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Author
Series
Vanderbeekers volume 2
Lexile measure
820L
Language
English
Formats
Description
"When catastrophe strikes their beloved upstairs neighbors, the Vanderbeeker children set out to build the best, most magical healing garden in Harlem--in spite of a locked fence, thistles and trash, and the conflicting plans of a wealthy real estate developer"--
3) Faraway fox
Author
Language
English
Formats
Description
A lonely fox roams the forest where he grew up, searching for his family and finding only strange creatures who stand on their hind legs, until, at last, he finds himself at home.
Author
Publisher
KidHaven Publishing, an imprint of Greenhaven Publishing LLC
Pub. Date
2018.
Lexile measure
1040L
Physical Desc
32 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 29 cm.
Language
English
Description
Presents information about the development of various sustainable power sources, and what countries around the world are doing to decrease their dependence on nonrenewable energy sources.
Author
Series
Publisher
Lerner Publications
Pub. Date
[2019]
Lexile measure
740L
Physical Desc
32 pages : colored illustrations ; 25 cm.
Language
English
Description
Shares instructions for creating Earth-themed engineering projects, including constructing an airplane from a plastic bottle, transforming an old T-shirt into a working wind sock, and building a small city from plastic containers.
Author
Series
Publisher
Lerner Publications
Pub. Date
[2019]
Lexile measure
770L
Physical Desc
32 pages : colored illustrations ; 25 cm.
Language
English
Description
Shares instructions for creating Earth-themed technology projects, including devising a sundial from recycled cardboard, refreshing old earbuds with string, and making a cell phone charging cradle from a recycled container.
Author
Series
Publisher
Capstone Young Readers, a Capstone imprint
Pub. Date
[2017]
Physical Desc
111 pages : color illustrations ; 23 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Why recycle cardboard tubes, plastic bottles and jugs, craft sticks, and snack bags when you can reuse them yourself? These fun and informative science experiments and projects will keep readers entertained as they learn about scientific principles" --
Author
Series
Exploring our community volume 7
Publisher
Kids Can Press
Pub. Date
[2019]
Lexile measure
AD 900L
Physical Desc
32 pages : color illustrations ; 23 x 26 cm.
Language
English
Description
"In the seventh book in the Exploring Our Community series, the five friends learn all about how to reduce plastic pollution. It's Nick's birthday, and he wants to celebrate by challenging his friends to a No Plastics Day. While going a whole day without using single-use plastic, the five friends learn about how much plastic surrounds us in our daily lives; the garbage patch gyres in the oceans; plastic in our food chain; what plastic is made of (science...
Author
Publisher
Clarion Books, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Pub. Date
[2019]
Lexile measure
750L
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 28 cm
Language
English
Description
Todd and his friends love heroes. But in school, Todd doesnt feel heroic. Reading is hard for him, and he gets scolded for asking too many questions. How will he ever become the kind of hero he admires?
Author
Series
Publisher
Lerner Publications
Pub. Date
[2019]
Lexile measure
810L
Physical Desc
32 pages : color illustrations ; 27 cm.
Language
English
Description
Shares instructions for creating Earth-themed science projects, including converting old clothing into space gear using ice, turning broken crayons into a candle with heat, and growing crystallized candy in a recycled jar.
11) Seedfolks
Author
Lexile measure
710L
Language
English
Formats
Description
One by one, a number of people of varying ages and backgrounds transform a trash-filled inner-city lot into a productive and beautiful garden, and in doing so, the gardeners are themselves transformed.
Author
Publisher
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Pub. Date
[2015]
Lexile measure
1180L
Physical Desc
231 pages : color illustrations ; 22 cm
Language
English
Description
"This hard-hitting look at climate change tackles the past, present, and future of global warming, examining the effects it's having across the world, the politics behind denial, and the ways in which we can all work to lessen the harsh effects of our warming world. Perfect for young environmentalists looking to learn about the ways in which we can take action against global warming"--
Author
Publisher
Andrews McMeel Publishing
Pub. Date
[2020]
Lexile measure
1010L
Physical Desc
219 pages : color illustrations ; 26 cm
Language
English
Description
Kids around the world are working together to make our planet a better, safer, happier place--and now you can join in with this practical guide!You Can Change the World empowers kids to make changes in their lives and communities with the powerful message that anyone can make a difference in the world. This colorfully illustrated book is packed with information, ideas, and activities for everyday sustainability--like mending clothes, composting, and...
Author
Pub. Date
2009
Lexile measure
AD 470L
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 27 cm
Language
English
Description
The students in Miss Fox's class lead their school in making choices to help keep the planet healthy, such as turning off lights when leaving a room, taking shorter showers, and using cloth bags instead of plastic ones.
Author
Series
Publisher
Orca Book Publishers
Pub. Date
2016.
Lexile measure
NC 1060L
Physical Desc
48 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 25 cm.
Language
English
Description
This book explores how growing a cabbage can fight poverty, how a few dollars can help ten families start their own businesses, and how running errands for a neighbor can help you learn to become a bike mechanic. It asks the question "What if you could meet all your consumer needs while, at the same time, get to know your neighbors and protect the environment?
17) Glass jar crafts
Author
Series
Publisher
Bellwether Media, Inc
Pub. Date
2022.
Lexile measure
630L
Physical Desc
24 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Information accompanies step-by-step instructions on how to upcycle glass jars into fun crafts" --
18) Turn the tide
Author
Publisher
Clarion Books, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers
Pub. Date
[2022]
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
vii, 359 pages ; 22 cm
Language
English
Description
"Mimi has a plan for her seventh grade year: play piano in the Young Artists competition at Carnegie Hall with her best friend, Lee; enjoy a good old Massachusetts snow day or two; and work in her community garden plot with her dad. But all that changes when her family's Greek restaurant falls on hard times. The Laskarises' relocation to Wilford Island, Florida, is a big key change for Mimi. Where does she fit in in this shell-covered paradise without...