The Adventures of Captain Polo: Book 5 - Polo in Brazil - The Adventures of Captain Polo 5

Adventure. Comedy. Climate science. A race across Brazil that could change everything.

When Captain Polo, the world’s most determined polar bear, continues his journey south from the mid-Atlantic finale of Pole to Pole, Antarctica is finally within reach—or so he thinks. Instead of icy seas, he finds himself drawn into the tangled green heart of Brazil when the notorious oil tycoon Tex Greedyman heads upriver to exploit the Amazon. Polo and his ever-practical sidekick Penguin are pulled into a race against destruction that sweeps them across one of the most dynamic countries on Earth—from shark-filled waters and electric-eel rivers to burning forests and blazing southern ranch lands.

Along the way, guided by conservationists and community leaders, Polo witnesses firsthand how oil roads carve open rainforest, fires devour ancient trees, and Indigenous communities fight to defend their ancestral lands—while also discovering powerful, nature-based climate solutions offering hope for the future.

Blending humor, high-stakes adventure, and urgent environmental science, Polo in Brazil transforms complex issues—deforestation, fossil fuels, Indigenous rights, and climate action—into a vivid, page-turning quest. This fifth book in the acclaimed Adventures of Captain Polo graphic novel series combines fast-paced storytelling with real-world geography, authentic cultural detail, accurate maps, and an expanded Captain Polo’s Classroom glossary to make big ideas accessible for readers of all ages.

“Hesse masterfully balances humor, education, and advocacy, making this a memorable addition to the Captain Polo series.” — Literary Titan

Both a thrilling ride and a toolkit for hope, Polo in Brazil shows that even in the face of overwhelming odds, knowledge, courage, and community can chart a path forward.