Children’s / Teenage social topics: Environment, sustainability and green issues
HarperCollins Where the Forest Meets the Sea
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£16.19
The Tiny Seed World of Eric Carle
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£9.40
Candlewick Press,U.S. Maisys Wonderful Weather Book
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£16.19
North Star Editions Saving Our Planet: Saving Earth's Water
Book SynopsisThis book explains the causes and effects of polluted water, as well as what individuals and groups can do to help reduce it. The book includes a table of contents, one infographic, informative sidebars, a "You Can Help!" special feature, quiz questions, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. This Focus Readers title is at the Pioneer level, aligned to reading levels of grades 1–2 and interest levels of grades 1–3.
£9.49
Pebble Books Volcanic Eruptions
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£23.49
WW Norton & Co Weird Wild Amazing Sky Exploring the Incredible
Book SynopsisInternationally renowned author and scientist Tim Flannery takes readers to the skies to learn about the extraordinary animals that fly in them.
£8.36
Astra Publishing House Mermaid Kenzie
Book SynopsisKenzie turns her fierce love for the ocean into action, resourcefully cleaning up the beach after her mermaid-tail swimsuit tangles in floating plastic bags. When Kenzie slips on her mermaid tale, she becomes Mermaid Kenzie, protector of the deeps. One day as Kenzie snorkels around a shipwreck, she discovers more plastic bags than fish. Grabbing her spear and mermaid net, she begins to clean up the water and the shore--inspiring other kids to help. Beautifully written in African American Vernacular English, this poetic picture book includes back matter with information about how plastic winds up in our oceans and examples of people--some of them kids, like Kenzie--who have worked to protect the sea. Mermaid Kenzie celebrates the ways that all of us, no matter how small, can make a difference.Trade Review"This is an uplifting story about a little Black girl who imagines that she is a mermaid and the ultimate protector of the deep. Poetic writing is accompanied by bright illustrations that are welcoming and reflect Kenzie's sense of wonder. Children who have spent time at the beach will identify with many of Kenzie's experiences, while teachers will appreciate the book's STEM connections, perfect for lessons on recycling or Earth Day storytimes." -Booklist "This inspiring picture book shows the positive impact even the youngest of us can make. The text, written in African American Vernacular English, teems with evocative, often lyrical descriptions of the marine setting. An understated yet unambiguous call to action for everyone to do their part to protect the oceans." -Kirkus Reviews "Combining dialogue with songlike poetry, Sherman centers a young Black child named McKenzie who enjoys visiting the beach, donning a mermaid tail, and playing in the water with a seal buddy named Cocoa....Digital art by Bowers renders glossy, big-eyed characters of varying skin tones against vividly colored, thinly outlined backdrops, while poetic lines...lead to a feel-good ending with an inspiring message." -Publishers Weekly
£16.19
Flashlight Press The Mess That We Made
Book SynopsisThe Mess That We Made explores the environmental impact of trash and plastic on the ocean and marine life, and it inspires kids to do their part to combat pollution. Simple, rhythmic wording builds to a crescendo ("This is the mess that we made. These are the fish that swim in the mess that we made.") and the vibrant digital artwork captures the disaster that is the Great Pacific Garbage Patch. Children can imagine themselves as one of the four multi-ethnic occupants of the little boat surrounded by swirling plastic in the middle of the ocean, witnessing the cycle of destruction and the harm it causes to plants, animals, and humans. The first half of the book portrays the growing magnitude of the issue, and the second half rallies children and adults to make the necessary changes to save our oceans. Facts about the Great Pacific Garbage Patch, ocean pollution, and how kids can help are included in the back matter.Trade Review"Our lives depend on the ocean. Fish consume our waste and then end up on our dinner plates. I hope that this beautifully illustrated book will serve as a tool to pass on the importance of the ocean to future generations and beyond." Yohei Sasakawa, Chairman of The Nippon Foundation and founder of Change for the Blue"This outstanding story superbly visualizes pollution problems with art that hits the spot.It is sure to inspire our young conservationists-in the-making to work toward a sustainable ocean environment." Briggette Dusart, Cleaner Ocean Foundation"Great book! Inspires a love for stewardship of the ocean in today's youth so that the next generation will not repeat The Mess That We Made. There