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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.--
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Series
Lexile measure
AD 1020L
Language
English
Description
From Booklist: This alphabet title aims to raise awareness of diverse environmental issues and offer conservation tips. Each letter's topic is introduced in two rhyming stanzas ("B is for bright idea - / a bulb that lasts much longer"), while sidebars of small, dense text, geared toward older readers, detail-related information (an overview of compact fluorescent and incandescent lights, for example) and provide context for each issue's importance....
Author
Publisher
Aladdin
Pub. Date
2019.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.1 - AR Pts: 2
Lexile measure
980L
Physical Desc
127 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm
Language
English
Description
Highlights the life and accomplishments of the Swedish teenage environmental activist who started the student movement to combat climate change and led a worldwide children's march to challenge world leaders to act on the issue.
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English
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"Before she was a well-known environmentalist activist, Greta was just a girl living in Stockholm, Sweden. She first heard about climate change when she was only eight years old, and she couldn't understand why no one seemed to be doing anything about it. When she was 15 years old, she began spending her days outside the Swedish Parliament to call for action on climate change. She'd sit outside the whole school day with a sign that read "School strike...
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English
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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...
Author
Publisher
Frances Lincoln Children's Books
Pub. Date
2020.
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 25 cm
Language
English
Description
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...
Author
Publisher
Pavilion Children's
Pub. Date
2020.
Physical Desc
114 pages : illustrations ; 20 cm
Language
English
Description
Challenge big business. Challenge government. Challenge yourself. This is no greenwashing book--it's a call to action. A manifesto for how young people can help to save the planet by questioning everything about modern life and acting upon their conclusions. Included is advice on how to stop following the rules and take control as a consumer, challenging big business. The book also covers how to take direct action, challenge the government and support...
Publisher
Yearling
Pub. Date
c2009
Edition
1st Yearling ed.
Physical Desc
xv, 267 p. ; 20 cm.
Language
English
Description
With essays from renowned children's book authors such as Ann Brashares, Jeanne DuPrau, Caroline B. Cooney, Laurie Halse Anderson, Bruce Coville, Gennifer Choldenko, and over 100 others, each piece is an informative and inspiring call to kids of all ages to understand what's happening to the environment, and to take action in saving our world. Features helpful tips and facts interspersed throughout the book.
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Publisher
Andrews McMeel Publishing
Pub. Date
[2020]
Lexile measure
1010L
Physical Desc
[219 pages : color illustrations ; 26 cm]
Language
English
Description
Kids around the world are working together to make our planet a better, safer, happier place--and now you can join in with this practical guide!You Can Change the World empowers kids to make changes in their lives and communities with the powerful message that anyone can make a difference in the world. This colorfully illustrated book is packed with information, ideas, and activities for everyday sustainability--like mending clothes, composting, and...
Author
Publisher
Beach Lane Books
Pub. Date
[2019]
Edition
First edition.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.4 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
680L
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 25 cm
Language
English
Description
Presents the work of Greta Thunberg, a Swedish teenager and environmental activist who started the student movement to combat climate change and led a worldwide children's march to challenge world leaders to act on the issue.
Author
Publisher
Anaya
Pub. Date
2020.
Edition
Primera ediciaon.
Physical Desc
219 pages : color illustrations ; 26 cm
Language
Español
Description
"Readers will feel empowered when they learn how many young people like themselves have created organizations and movements to save our planet. This book introduces the ecological problems we face and offers simple solutions we can all do. Small changes make a huge difference"--
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Series
Publisher
Walter Foster Pub
Pub. Date
c2009
Physical Desc
64 p. : col. ill. ; 28 cm.
Language
English
Description
Sixteen green-themed crafts ideas that involve decorating household items with environmental slogans or icons. Some of the projects suggest ways of recycling used objects, while others have crafters use new materials to make reusable items. Side notes explain how each craft helps protect the environment.
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Publisher
Mitchell Lane Publishers
Pub. Date
c2010
Physical Desc
47 p. : ill. (chiefly col.), col. map ; 25 cm.
Language
English
Description
Discusses the many and diverse ways the average person can work to reduce garbage, reuse materials, save energy, and promote healthy environmental practices.
Author
Series
Publisher
First Second
Pub. Date
2022.
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
117 pages, 8 unnumbered pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 23 cm.
Language
English
Description
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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