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3) Willodeen
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When the annual migration of hummingbears, a source of local pride and income, dwindles and no one knows why, Willodeen, armed with a magical birthday gift, speaks up for the animals she loves and vows to uncover this mystery.
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The average American lifestyle is kept afloat by about 2,000 gallons of H2O a day. The numbers are shocking. Your Water Footprint reveals the true cost of our lifestyle. A "water footprint" is the amount of fresh water used to produce the goods and services we consume, including growing, harvesting, packaging, and shipping. From the foods we eat to the clothes we wear to the books we read and the music we listen to, all of it costs more than what...
5) What a waste
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2022 Bluestem Award Nominees
Bluestem Award Nominees 2022
Celebrate Earth Day
OBD Earth Day (April) - YOUTH
Bluestem Award Nominees 2022
Celebrate Earth Day
OBD Earth Day (April) - YOUTH
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"Everything you need to know about what we're doing to our environment, good and bad, from pollution and litter to renewable energy and plastic recycling. This environmental book will teach keen young ecologists about our actions affect planet Earth. Discover shocking facts about the waste we produce and where it goes. Did you know that every single plastic toothbrush ever made still exists? Or that there's a floating mass of garbage larger than the...
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"Most people have not heard of the clouded leopard. This relative of lions, tigers, and panthers is very shy. This makes studying them a challenge for zookeepers and scientists. Find out what makes clouded leopards so special and why they need our help."--
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"How can you be kind to Earth? Bert and Ernie along with their Sesame Street friends teach young readers about energy and how everybody can conserve energy to protect the planet. Simple, practical advice tackles the big issue in a kid-friendly way." --
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"The Great White Shark Scientist is the latest ocean adventure from the venerable team of Sy Montgomery and Keith Ellenbogen. In it, they follow Dr. Greg Skomal, biologist and head of the Massachusetts Shark Research Program, as he strives to better understand the habits and habitats of Great Whites in order to save this amazing, if maligned, creature of the deep."
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St. Charles Public Library - Book Discussion Sets
St. Charles Public Library - Book Discussion Sets (Nonfiction)
St. Charles Public Library - Book Discussion Sets (Nonfiction)
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It had been nearly a century since elephants had lived in Southern Zululand, South Africa, where Lawrence Anthony founded his Thula Thula wildlife reserve. Yet one day a surprise phone call changed all that. A troubled, unpredictable herd needed a new home. In order to save their lives, Lawrence took them in, and in the years that followed found that they had a lot to teach him about life, loyalty, and freedom. This is a heartwarming, exciting, funny,...
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Orca wild volume 10
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"This nonfiction book introduces middle-grade readers to grizzly bears. Featuring photos throughout, it discusses their biology, habitats, threats to survival and how scientists, conservationists and young people are working to protect grizzly populations."--
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Audisee® eBooks with Audio combine professional narration and sentence highlighting for an engaging read aloud experience! Everyone needs water, and there are plenty of ways to save it! Super Grover and friends explain the ways we use water and how to use less, from turning off faucets to choosing shorter showers.You can be a water hero, too!
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Presents the story of whale sharks-- the largest fish on the planet. Facing threats from commercial fishing as well as climate change, they were categorized as endangered in 2016. Despite the marine sanctuaries set aside to protect whale sharks, their population is still decreasing. These gentle giants may be accidentally caught in fishing nets, fished by poachers, or hit by a ship's propeller. But new conservation methods, which include enlisting...
20) Save energy!
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"Did you know one-tenth of all power in a house is used by items that consume power even when they're switched off? Remembering to unplug these items, or closing the refrigerator door when it's not necessary to have it open, are two simple ways to save energy. Readers learn those facts and many more in this empowering guide to be an active citizen of this planet, as crucial advice is included alongside full-color photographs, fact boxes, and graphic...
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