
How to be an Eco Explorer
Fun Activities for Exploring Nature and Saving the Planet
Yussef Rafik(Author)
Watkins Publishing
Published on 25. June 2025
Book
Hardback
96 pages
978-1-78678-869-6 (ISBN)
Description
This gorgeously illustrated book invites you on an eco adventure through 10 important ecosystems, with fascinating nature facts and planet-saving activities.
You don't need a big garden of fancy equipment to bring about positive changes - all you need is the spirit of an eco explorer: curiosity, respect for nature and a desire to do good.
We know that the environment needs our help, but can we really make a difference? Beloved children's presenter Yussef Rafik has made it his mission to share his knowledge about the natural world and the things we can do to help it.
How to Be an Eco Explorer introduces you to 10 key ecosystems, from gardens to the coast, and from arid lands to the city. For each one, you will discover:
Ecosystem facts: learn about how the ecosystem works, including the challenges it faces
Small solutions: discover little things we can do to help solve these challenges, as individuals or as a society
Habitat heroes: meet under-appreciated animal heroes that are crucial to making the ecosystem work, such as pond snails, cellar spiders and dung beetles
Practical activities: enjoy two step-by-step activities that you can try at home. For example, learn how to make your own rainwater harvester or bathyscope for spying critters underwater!
This is the perfect book for young people feeling anxious about the environment, but also for parents looking for inspiring ways to get their children outside, having fun and learning.
You don't need a big garden of fancy equipment to bring about positive changes - all you need is the spirit of an eco explorer: curiosity, respect for nature and a desire to do good.
We know that the environment needs our help, but can we really make a difference? Beloved children's presenter Yussef Rafik has made it his mission to share his knowledge about the natural world and the things we can do to help it.
How to Be an Eco Explorer introduces you to 10 key ecosystems, from gardens to the coast, and from arid lands to the city. For each one, you will discover:
Ecosystem facts: learn about how the ecosystem works, including the challenges it faces
Small solutions: discover little things we can do to help solve these challenges, as individuals or as a society
Habitat heroes: meet under-appreciated animal heroes that are crucial to making the ecosystem work, such as pond snails, cellar spiders and dung beetles
Practical activities: enjoy two step-by-step activities that you can try at home. For example, learn how to make your own rainwater harvester or bathyscope for spying critters underwater!
This is the perfect book for young people feeling anxious about the environment, but also for parents looking for inspiring ways to get their children outside, having fun and learning.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Watkins Media Limited
Target group
Children/juvenile
US School Grade: From Second Grade to Fifth Grade, Interest Age: From 7 to 10 years
Product notice
sewn/stitched
Cloth over boards
Dimensions
Height: 277 mm
Width: 203 mm
Thickness: 15 mm
Weight
522 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-78678-869-6 (9781786788696)
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E-Book
05/2025
Watkins Media
€8.49
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Person
Yussef Rafik is a zoologist and wildlife TV presenter, best known for hosting the BBC Earth shows Bugface, After We've Gone and 24 Hours With, as well as narrating the documentary series Wild Bites. He has also presented on the likes of CBeebies, BBC Radio 4, Sky Nature and BBC Bitesize. Through his work, Yussef hopes to inspire a love of the natural world in young readers.