is always hope in the next generation, a hope that they will create a healthier, more sustainable ocean." Anthony Saner, Director of ReefCI (Reef Conservation International)"With one turn of the page, [the] heavy feeling of deep-sea despair quickly becomes a promise for a healthier, happier tomorrow... Use this ocean gem to springboard not only a discussion but also to ignite goals for actionable ways to reduce our landfills and conserve our resources." Barbara Gruener, Corner on Character"In a world full of beauty and such promise, Lord sends a gentle message to a young audience about the damage taking place in the ocean -- caused when trash is dumped in the waters by us humans. The Mess That We Made is an educational children's book. The first half of the book explores what happens to marine life when the waters are polluted and the devastating ripple effect it causes in the world. But the second half of the book shows how meaningful changes can still save the day and how we can all do our part to create a clean and healthy place for everyone. This message will not scare children as the author chooses her words wisely and creates a rhythmic and fun pace. And the colorful images will captivate readers with the turn of every page. The bright and tasteful artwork will educate little ones (and big ones too) and inspire young minds so that when they grow up they can help lead the way to protect and preserve our waters. It is a brilliant way to help start a conversation about ocean pollution and encourage such needed change in the world. This book deserves a spot on every library, classroom, and home shelf. It teaches children important facts about the Great Pacific Garbage Patch and about calls to action. It will hopefully shape the minds of our future leaders. If you are considering a new book for your children or your classroom in the new year, please consider getting a copy of this powerful picture book." Christa McGrath, EBC Reviews"In an informational picture book about oceanic pollution, Lord and Blattman present a clear and realistic message to young readers in a surprisingly enjoyable package. The rhyming text is in the style of The House That Jack Built , with each of the stanzas ending with "the mess that we made." This phrase refers to enormous garbage patches made up largely of plastics and caused entirely by human beings. The "we" in the text is important, as Lord does not shy away from our collective responsibility to the earth's oceans and its animals. However, she ends on an uplifting note. Comprehensive back matter elaborates on each of the repeated phrases, describing how each animal is affected by pollution, why plastics are particularly problematic, and ways that children can make a difference. This includes individual acts such as using reusable bags, but also collective actions toward systemic change. Blattman's digital illustrations bring beauty and brightness to an otherwise heavy topic, without making light of the severity of the situation. The pieces of plastic look like neon-colored confetti, clearly standing out against the swirling natural blues and greens of the sea. Through vibrant and immersive underwater views, readers can see a boat full of children observing the scenes below and, finally, working to clean up the waters. VERDICT A successful addition in a growing genre of engaging picture books about pollution and environmentalism." Clara Hendricks, School Library Journal"Riffing on "The House That Jack Built," Lord crescendos cause and effect to show how human actions harm the ocean...Though the illustrations move quickly from cataclysm to all-cleaned-up, many are realistically chilling. Substantial supplemental information explains landfills and oceanic pollution and suggests more ways to help." Publishers Weekly"This may seem like a heavy topic, but it is one that children will want to get involved in. They will see the way that they can be helpful. It deserves a place in every school library/classroom." Patricia Tilton, Children's Books Heal
£15.26
North Atlantic Books,U.S. Vegan Is Love: Having Heart and Taking Action
Book SynopsisIn Vegan Is Love, author-illustrator Ruby Roth introduces young readers to veganism as a lifestyle of compassion and action. Broadening the scope of her popular first book That’s Why We Don’t Eat Animals, Roth illustrates how our daily choices ripple out locally and globally, conveying what we can do to protect animals, the environment, and people across the world. Roth explores the many opportunities we have to make ethical decisions: refusing products tested on or made from animals; avoiding sea parks, circuses, animal races, and zoos; choosing to buy organic food; and more. Roth’s message is direct but sensitive, bringing into sharp focus what it means to “put our love into action.” Featuring empowering back-of-the-book resources on action children can take themselves, this is the next step for adults and kids alike to create a more sustainable and compassionate world.
