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“Our first graphic novel will inspire you to also become an “Eco Hero!”
Eco Hero” is the inspirational character created by environmental economist Pamela Peeters in 2000 while she was completing a Research Mastership at Columbia University developing the first sustainable lifestyle TV series that launched as “Our Planet” in 2002 on Manhattan TWC CH57.
The magical “Eco Hero” personality was envisioned to inspire people to become planet protectors and teach young and old on sustainable development, world citizenship, social responsibility, environmental preservation and restoration. This charismatic
Besides being one of the lead characters of the popular the graphic novel “Transformed by a Tusk, written in collaboration with Dr. Martin ” Nweeia, the leading Narwhal Tusk expert in world, there also exists the “
Since people from all around the world have expressed in need of more guidance on how to live more sustainably and in balance with our earth and her ecosystems, Eco Hero can show the way!
Transformed by a Tusk
The story for this comic book came to live after Pamela Peeters joined Dr. Martin Nweeia on a real Narwhal expedition to Pond inlet, Canada. She accompanied him on several boat and camping trips with Inuit fishermen and was able to see hundreds of Narwhals on two occasions: a life changing moment! Spending time away in extreme remote areas with just three other expedition members offered a lot of time for many great conversations on a range of topics that included Narwhal knowledge, storytelling, climate change, the shipping industry and the story of the first “Eco Hero” graphic novel began to unfold.
The book invites the reader to dive into an Arctic adventure with the magical Eco Hero and become a part of a 1000 year old legend that involves a Narwhal, an accomplished scientist and an Inuit community. The story blends science, traditional knowledge, folklore, mystery, adventure, magic and the fantastic drawings by Rafael Munoz make it an unforgettable read!
The publication matches academy objectives and is complemented with a teachers’ manual and classroom materials. It is suitable for PK, K6-12 and is available at select locations, several museum shops, school libraries, environmental clubs and educational initiatives.
We train Youth to become Eco Heroes through different instruments and tools
The authors
Environmental Economist Pamela Peeters and Dr. Martin Nweeia here at the Smithsonian Museum for Natural History in Washington during the installation of the “Narwhal: revealing an Arctic Legend” Dr. Nweeia co-curated and Pamela contributed pictures, some filming the “Eco Hero Trail” to.
The audio book
The graphic novel is available as a fantastic audiobook in DUTCH! it was produced in Belgium qith the voices of actor Gene Bervoets, professional voice over talent Gitta Van Reeth, flutist Chistian Plouvier, singer Ilse Gevaert and Pamela Peeters as “Eco Hero”
“Eco Hero” Graphic novel UPDATES
After being released in ENGLISH and DUTCH, the”Eco Hero” graphic novel is now also available in FRENCH. Copies of the third version are available at the musee Oceanographicque de Monaco! Thanks to SOLVAY for making the printing of this book happen!
Eco Hero Goes to Canada is a fascinating book for young readers that speak to sustainability issues in the Arctic. The book can also be used as an educational tool on the topic of climate change and the preservation of eco-systems. It contains a teacher’s manual with suggested exercises for students to further their learning in an investigative and thoughtful manner.