What’s the book about?
Let’s go on a renewable energy adventure and imagine a brighter future for the whole blinkin’ planet! Join engaging TV host and science communicator Lee Constable and award-winning graphic novelist and ex-quantum physicist Aśka, as they explore the future of energy.
Join an electrifying mission exploring the future of energy! Find out more about everyday energy, and the exciting world of renewables.
Power up your brains! As an imagineer and eco-superhero, you will level up your energy know-how through quick quizzes and shocking facts, and learn more about the science behind power.
You can be a bright spark just like our superhero, Captain Kilowatt. It’s going to be a tonne of blinkin’ fun!
Recommended for:
Ages 7+.
Three reasons to read it:
- This book provides valuable information about environmentalism in a fun and engaging way. It introduces kids to important concepts such as electricity, engineering, pollution, and conservation, helping them understand the impact of their actions on the planet.
- The book is designed to be interactive, with activities, quizzes, underlined keywords, and a glossary of key terms used throughout the book. These encourage kids to actively participate in learning, making the information more practical and memorable.
- Through its engaging content and illustrations, the book encourages kids to think critically about environmental problems and come up with creative solutions. This fosters important skills such as problem-solving, innovation, and critical thinking.
Buy a copy of How to Save the Whole Blinkin’ Planet here.
About the author:
Lee Constable is a science and sustainability presenter and edu-tainer. She is best known for hosting Network 10 kids’ science TV show Scope. Her TV appearances also include Studio 10, ABC News Breakfast and War on Waste (Season Three). Lee is the author of How to Save the Whole Stinkin’ Planet: A Garbological Adventure and How to Save the Whole Blinkin’ Planet: A Renewable Energy Adventure.
Aśka, (pronounced ‘Ash-ka’), is creative dynamite! She’s an energetic visual storyteller, an ex-quantum physicist and a talented science communicator. A hugely engaging and popular presenter, Aśka is passionate about visual literacy and has published more than ten books, comics and graphic novels; in Australia and overseas. Her recent titles include the multi-award shortlisted YA graphic novel Stars in Their Eyes (with Jessica Walton) and Aśka is also a recipient of several Australian arts grants, prizes and fellowships. When she’s not creating books, Aśka is travelling across Australia, teaching drawing-as-a-language to enthusiastic audiences of all ages.
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