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Set sail with Captain Polo and his trusty sidekick, Penguin, in this sequel to Pole to Pole, the 4th book in the acclaimed Adventures of Captain Polo series. What promises to be a simple journey to finally return Penguin to his Antarctic home spirals into a gripping chase to stop Polo's new nemesis, Tex Greedyman, a ruthless oil tycoon with shady plans. From the vast Amazon rainforest to the bustling streets of Rio de Janeiro and beyond, Polo and Penguin's journey is packed with action and discovery. Whether struggling on the roof of Sugar Loaf Mountain's legendary cable car, escaping a raging bull at a cattle auction in Brazil's southern ranchlands, or learning about nature-based climate solutions in the lush Atlantic Forest, every twist in their adventure reveals new wonders and challenges. Along the way, they uncover pressing environmental issues but also find hope in inspiring community-driven innovations for climate action. Filled with humour, thrilling escapades, and eye-opening insights, Polo in Brazil combines fast-paced storytelling with a deeper understanding of geography, climate change, and cultural diversity. With accurate maps, authentic cultural details, and a completely new edition of Captain Polo's Classroom glossary to demystify key concepts, this is a book that both teaches and entertains. Dive into the most exciting chapter of Captain Polo's journey yet! Explore Brazil's rich landscapes, marvel at Penguin's antics, and learn how people and nature are working together for a brighter future. The Adventures of Captain Polo: Polo in Brazil is a thrilling and thought-provoking read for the whole family!

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""Delighted to read Captain Polo's journey through Brazil - another wonderfully clear overview of the drivers of climate change as well as many of the most cost effective solutions through a humorous and engaging story of a very adventurous polar bear and his penguin sidekick."" - Clare Shakya, The Nature Conservancy ""This is more than just a story; it is a call to action. Captain Polo is your guide to understanding our world's challenges-and how we can all be part of the solution! A must for all ages."" - Annie Goeke, Earth Rights Institute ""Polo in Brazil packs a whole crash course on the complex environmental challenges in Brazil, while spotlighting solutions that are already making a difference. Packaged with jokes, lovable characters and interesting tidbits about Amazon biodiversity and culture..."" - Rocky Tirona, Rare ""Perspectives that are too often overlooked from European or ""Western"" viewpoints are presented in funny yet informative drawings. I recommend this comic to readers of all ages looking for information on the climate crisis - and solutions to it."" - Frederik von Reumont, University of Cologne ""Polo's run-in with conservationists who explain the significance of reforestation ... had me laughing out loud, while simultaneously learning about nature-based solutions to climate challenges."" - Literary Titan

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Alan J. Hesse is a multi-award-winning author-illustrator who merges professional expertise in nature conservation with storytelling and artistic skills. Alan's 30-year career in conservation gives him a unique edge as an author of children's books with an environmental focus that are both engaging and educational. He is the author of ten children's books, most of them graphic novels and comics that have been compared to the legendary Tintin collection. These include the growing and highly acclaimed Adventures of Captain Polo series about climate change. The Captain Polo character is the inspiration behind the Captain Polo Academy as a global brand promoting environmental and climate literacy. Alan J. Hesse is a multi-award-winning author-illustrator who merges professional expertise in nature conservation with storytelling and artistic skills. Alan's 30-year career in conservation gives him a unique edge as an author of children's books with an environmental focus that are both engaging and educational. He is the author of ten children's books, most of them graphic novels and comics that have been compared to the legendary Tintin collection. These include the growing and highly acclaimed Adventures of Captain Polo series about climate change. The Captain Polo character is the inspiration behind the Captain Polo Academy as a global brand promoting environmental and climate literacy.

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