Elin Kelsey

Introduces readers to the extensive and surprising ways in which they are connected to the natural world around them.

You are Stardust

Collects portraits of whale culture, including humpback whales that build nets with bubbles, social networks within the sea, and details of whale sex.

The Secret Lives of Whales

Watching Giants

"A new book that celebrates the 'nature' of creative problem solving"--Front jacket flap.

Wild Ideas

A much-needed, evidence-based argument for hope in a world living through a planetary crisis. Through examples that show the real-world potential of amplifying scientific solutions, Hope Matters boldly tears down the narrative of doom and gloom that has overtaken conversations about our future. Award-winning author, scholar, and educator Elin Kelsey reveals the harm that hopelessness does to communities, and shows that realistic and engaged hope is the most effective motivator for action. She also describes effective campaigns and interventions on issues like ocean conservation, supporting species resilience, and rewilding, and demonstrates how digital conservation is helping scientists target specific areas with impressive results--and how we can continue to build on their efforts, and start our own, both now and for the future.

Why Changing the Way We Think Is Critical to Solving the Environmental Crisis

Hope Matters

A compassionate exploration of all the ways animals, including humans, grieve

A Last Goodbye

"Wild Ideas" looks deep into the forests, skies and oceans to explore how animals solve problems. Whether it's weaving a safe place to rest and reflect, blowing a fine net of bubbles to trap fish, or leaping boldly into a new situation, the animals featured (including the orangutan, humpback whale and gibbon) can teach us a lot about creative problem solving tools and strategies. This book uses lyrical text grounded in current science alongside wonderfully detailed art to present problems as doorways to creative thinking. "Wild Ideas" encourages an inquiry-based approach to learning, inviting readers to indulge their sense of wonder and curiosity by observing the natural world, engaging with big ideas and asking questions

Looks at some of the most unusual newly discovered species, including a monkey the size of a human finger and deep-sea creatures that live in temperatures that reach 800 degrees Fahrenheit.

Astonishing Discoveries of Life on Earth

Strange New Species

Written to allay children's fears about the environment, this book shows how smart technologies, innovative ideas, and a growing commitment to alternative lifestyles are exploding around the world, creating a future that will be brighter than we sometimes might think. Includes profiles of unexpected personalities.

Not Your Typical Book about the Environment

“This book comes at just the right moment. It is NOT too late if we get together and take action, NOW.” —Jane Goodall Fears about climate change are fueling an epidemic of despair across the world: adults worry about their children’s future; thirty-somethings question whether they should have kids or not; and many young people honestly believe they have no future at all. In the face of extreme eco-anxiety, scholar and award-winning author Elin Kelsey argues that our hopelessness—while an understandable reaction—is hampering our ability to address the very real problems we face. Kelsey offers a powerful solution: hope itself. Hope Matters boldly breaks through the narrative of doom and gloom to show why evidence-based hope, not fear, is our most powerful tool for change. Kelsey shares real-life examples of positive climate news that reveal the power of our mindsets to shape reality, the resilience of nature, and the transformative possibilities of individual and collective action. And she demonstrates how we can build on positive trends to work toward a sustainable and just future, before it’s too late. Praise for Hope Matters “Whether you consider yourself a passionate ally of nature, a busy bystander, or anything in between, this book will uplift your spirits, helping you find hope in the face of climate crisis.” —Veronica Joyce Lin, North American Association for Environmental Education “30 Under 30” “A tonic in hard times.” —Claudia Dreyguis, author of Scientific Conversations: Interviews on Science from the New York Times “Beautifully written and an effective antidote against apathy and inaction.” —Christof Mauch, Director, Rachel Carson Center for the Environment and Society Published in Partnership with the David Suzuki Institute.

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