Wendy Panders – illustratör

“This book goes into great detail about all different aspects of climate change ... [with] lovely illustrations worked in, around, and behind the text!”—The Tiny ActivistFinally, the ultimate book about climate change for kids ages 8-12!Through awesome facts and detailed, colorful illustrations, Palm Trees at the North Pole shares the science and history of climate change in an accessible and entertaining way.Perfect for home-schooling, virtual and blended learningHelps kids understand why and how climate change is happening, and what we can do about itEncourages young climate activists to engage even more deeply with their chosen causeThis approachable and creative guide features information grounded in science and fact, such as:The history of the climate and humans’ role in changing itBrave scientists and young activists like Greta ThunbergThe real consequences of climate change, such as rising tides, heat waves, and hurricanes, presented in a non-frightening wayActions kids can take to help combat climate change in their own communitiesAfter reading this book, kids will become experts on the most important issue facing our world today, and feel like part of the solution!

Discover the extraordinary world of viruses, from their creation and transmission to what we can do to stop them, in this science-based resource for kids 8 to 12. If we didn’t know it before, we certainly know it now: Viruses can be powerful—so powerful, in fact, that they can hold the world in their grip for months at a time. But what exactly is a virus? Where do they come from and what do they do to our bodies? How do they spread, and what can we do to protect ourselves? Author Marc ter Horst tackles these questions with playfulness and humor, while Wendy Panders’ quirky and enlightening illustrations bring the text to life. Snot, Sneezes, and Super-Spreaders is an accessible and engaging guide to help young readers understand our current world, with information on: Pandemics, addressed in an age-appropriate way that goes beyond doom and gloom. The value and importance of vaccines for addressing viral diseases.Fascinating, icky diseases of the past—and those that still hang around today. The science behind how to protect ourselves and our communities from current and future viruses.

Perfect for young environmentalists and nature enthusiasts comes an information-packed introduction to the fascinating world of mushrooms, molds, and more!In Mushrooms and Company readers dive deep into the fungal kingdom and are introduced to an incredible array of mushrooms, molds, mildews, yeasts, and rusts. Explore the fascinating mycorrhizal network that lives and operates under our feet, in sometimes surprising ways.Without fungi, there would be no penicillin, no bread (at least the kinds that depend on yeast to rise), and no blue cheese! Of course, some fungi can be dangerous—whether it’s molds that grow on crops (like potato blight) or in buildings (like dry rot)—in Mushrooms and Company, you’ll meet them all!Biologist and writer Geert-Jan Roebers takes readers on an engaging journey into the fascinating world of fungi, exploring topics such as:How fungi contribute to keeping forests clean and healthy.How trees and plants rely on fungi to access the water and nutrients essential for their survival.How fungi assist certain animals in digesting their food.How fungi benefit humans by providing medicines and food.Playful and packed with science, Mushrooms and Company is a welcome addition to any nature lover’s bookshelf.