£14.39
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company Ascent Peak Marcello Adventure
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£10.79
Pan Macmillan Discover It Yourself Pollution and Waste
Book SynopsisSally Morgan is an experienced author who has written more than 250 titles for both adults and children. Her main interest is in food and farming, the natural world and environmental issues. A former teacher, Sally is now a full-time writer.Rosie Harlow is the author of several children's book on nature and the environment, and how children can help to protect it.
£7.59
Kids Can Press What Grew In Larry's Garden
Book SynopsisA touching, sweet story about the wonders of nature and the importance of working together to solve a problem.
£15.29
HarperCollins Publishers The Odd Fish
Book Synopsis A warm and funny eco-adventure with a clever message about looking after our blue planet, perfect for budding David Attenboroughs! Trade ReviewA gentle tale which effectively gets across the message […] The real fish are very lively, and children will enjoy their little conversations. The beautifully ocean toned images and clever page design are very engaging. The authors note with information about pollution and how you can help at home and at school makes this a very useful introductory text for environment topics.Joy Court, Editorial Expert at LoveReading4Kids A sophisticated look at plastic pollution in a beautifully told and at times heartache-inducing story of one fish’s attempt to help “odd fish” find their family.JOSEPH COELHO, Children’s Laureate A lovely little book about plastic pollution for the smallest man in my life.SOPHIE HELLYER – surfer, cold-water swimmer and environmentalist A brilliant book […] great stuff for the kids but also us adults as well.TONY RIDDLE aka The Natural Lifestylist A beautifully illustrated picture book with a powerful message about plastic pollution.JAMES EDGAR, Plymouth Design Forum ‘We love it’ STEVE BACKSHALL, naturalist broadcaster and author
£11.14
Palgrave USA Saving Earth
Book SynopsisA timely and inspiring nonfiction guide for middle grade readers about the history of our fight against climate change, and how young people today are rising to action. Inspired by Nathaniel Rich's Losing Earth: A Recent History, the acclaimed book that grew out of an August 2018 issue of the New York Times Magazine solely dedicated to it, Saving Earth tells the human story of the climate change conversation from the recent past into the present day. It wrestles with the long shadow of our failures, what might be ahead for today's generation, and crucial questions of how we understand the world we live inand how we can work together to change the outlook for the better. Written by acclaimed author Olugbemisola Rhuday-Perkovich and enlivened with illustrations from Tim Foley, and filled with the voices of climate activists from the past and present, this book is both a call to action and a riveting dramatic history.A Junior Libra
£10.13
Holiday House Inc The BrandNew NeverUsed Perfect Crayons
Book SynopsisNothing is better than a brand new box of crayons. Violet loves hers so much that she refuses to share them--or even to use them-- but maybe her little sister is on to something . . .Violet is ecstatic when she earns her very own super big box of eighty-four crayons all matching in length, perfectly pointed, each in their smooth, uniform wrapper. There’s even one with her name on it. She can’t stop imagining all the wonderful things she can draw with them.But when it comes time to get busy, she can’t seem to do it—she doesn’t want to ruin all that perfection. It isn’t until her little sister takes matters into her own hands that Violet is able to let go and have fun drawing all the things she dreamed up when she first got her box of brand-new, never-used, perfect crayons.With The Brand-New, Never-Used, Perfect Crayons, Leanne Hatch taps into the joy of sharing, creating, and letting go of perfectionism. Adorable
£16.14
Scholastic Inc. Buenas Noches Mariposa Goodnight Butterfly
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£8.32
North Star Editions Saving Our Planet: Saving Earth's Air
Book SynopsisThis book explains the causes and effects of air pollution, as well as what individuals and groups can do to help reduce it. The book includes a table of contents, one infographic, informative sidebars, a "You Can Help!" special feature, quiz questions, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. This Focus Readers title is at the Pioneer level, aligned to reading levels of grades 1–2 and interest levels of grades 1–3.
£9.49
North Star Editions Saving Our Planet: Saving Earth's Land
Book SynopsisThis book explains the causes and effects of pollution on land, as well as what individuals and groups can do to help reduce it. The book includes a table of contents, one infographic, informative sidebars, a "You Can Help!" special feature, quiz questions, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. This Focus Readers title is at the Pioneer level, aligned to reading levels of grades 1–2 and interest levels of grades 1–3.
