{"product_id":"the-adventures-of-captain-polo-polo-in-east-africa","title":"The Adventures of Captain Polo: Polo in East Africa","description":"\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eCaptain Polo is dodging bullets in Kenya, escaping an angry crowd in Cairo, and drifting down the River Nile into unknown danger—but his greatest journey is still unfolding.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlready known as the talking polar bear who is uncovering the truth about climate change, Polo is no longer just a curious wanderer. As he crosses Africa and beyond, each new encounter pulls him deeper into \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003ea world where people, nature, and climate are tightly connected\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e—and where every step brings new risks, discoveries, and decisions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrom the African savanna, where a Maasai herder reveals the hidden struggles of pastoralist communities, to the waters of the Nile and the streets of Cairo, Polo begins to see how climate change shapes lives in unexpected ways. A perilous journey across the Mediterranean brings him face to face with refugees whose stories reveal another side of the crisis—\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003elinking environmental change to human survival and migration\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBut Polo’s journey doesn’t end there. In Europe, an unexpected encounter at the Cannes Film Festival brings him into contact with global figures who recognize his growing voice—and challenge him to embrace a new role. As he continues toward London and beyond, Polo must decide who he really is: a traveler trying to find his way home, or something more.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eBlending humor, fast-paced adventure, and real-world insight,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eCaptain Polo in East Africa\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is the powerful conclusion to the original \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eAdventures of Captain Polo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e trilogy. With vivid settings, memorable characters, and thought-provoking encounters, this graphic novel brings the global story of climate change to life for young readers—showing how one unlikely hero begins to find his purpose.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eHesse masterfully balances humor, education, and advocacy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e…” — \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eReaders’ Favorite\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"T\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003ehis action-filled graphic novel is an excellent choice for introducing young readers to the concept of climate change and inspiring them to take positive steps to protect our planet.\" -\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eLiterary Titan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eOriginally a lonely and confused polar bear, Captain Polo is changing—and the world is beginning to notice.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Alan J. Hesse","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45449249456304,"sku":null,"price":17.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0528\/6821\/9056\/files\/71hZe41rp_L._SL1360.jpg?v=1783840476","url":"https:\/\/www.umojabooks.com\/products\/the-adventures-of-captain-polo-polo-in-east-africa","provider":"Umoja House ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}