Great Lives in Graphics: Greta Thunberg - by Button Books (Hardcover)

Book Synopsis

Great Lives in Graphics: Greta Thunberg is a graphic retelling of Greta's story which gives children a visual snapshot of her life and environmental activism, while educating them on everything from the science of climate change to living with Asperger's.

You may already know that Greta Thunberg is one of the most iconic figures in the modern environmental movement, but did you know that she was nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize at the age of only 16? Or that she sailed across the Atlantic Ocean in a zero-carbon yacht to attend a climate event in New York? And how she is also raising awareness about Asperger's and the importance of appreciating neurodiverse people?

Great Lives in Graphics reimagines the lives of extraordinary people in vivid technicolor, presenting 250+ biographical facts in a new and exciting way. It takes the essential dates and achievements of each person's life, mixes them with lesser-known facts and trivia, and uses infographics to show them in a fresh visual way that is genuinely engaging for children and young adults. The result is a colorful, fascinating and often surprising representation of that person's life, work and legacy. Using timelines, maps, repeated motifs and many more beautiful and informative illustrations, readers learn not just about the main subject of the book but also about the cultural background of the time in which they lived.

Review Quotes

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"As with all the books in this engaging and hugely popular series [Great Lives in Graphics], the layout is superb and places the highlighted figure within the wider history of the time. There's so many stats and facts about Greta and how she has challenged those in power and has inspired climate action in so many young people, all presented in an incredible, immersive format. The graphic style makes it really accessible for so many readers."

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"Whether you want to learn about historical figures, an ancient people, or an entirely made up legend... I'm thrilled with the newest releases on Leonardo da Vinci and Greta Thunberg. How amazing that their newest releases encompass such different people!"

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"This captivating infographic biography breaks down the incredible journey of Greta Thunberg, showing young readers aged 8 to 12 how a determined Swedish teen became a global icon for change. Through vibrant graphics and compelling storytelling, this book not only celebrates Greta's life but also educates children on the causes of climate change and the power of grassroots activism. It's a must-read for young eco-warriors and aspiring changemakers alike."

Praise for the Great Lives in Graphics series:

The Tiny Activists

"This series is so cool! It combines history and an almost graphic novel layout to teach readers about different well-known figures throughout history."

Mid-West Book Review

"Exceptionally well written, organized and presented."

Toddle About magazine

"These are brilliant books, both eye-catching and informative...The illustrations are bright and colourful, and there is a lot of variety in the way each of the pages are presented, making each page interesting to look at and a pleasure to read. These books are a great way to introduce children to some of the most influential people in world history in a visual and engaging way, whilst also explaining about the times and places in which they lived. We really liked the timelines and interesting facts, and we particularly enjoyed the amusing anecdotes that were included too! The books themselves have a lovely feel to them with matt, textured covers, and nice thick pages, giving them the feel of a high-quality book."

Red Reading Hub

"Each book has an introductory page of narrative, a timeline, details of family life and spreads detailing the subject's key achievements; and each brings to life through its stylish, easily understood infographics, the person and the accomplishments of a memorable human being. Well worth adding to primary school topic boxes and libraries."

About the Author

Great Lives in Graphics has been created by Button Books' team of writers, editors, specialist historians and designers, who have collectively worked across a wide range of media including books, magazines, newspaper, TV and radio. The design team have also worked for worldwide brands including Nickelodeon, Penguin Books, Renault, MTV, Virgin and Levis.