The Adventures of Captain Polo Series

When a hungry polar bear is pitched into the stormy seas from a tiny piece of melting ice, he embarks on an epic journey of discovery that will change his life forever.  "A fantastically accessible way to help children understand climate change. A FINALIST and highly recommended." - The Wishing Shelf Book Awards. "In essence Captain Polo is the story about us and our future on Earth, presented in a knowledge-based and adventurous way, which can spark much needed conversations and action to save Humanity." - Prof. Johan Rockström, Director, Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research. At the beginning of his life-changing journey, the bear is hungry, frightened and alone, drifting further and further from an Arctic home that is changing in ways he cannot comprehend. But the bear without a name survives, and as he travels the world, meeting colourful characters both human and non-human and getting into all sorts of adventures, he gradually begins to understand a reality he never knew existed. The bear who will become Captain Polo realises he is not alone in seeking answers. The Climate Change Comic is a fast-paced graphic novel depicting accurate geographical settings and detailed, colourful illustrations designed to make learning about a complex and frightening subject positive, easy and fun. In this first book of the series, readers as young as 9 will be swept into a global journey of discovery that will help them understand some of the causes and effects of the most critical environmental crisis in human history, what people are doing about it, and how each one of us can make a difference - wherever we live, and whoever we are.  Our children are facing an existential crisis in the form of ecological collapse and global climate change, but they don't have to stay confused and anxious. Instead, give them what they want: understanding and actionable knowledge empowering them to become agents of positive change at home and at school. This is the mission of Captain Polo. Get the first book of the series now!

Driven from his melting Arctic home in search of food, Captain Polo once again takes to the ocean in his trusty boat. Little does he know about a hidden stowaway with a secret agenda... "Must read. Fantastically enjoyable graphic novel with an eco-conscious theme - educational and thought-provoking for children and adults alike...[ ]..every bit as enjoyable as other contemporary and classic graphic novels." - Reedsy Discovery Picking up from the previous books in the series, Pole to Pole sees the now well-seasoned globetrotter Captain Polo back on the ocean waves falling into one adventure after another. After nearly getting flattened by an oil tanker in a melting Arctic sea, Polo explores Siberia and Scandinavia, saves the crew of a nuclear submarine and breaks into a mysterious energy plant in Iceland before getting dragged south to the coast of West Africa by powerful Atlantic Ocean currents. Along the way he meets a variety of colourful characters ranging from a disgruntled Santa Claus to arch-villain Tex Greedyman the oil tycoon, only to finally unmask his secret stowaway when it's too late to turn back.  Book 4 of this series of climate change books for kids takes Captain Polo on another rollicking, funny global journey that uncovers ever more important aspects of global warming, and importantly, also the many ways we can all become part of the solution. The book includes a handy glossary referencing some of the more technical terms encountered in the story and as such makes an ideal educational resource at home and in the classroom.  Will Captain Polo and his mysterious stowaway make it all the way to the South Pole?  Get your copy of Pole to Pole to find out! 

What if you could learn about the most serious environmental crisis in human history in a way that is inspiring, positive, informative, entertaining and fun all at the same time? "Hesse has created an astonishing adventure that provides an educational source for all things climate change and is written in a way that reaches any age, both child and adult." - Readers Favorite This Boxed Set comprising the first three books in the Adventures of Captain Polo series will sweep up readers aged 9 and above on an epic journey of discovery and adventure that not only entertains but also educates. Isolated from his melting Arctic home, a lone polar bear travels the world, falling into one adventure after another as he hones his skills as navigator and observer of the causes and effects of global warming. The bear who will become Captain Polo also marvels at the courage, resilience and ingenuity of people across the world as they struggle against the forces of Nature and the consequences of centuries of careless human exploitation of natural resources.  The Adventures of Captain Polo boxed set presents a fiction story that is visually stimulating, fun to read, educational and technically accurate. Captain Polo and the many colourful characters he meets on his journey will introduce you to relevant scientific facts and not only teach you the main terms and concepts of climate change and how these are reflected around the world, but also practical actions everyone can do every day to become agents of positive change in their families and communities.  Join Captain Polo on his epic journey and increase your understanding of climate change and environmental solutions - get your copy of The Adventures of Captain Polo now!