Earth Day for Kids | Washoe County Library System

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1) 101 ways to help the Earth with Dr. Seuss's Lorax

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"Encourage children to be eco-friendly with the fun, easy ideas in this guidebook—and a little help from the Lorax, Dr. Seuss's beloved icon of environmentalism! From tips on how to reduce, reuse, and recycle, to low-cost earth-friendly crafts and activities, games, and more, there are over 100 ways for kids to help the planet—inside, outside, in the classroom, and in the community! Printed on recycled paper and featuring full-color illustrations...

2) 111 trees: how one village celebrates the birth of every girl

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In a small village in India, a boy grows up to make a huge difference in his community by planting trees to celebrate the birth of every girl. Based on a true story, this book celebrates environmental sustainability, community activism and ecofeminism. This is the story of Sundar Paliwal, who is from a small Indian village ruled by ancient customs. As he grows to be a man, Sundar suffers much heartbreak and decides it is time for change to come to...

3) 25 projects for eco explorers

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Kirker, Christine M

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"Designed for kids aged 4-10, and flexible enough to use in either storytimes or classroom settings, the projects included introduce kids to many of the current environmental topics in our world. Each topic will be presented through the lens of a representative picture book, then further enhanced with detailed information and reinforced with a hands-on project"--

4) Amara and the bats

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Amara loves bats, so when she learns there are none near her new home due to habitat loss, she overcomes her feelings of helplessness and inspires her community to take action. Includes facts about bats and bat houses.

5) Antarctica: the melting continent

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Young, Karen Romano

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"Antarctica–vast, cold, and mysterious. This frozen continent is full of incredible stories. Here you can discover incredible wildlife, awe-inspiring landscapes, and adventurous scientists and explorers. Join author Karen Romano Young on a trip across Antarctica, hanging out with people and animals and learning about how this special place is changing, and what it means for our planet. Hang out with some of the coolest creatures on earth above...

6) The bat book

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Milner, Charlotte

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Take an amazing journey through the upside-down world of bats with Charlotte Milner's The Bat Book. Bright, bold, and beautiful illustrations accompany fascinating facts about these furry flying mammals and their importance to the world we live in. From the way they fly, to how they communicate with each other, how they hunt, and why they sleep upside-down, each of the world's 1,300 types of bat is unique and utterly fascinating. Bats are also incredibly...

7) The bee book

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Milner, Charlotte

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DK's The Bee Book is a wonderful introduction to the humble honeybee: nature's hardest worker, and much more than just a provider of honey! Bees are incredibly industrious, brilliant at building, super social, and--most importantly--responsible for a third of every mouthful of food you eat! Find out how bees talk to one another, what it takes to become a queen bee, what the life of a worker bee is like, and more.

8) The big book of belonging

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"The new installment in the popular Big Book series connects young readers from around the world by emphasizing that we all belong to the same planet Earth"--

9) Black beach: a community, an oil spill, and the origin of Earth Day

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Based on actual events, this picture book tells the story of the first Earth Day through the eyes of a young girl named Sam. This true story of the first Earth Day - told through the eyes of a fictional child - will inspire readers of all ages to stand up for their planet. "[A] credible fictional narrative that draws children into what becomes an origin story for Earth Day and the birth of a movement." - Booklist, Starred Review "A beautiful and...

10) Bringing back the wolves: how a predator restored an ecosystem

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Explores the transformations within Yellowstone National Park since the gray wolf was reintroduced in 1995.

11) Brink of extinction: can we stop nature's decline?

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"An intergovernmental science agency recently concluded that one million species, plants, and animals are at risk of extinction because of nature's dangerous decline. What is the cause of this decline? And what are humans doing to protect themselves and other species? Readers will discover the facts behind this issue, the interconnectedness of species on Earth, and the immediate action needed to address the rapid loss of biodiversity--

12) Butterfly for a king: saving Hawaiʻi's Kamehameha butterflies

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"A combined history of the Hawaiian islands and the native Kamehameha butterfly up to and including current-day efforts of Hawaiʻi's Pulelehua Project, a group of professional and citizen scientists working to restore the butterfly's declining habitats and population. An Afterword with additional information, photographs, and source list is included"--

13) change starts with us

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14) Clean it up!

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"Introduces early readers to environmentalist concepts including greenhouse gases, carbon footprint, and air pollution, and what they can do to help the environment. Features real-life examples of kids like Greta Thunberg who have made a difference"--

15) Compost stew: an A to Z recipe for the earth

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Siddals, Mary McKenna

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A rhyming recipe explains how to make the dark, crumbly, rich, earth-friendly food called compost.

16) Conservation canines: how dogs work for the environment

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Orca wild volume 7

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"This nonfiction book for middle readers examines the lives of dogs who work with humans to find new ways to solve environmental problems. Included are stories of dog encounters in the field and examples of canines working to conserve wildlife"--Provided by publisher.

17) Conserve it!

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Saving our planet

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"Introduces early readers to environmentalist concepts including drought, water conservation, and wetlands conservation, and what they can do to help the environment. Features real-life examples of kids who have made a difference"--

18) Courageous creatures

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Tarshis, Lauren

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I survived true stories

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The author of the New York Times bestselling I Survived series shares four thrilling true stories of animals who have faced disaster—and come through. You’ll meet courageous animals and also inspiring humans who show how we can help protect the creatures who share our precious Earth.

19) Creatures: how adventurers, artists, scientists-and you-can protect earth's animals

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Debbink, Andrea

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Wild world handbook

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"A middle-grade guide to environmental stewardship and protecting diverse creatures. Featuring seven categories of creatures, this handbook offers a roadmap for change and an invitation to explore the outdoors with fascinating facts, hope-filled stories, and hands-on STEAM activities. Each chapter highlights the biographies of scientists, artists, and adventurers from diverse backgrounds who have used their passion and skills to become courageous...

20) The curious garden

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Liam discovers a hidden garden and with careful tending spreads color throughout the gray city.