Gaia warriors nicola davies

To write outside your window i cast off my grownup self and found the me i was at five or six. Important, because its about climate change, the biggest and scariest problem that human beings have. Walker books james lovelock and nicola davies discuss. Split into three sections, the book has a coherent framework following the general structure of the history of climate change, the future of climate change and the afterword from the creator of gaia theory himself. Oct 01, 2009 a book on global warming like no other, merging key concepts with firsthand accounts from people of all ages who have found ways to help. The gaia theory considers the whole network of living things on earth as a single interdependent system and gaia warriors is a unique presentation of the issues surrounding global warming alongside its impact on that system. Gaia warriors by nicola davies is a book about global warming.

Feb 17, 2016 nicola davies discusses her book gaia warriors. Jul 08, 2014 nicola davies is a zoologist and an awardwinning author whose many books for children include surprising sharks, illustrated by james croft. I dont normally boast about my books, but gaia warriors is different. A book about climate change like no other a collaboration between the inventor of gaia theory and an awardwinning nonfiction writer for children that explains the science and answers the commonlyasked questions about global warming. With nicola davies, a renowned childrens author, as the writer, and james lovelock providing the afterword, its an ideal combination of literary and environmental talent. Gaia warriors is designed for younger readers, but that doesnt mean the rest of us cant enjoy and learn from it. Nicola davies is a zoologist and an awardwinning author whose many books for children include surprising sharks, illustrated by james croft. Gaia warriors paperback 2009 by nicola lovelock, james. Gaia warriors is all about climate change, why and how its happening and what people all around the world are doing about it. She has also written several novels for adults under the pseudonym stevie morgan. Adapted from gaia warriors by nicola davies, a zoologist and childrens author. The toughest creatures on earth, illustrated by neal layton. Nicola davies is an awardwinning author whose many books for children include ice bear, big blue whale and king of the sky. Its style is simple and its explanations are compelling, illuminating not only hard.

Oct 01, 2009 watch nicola davies in discussion with james lovelock about the book gaia warriors. In book two of the warriors of gaia trilogy, erin and her friends find themselves trapped between the cruel, blacksuited warriors of the court and the sadistic sons of 1776. Dr nicola davies is a health psychologist, counsellor, and writer specialising in raising awareness about health and wellbeing. Gaia warriors nicola davies, honorary visiting fellow james lovelock on. Gaia warriors i happened upon the book gaia warriors by nicola davies earlier this week in our school library. She was one of the original presenters of the bbc childrens wildlife programme the really wild show. A final warning by james lovelock and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Gaia warriors by nicola davies, james lovelock, paperback. Gaia warriors by nicola davies a book about climate change and what to do about it gaia warriors is a book all about climate change, written to be easily readable for 12 to 16 year olds. A clear explanation of the science of global warmingwith terrific metaphors and comparisons related in a conversational tonegrounds this volume profiling people engaged in initiatives that reduce energy consumption or combat. Buy gaia warriors by james lovelock, nicola davies from waterstones today. No catches, no fine print just unconditional book loving for your children with their favourites saved to their own digital bookshelf.

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Inspired by the work of outstanding scientist and thinker james lovelock and written by acclaimed author nicola davies, here is a book that takes a clear look at how and why earths climate is changing and the ways we can deal with it. The second section describes specific gaia warriorsindividuals and groups working to change our ways. Its style is simple and its explanations are compelling, illuminating not only hard facts but also the opinions and potential solutions of scientists all over. Inspired by the work of outstanding scientist and thinker james lovelock and written by acclaimed author nicola davies, here is a book that takes a clear look at how and why earths. Her books for children include poo 9781844287512, extreme animals 9781406305593 and ice bear 9781406302059. Gaia warriors by nicola davies 9781406312348paperback.

An accessible, enjoyable book on climate change for the next generation of ecowarriors. Its a book about climate change like no other that explains the science and answers the commonlyasked. Nicola davies says, when i started writing this book i was pretty gloomy. Why big animals are big and little animals are little. Gaia warriors by james lovelock, nicola davies waterstones. Nicola davies is a zoologist and has produced and presented radio and tv programmes, including the really wild show. See all books authored by nicola davies, including one tiny turtle. But explaining the problem is only half of what gaia warriors is about. Books for kids who want to save the world my little poppies. Gaia warriors james lovelock author nicola davies author 2009 rubbish town hero nicola davies. Gaia warriors published in november 2009 by walker books, and written in. Split into three sections, the book has a coherent framework following the general structure of the history of climate change, the future of climate change and the afterword. She is a member of the british psychological society and the british association for counselling and psychotherapy. Feb 14, 2012 nicola davies is a zoologist and an awardwinning author whose many books for children include surprising sharks, illustrated by james croft.

Nicola davies has penned a clear and inviting explanation of james lovelocks gaia theory linked to a call to arms for young environmentalists. She says, illustrating tiny creatures has opened my eyes to the incredible and unexpected beauty. I was feeling like i needed some serious fuel for my brain and fictional ya lit just wasnt going to do it but i lucked out and ran across this ecowarrior book targeted for teens. Gaia warriors brookesia blog the website of nicola davies. Nicola interviewed people from all over the world who are working out ways to fight climate change, and their voices fill the second half of the book. Davies describes a wide variety of campaignsmany by young peopleespecially in the areas of transportation, food, homes, clothing, deforestation and the intersection of climate change and human rights. Warriors of gaia tells the epic story of a future world and the girl bound by her sacred pledge to save it erin taylor, a high school junior, never planned to be a savior, but a combination of outrageous circumstances casts her in that role. Gaia warriors by nicola davies, with an afterword by james lovelock inspired by the work of outstanding scientist and thinker james lovelock and written by acclaimed author nicola davies, here is a book that takes a clear look at how and why earths climate is changing and the ways we can deal with it. Becoming a member of the lovereading4kids community is free. Just in time for earth day comes this wideranging look at global climate change, which. Sarah foxdavies has illustrated many picture books for children, including little caribou. An accessible, enjoyable book on climate change for the next generation of eco warriors. Nicola davies childrens author childrens non fiction.

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Nicola davies born 3 may 1958 is an english zoologist and writer. Childrens author childrens non fiction nicola davies. She and her friends must free their people from slavery in a cruel and dangerous future world. All the solutions exist and theres no barrier to achieving a very different world from the one we live in now. More recently, she has made her name as a childrens author. Apr 20, 2016 gaia warriors nicola davies published march 22nd, 2011 by candlewick press. The book explains how and why global warming is happening, but it is also about people from around the planet who are choosing to. Gaia warriors paperback march 22, 2011 by nicola davies author visit amazons nicola davies page. Gaia warriors raising the vibration of the earth and all beings by spreading light and emanating love with compassion, justice, truth and positive. Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on orders over. Nicola davies books list of books by author nicola davies. A clear explanation of the science of global warmingwith terrific metaphors and comparisons related in a conversational tonegrounds this volume profiling people engaged in initiatives that reduce energy consumption or combat global warming. A clear explanation of the science of global warmingwith terrific metaphors. Inspired by the work of outstanding scientist and thinker james lovelock and written by acclaimed author nicola davies, here is a book that takes a clear look at how and why earths climate is changing and the ways.