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• Thank You, Earth

  a Love Letter to Our Planet

  Sayre, April Pulley,

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  A love letter to the Earth shares striking photographic images from around the world that introduce such concepts as nature and science. Water, air, light. Patterns, curves, shapes, colors. Things that crawl, fly, float, run, bloom, ripen. Think of…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Earth!

  My First 4.54 Billion Years

  McAnulty, Stacy,

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  The Earth introduces readers to key moments in the planet's life, from its formation over four billion years ago to the present, including the Earth's position in the solar system, its layers, and when plants and animals began to inhabit the planet.

• Planet Patrol

  a Kids' Action Guide to Earth Care

  Lorbiecki, Marybeth

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  An introduction to ecology that uses examples of real-life human endeavors, action tips and factoids to show how environmental problems can be slowed or reversed

• Does Earth Feel?

  Majewski, Marc, 1993-

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  With spare prose and evocative paintings ... implores readers to think more deeply about what our only planet is telling us, ultimately asking--what do you want Earth to feel? This compelling narrative follows the planet's relationship with humans…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• 23 Ways to Be An Eco Hero

  a Step-by-step Guide to Creative Ways You Can Save the World

  Thomas, Isabel, 1979-

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  Packed full of step-by-step projects, this is the perfect book for crafty kids eager yo reuse, recycle, and do their bit for the environment. With a mixture of simple and challenging projects, readers can learn how to create new objects from scrap…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• This Little Environmentalist

  a love-the-Earth Primer

  Holub, Joan,

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  Learn all about big leaders who love and protect the Earth in this engaging and inspiring board book perfect for environmentalists-in-training! Now even the youngest readers can learn all about important people who help protect and take care of our…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• We Are Water Protectors

  Lindstrom, Carole, 1964-

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  Inspired by the many Indigenous-led movements across North America, We Are Water Protectors issues an urgent rallying cry to safeguard the Earth's water from harm and corruption--a bold and lyrical picture book written by Carole Lindstrom and…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• A River's Gifts

  the Mighty Elwha River Reborn

  Newman, Patricia, 1958-

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  There's more to a river than meets the eye. The story of the Elwha River in Washington state is one of both environmental harm and restoration involving advocacy, persistence, cooperation, and hope

• [10 Things I Can Do to Help My World

  Fun and Easy Eco-tips

  Walsh, Melanie

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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…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Hello, Earth!

  Poems to Our Planet

  Sidman, Joyce,

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  We walk on Earth's surface every day, but how often do we wonder about the incredible planet around us? From the molten cracks below to the shimmering moon above, Hello, Earth! explores the wonders of the natural world. This playful journey across…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The EARTH Book

  Parr, Todd

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  Simple text and illustrations show how children can help protect the Earth.

• Plasticus Maritimus

  An Invasive Species

  Pêgo, Ana (Marine biologist),

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  When she was young, biologist Ana Pêgo didn't play in a backyard but on a beach. As she grew older, Ana realized that a new species was becoming more and more common in the sand. She decided to collect the species and give it a name: Plasticus…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Little Monarchs

  Case, Jonathan,

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  In the twenty-second century, a sun shift has made it impossible for mammals to survive in the daylight, and ten-year-old Elvie and her caretaker, Flora, are studying the migration route of monarch butterflies along what used to be the western coast…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Luz Sees the Light

  Dávila, Claudia

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  One minute, Luz and her friends are snacking on chocolate bars and getting rides to the mall. The next, Luz's mom can't afford to gas or groceries, and the city is dimmed by blackouts. Luz sets her heart on transforming her fossil-fueled world. But…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Can I Recycle This?

  a Kid's Guide to Better Recycling and How to Reduce Single-use Plastics

  Romer, Jennie,

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  You probably know that you're supposed to recycle--but you may not know how or why . This adaptation of the successful adult book, written by a lawyer and sustainability expert, will answer all your recycling questions. Can I Recycle This? skips…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Three Water Drop Brothers

  Lee, Eun-hee,

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  A long, long time ago, when the earth was extremely hot, a huge amount of vapor was released, creating clouds. As the clouds got bigger and heavier, it started to rain. Three of those raindrops were brothers who came down to cool the hot earth and…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• It's Up to Us

  Building a Brighter Future for Nature, People and Planet ; the Children's Terra Carta

  Lloyd, Christopher, 1968-

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  An illustrated exploration of nature, the threats our planet faces, and what people can do to build a better future. Based on the Terra Carta, a sustainability roadmap, issued by His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales and his Sustainable Markets…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Leaf Detective

  How Margaret Lowman Uncovered Secrets in the Rainforest

  Lang, Heather, 1966-

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  Meg Lowman was always fascinated by the natural world above her head. The colors, the branches, and, most of all, the leaves and mysterious organisms living there. As a scientist, Meg set out to climb up and investigate the rain forest tree…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Mutts Go Green

  Earth-friendly Tips and Comic Strips

  McDonnell, Patrick, 1956-

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  Mutts Go Green is a special kids' collection of the popular comic strip MUTTS, featuring themes of ecology, environmental friendliness, and animal education. This special collection of MUTTS comics for kids includes eco-friendly lessons on how to…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Ducks Overboard!

  a True Story of Plastic in Our Oceans

  Motum, Markus,

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  Inspired by a real incident, this look at the pollution crisis in our oceans follows one of the ducks as it is washed away on ocean currents, encountering plastic-endangered whales and sea turtles and passing through the giant floating island of…Read moreRead more of this annotation