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Bringing Back Our Freshwater Lakes explains why freshwater lakes are at risk and how people are combating overfishing, cleaning up polluted waters, and preserving our freshwater lakes for future generations. This title also explores the science behind watersheds and the water cycle. Features include a cause-and-effect flow chart, a glossary, references, websites, source notes, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state...
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Bringing Back Our Oceans explains why oceans are at risk and how people are combating plastics pollution, restoring marine biodiversity, and preserving our oceans for future generations. This title also explores the science behind ocean ecosystems and ocean currents. Features include a cause-and-effect flow chart, a glossary, references, websites, source notes, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Essential...
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"Using lilting, rhyming couplets, this book explores the many items that are made from trees. But it doesn't stop there! Kids will also learn about the many uses of live trees--and the environmental danger to trees posed by forest fires, floods, and deforestation. Kids are encouraged to be kind, not only to one another, but to the environment as well"--
11) E is for environment: stories to help children care for their world--at home, at school and at play
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2011.
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First Atria Books hardcover edition.
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2022.
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First US edition.
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"Meticulously researched and gorgeously illustrated, a conservation biologist and an acclaimed artist team up to expertly guide readers into the complex ecosystem of Malaysia's Taman Negara where they will meet an array of living things that are all interconnected"--
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2008.
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A beautifully simple book for small children where transforming pages reveal ten things that everyone can do to help conserve their world. Many of them, such as turning off the television, and turning off lights when leaving a room are about conserving energy. Others will encourage an understanding of nature and conservation.
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Pollution and mining for resources have negatively impacted Earth. Nonrenewable resources will someday run out. Then what? In this title readers will learn about alternative energy sources such as solar, wind, and geothermal energy, and what they can do to positively affect Earth.
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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...
19) Save energy!
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"Did you know one-tenth of all power in a house is used by items that consume power even when they're switched off? Remembering to unplug these items, or closing the refrigerator door when it's not necessary to have it open, are two simple ways to save energy. Readers learn those facts and many more in this empowering guide to be an active citizen of this planet, as crucial advice is included alongside full-color photographs, fact boxes, and graphic...
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