Kids’ Birds of Southern Africa

Meet Romario Valentine, an 11-year-old eco-warrior from Durban, South Africa. Through his tree planting, beach clean-ups, avian art and other conservation projects in Africa and other parts of the world, this young activist has become a dynamic campaigner for the future health of our planet. In Protect our Planet, Romario enthusiastically guides young nature lovers through key environmental topics – from recycling and reforestation to pollution solutions and climate change. Topics covered in this book overlap with the Foundation Phase curriculum, and include: – The relationship between people and the environment – Renewable resources, such as solar power – Forestation and why trees matter – Types of pollution and the problem with plastic – Reducing, reusing and recycling – Climate change – The importance of clean water – Craft ideas, art activities and backyard projects