It's Up to Us
Description
"Celebrate nature and the diverse world we live in, while giving an honest yet optimistic take on collective sustainability." - Forbes
"Children have a unique curiosity for Nature and for this amazing planet we call home." So writes His Majesty King Charles III in his introduction to It's Up to Us: Building a Brighter Future for Nature, People and Planet (The Children's Terra Carta).
Join His Majesty, author Christopher Lloyd, and 33 amazing award-winning artists from around the world, including Peter Sís,Harmony Becker, Wesley Bedrosian, Sally Deng, and Stuart Armstrong from the
United States, on a beautiful, lyrical, and thought-provoking voyage through Nature, the threats we face, and an action plan for the future.
It's Up to Us is based on the Terra Carta, a roadmap to sustainability issued by His Majesty King Charles III and his Sustainable Markets Initiative. The story explains in lyrical text how Nature operates in a world without humans. It then shows the damaging impact People have had on the Planet. It finishes by proposing a series of new pledges that we can all make - a Terra Carta - to help solve the problems.
This book has been developed in partnership with The Prince's Foundation, a charity established by His Majesty to demonstrate how Nature can be put at the heart of human activities. Half of all the proceeds from sales will go directly to the work of the charity, based at Dumfries House in Scotland, UK.
Printed in Canada on 30% recycled FSC paper with vegetable inks, and all carbon impacts of the production have been offset through sustainable forestry programs.
Includes a glossary and index.
Product Details
| Publisher | What on Earth! |
| Publish Date | February 01, 2022 |
| Pages | 64 |
| Language | English |
| Type |  Hardback |
| EAN/UPC | 9781913750565 |
| Dimensions | 11.0 X 10.4 X 0.4 inches | 1.4 pounds |
About the Author
Throughout his adult life, His Majesty King Charles III has dedicated himself to charitable causes, including environmental protection and sustainable development. He launched the Terra Carta, his vision for a new contract between nature, people, and the planet, in early 2021.
Christopher Lloyd is a world history author, educator, and lecturer. His books include What on Earth Happened? The Complete Story of Planet, Life and People from the Beginning of Time to the Present Day (Bloomsbury 2008) and Absolutely Everything! A History of Earth, Dinosaurs, Rulers, Robots and Other Things Too Numerous to Mention (What on Earth Books 2018). Most recently he edited the Britannica All New Kids' Encyclopedia: What We Know and What We Don't (Britannica Books 2020). It's Up to Us has been written in collaboration with The Prince's Foundation, which provides holistic solutions to the challenges facing the world today and champions a sustainable approach to how we live our lives and build our communities.
Reviews
Honor Book, The Green Earth Book Award 2023
Selected for the CBC Summer 2022 Showcase List: Love Makes the World Go Round. Selected for the CBC Notable Social Studies Trade Books List 2023
Selected for Reading Rockets' Summer Reading Guide 2022
"A beautiful book." - School Library Journal
It's Up to Us "celebrates nature and the diverse world we live in, while giving an honest yet optimistic take on collective sustainability. Beautifully illustrated, it makes a sweet birthday gift for a span of young ages." - Jane Sung, Forbes Vetted
"Readers ... will linger and consider the writing more in conjunction with the gorgeous artwork. Using styles ranging from realistic, geometric, and whimsical to folk-art, comic book, and surreal, 33 artists from around the world (many of whom will be new to American viewers) depict both the beauty of Earth and its need for help." -Angela Leeper, Booklist>
As much as this is a celebration of nature it also celebrates the global community ... Christopher Lloyd's words shine on each page." - Sarah Street, The Silvan Reverie
"A beautiful, lyrical and thought-provoking voyage through nature, the threats we face and an action plan for the future." - Nicki's Random Musings "The straightforward presentation complex environmental issues makes it an excellent educational resource for readers of all ages. The language is carefully crafted to engage and inform, fostering a sense of responsibility for our planet." - Mr Alex's Bookshelf
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