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UK version, Templar, August 2012
Where do our clothes come from? What are rubber ducks made of? What's the link between gorillas and mobile phones? Does chocolate grow on trees? Answering these questions and many more, How We Make Stuff is an engaging exploration of the way we design, produce and dispose of everyday products. 'How We Make Stuff’ has been translated into 8 languages.
Age 7 to 12
Can we do things differently? Working in collaboration with the Ellen MacArthur Foundation, we have developed a website for parents and primary teachers to encourage children to explore further how we can learn from living systems and rethink the way we make our stuff.
Have fun exploring at www.made2bmadeagain.org !
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“Playful, creative and educational, ‘How we make stuff’ offers a hands-on introduction to circular economy principles and packs many real-life examples to which young readers can relate. Author Christiane Dorion and illustrator Beverley Young have created a very entertaining and informative pop-up book, which opens readers to the exciting possibilities of the future!"
Dame Ellen MacArthur, The Ellen MacArthur Foundation
“Up-to-date in both content and in terms of its strong messages on sustainability and the future of design, this book will inform as well as providing an inspiring challenge for new generations of engineers and designers to take up.”
Booktrust
UK version, Templar, January 2011
US version, Candlewick, February 2011
What is a tornado? Why does it snow? Why do hurricanes happen? What’s the difference between weather and climate? Tackling both normal and extreme scenarios, this pop-up book, second in the series, explores the world’s scorching, stormy, sensational weather. It also encourages children to think about whether human activities can influence the earth’s climate. 'How the Weather Works' has been translated into 8 languages.
Age 7 to 12
Shortlisted for the Royal Society Young People's Book Prize 2012.
Winner of the 2012 American Meteorological Society's Louis J. Battan Author's award - K-12.
Selected for the 2012 Indiana Science Tradebook Annual Reading List (INSTAR) for the teaching of science in primary schools.
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“We loved this beautiful and imaginative book, which uses pop-ups to explore an unusual subject – how the weather works. We particularly liked the way that the pop-ups aren’t just there for decoration, but are thoughtfully used to explain the science behind the weather.”
Shortlisting panel from the Royal Society, May 2012
"Uniquely interactive and visually stimulating, their stunning and informative book, "How the Weather Works: A hands-on guide to our changing climate”, engages readers of all ages in a variety of atmospheric science topics."
American Meteorological Society
". . . easy to follow written explanations, absorbing colourful pages and interactive experiences … This is a visually exciting book and can entertain as well as inform the young reader."
Carousel Magazine
"With so much to look at, examine and move, readers never get bogged down by complexity and are able to visualize weather as a dynamic force… This is the kind of books that makes open discussions possible. It isn’t hammering one position or another, but trying to inform children, so that they become part of the bigger discussion on global warming and make up their own minds about what needs to be done."
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UK version, Templar, February 2010
US version, Candlewick, February 2010
When did life begin? Is the earth moving beneath our feet? Why does the sea move? What is a carbon footprint? Encompassing all of these questions and many more, this pop-up book introduces the earth’s important cycles and offers an exciting way to learn geography and science. It also encourages children to think for themselves about the impact of human actions on our world. 'How the World Works’ has been translated into 14 languages.
Age 7 to 14.
Winner of the Royal Society Young People's Book Prize 2011.
Shortlisted for the 2011 Blue Peter Award in the ‘Best book with facts’ category.
Shortlisted for the SLA Information Book Award 2011.
Winner of the 2010 Scholastic Education Best Books competition in the non- fiction category.
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"We loved the way this book uses stunning pop-ups and other mechanisms to explain the science of the Earth - covering everything from the hydrological cycle to plate tectonics."
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Shortlisting panel from the Royal Society, December 2011
"There is a TON of information and brilliant pop ups and pull outs!" (Christopher, aged 13).
"I couldn't wait to open this book, my friend Amy couldn't stop talking about how great it is; and I agree! It uses lots of scientific language and illustrations to explain all the interesting topics. I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book and learnt so much! Bonus!” (Rosie, aged 12). "A wonderful hands-on scientific adventure, waiting to be explored" (Megan, aged 13). "This was the best book ever, you cannot beat it!” (Jordan, aged 10).
Young judges from the Royal Society judging panel, December 2011
"Like an intriguing scrapbook, this title lures the reader into pages that present
facts about the Earth, water, weather and life with various clever items of
paper engineering.”
Huw Thomas, Headteacher, Scholastic, Autumn term 2010
"How the World Works is not only ambitious but also remarkably successful.
… this is an appealing book containing fundamental knowledge about the
world to which every child should have access..." Read more
Nick Trench, Geographical, Royal Geographical Society, April 2010
"The visual explanations in How the World Works are wide-ranging and
impressive, covering what truly governs our days: sunlight, fresh water,
winds and other key components. (…) Although the clear and informative text
carries a pro-environmental message, it stays clear of preachiness. The facts
are what jump out at you."
Abby McGanny,
The Washington Post, March 2010
"A fabulous interactive novelty book that enables hands-on exploration of our
planet."
Fiona Noble, The Bookseller
"This beautiful book is the very best educational tool for children I have ever come across. The interactive pop out illustrations are very clever and the information is well written and engaging."
Customer’s review, Amazon
Published by Franklin Watts, 2009
What will our planet look like in the future if we carry on producing, using and disposing of products the way we do? This book looks at the main sources of pollution. It also explores actions taken by both individuals and governments to reduce our impact on the earth and to find more sustainable ways of living.
Age 11 to 14
Published by Franklin Watts, 2008
Who owns the world’s oil, coal and natural gas? Is the earth’s climate changing because of the way we live? Are there other ways of producing energy? This book looks at how we produce and use an increasing amount of energy around the world and the impact it has on the planet. It also examines some energy sources of the future.
Age 11 to 14
UK version, Franklin Watts, 2007
US version, World Almanac Library,
2007
French-Canadian version, Arcturus, 2008
What happens to all the stuff we use everyday when we don’t need it anymore? Waste has become a huge problem in many parts of the world. This book looks at where all our waste comes from and how we dispose of it. It also takes a positive approach and explores different ways of dealing with waste in the future.
Age 11 to 14