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Publisher
Simon Spotlight
Pub. Date
[2014]
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 23 cm.
Description
The irrepressible Olivia participates in environmentally responsible initiatives with her family, but she must devise a clever solution to the problem of her brother needing a nightlight in order to keep everyone in the family happy.
Author
Pub. Date
2023.
Description
In The Climate Book, Greta Thunberg has gathered the wisdom of over one hundred experts - geophysicists, oceanographers and meteorologists; engineers, economists and mathematicians; historians, philosophers and indigenous leaders - to equip us all with the knowledge we need to combat climate disaster. Throughout, illuminating and often shocking grayscale charts, graphs, diagrams, photographs, and illustrations underscore their research and their arguments....
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Publisher
Three Rivers Press
Pub. Date
c2007
Physical Desc
xix, 201 p. ; 21 cm.
Description
"With wit and authority, authors Rogers and Kostigen provide hundreds of solutions for all areas of your life, pinpointing the smallest changes that have the biggest impact on the health of our precious planet, such as: If everyone in the United States refused their ATM receipts, it would save a roll of paper more than two billion feet long. If everyone in America turned off the tap while brushing their teeth, the daily savings could add up to more...
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Publisher
Barron's Educational Series
Pub. Date
c2010
Physical Desc
96 p. : col. ill., map ; 26 cm.
Description
Discusses a variety of environmental issues, with suggestions for things that organizations, governments, and individuals can do to help, covering topics such as energy efficiency, climate change, recycling, and population growth.
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"Twenty-eight exciting projects support integrated STEAM learning (science, technology, engineering, art, and math). All of the projects use most of these skills but some require you to use more of certain skills than others. A handy icon alongside each project shows you which of the five STEAM skills are emphasized."--Amazon.com.
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Series
Publisher
Simon Spotlight
Pub. Date
2020.
Physical Desc
47 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 24 cm.
Description
You can make a difference, no matter how old you are! These kids are helping to save honeybees, teaching people the importance of clean air and water, raising money to help endangered birds, and writing petitions to raise awareness of climate change. You should meet these kids who are saving the planet!
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Publisher
HarperOne
Pub. Date
c2008
Physical Desc
xi, 256 p., [8] p. of plates : col. ill. ; 24 cm.
Description
"Author Kostigen reveals the vital missing link in today's environmental crisis: how we as individuals are connected to the endangered zones of the planet. Despite the recent prominence of 'green' issues in the news, the direct relationship between our actions and the earth is too often ignored. But the seemingly insignificant things we do every day have the power to literally alter the landscape in the ongoing battle to resuscitate the planet. Kostigen...
Author
Publisher
Schwartz & Wade Books, an imprint of Random House Children's Books
Pub. Date
[2020]
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 26 cm
Description
"After attending a climate march, a young activist is motivated to make an effort and do her part to help the planet... by organizing volunteers to work to make green changes in their community, from cleaning a lake, to planting trees, to making composting bins, to hosting a clothing swap and more! Here is an uplifting picture book that is an important reminder that no change is too small--and no person is too young--to make a difference."--Amazon.com....
13) Fresh
Publisher
Ripple Effect Productions
Pub. Date
2012
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (72 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Description
Fresh celebrates the farmers, thinkers and business people across America who are re-inventing our food system. Forging healthier, sustainable alternatives, they offer a practical vision for a future of our food and our planet. Among others, Fresh features urban farmer and activist Will Allen, sustainable farmer and entrepreneur Joel Salatin, and supermarket owner David Ball.
Author
Publisher
Artisan, a division of Workman Publishing Co., Inc
Pub. Date
[2020]
Physical Desc
256 pages cm
Description
"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...
Publisher
Ronald M. Blatman, Inc., and KQED/KTEH Public Television
Pub. Date
c2009
Physical Desc
2 videodiscs (ca. 240 min.) : sd., col. and b&w ; 4 3/4 in.
Description
"From the Gold Rush to the Golden Gate Bridge, and through World's Fairs and World Wars, San Francisco Bay has been central to the identity of one of the world's leading economic, academic, recreational and cultural regions. Narrated by Robert Redford, Saving the Bay explores the history of the San Francisco Bay with four one-hour episodes tracing the Bay from its geologic origins following the last Ice Age through years of catastrophic exploitation...
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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
Haymarket Books
Pub. Date
2023.
Physical Desc
220 pages : illustrations (black and white) ; 20 cm.
Description
Not Too Late brings strong climate voices from around the world to address the political, scientific, social, and emotional dimensions of the most urgent issue human beings have ever faced. Featuring the voices of Indigenous activists, climate scientists, artists, and longtime organizers Not Too Late is an invitation to everyone to understand the issue more deeply, participate more boldly, and imagine the future more creatively.
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Series
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EarthAware Kids, a subsidiary of Insight International, L.P
Pub. Date
2023.
Physical Desc
69 pages : color illustrations ; 24 x 30 cm
Description
Every single minute, a dump-truck’s worth of plastic is emptied into the ocean, trashing beaches, killing wildlife, making food supplies dangerous, and contributing to climate change. Most plastic can remain in the environment for hundreds of years. And almost half of it is single use. Why are we doing this? Why don't we stop? Can we undo the damage we’ve already done? Why Does Plastic Hurt the Planet? unravels these difficult questions.
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