By Cindy Forde (author)
"An inspiring vision of an achievable future for the planet"
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How to make a happy planet
This large format and lavishly illustrated book has been written by Cindy Forde, the founder and Director of Planetari, an organisation dedicated to worldwide environmental education. A real expert in her field, having previously run the Cambridge Science Centre and the Blue Marine Foundation, where she headed a global team dedicated to protecting and regenerating the world oceans, gives enormous credence to the claim that every solution described in this innovative and exciting book is based upon real science and technologies currently in development
It also provides a beautifully lucid explanation of the social, political and environmental issues facing the planet and of how we got to this point. The premise is that today's children have achieved change in their lifetime and then takes the reader to a world of solar-powered vehicles, regenerated rainforests, skyscraper farms, wave-powered electricity, and much more.
What is particularly striking is the holistic view of the issues and solutions. Not focusing on just one aspect like climate change but showing how everything is interrelated, for example showing that educating girls to take an equal place in society can impact upon birth rate.
The clear graphic presentation of facts and inspiring human stories all make this both highly accessible and profound. The positive message for young people that real change is achievable is vital. The accompanying resources on Planetari.co.uk only add to its value.
An essential addition for schools and one which families can enjoy together.
Bright New World is a lavishly illustrated glimpse into a future not too far from our own time - a world in which today's children have grown up and tackled the world's most pressing social and environmental problems.
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In a series of lush, detailed scenes, readers will enter a world of solar-powered vehicles, regenerated rainforests, skyscraper farms, insect-based snacks, recovering coral reefs, wave-powered electricity, and much more.
Bright New World's vision may be bold and optimistic, but everything in the book is based on genuine science, including many projects which are currently being developed. Once readers have seen the possible bright future, they will also learn all about the perils facing the Earth, as well as the solutions to each problem, with practical steps that they can take to help save the planet and make the dream a reality. As well as profiling the biggest names in eco-innovation today, readers will learn about today's young inventors, entrepreneurs and activists who are making the world better, one step at a time.
Bright New World is the blueprint for how to fix the future - and it shows how all the solutions are within our grasp, if we really want them.
“Magical, this makes me wish I were a child again, as I can see the world does have a bright future”- Arizona Muse, model, activist and founder of DIRT
“As Naomi Klein once said: "The more sparks the fire has, the brighter it will burn. I invite you to add your spark.” This is exactly what this beautiful book is about: inspiring children and their families to build a better world for the people and the planet. Cindy Forde gives us all the keys and solutions for an exciting future of justice, equality and sustainability in which no one is left behind. With marvellous illustrations from Bethany Lord, this is a call to action and a real message of hope: we can do it all together, we have the power to make change.”- Princess Esméralda of Belgium - author, activist, journalist
“A joyous abundance of a book with hope dripping off the page. I’d like every young person to have it and every older person to have the recipe for this cocktail of delight at their fingertips!“ - Sir Tim Smit, author, and co-founder of the Eden Project
“The future could be wildly different. It needs to be for our planet to be restored to health. Cindy Forde and Bethany Lord’s inspirational Bright New World shows young people that a wilder, better future is closer than we think – in fact it is within their generation’s grasp.” - Charles Clover, author, co-founder of the Blue Marine Foundation
Cindy Forde is the founder of Planetari, the organisation dedicated to worldwide environmental education. She has worked with leaders across sectors including the UN, government, NGOs, finance, business, technology and education. She was CEO of the Cambridge Science Centre and Managing Director of the Blue Marine Foundation, where she headed a global team dedicated to protecting and regenerating the world's oceans.
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Bright New World is a lavishly illustrated glimpse into a future not too far from our own time - a world in which today's children have grown up and tackled the world's most pressing social and environmental problems. In a series of lush, detailed scenes, readers will enter a world of solar-powered vehicles, regenerated rainforests, skyscraper farms, insect-based snacks, recovering coral reefs, wave-powered electricity, and much more.
The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed Bright New World and determined it is suitable for children aged 9-14 years old
Bright New World features in the following genres: Ecological and Environmental Interest - Non Fiction, Children’s / Teenage: Social issues / topics, Personal Social Health Economic (PSHE), Children’s, Teenage and Educational, Featured Books for 11+ readers, Recommendations, Featured Books for 9+ readers, Geography, Educational: Humanities and social sciences, general, Educational material, Gift Books, Children’s / Teenage stationery and miscellaneous items, People / Places, Children’s / Teenage: General interest, Featured Books for 13+ readers
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Bright New World was written by Cindy Forde and published by Welbeck Children's Books an imprint of Hachette Children's Group
Bright New World has 80 pages
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