising the first three books in the Adventures of Captain Polo series will sweep up readers aged 9 and above on an epic journey of discovery and adventure that not only entertains but also educates.

Isolated from his melting Arctic home, a lone polar bear travels the world, falling into one adventure after another as he hones his skills as navigator and observer of the causes and effects of global warming. The bear who will become Captain Polo also marvels at the courage, resilience and ingenuity of people across the world as they struggle against the forces of Nature and the consequences of centuries of careless human exploitation of natural resources.

The Adventures of Captain Polo boxed set presents a fiction story that is visually stimulating, fun to read, educational and technically accurate. Captain Polo and the many colourful characters he meets on his journey will introduce you to relevant scientific facts and not only teach you the main terms and concepts of climate change and how these are reflected around the world, but also practical actions everyone can do every day to become agents of positive change in their families and communities.

Join Captain Polo on his epic journey and increase your understanding of climate change and environmental solutions - get your copy of The Adventures of Captain Polo now!

Explore the secrets of the Amazon jungle creatures in this comic book of children's fables!

The funny comic strips in this book feature facts about jungle animals drawn from actual field observations made by the conservation scientist authors.
Natural history and ecology are fascinating but complex subjects. What better way to discover them than through a comic that is both funny and scientifically accurate? A perfect learning resource for nature-loving kids and adults, as well as for science teachers!

Fables of the Amazon. What you will discover:
- Eleven comic strip short fables featuring a wide array of South American jungle animals. Each fable comes with an ecology lesson.
- An intimate look at the secret lives of wild guinea pigs, rare macaws, jaguars, leaf-cutter ants, the elusive Maned Wolf, and many others.
- The authors' own natural history notes from the field with photos and cartoons.

Meet the quirky and unique animal characters of the mighty Amazon forest by buying this book!

In 1859, Charles Darwin unveiled to the world a theory so controversial that it shook the very foundations of science and theology.

If you are a fan of Tintin, Maus or the popular Science Comics series you will love the award-winning Charles Darwin and the Theory of Natural Selection.

"Have you been searching for a fun and understandable way to introduce natural selection and evolution in your classroom? Look no further! Charles Darwin and the Theory of Natural Selection tells the story of Darwin’s voyage to the Galapagos Islands and his theory that followed in a comic book format that is fun for all ages." - National Science Teachers Association.

For most people, Darwin's ground-breaking legacy remains shrouded in controversy. The detailed mechanics of the Theory of Evolution are largely confined to Life Science academics and professionals. Yet Darwin's work is still the best explanation we have for the fabulous diversity of life on Earth, and it is rightly present in the science education curriculum the world over.

Researched and created on the Galápagos Islands themselves, this historically, geographically and scientifically accurate graphic novel explains Darwin's theory in clear language, and provides thoroughly researched insight into Darwin's thought process and the pressures he had to deal with.
As an educational resource, the book provides an entertaining learning experience for curious kids, and is perfect for science teachers who want to teach evolution in their classrooms. It is also great for any adult interested in natural history, Darwin and his theory, and Victorian scientific exploration in general.

Charles Darwin: the comic

What you will discover:
- How the field observations made by Darwin and his crew while visiting the legendary Galápagos islands eventually led to the Theory of Natural Selection;
- How Darwin tapped into the scientific minds of his time and related with his peers;
- Darwin's inner struggle while developing his work, including the dilemma he faced as a God-fearing Christian;
- The little-known truth behind how the Theory of Natural Selection was actually stumbled upon;
- How the Theory actually works, explained in simple language and with cartoon illustrations.

Extend your knowledge and that of your kids in finally understanding the only scientific explanation for Life on Earth by traveling back in time to enter the mind of Charles Darwin!