It's A Wonderful World

by Jess French
Published by DK
ISBN 9780241533543

Jess French is a nature lover, TV presenter, author, and qualified vet in the UK. She encourages children to get to know more about their world and how to look after it. What they can do to take better care, protect and preserve / conserve the natural world around us.

The opening pages look at the universe, showing earth, the sun, moon and other planets and where we fit in. Concluding with a handy glossary of terms for children, ideal for referring to whenever needed. As well as a section of the glorious wonders of the natural world that happen everyday, encouraging children experience nature.

While it does highlight our current environmental problems it does show what can be done with many suggestions, teaching what can be done to preserve and protect for the future. It covers the biodiversity, animals, plants, atmosphere, birds, migration of species, importance of pollination, what algae is, water and more.

It's a Wonderful World has is a durable hardcover book with heavier pages, ideal for regularly reading sections and for sharing with siblings. A good book for the family and school library.

 It would make a good companion to the books shown below.