Hubert Reeves Explains Biodiversity (graphic novel) - Paul's REVIEW

*I received this book as an eARC from Europe Comics via NetGalley. I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.*

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Title: Hubert Reeves Explains Biodiversity
Author: Nelly Boutinot & Hubert Reeves 
Illustrator: Daniel Casanave
Release Date: August 21, 2019


Synopsis: After spending many years gazing up at the stars, Hubert Reeves has turned his attention to the future of our planet. The world's friendliest and most enthusiastic astrophysicist takes us on a surprising journey, which will make us all realize how important it is to protect our environment.

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Review: This is a graphic novel about biodiversity and its connection to us. The story takes the form of a field trip, kind of in the style of the Magic School Bus. But French. There are some odd cultural references that I believe are the result of this being a translation. This book does a good job of balancing human's uses of resources and the advances we are making to remedy all that we have done to the world. 

This book covers a lot of different things. Microbes, both from the distant past and now today. Things like fossil fuels and drinking water. Animal extinction and reintroduction stories. Invasive species.

This is an informational and fun story. With great artwork. A kid interested in nature and science would absolutely love this book. As an informal educator myself, I think the topics were handled age appropriately and with care. There's also a great piece about having discussions with people who think differently than you. It's a great ending to this science book. I give this graphic novel a 5/5. 


--PAUL