£9.49
Crabtree Publishing Co,US Bringing Back the Snow Leopard
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£8.99
Warne Frederick & Company Spots Snowy Day
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£8.34
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Bud Finds Her Gift
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£12.99
Oxford University Press Big Words for Little People Our World
Book SynopsisThis little book on Our World is part of an important series which focuses on the words we use to talk about big topics with young children in a way that feels good. Words such as save, danger, wonder and fairness, are explored in this book in a way that is meaningful for little people in their everyday lives. It creates a special moment for grown-ups and young children to talk about recycling, peace and freedom and about being curious and to discover new words to help them to talk with confidence. The engaging art style, fun characters who appear in familiar settings in all the books, and hardback picture book feel make this series accessible and perfect to share. Each one includes reassuring tips for grown-ups on how to enjoy these books, encourage conversation and build language confidence. This series is special not only because it focuses on feelings in a child-friendly way, but also because it''s from Oxford, it''s packed with educational goodness that helps children develop and
£5.99
Capstone Global Library Ltd Wide World of Weather
Book SynopsisFrom windswept deserts to rain-soaked forests, different environments experience weather unique to their place in the world. Discover how scientists study climates, the weather experienced in each one and how climate impacts the people who live there.
£8.54
Usborne Publishing Ltd Rubbish and Recycling
Book SynopsisWhy do we need to recycle and what happens to our rubbish after it is taken away? This book reveals the impact we have on our planet and environment and how recycling creates new products such as clothes and stationary. With photographs, colourful illustrations and simple text, this is a straightforward introduction to an important subject.
£7.08
Hachette Children's Group Plants Save the World
Book SynopsisProduced in partnership with the RHS, Plants Save the World shows how plants are going to help us to SAVE the world.From tiny seeds and weeds to massive trees, plants come in all different shapes, sizes and colours. They can be found all over the world. In fact, they're so common, we hardly notice them at all. But plants are the foundation of all life on Earth - without them, we cannot survive! They provide food and medicine, clean the air we breathe, provide habitats for animals, protect against disasters, such as flooding, and are used to make products that we use every day. But plants are threatened by humans and so this book is going to show YOU how you can help to save them, too! :DThis book is for children aged 7+ and supports the science curriculum in the study of plant life cycles, plant parts, food chains, ecosystems, deforestation and habitats at KS2Table of Contents 1: Why are plants SO GREAT?; 2: What are plants?; 3: Web of life; 4: Tremendous trees; 5: Home sweet home; 6: Working together; 7: Pollution monitors; 8: We need weeds; 9: Marvellous moss; 10: Essential pollinators; 11: Perfect partners; 12: Seed survival; 13: Super seagrass; 14: Food for thought; 15: Doctor plant; 16: Precious poison; 17: Made from plants; 18: Wearing plants; 19: People and plants; 20: Threats and protection; 21: You can do your bit, too;
£9.99
Lonely Planet Global Limited Lonely Planet Kids 101 Ways to be an Eco Hero
Book SynopsisIt's hard to believe that you have the power to save the world, but it's true! We'll show you how to harness your inner hero with loads of awesome ways to make a positive impact on the planet. In 101 Ways to be an Eco Hero, the follow up to 101 Small Ways to Save the World and The Plastic Problem, you'll find practical tips and projects that will help you, along with your friends and family, to protect our Earth for future generations. You'll also find out how you can use your voice to encourage businesses and governments to make the right decisions for our environment. Tips for kids include: reusing, recycling, and upcycling avoiding food waste protecting the local environment through activities such as litter collections Projects for kids include: building an insect hotel making a herb garden creating a tote bag for shopping Advice for families includes: collecting rainwater for watering the garden getting solar panels using low-energy appliances About Lonely Planet Kids: Lonely Planet Kids - an imprint of the world's leading travel authority Lonely Planet - published its first book in 2011. Over the past 45 years, Lonely Planet has grown a dedicated global community of travellers, many of whom are now sharing a passion for exploration with their children. Lonely Planet Kids educates and encourages young readers at home and in school to learn about the world with engaging books on culture, sociology, geography, nature, history, space and more. We want to inspire the next generation of global citizens and help kids and their parents to approach life in a way that makes every day an adventure. Come explore!
