Gloria Barnett
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With a history of teaching exciting science, Gloria is now an award-winning author, international speaker and champion of the ocean environment.
Adventurer Gloria has spent over 30 years exploring the Earth's oceans. She is a keen sailor with experience in racing ocean yachts and a qualified 'master' scuba diver. Gloria has dived in various locations worldwide, studying the underwater creatures she is passionate about. Her expertise in underwater videography has resulted in an extensive library of videos showcasing marine life. Author Gloria writes adventure/environmental children’s books, both fiction and non-fiction, that introduce younger generations to the wonders of the oceans. Gloria has now written 10 books. Non-Fiction 'The Amazing World Beneath the Waves' (for ages 10-110) 50 Fabulous Facts about Ocean Animals (for ages 6+) 50 Incredible Facts about Oceans (for ages 8+) 50 Essential Facts about Climate Change (for ages 8-18) Fiction The Lucy Morgan Adventure Series (Middle Grade 8-13+): Eye of the Turtle, The Secrets of the Shallows and The Hidden Cave. The Fishy Tales Storybooks (Illustrated Fiction for ages 3-6) Logan the Lobster, Prickle the Pufferfish and Ravi the Ray. Educator/Presenter Gloria continues her work in environmental education by developing teacher resources that introduce younger generations to the wonders of the oceans. As well as speaking to adult audiences all around the world, Gloria also visits schools in her guise as the WeirdFish Lady. Using the natural world to inspire and encourage learning, children are fascinated by her tales of underwater creatures and love the film clips of really weird animals. Children have described her visits as ‘awesome'! |
50 Essential Facts About Climate Change
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Non-Fiction, Environment, Ages 9-18+
A great book of facts and images for all readers who are curious about their planet. It contains a wealth of information about the problems of Climate Change--and the actions everyone can take to help save life on planet Earth. This book is presented in a way that is easy to understand by readers aged 9-18+. These essential facts are grouped into FIVE main topics:
The carefully chosen images help to illustrate the information and make it easier to understand. A book which will stimulate interest in the world young people live in. 
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50 Incredible Facts About the Oceans
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Non-Fiction, Environment, Age 8+
A great book of facts and images for all readers who are curious about their planet. It contains a wealth of information and images about the oceans on planet Earth, presented in a way that is easy to understand by readers aged 8-18+. These incredible facts are grouped into SIX main topics:
The carefully chosen images help to illustrate the information and make it easier to understand. A book which will stimulate interest in the world young people live in. 
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Logan the Lobster (A FishyTales Storybook)
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Illustrated Picture Storybook, Age 3-6
The FishyTales Storybooks are a series of illustrated books for young people aged 3-6. The stories are entertaining, informative and a good introduction to myriad and diverse life in the oceans. These tales deal with a wide variety of moral values, feelings and other aspects of personal and social well-being. It is great for parents to share with youngsters and has lots of starting points for discussion. Logan the Lobster is the first in a series of fun underwater storylines. Logan was different from all the other little lobsters. Would they be his friends? Would they play with him? Logan helps children to understand there is a place for everyone in our world … no matter how different we all are. 
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The Secrets of the Shallows (A Lucy Morgan Adventure Story)
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Children's Fiction, Adventure, Middle Grade, Ages 8-13
"The Lucy Morgan Adventure Stories are an original concept. Children will be fascinated by the underwater world of beautiful creatures and the dangers of diving. They'll relate to the friendships and compassion using the characters as role models. Exceptional books." The Secret of the Shallows--having moved from London to Pontus Island, 12-year-old Lucy is enjoying her new-found diving skills with her friends, Jack and Solomon. When Lucy, Jack and Sol discover how human activity is destroying the habitats of rare ocean creatures, they are determined to protect both marine creatures and the island's special natural environment. Can Lucy overcome the challenges ahead to make a difference to life in the oceans? 
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