Earth Heroes: Twenty-Two Stories of People Saving Our World

Amid the climate crisis, can individual people create change?

With twenty-two inspirational stories celebrating the pioneering work of a selection of Earth Heroes from all around the globe, each tale is a beacon of hope in the fight for the future of our planet, proving that one person, no matter how small, can make a difference.

Featuring striking illustrations by Jackie Lay and the stories of activists from around the world:

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  Mohammed Rezwan, architect behind Bangladesh's pioneering floating school scheme
  


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  Greta Thunberg, Swedish teen striking to raise awareness of climate change
  


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  Andrew Turton and Pete Ceglinski, Australian inventors of Seabin ocean filter, which has removed plastic from more than 6 billion gallons of water
  

Author: Lily Dyu
Publisher: Nosy Crow
Published: 03/24/2026
Pages: 288
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 0.80lbs
Size: 8.00h x 5.60w x 1.20d
ISBN: 9798887772349
Audience: Ages 9-12


Review Citation(s):
School Library Journal 02/27/2026 pg. 1
Kirkus Reviews 04/01/2026

About the Author
Lily Dyu lives in a valley in Wales, UK. Growing up, she wanted to be a writer, then an astronaut. Her favorite things are running in the mountains, camping, and watching the night sky. Through her writing, she loves to tell true stories about people from all over the world.