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"From environmental activist Rob Greenfield comes an energetic (and sometimes extreme!) guide to creating a sustainable world. In Be the Change, Greenfield guides young readers through some of the trickiest topics of our time: food and water waste, our dependency on fossil fuels, and our love of money and stuff. What our planet needs, he argues, is for us to embrace sustainable living. Be the Change is Greenfield's guide to doing just that. He describes...
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"Every year, the world produces more than 300 million tons of plastic. These products will never break down and will endlessly pollute our oceans, air, land, and food chain. But the good news is that there are many steps, small and large, we can take to change our plastic-using habits. This illustrated book offers more than 100 suggestions in an accessible visual and gifty package. The introductory chapter walks readers through the different types...
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Publisher
DK
Pub. Date
2022.
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First American edition.
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72 pages : color illustrations, color map ; 29 cm
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English
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"This title encourages children to take care of the planet, but it doesn't just focus on the problems--it teaches them proper practical solutions to the issues facing our world today. Veterinarian, author, and TV host Jess French guides kids through taking care of our planet, from living a sustainable lifestyle to using their voice in politics. Discover how to reduce your carbon footprint, understand the importance of preserving our forests, oceans,...
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"As a kid, when little Vanessa heard about climate change, she thought it was something that happened on the other side of the world. As an adult, she saw how droughts in her own country led to crop failure that left families hungry. Inspired by other activists, Vanessa took a stand and began campaigning to save the Congolian rain forests. Soon, she was invited to take her campaign around the world. In 2020, Vanessa participated in an important summit...
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Yosemite Conservancy
Pub. Date
[2023]
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1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 16 cm
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English
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"Grassy, flower-filled meadows are really pretty! It's oh-so tempting to hike and skip right through them. But meadows are actually fragile, and human footsteps and picnics can cause them harm--and then they cannot do their important work of providing habitat for creatures and plants, filtering water, and even storing carbon. The bouncy text and vibrant illustrations in this sturdy board book show little nature lovers how to easily protect meadows...
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Publisher
First Second
Pub. Date
2022.
Edition
First edition.
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117 pages, 8 unnumbered pages : illustrations (some color) ; 23 cm.
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English
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Presents step-by-step instructions for eight sustainability projects that will help kids roll up their sleeves with confidence to make worm farms, beeswax food wrappers, a bee garden, and more.
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Penguin Workshop
Pub. Date
[2020]
Lexile measure
1120L
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64 pages ; 16 cm.
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English
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"In this personal, moving essay, youth activist Hannah Testa shares with readers how she led a grassroots political campaign to successfully pass state legislation limiting single-use plastics and how she influenced global businesses to adopt more sustainable practices"-- Provided by publisher
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Bloomsbury Children's Books
Pub. Date
2022.
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1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 29 cm
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English
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"An inspiring guide packed with simple explanations of of how kids and their families can reduce, re-use, and recycle to help clean up our planet"-- Provided by publisher
11) Greta Thunberg
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Frances Lincoln Children's Books
Pub. Date
2020.
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1 volume (unpaged) : illustrations (some color) ; 25 cm.
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English
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Discover the inspiring true story of Greta Thunberg, the environmental activist. When young Greta learned of the climate crisis, she stopped talking. She couldn't understand why people in power were not doing anything to save our Earth. One day she started protesting outside the Swedish Parliament, creating the "School Strike for Climate." Soon, lots more young people joined her in a global movement that shook adults and politicians alike. She had...
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Candlewick Press
Pub. Date
2022.
Edition
First US edition.
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127 pages : color illustrations ; 21 cm
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English
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"Kids can help save planet Earth with these positive, climate-focused missions from best-selling author and eco-warrior Martin Dorey. Our planet is in trouble! But with the help of this book, every kid can be a superhero making a difference. Sixty engaging missions guide readers through making carbon-saving changes in all aspects of their lives, from gardening to gadgets--even a DIY water-saving device for their toilet tank! Aided by lively illustrations,...
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English
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"Readers explore their role in addressing the climate crisis, whether through household actions like eating a plant-rich diet and reducing food waste or through advocacy actions like volunteering with a climate organization. They learn about the actions that are most effective in drawing down greenhouse gases and how to scale up their actions through engaging family and friends"-- Provided by publisher.
14) Our green city
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AD 660L
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English
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"Welcome to our green city! You'll find flowers, trees, animals... and wind turbines, electric cars, and solar panels, too. In this city, a utopian imagination of what a sustainable community could look like, neighbours from diverse backgrounds come together to care for their surroundings and one another. As readers are invited on a journey through the city, they learn about what makes it environmentally friendly, from electric transportation to green...
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English
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"Many young Christians are waking up to the realities of climate change but just don't know how to help. Through stories from the field, theological and scriptural exploration, and practical advice, this field guide from Christian climate activist Kyle Meyaard-Schaap helps us take meaningful action grounded in the joy of caring for creation"-- Provided by publisher.
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AD 570L
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English
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What if everywhere you looked, you saw something to make? Instead of seeing something broken, you saw something to fix? Instead of seeing something to throw out, you saw something to give away? This is how Nelson Molina sees the world. A former employee for the New York City sanitation department, Nelson saved over 45,000 objects from the garbage to fix and show his community through his museum, Treasures in the Trash. Explore the hidden potential...
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Orca footprints volume 33
Publisher
Orca Book Publishers
Pub. Date
2025.
Physical Desc
47 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 25 cm
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English
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"Part of the nonfiction Orca Footprints series for middle-grade readers and illustrated with color photographs throughout, this book explores the history, uses and problems with plastic."-- Provided by publisher.
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English
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Everyone is affected by climate change. Reading Climate Action: What Happened and What We Can Do is the perfect introduction not only to the dramatic effects of climate change, but to the solutions. Learn how our behavior and actions have led us to this point, hear from kids around the world dealing with extreme storms, wildfires, and sea level rise, and discover what scientists, youth activists, and ordinary citizens are doing to protect their communities....
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English
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Join four children in a little boat as they discover the magnitude of The Mess That We Made. With rhythmic language and captivating art, this cumulative tale portrays the terrible impact of trash on the ocean and marine life, inspiring us to make changes to save our seas. Includes a back section with facts about the Great Pacific Garbage Patch, ocean pollution, and Calls to Action for kids and grown-ups to share. Publisher's website.
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Charlesbridge Publishing
Pub. Date
[2023]
Lexile measure
990L
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : illustrations, maps ; 27 cm
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English
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"David Bowles, Traci Sorell, and others present poems about young activists who speak up to fight global climate change"-- Provided by publisher.
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