Spark the Firefly and Bea the Bumblebee are on a giant adventure and they need your help!
When Spark notices his nighttime glow feels a little different and Bea finds her favorite flowers blooming too early, these two best friends fly off to explore the world. They want to find out why our planet is getting so warm. Along the way, they meet amazing animal friends who are facing big changes in their homes.
Written as a Girl Scout Gold Award project, this story shows that you are never too small to make a big difference!
About the author
Mia is a Girl Scout Ambassador using her skills as a writer, illustrator and protector of all living things; to educate children about climate change and the effects on animal habitats around the world and to empower kids everywhere to be the heroes in this story.
Welcome to my Gold Award project! As a Girl Scout, I have always loved exploring the outdoors and learning about the incredible animals we share our Earth with. When I realized how much climate change is affecting our global wildlife, I wanted to create a fun, hopeful way to teach younger kids how they can help.
I wrote and illustrated Spark & Bea’s Global Adventure to inspire the next generation of environmental leaders. Thank you for joining me on this mission to protect our planet!
The Characters
Meet the animals of Spark and Bea's Global Adventure
and learn how you can help them by doing small things each day.
Spark
The Firefly, our story's main character
A bright little beetle with a big heart and a literal glowing personality. Spark loves asking big questions and lighting the way for his friends.
Bea
The Bumblebee and Spark's sidekick
A fuzzy, determined explorer who is passionate about pollination. Bea knows that teamwork can solve any problem, no matter how large.
Ollie
The River Otter
A playful, energetic swimmer who loves freshwater rivers and streams. Ollie helps Spark and Bea understand why keeping our land-based waterways clean and cool is so vital for everyone.
Sally
The Sea Turtle
A graceful ocean traveler who rides the global currents. Sally shares how warmer waters and changing coastlines affect where she lays her eggs.
Pete
The Polar Bear
Found in the chilly Arctic, Pete knows why the sea ice is melting so fast and he explains it all to Spark and Bea hoping they will spread the word and get everyone to help out so we can save the animals.
Octavius
The Octopus
A brilliant, eight-legged friend living in a vibrant coral reef. Octavius uses his clever mind to explain how rising ocean temperatures affect the sea life around him.
You can be our Heroes!
Printable Fun
You don't need a cape to save the world! Grab your crayons, print your checklists, and start your missions today.
Color the Adventure
Bring Spark, Bea, and their animal friends to life with your favorite colors!
Track Your Progress: Check off a box every day you complete a planet-saving mission. Can you get a perfect week?
Habitat Hero Daily Checklist
Be a Planet Protector
Take Action: Small Steps, Big Impact!
You don't need a cape to be a hero—you just need to care! Just like Spark and Bea, you can become an official Planet Protector by trying these simple, daily actions:
Protect Our Buzzing Friends
Plant native flowers to give Bea and her insect friends a delicious snack.
Cool Down the Planet
Flip off the light switches when you leave a room to help keep Pete's Arctic home cool.
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle
Use a reusable water bottle to keep trash out of the ocean for Sally and Octavius.
Share the Story
Talk to your family, friends, and classmates about what you learned from Spark and Bea. Raising awareness is a superpower!
Resources for Curious
Planet Protectors
Want to keep exploring? Check out these awesome websites with games, videos, and fun facts about our planet:
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