New Releases by Elin Kelsey

“This book comes at just the right moment. It is NOT too late if we get together and take action, NOW.” —Jane Goodall Fears about climate change are fueling an epidemic of despair across the world: adults worry about their children’s future; thirty-somethings question whether they should have kids or not; and many young people honestly believe they have no future at all. In the face of extreme eco-anxiety, scholar and award-winning author Elin Kelsey argues that our hopelessness—while an understandable reaction—is hampering our ability to address the very real problems we face. Kelsey offers a powerful solution: hope itself. Hope Matters boldly breaks through the narrative of doom and gloom to show why evidence-based hope, not fear, is our most powerful tool for change. Kelsey shares real-life examples of positive climate news that reveal the power of our mindsets to shape reality, the resilience of nature, and the transformative possibilities of individual and collective action. And she demonstrates how we can build on positive trends to work toward a sustainable and just future, before it’s too late. Praise for Hope Matters “Whether you consider yourself a passionate ally of nature, a busy bystander, or anything in between, this book will uplift your spirits, helping you find hope in the face of climate crisis.” —Veronica Joyce Lin, North American Association for Environmental Education “30 Under 30” “A tonic in hard times.” —Claudia Dreyguis, author of Scientific Conversations: Interviews on Science from the New York Times “Beautifully written and an effective antidote against apathy and inaction.” —Christof Mauch, Director, Rachel Carson Center for the Environment and Society Published in Partnership with the David Suzuki Institute.

A compassionate exploration of all the ways animals, including humans, grieve

"Wild Ideas" looks deep into the forests, skies and oceans to explore how animals solve problems. Whether it''s weaving a safe place to rest and reflect, blowing a fine net of bubbles to trap fish, or leaping boldly into a new situation, the animals featured (including the orangutan, humpback whale and gibbon) can teach us a lot about creative problem solving tools and strategies. This book uses lyrical text grounded in current science alongside wonderfully detailed art to present problems as doorways to creative thinking. "Wild Ideas" encourages an inquiry-based approach to learning, inviting readers to indulge their sense of wonder and curiosity by observing the natural world, engaging with big ideas and asking questions

Introduces readers to the extensive and surprising ways in which they are connected to the natural world around them.

Aquí, los videojuegos afectan a los gorilas y las abejas pueden ayudar a conseguir la paz mundial. Es un lugar donde los autobuses pueden usar excremento como combustible y los gecos son capaces de enseñar a los cirujanos un par de cosas sobre los vendajes. En este mundo, los alimentos, la energía, las ciudades e incluso la felicidad y la esperanza pueden ser sostenibles.

Introduces readers to the extensive and surprising ways in which they are connected to the natural world around them.

Written to allay children''s fears about the environment, this book shows how smart technologies, innovative ideas, and a growing commitment to alternative lifestyles are exploding around the world, creating a future that will be brighter than we sometimes might think. Includes profiles of unexpected personalities.

Personal, anecdotal, and highly engaging, Watching Giants opens a window on a world that seems quite like our own, yet is so different that understanding it pushes the very limits of our senses. Elin Kelsey''s colorful first-person account, drawing from her rich, often humorous, everyday experiences as a mother, a woman, and a scientist, takes us to the incredibly productive waters of the Gulf of California and beyond, to oceans around the world. Kelsey brings us along as she talks to leading cetacean researchers and marine ecologists about their intriguing discoveries. We encounter humpback whales that build nets from bubbles, gain a disturbing maternal perspective on the dolphin-tuna issue, uncover intimate details about whale sex, and contemplate the meaning of the complex social networks that exist in the seas. What emerges alongside these fascinating snapshots of whale culture is a dizzying sense of the tremendous speed with which we are changing the oceans'' ecosystems—through overfishing, noise pollution, even real estate development. Watching Giants introduces a world of immense interconnectivity and beauty—one that is now facing imminent peril.

Describes the conditions that have contributed to the discovery of a large number of dinosaur fossils in Canada, and discusses the work of paleontologists in unearthing and studying these ancient giants.

A look at the new species of animals and plant that scientists discovered around the world, including a monkey the size of a finger, a whale nobody has ever seen, and many more.

"In this entertaining and information-packed guide a respected scientist provides up-to-date information about dinosaurs. Features a panoramic design with intriguing sidebars" Cf. Our choice, 2001

Each kit contains all the supplies and instructions needed to make three batches of clear lip balm, along with two pots and one nifty ring dispenser to store them in. The natural beeswax base may be flavored with one or both of the two flavorings included per kit. Super safe (no stove required) and super fun.

"Monterey Bay Aquarium''s Sea Otter Research and Conservation program"--P. [4] of cover.

Highlights fascinating new ways of looking at whales.

Describes the physical characteristics, habits, and habitats of chipmunks and beavers.

Habits and habitats of raccoons and owls.

Discusses how elephants live, thieir habits, and how they raise their young.

Getting to Know Copy 2.

Describes the physical characteristics, habits, and habitats of turtles.