£9.49
Unknown THE TEENS GUIDE TO SAVING THE WORLD
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£17.50
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Drawn to Change the World Graphic Novel
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£23.74
Penguin Random House India Andaman Adventure The Jarawa
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£14.11
Penguin Random House India Andaman Adventure Barren Island
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£14.11
Scholastic Outdoor Adventure Handbook
Book SynopsisThis fun-filled RHS adventure handbook is bursting with ideas to help kids discover the great outdoors and get closer to nature.
£7.99
Quarto Publishing PLC Little Bee
Book SynopsisIn this new series, based on the everyday adventures of wild animals, discover Little Bee gets up to, and meet their family, learning loads of great facts along the way! Little Bee has a BIG family! She has over one hundred sisters and a few baby brothers, and they all live together in the nest with their Mummy, the Queen. Little Bee is super excited to introduce us to her family and explore the nest together. Learn all about nature’s hardest worker: What happens in the nest What pollination is Who the queen is How honeybees talk to each other Why bees are so important This adorable story is followed by a fun factivity section packed with craft projects, case studies and a quiz section at the back of the book, so you can put everything you have learnt about Little Bee and their family toTrade Review“engaging and accessible for young readers throughout.” * The School Librarian *
£9.49
Crabtree Publishing Co,US Bringing Back the Mountain Gorilla
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£8.54
Hancock House Publishers Ltd ,Canada White Spirit Bear
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£17.09
Parenting Press Incorporated Its My Body A Book to Teach Young Children How to
Book SynopsisPreschool children can learn safe boundaries, how to distinguish between "good" and "bad" touches, and how to respond appropriately to unwanted touches. This is a powerful book for enhancing self-esteem. Parenting Press's bestseller.
£9.45
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC The Woodland Trust Nature Explorers Woodland
Book SynopsisThe wood is full of wildlife! Adventure with Hetty Hedgehog, Bobby Blackbird, Rosy Rabbit and Felix Fox to discover the many wonders nature has to offer. Where can you find bluebells and pinecones? And which animals sleep through the day and only come out at night? Become a nature expert with this brilliant activity and sticker book published in collaboration with The Woodland Trust, the UK's largest woodland conservation charity. Help ladybirds find their spots, collect nature treasures, make your own leaf crown and even create a bird feed cookie. Complete all the activities and collect a sticker badge as you make your way through over 20 super fun activities. By the end of this amazing activity book you will be a Nature Detective too! Hours of fun indoors and outdoors are guaranteed for little nature-lovers and aspiring Nature Detectives.
£8.23
Hachette Children's Group Be an Eco Hero At Home
Book SynopsisThis first environment education book looks at how we can use energy and water in our homes, and why it''s important to reduce, reuse and recycle our waste.The Be an Eco Hero! series introduces environmental issues to children aged 5 plus. The books feature bright, bold illustrations and carefully explain the issues and ways to help, setting children on the path to be life-long eco heroes. The titles in the series are: At Home, On the Move, In the Community, Outdoors.Table of Contents 1: At home 1: Using energy 1: Why save energy? 1: Saving energy 1: Using water 1: Why save water? 1: Saving water 1: Why reduce, reuse, recycle? 1: Reducing waste 1: Reuse and recycle 1: Eco hero activities 1: Quiz 1: Glossary 1: Learn more 1: Index
£11.52
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Gaia: Goddess of Earth
Book SynopsisImagine you made something that was so beautiful and powerful that everyone wanted to take it for themselves. And then you had to watch them destroy it. Would you fight for it? Meet Gaia, the ancient Greek goddess who created the Earth and the universe that stretched beyond it. She raised trees from their roots to the sky, sent waterfalls tumbling over cliffs and created the tides that sloshed on the shore. She gifted her creation to animals and mortals, and watched as they made it their home. But she also created a force she couldn’t control: the ambition of gods. Gaia watched as the gods fought brutal wars and manipulated mortals such as Hercules and Achilles, disturbing peace on Earth. Storms raged, fires blazed and people, animals and plants suffered. Gaia begged the gods to look after her creation, but no one listened. But Gaia never gave up fighting for a better world. This is her story. Written and illustrated by two remarkable sisters, Imogen and Isabel Greenberg, this story is an exciting and action-packed adventure, with a poignant environmental message at the heart of it: the pursuit of power damages our natural world, and we all have to work together to protect it.Trade ReviewFor 6+ mythology fans, this story of the Greek goddess who created Earth – then watched, dismayed, as generations of gods ravaged it – is thrillingly told and illustrated in comic-style panels, with the three Fates commenting snarkily from the borders. -- Imogen Russell Williams * The Guardian *
£14.24
Tughra Books Wind Rain & Snow
Book SynopsisThis book is about seeing the wonder of creation and appreciating all the beauty in it. Wind, rain and snow tell their stories and what makes them unique and a blessing for the world. Each story is followed by some game ideas that children can try.
