Description:
Book 5 in the series sees Captain Polo's journey to Antarctica interrupted by unexpected adventures in Brazil while uncovering yet more climate issues and solutions at every turn. Action-packed, fun, and educational!
Brief description: Alan J. Hesse is a multi-award-winning author-illustrator who merges professional expertise in nature conservation with storytelling and artistic skills. Alan's 30-year career in conservation gives him a unique edge as an author of children's books with an environmental focus that are both engaging and educational. He is the author of ten children's books, most of them graphic novels and comics that have been compared to the legendary Tintin collection. These include the growing and highly acclaimed Adventures of Captain Polo series about climate change. The Captain Polo character is the inspiration behind the Captain Polo Academy as a global brand promoting environmental and climate literacy.
Review Quotes:
"Delighted to read Captain Polo's journey through Brazil - another wonderfully clear overview of the drivers of climate change as well as many of the most cost effective solutions through a humorous and engaging story of a very adventurous polar bear and his penguin sidekick." - Clare Shakya, The Nature Conservancy
"This is more than just a story; it is a call to action. Captain Polo is your guide to understanding our world's challenges-and how we can all be part of the solution! A must for all ages." - Annie Goeke, Earth Rights Institute
"Polo in Brazil packs a whole crash course on the complex environmental challenges in Brazil, while spotlighting solutions that are already making a difference. Packaged with jokes, lovable characters and interesting tidbits about Amazon biodiversity and culture..." - Rocky Tirona, Rare
"Perspectives that are too often overlooked from European or "Western" viewpoints are presented in funny yet informative drawings. I recommend this comic to readers of all ages looking for information on the climate crisis - and solutions to it." - Frederik von Reumont, University of Cologne
"Polo's run-in with conservationists who explain the significance of reforestation ... had me laughing out loud, while simultaneously learning about nature-based solutions to climate challenges." - Literary Titan
"A conservation-focused graphic novel perfect for aiding in education efforts to save the environment from global warming and other threats." - Reedsy