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Series
Publisher
U-X-L, a part of Gale, Cengage Learning
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
This set is devoted to helping students and general readers understand the economic, social, and environmental issues humans face today. It addresses sustainability challenges and opportunities, from air pollution to natural resources, to zero waste. All 124 entries start with an overview of the topic, followed by more in-depth information which discusses its scientific, societal, and sustainable context.
Author
Series
Publisher
Kids Can Press
Pub. Date
2016.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
When Mr. King builds a machine to stop caterpillars from eating pretty flowers, he doesn't notice his machine is destroying the environment until his friends call for him to stop.
Series
Publisher
Gale Cengage Learning
Pub. Date
c2012
Language
English
Description
Covers the environmental issues for each U.S. state and Canadian province. Essays include an introduction that describes the geographical and geological features of the state/province, information on how global climate change could affect the state/province and its inhabitants, information on natural resources, energy, Green Economy, Green Jobs, and Green Building, and a special section that covers a major environmental topic in each state/province....
10) The EARTH book
Author
Language
English
Formats
Description
"I take care of the earth because I know I can do little things every day to make a BIG difference..."
With his signature blend of playfulness and sensitiviy, Todd Parr explores the important, timely subject of environmental protection and conservation in this eco-friendly picture book. This book includes lots of easy, smart ideas on how we can all work together to make the Earth feel good - from planting a tree and using both sides of the...
With his signature blend of playfulness and sensitiviy, Todd Parr explores the important, timely subject of environmental protection and conservation in this eco-friendly picture book. This book includes lots of easy, smart ideas on how we can all work together to make the Earth feel good - from planting a tree and using both sides of the...
Publisher
Distributed to the trade by Penguin Putnam
Pub. Date
c2008
Language
English
Description
An anthology of seminal American environmental writing from the past two centuries considers their influence on the ways in which people view the natural world and includes pieces by such figures as Henry David Thoreau, John Muir, and John James Audubon.
12) Serena: a novel
Author
Language
English
Formats
Description
The year is 1929, and newlyweds George and Serena Pemberton travel from Boston to the North Carolina mountains where they plan to create a timber empire. Although George has already lived in the camp long enough to father an illegitimate child, Serena is new to the mountains—but she soon shows herself to be the equal of any man, overseeing crews, hunting rattle-snakes, even saving her husband's life in the wilderness. Together this lord and
...Author
Series
Stella Diaz volume 2
Publisher
Roaring Brook Press
Pub. Date
2020.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.2 - AR Pts: 4
Language
English
Description
Stella is excited to visit the ocean on her family trip to Mexico, but when she learns that the sea and its life forms are in danger due to pollution, she vows to make a difference in her community.
14) Climate change
Author
Series
Publisher
Marshall Cavendish Benchmark
Pub. Date
c2009
Language
English
Publisher
Lionsgate
Pub. Date
2010
Language
English
Description
One of the last of his species, golden toad Milton searches desperately for a mate in the Amazon rainforest; Doc's waste disposal experiment poisons the Fraggles' and Gorgs' water supply; Polar bear Jake and his skunk pal Stinky talk with different animal species to see how they live.
17) Touch the Earth
Author
Publisher
Sky Pony Press
Pub. Date
2017.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
The WhiteFeatherFlier, a magical airplane, takes children around the world to engage them in helping the environment by spreading water to thirsty people, pulling pollution from the ocean, and using irrigation to make the desert bloom.
19) The binky bandit
Author
Publisher
Orange Hat Publishing
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
"Wally the Doodle is a happy puppy in a growing home. Everything changes with the arrival of a baby, and with a baby comes binkies! Wally must balance the emotion of jealousy in sharing love and attention alongside the tantalizing temptations of dozens of delicious binkies. Join Wally in his journey of discovery--the fate of the world hangs in the balance!"--Includes "10 ways you can help protect the planet" and "Did you know?"
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