Alan J Hesse

Books

Fables of the Amazon: Fun Lessons in Ecology
What if I told you it is possible to teach kids as young as 8 about the natural history and ecology of the Amazon rainforest? "Fables of the Amazon delivers important forest lessons, animal facts, and moral tales through humorous stories and vivid images that will broaden children's minds to the unique world of the Amazon." - Readers Favorite The mighty Amazon jungle holds many secrets and...
Captain Polo and the Halloween Party
Price: $4.99 USD. Words: 2,430. Language: English. Originally Published: July 30, 2021 by Alan J Hesse. Categories: Fiction » Children’s books, Fiction » Children’s books » Holidays & Celebrations / Halloween, Fiction » Children’s books » Social Issues / Values & Virtues, Fiction » Children’s books » Monsters
Captain Polo receives a mysterious Halloween invitation to the haunted mansion on the hill. What will he find when he gets there? Captain Polo and the Halloween Party is a fun-packed picture book for kids aged 6 to 8 similar in style to popular halloween books such as Room on the Broom, The Roll Away Pumpkin and Creepy Carrots. Captain Polo and his friend Penguin are super excited: they've been...
The Adventures of Captain Polo: Books 1, 2 & 3
What if you could learn about the most serious environmental crisis in human history in a way that is inspiring, positive, informative, entertaining and fun all at the same time? "Hesse has created an astonishing adventure that provides an educational source for all things climate change and is written in a way that reaches any age, both child and adult." - Readers Favorite This Boxed Set...
Captain Polo at the North Pole
Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 3,230. Language: English. Originally Published: October 22, 2020 by Alan J Hesse. Categories: Nonfiction » Children's Books » Fiction, Fiction » Children’s books » Animals » Bears, Fiction » Children’s books » Holidays & Celebrations / Christmas & Advent, Fiction » Children’s books » Nature & the Natural World / Weather
When Santa's sleigh won't take off from melting Arctic ice, Captain Polo must take bold action to save Christmas for all the world's children. "The book explains things like climate change, greenhouse gases, the atmosphere, global warming...This is different to most Christmas books." - LOL Kids Books & Art. Santa is panicking: his sleigh just won't lift off the sludgy, melting ice, and there...
Charles Darwin and the Theory of Natural Selection
In 1859, Charles Darwin unveiled to the world a theory so controversial that it shook the very foundations of science and theology. If you are a fan of Tintin, Maus or the popular Science Comics series you will love Charles Darwin and the Theory of Natural Selection. "Have you been searching for a fun and understandable way to introduce natural selection and evolution in your classroom? Look no...
The Adventures of Captain Polo: Polo in East Africa
After dodging the bullets of a trophy hunter in Kenya and escaping a furious crowd in Cairo, an unexpected European encounter puts Captain Polo on the path to fulfilling his true destiny. Captain Polo in East Africa uniquely combines the entertainment value of Tintin-style graphic novel adventure, humour and geographically accurate settings with insightful education on climate change and...
The Adventures of Captain Polo: Pole to Pole
Driven from his melting Arctic home in search of food, Captain Polo once again takes to the ocean in his trusty boat. Little does he know about a hidden stowaway with a secret agenda... "Must read. Fantastically enjoyable graphic novel with an eco-conscious theme - educational and thought-provoking for children and adults alike...[ ]..every bit as enjoyable as other contemporary and classic...
The Adventures of Captain Polo: the Climate Change Comic
When a hungry polar bear is pitched into the stormy seas from a tiny piece of melting ice, he embarks on an epic journey of discovery that will change his life forever. "A fantastically accessible way to help children understand climate change. A FINALIST and highly recommended." - The Wishing Shelf Book Awards. "In essence Captain Polo is the story about us and our future on Earth, presented...
The Adventures of Captain Polo: Polo and the Yeti
After narrowly surviving an accident at sea, Captain Polo must take matters into his own paws in order to regain his freedom and continue his epic adventure. Captain Polo and the Yeti is an exciting graphic novel in the tradition of the legendary Tintin and Asterix series. If you like stories of adventure and humour with accurate geographical and cultural settings, then you'll love this fast...