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Going Green at School

Molly Aloian (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781427194374

Age-appropriate text and vibrant photographs describe environmentally conscious changes that can be made in the classroom and throughout the school. From tips to saving paper to environmentally-conscious crafts, this fact-filled book makes the grade!

Green Gardening and Composting

Molly Aloian (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781427194350

This informative title will inspire budding activists to go green in the garden! Accessible text and engaging photographs introduce composting and Earth-friendly gardening. Readers learn how to build a compost bin, what items to recycle in the bin, and how to use compost to start their own garden.

Wild Ones: Observing City Critters

Carol L. Malnor (author), Cathy Morrison (illustrator)

Publisher: Dawn Publications ISBN: 9781584695554

Wild ones are moving into the city! Follow the dog Scooter as he wanders an urban landscape, seeing many wild animals and not seeing even more. Supplementary material contains true stories and helps children become aware of the presence of wild animals and understand why they have taken to living in cities.

The ABCs of Endangered Animals

Bobbie Kalman (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9780778788942

Bobbie Kalman presents some of the most endangered animals on Earth: rhinos, bats, butterflies, penguins, gorillas, monk seals, komodo dragons, and tigers, to name just a few. This beautifully photographed volume also explains the various classifications of endangerment, as well as the major reasons why some animals are facing extinction.

Be the Change for the Environment

Megan Kopp (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781427176042

Caring for Earth is everyones job! Readers will discover some of the different ways they can have a positive impact on the environment. From planting trees and eating locally grown foods, to pre-cycling and protecting animal habitats, children will learn to take personal responsibility for environmental stewardship. Readers will discover how they can be effective problem-solvers when it comes to protecting the planet.

Be the Change in the World

Lisa Dalrymple (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781427176059

In this innovative title, young readers learn what it means to be a citizen of the global community. From water wells in Africa to global disaster relief, children will learn about different needs around the world and discover their own abilities to make the world a better place.

School

Matt Mullins (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781602796942

This title discusses how schools are built, including engineering, design and construction.

Jasper's Story: Saving Moon Bears

Marc Bekoff Jill Robinson (author), Gijsbert van Frankenhuyzen (illustrator)

Publisher: Sleeping Bear Press ISBN: 9781627530057

For years Jasper, a moon bear, lived a miserable existence, held captive in a cage by bear farmers in rural China. The farmers extracted the bile from Jasper's body and sold it to be used in traditional medicines. It's a horrific practice and conducted on thousands of moon bears each year. But now Jasper has the chance to be free and live a life away from pain and torture. In 2000, Animals Asia, an animal welfare organization, rescued Jasper and other captive moon bears, taking them to its Moon Bear Rescue Centre. Here veterinarians attended to the bears' wounds, hoping to give them some chance of a peaceful existence in the animal sanctuary. But after so many years of abuse Jasper's wounds, both physical and mental, are extensive. Can Jasper mend his body and mind and finally enjoy the life he was meant to live?

Kids Can Recycle

Cecilia Minden (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781602799288

Level 3 guided reader that helps educate young readers on the importance of recycling and what they can do to help protect the earth's resources.

Kids Can Use Less

Cecilia Minden (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781602799301

Level 3 guided reader that helps kids understand the importance of consuming less and the impact that has on keeping the earth healthy.

Kids Can Clean up Trash

Cecilia Minden (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781602799318

Level 3 guided reader that teaches kids the importance of cleaning up trash and the impact that has on keeping the earth clean.

Kids Can Keep Air Clean

Cecilia Minden (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781602799332

Level 3 guided reader that helps students understand the importance of keeping air clean and give idea's of things they can do help improve the environment.

Kids Can Keep Water Clean

Cecilia Minden (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781602799325

Level 3 guided reader that helps teach students the importance of keeping water clean and gives practical ideas on things they can do to pitch in.

What Does It Do? Windmill

Mark Friedman (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781610801201

Discover how windmills work and how they can be used to create electricity without causing pollution.

What Should I Do? If I See a Stray Animal

Wil Mara (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781610800587

Readers will discover the proper way to react when encountering stray animals and what to do if they are attacked.

S is for Save the Planet: A How-To-Be Green Alphabet

Brad Herzog (author)

Publisher: Sleeping Bear Press ISBN: 9781627531726

Did you know Americans generate nearly 250 million tons of trash each year? Or that it takes hundreds of years for a polystyrene cup to decompose? Mankind's negative impact on Mother Earth is tremendous and daily bad news can make it feel overwhelming. But all is not lost! S is for Save the Planet: A How-to-Be-Green Alphabet details the many environmental issues we face and then suggests easy-to-take actions that anyone can do. From the particulars of vermicomposting and xeriscaping, to the three R's of responsible waste management, young readers learn how they can be a force of nature in protecting the earth for generations to come.

Kids Can Reuse

Cecilia Minden (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781602799295

Level 3 guided reader that helps educate young readers on the importance of reusing items and the role that plays in saving Earth's resources.

The Red Cross

Katie Marsico (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781631881145

The Red Cross is a very important international organization. Around the world this agency's volunteers and staff are working to provide provide disaster relief, run blood drives, and supply medicine and food to those in need. Have you ever wondered how this important work gets done? How do organizations like the Red Cross help? What kinds of problems do they have to solve? Read How Do They Help? The Red Cross to learn more about many people who help in your community and around the world.

The Salvation Army

Katie Marsico (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781631881152

The Salvation Army is a very important international organization. Around the world this agency's volunteers and staff are working to provide food, clothing and support to the needy. Have you ever wondered how this important work gets done? How do organizations like the Salvation Army help? What kinds of problems do they have to solve? Read How Do They Help? The Salvation Army to learn more about many people who help in your community and around the world.

UNICEF

Katie Marsico (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781631881176

UNICEF is a very important international organization. Around the world this agency's volunteers and staff are working to provide children with access to medical treatment and education. Have you ever wondered how this important work gets done? How do organizations like UNICEF help? What kinds of problems do they have to solve? Read How Do They Help? UNICEF to learn more about many people who help in your community and around the world.

The World Health Organization

Katie Marsico (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781631881169

The World Health Organization is a very important international agency. Around the world this group's volunteers and staff are working to treat disease outbreaks, provide immunizations and health education. Have you ever wondered how this important work gets done? How do organizations like the World Health Organization help? What kinds of problems do they have to solve? Read How Do They Help? The World Health Organization to learn more about many people who help in your community and around the world.

The United Nations

Katie Marsico (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781631881183

The United Nations is a very important international organization. Around the world this agency's staff and volunteers are working to provide children with access to medical treatment and education. Have you ever wondered how this important work gets done? How do organizations like UNICEF help? What kinds of problems do they have to solve? Read How Do They Help? UNICEF to learn more about many people who help in your community and around the world.

Doctors Without Borders

Katie Marsico (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781631881138

Doctors Without Borders is a very important international organization. Around the world this agency's volunteers and staff are working to provide urgent medical care, immunizations and treat disease outbreaks. Have you ever wondered how this important work gets done? How do organizations like Doctors Without Borders help? What kinds of problems do they have to solve? Read How Do They Help? Doctors Without Borders to learn more about many people who help in your community and around the world.

Animal Sanctuaries

Kelli Hicks (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781634301220

Readers will learn how animals are reintroduced into their natural-world setting that they might have never known.

Justine McKeen, Queen of Green

Sigmund Brouwer (author), Dave Whamond (illustrator)

Publisher: Orca Book Publishers ISBN: 9781554699285

Justine and her friends are all about being green and helping the planet, one fun-filled environmental project at a time.