Catherine Barr crafts narrative nonfiction designed to spark questions, interest, and action. Her writing stems from a profound engagement with the natural world and a desire to share that wonder with young readers. Drawing on her background as a wildlife campaigner and editor at a natural history museum, she brings a wealth of knowledge and passion to her work. Barr focuses on creating engaging stories that encourage thoughtful inquiry and inspire challenging conversations about the world around us.
Focusing on endangered species, this picture book highlights animals like elephants, salmon, and cougars, detailing how human encroachment has disrupted their habitats. It explores the challenges these creatures face in their search for food, water, and mates, while showcasing efforts to reconnect their environments. The engaging narrative is complemented by striking illustrations, and an end note offers insights into additional species facing similar threats and the solutions being implemented to protect them.
Exploring a variety of exciting careers, this book encourages readers to discover paths that bring them joy and fulfillment. From astronaut to carpenter, archaeologist to president, it highlights the diverse opportunities available, inspiring individuals to pursue their passions and dreams. Each profession is presented as a potential avenue for happiness, emphasizing the importance of finding a job that resonates personally.
An important and unique information book based on the latest scientific
research, showing how people across the world are creating ‘wildlife
corridors’ to help animals move safely between wildlife areas
From the bestselling Story of series comes The Story of Dinosaurs, an
accessible introduction to the prehistoric beasts that ruled our planet for
millions of years.
Vivid illustrations and engaging text highlight the critical importance of freshwater and the urgent need for conservation. The book explores the history of water on Earth, explains the water cycle, and showcases the diverse life forms that rely on clean water. It addresses the dire consequences of pollution and climate change, particularly for children globally. With actionable tips and additional resources, it empowers young readers to advocate for water preservation and encourages collective efforts to protect this essential resource.
Dive into the world's wildest oceans, lakes, and rivers, and get ready for an underwater adventure! Embark on the journey of a lifetime to 20 of the world's wildest waters! Explore each environment and learn about the people who are working to preserve them for future generations. Meet the creatures who call these watery worlds home and discover how you can take active steps to make a difference. Featuring colourful original illustrations and stunning photography, The World's Wildest Waters brings the excitement of the high seas and the mystery of the ocean's dark, hidden depths to your lap.
The next title in the best-selling Story of series is The Story of
Conservation, all about understanding, celebrating and caring for our planet's
ever precious biodiversity.
From the author of the beautiful Fourteen Wolves comes another incredible true story of rewilding. Perfect for children aged 7+ Magnificent, powerful and mysterious, the tiger is one of the world's most iconic animals. It is also one of most endangered. For hundreds of years, these exceptional beasts have been hunted, pushing them to the brink of extinction. How can we save them? This compelling tale tells the turbulent true story of the tragic disappearance of tigers from Panna Tiger Reserve in India and, finally, their heroic return. We follow a group of tigers, each with their own individual traits, on their adventures. Together, we learn how the tiger experts introduce tigers to the reserve and track them as they explore, hunt, play, swim, mate and make the forest their home. However, all is not as it seems - and there is danger lurking in the shadows of the emerald forest. With evocative storytelling combined with clear non-fiction information by eco-expert Catherine Barr and lush illustrations by Tara Anand, this story illuminates exactly why tiger conservation is so important. 'Catherine Barr's book reminds us all that the threat of tiger trade still lingers and there is no room for complacency.' EIA (Environmental Investigation Agency)
Explore the Okavango Delta, Africa's incredible inland wetland, a sparkling jewel at the heart of the Kalahari Desert. This richly illustrated picture book brings to life this extraordinary region for young children, navigating its maze of shimmering lagoons, meandering channels and overgrown islands teeming with wildlife. In this watery wilderness, lion, cheetah, leopard and African wild dog share the floodplains with large herds of elephant and buffalo. It delves into the important role wetlands play in reducing the effects of greenhouse gases, and showcases the rich wildlife and diverse communities that can all be found there and therefore why it is so important that we act to protect this special part of the planet from the impact of climate change.
"Discover why we must protect the Great Barrier Reef from climate change. The Great Barrier Reef is a wonderland of colour beneath the waves. The largest coral reef in the world, it is home to a quarter of all ocean life. This beautifully illustrated picture book brings to life this extraordinary underwater world for young children, exploring its dazzling coral gardens and rainbow-coloured sea creatures. Diving into this unique habitat, readers will discover fascinating marine life, how the coral reef helps our oceans and therefore why it is so important that we act to protect this special aquatic landscape from the impact of climate change"--Publisher's description.
