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Author
Publisher
Overlook Press
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
Description
Cites the essential contributions of millions of ordinary people who contribute to the scientific process by volunteering in cooperation with scientists to help collect and discover information, tracing the history of citizen scientists and how they are reshaping scientific awareness.
Author
Publisher
Three Rivers Press
Pub. Date
c2010
Language
English
Description
Going green doesn't mean spending big bucks on organic food, solar panels, and hybrid cars. At its core, green living is simply about moderation, efficiency, and living less expensively. Included are hundreds of habit-shifting suggestions to leave you with thousands of dollars you would otherwise never see again. These are tiny modifications that any family can make.
Author
Publisher
Adams Media
Pub. Date
[2014]
Language
English
Description
"Whether you're looking to lead a healthier life, protect the environment, or save money, The Self-Sufficient Home will show you how to transition from your current lifestyle to a self-sufficient one with in-depth advice that you can start using right now. You'll not only improve your day-to-day life with these basic living skills, but will also prepare yourself for any disaster that might arise in your area. complete with detailed instructions...
Author
Publisher
Frances Lincoln Children's Books
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
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Formats
Description
In this book from the critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy best-selling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, 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,...
Author
Publisher
Simon & Schuster
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
"An engaging, accessible citizen's guide to the seven urgent changes that will really make a difference for our climate-and how we can hold our governments accountable for putting these plans into action. Dozens of kids in Montgomery County, Maryland, agitated until their school board committed to electric school buses. Mothers in Colorado turned up in front of an obscure state panel to fight for clean air. If you think the only thing you can do to...
Author
Publisher
Francis Lincoln Children's Books
Pub. Date
[2015]
Language
English
Description
"Think of the future. Can you imagine our planet as beautiful as it used to be? You could be the one to help make it beautiful again, with the things you do and the ideas you have. Your planet needs YOU!" From a simple introduction to our home in Space, the authors explain what we need for life on Earth, and show the importance of the rainforests and the oceans; they stress the need to look after our planet and show how some of the things we take...
Author
Publisher
Beach Lane Books
Pub. Date
[2019]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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All Together Now - Ages 6-11
Earth Day for Kids
One World, Many Stories, 3rd - 5th
Women's History for Young People
Earth Day for Kids
One World, Many Stories, 3rd - 5th
Women's History for Young People
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
Ecco, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
"A dramatic narrative account of the life of William Juneboy Outlaw III, whose journey from housing-project youth to ruthless gangland kingpin to change-making community advocate represents a vital next chapter in the ongoing conversation about race and social justice in America"--
Author
Publisher
Candlewick Press
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
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Description
Combines helpful facts and graphic art in a guide to how everyday kids can help the environment by combating plastic waste, outlining recommendations for earth-friendly practices and advocating for a cleaner world at home.
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