£8.07
Chicago Review Press Gay & Lesbian History for Kids: The Century-Long
Book Synopsis2016 Notable Social Studies Trade Books for Young People ListLambda Literary Award Finalist On the Rainbow Book List Who transformed George Washington’s demoralized troops at Valley Forge into a fighting force that defeated an empire? Who cracked Germany’s Enigma code and shortened World War II? Who successfully lobbied the US Congress to outlaw child labor? And who organized the 1963 March on Washington? Ls, Gs, Bs, and Ts, that’s who. Given today’s news, it would be easy to get the impression that the campaign for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) equality is a recent development, but it is only the final act in a struggle that started more than a century ago. The history is told through personal stories and firsthand accounts of the movement’s key events, like the 1950s “Lavender Scare,” the Stonewall Inn uprising, and the AIDS crisis. Kids will learn about civil rights mavericks, like Dr. Magnus Hirschfeld, founder of the first gay rights organization; Phyllis Lyon and Del Martin, who turned the Daughters of Bilitis from a lesbian social club into a powerhouse for LGBT freedom; Christine Jorgensen, the nation’s first famous transgender; and Harvey Milk, the first out candidate to win a seat on the San Francisco Board of Supervisors. Also chronicled are the historic contributions of famous LGBT individuals, from General von Steuben and Alan Turing to Jane Addams and Bayard Rustin, among others. This up-to-date history includes the landmark Supreme Court decision making marriage equality the law of the land. Twenty-one activities enliven the history and demonstrate the spirited ways the LGBT community has pushed for positive social change. Kids can: write a free verse poem like Walt Whitman; learn “The Madison” line dance; remember a loved one with a quilt panel; perform a monologue from The Laramie Project; make up a song parody; and much more.Trade Review"This is an important book that puts the present day gains of the LGBT movement into perspective for today's youth. Interesting, informative, and full of wonderful archival photographs, I applaud Jerome Pohlen for this significant contribution to LGBT literature for young readers. This is a wonderful book." Lesléa Newman, author, Heather Has Two Mommies and October Mourning: A Song for Matthew Shepard"this is an important resource that belongs in every collection." Booklist"lively and engaging prose informative and appealingly told." Kirkus Reviews"This vital and inclusive history fleshes out the LGBTQ education readers have long been denied, bringing it to light and giving it the attention it deserves A necessary purchase for collections that serve middle grade and teenage patrons." School Library Journal"[E]veryone could use this kind of education." POZ"My hope is that this book finds its way into the hands of as many children as possible in the coming years, and adults should take a look too!" Hotspots Magazine"A fantastic resource that should be on the shelves of every school and public library." Teen Librarian Toolbox"[T]his is groundbreaking." Liberty Press"[L]ively and engaging prose informative and appealingly told." Kirkus Reviews"[T]his is an important resource that belongs in every collection." Booklist
£16.10
Pogo Books Green Buildings
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£10.42
Pogo Books Recycling
Book SynopsisIn Recycling, early fluent readers learn about how everyday products and packaging can be broken down and reconstructed into new items. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text engage young readers as they learn about the science behind recycling.Infographics illustrate key concepts, and an activity offers kids an opportunity to extend discovery. Children can learn more about recycling using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Recycling also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, a glossary, and an index.Recycling is part of Jump!''s Green Planet series.
