How would you like to join Team Planet, as they investigate some of the most awe-inspiring places in our world? Trek through rainforests in South America, canoe across gigantic lakes in Asia and get up-close to gorillas in Africa!

These are all UNESCO Biosphere Reserves, places which have special importance for everyone on our planet and they are protected by an organization called UNESCO. But these amazing Reserves are under threat - from people, pollution, climate change and natural disasters. Come on an expedition to discover what we can all do to help protect these incredible places.

Discover rainforest, mangrove lake, mountain, savannah and desert biosphere reserves.

Created in partnership with UNESCO, this book follows 'Team Planet', a group of children who learn about world heritage sites around the world and why these areas need protecting. Supports the geography and history curriculums at KS2.

Follow Team Planet in other titles in the series as they: Protect Cities; Safeguard Living Heritage; Protect Oceans; Protect Geoparks; Protect Biospheres

Award-winning author Louise Spilsbury, who also writes under the name Louise Kay Stewart, has written over 250 books for young people on a wide range of exciting subjects. She loves writing children's books as it gives her the chance to keep learning about new stuff. She lives and works near the coast in South Devon and loves to walk on the beach and swim in the sea after work. Louise won The English Association Margaret Mallett Award for Children's Non-Fiction 2019 for Rebel Voices: the rise of votes for women.