New Releases by Elin Kelsey

This award-winning picture book reintroduces children to their innate relationship with the world around them You Are Stardust begins with the idea that every tiny atom in our bodies came from a star that exploded long before we were born. From its opening pages, the book suggests that we are intimately connected to the natural world: it compares the way we learn to speak to the way baby birds learn to sing, and the growth of human bodies to the growth of forests. Grounded in science, this extraordinary and whimsical picture book reveals natural ties that are often sensed yet seldom explained and provides opportunities for children to use their imaginations and wonder about some big ideas. Soyeon Kim''s incredible diorama art enhances the poetic text, and her creative process is explored in full in the final spreads of the book, which features comments from the artist. Young readers will want to pore over each page of this book, exploring the detailed artwork and pondering the message of the text, excited to find out just how connected to the Earth they really are.

“How to Be Hopeful is a beautifully executed explanation of why hope is so needed in the environmental space.”—Leah Thomas, author of The Intersectional Environmentalist "Kelsey''s nourishing work reminds us that being human and managing complex emotions is a part of the process in healing the Earth and sprouting hope around the world."—Isaias Hernandez, @QueerBrownVegan “Are you hopeful?” That is the question elin kelsey is most often asked when she speaks to young people about the emotions and anxiety wrought by the climate crisis. How to Be Hopeful is kelsey’s answer, an inspiring exploration of hope as an active, evidence-based response to climate change and environmental degradation. Hope is not merely a passive feeling but an active choice, a stance that must be nurtured despite the ever-present sense of despair and hopelessness that often accompanies the state of the world. Through personal reflections, scientific insights, and practical exercises, How to Be Hopeful emphasizes emotional awareness, community collaboration, and the agency of both humans and non-human species. Some of the practices described in the book include: Accepting your fears without fatalism Sourcing solutions-focused news and tracking positive trends Acting from your unique gifts Practicing interspecies etiquette Gathering strength from your circles of support A seminal contribution to the field of environmental justice, How to Be Hopeful empowers readers to confront their own emotional landscapes, engage in collective action, envision a sustainable future, and ultimately, cultivate a hopeful and resilient response to the pressing issues of our time. Published in Partnership with the David Suzuki Institute

"Éste no es el típico libro sobre el medio ambiente, porque la Tierra no es un planeta típico. Aquí, los videojuegos afectan a los gorilas y las abejas pueden ayudar a conseguir la paz mundial. Es un planeta donde los autobuses pueden usar excremento como combustible y los gecos son capaces de enseñar a los cirujanos un par de cosas sobre los vendajes. En este mundo, los alimentos, la energía, las ciudades e incluso la felicidad y la esperanza pueden ser sostenibles." -- back cover

“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.

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

Aquí, los videojuegos afectan a los gorilas y las abejas pueden ayudar a conseguir la paz mundial. Es un lugar donde los autobuses pueden usar excremento como combustible y los gecos son capaces de enseñar a los cirujanos un par de cosas sobre los vendajes. En este mundo, los alimentos, la energía, las ciudades e incluso la felicidad y la esperanza pueden ser sostenibles.

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

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.

Personal, anecdotal, and highly engaging, Watching Giants opens a window on a world that seems quite like our own, yet is so different that understanding it pushes the very limits of our senses. Elin Kelsey''s colorful first-person account, drawing from her rich, often humorous, everyday experiences as a mother, a woman, and a scientist, takes us to the incredibly productive waters of the Gulf of California and beyond, to oceans around the world. Kelsey brings us along as she talks to leading cetacean researchers and marine ecologists about their intriguing discoveries. We encounter humpback whales that build nets from bubbles, gain a disturbing maternal perspective on the dolphin-tuna issue, uncover intimate details about whale sex, and contemplate the meaning of the complex social networks that exist in the seas. What emerges alongside these fascinating snapshots of whale culture is a dizzying sense of the tremendous speed with which we are changing the oceans'' ecosystems—through overfishing, noise pollution, even real estate development. Watching Giants introduces a world of immense interconnectivity and beauty—one that is now facing imminent peril.

A look at the new species of animals and plant that scientists discovered around the world, including a monkey the size of a finger, a whale nobody has ever seen, and many more.

"In this entertaining and information-packed guide a respected scientist provides up-to-date information about dinosaurs. Features a panoramic design with intriguing sidebars" Cf. Our choice, 2001

"Monterey Bay Aquarium''s Sea Otter Research and Conservation program"--P. [4] of cover.

Highlights fascinating new ways of looking at whales.

Describes the physical characteristics, habits, and habitats of chipmunks and beavers.

Discusses how elephants live, thieir habits, and how they raise their young.

Describes the physical characteristics, habits, and habitats of turtles.

A two sided book offering information on two animal forms: Moose / Owls.

Habitat, behavior, and physical characteristics of the beaver.