£10.42
Pogo Books Solar Power
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£10.42
Pogo Books Wind Power
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£10.42
Charlesbridge Publishing,U.S. Stand as Tall as the Trees: How an Amazonian
Book SynopsisAn inspiring true story about how an activist in the Amazon worked with other Indigenous communities to protect and preserve their sacred lands and forests.Patricia (Paty) Gualinga grew up in her Kichwa village in the Amazon of Ecuador where mystical beings called Amazanga help protect the forest. Paty traveled away from home for school until she was called back—companies that said the government sold them property were destroying her people’s lands to look for oil. The Kichwa community worked with other Indigenous groups to bring the Ecuadorian government to the Court of Human Rights.Lyrically told and beautifully illustrated, this moving story will remind readers of the importance of nature conservation, perseverance, and standing up for your community.“A gorgeously told true story, full of lyricism, wonder, beautiful artwork, and most importantly, HOPE. Stand as Tall as the Trees makes my heart swell every time I read it. We need more stories like this—in life and in our libraries.” —Todd Mitchell, Green Earth Book Award Honor Winner and Author of The Namer of Spirits“This moving and inspirational story of Patricia Gualinga''s fight for her community''s Amazon rainforest is an urgent call to action to protect the wilderness, which, in the poignant words of the authors, keeps us all alive. Stand as Tall as the Trees is an ode to the power of ordinary people to affect change. Lovingly written and illustrated, it is a book that will inspire a new generation of activists.”—Lea Aschkenas, bilingual librarian and author of Arletis, Abuelo, and the Message in a Bottle “This picture book will capture your heart and imagination alike.”– Alda P. Dobbs, Winner of the Pura Belpré Honor Award and Author of The Other Side of the River“This gorgeous book will surely delight youngsters, but it will be on my syllabus for graduate students studying Nature Writing as well. After all, books for younger readers influence our cultural conversation about the environment. Who doesn’t remember their favorite nature-based picture book? I think we all do, because they were seared into our brains at a powerful moment. This book deserves to be one of those memorable classics, worth studying for its important story, delightful art, inclusion, and environmental ethic.”—Laura Pritchett, PhD, Director of the MFA in Nature Writing at Western Colorado University and PEN USA Award Winning Author"A true story full of wisdom and hope, this book''s stunning beauty ranges from the gorgeous illustrations to the powerful messages of bravery, strength, and perseverance. Stand as Tall as the Trees is a poetic and soulful gem that offers inspiration for readers of all ages."— Bailey Cates, NYT bestselling author
£16.99
Sasquatch Books Climate: Powerful Voices, Inspiring Ideas
Book SynopsisWith climate change at the forefront of current discussion, Words of Change: CLIMATE offers a curated collection of thought-provoking quotes and passages from the writings and speeches of activists in the environmental community, with a focus on diverse and previously unheard voices.Compiled by social scientist and researcher Tina Limpert, this collection of stirring words is intended to enlighten, to prompt change, to provide encouragement, and to deepen readers' conviction. Celebrating activism, focusing on solutions, and avoiding apathy and pessimism, this book is call to action. The back matter includes a brief bio for each person quoted to provide context for their life and work.
£14.99
North Star Editions Natural Wonders: Amazon Rainforest
Book SynopsisExplore the past, present, and future of the Amazon Rainforest. Beautiful photos, fact-filled text, and engaging infographics help readers learn all about this natural wonder and how to protect it long into the future.Trade Review“For report writers or for those who enjoy world records.” * School Library Journal *
£27.19
North Star Editions Natural Wonders: California's Redwood Forest
Book SynopsisExplore the past, present, and future of California's Redwood Forest. Beautiful photos, fact-filled text, and engaging infographics help readers learn all about this natural wonder and how to protect it long into the future.Trade Review“For report writers or for those who enjoy world records.” * School Library Journal *
£27.19
