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Global warming
Par Mark Maslin. 2002
Examines the causes, consequences, and future threat of global warming. Explains "the devastating effects it will have on human society,…
the natural environment, and the world economy, including drastic changes in health, agriculture, water resources, coastal regions, storminess, forests, and wildlife." For grades 6-9 and older readers. 2002El Niño and La Niña: weather in the headlines
Par April Pulley Sayre. 2000
Examines El Niño and La Niña phenomena and why they occur. Discusses how meteorologists track them, how they affect world-wide…
weather patterns, and what effects on global warming are possible. For grades 6-9. 2000Planting the seed: a guide to gardening
Par Suzanne Winckler. 2002
Organic gardening at home: how to grow fruits and vegetables that are free of chemicals and pesticides. Discusses determining location…
and soil conditions, choosing the right seeds and plants, caring for plants, and harvesting food. Includes a few recipes and recommendations for further reading. For grades 6-9 and older readers. 2002How plants grow
Par Malcolm Penny. 1997
Basic introduction to the growth and development of plants. Describes how flowers, fruits, and parachutes help disperse seeds over great…
distances. Includes information on plants that are parasites, insect-eaters, or other unusual specimens. For grades 3-6Black whiteness: Admiral Byrd alone in the Antarctic
Par Robert Burleigh. 1998
True-life adventure of Richard Byrd, who spent six months alone in the Antarctic in 1934. Includes excerpts from Byrd's diary…
recounting the incredible cold and discomfort he suffered. Describes how Byrd used a kite for rescue. For grades 4-7My Name Is Saajin Singh (G - Reference,information And Interdisciplinary Subjects Ser.)
Par Kuljinder Brar, Samrath Kaur. 2022
A debut picture book that explores the importance of pronouncing names properly and celebrates cultural identity.Saajin loves his name—he loves…
it so much that he sees it spelled out in the world around him in his snacks, in the sky and sometimes he even sings it aloud. On his first day of school, Saajin is excited to meet his new classmates, but things take a turn when the teacher mispronounces his name as Say-jin and he is not sure how—or if he should—correct her. After trying to live with the different version of his name for a while and some thoughtful conversations with his family about the meaning behind it, Saajin realizes the importance of reclaiming his name and embracing his identity. This empowering story, accompanied by energetic and vibrant art by Samrath Kaur, will resonate with any reader who has ever felt misunderstood.Plate tectonics
Par Alvin Silverstein. 1998
Discusses the phenomenon of plate tectonics--the theory that the surface of the earth is always moving--and its connection to earthquakes…
and volcanoes. Explains continental drift and prospects for predicting natural events. For grades 4-7. 1998Loser
Par Jerry Spinelli. 2002
Even though his classmates from first grade through middle school consider Donald Zinkoff to be strange and a loser, his…
exuberant good nature keeps him going, through field day disasters and clumsy accidents. Best of all, his family loves and supports him. For grades 4-7. 2002Sand on the move: the story of dunes
Par Roy Gallant. 1997
Describes the formation of sand and sand dunes, noting various types of dunes. Explains how their movement causes desertification and…
how some produce sounds. Also discusses various animals and plants that live in deserts. For grades 4-7Strange stuff: true stories of odd places and things
Par Janet Myers. 1999
A collection of myths and truths designed to pique a young person's curiosity about unusual "stuff." Topics include the Bermuda…
Triangle, meat-eating plants, zombies, quicksand, Bigfoot, mermaids, and black holes in space. For grades 5-8. 1999Katy no-pocket
Par H. A. Rey, Emmy Payne. 1944
Katy is a kangaroo without a pocket. She tries to carry her son, Freddy, the way other types of animals…
carry their young, but nothing works. So Katy and Freddy head for the city to buy a pocket. For grades K-3Nearer nature
Par Jim Arnosky. 1996
The noted naturalist and artist shares his observations of tracking wildlife in and around his Vermont farm over the course…
of one winter and spring. He scrutinizes animal tracks in the snow, attends the birth of lambs, notes the feeding habits of porcupines, and observes a fox stalking a vole. For grades 5-7Endangered plants
Par Elaine Landau. 1992
Certain species of plants become endangered because of development such as shopping malls and highways, from overcollecting by plant suppliers,…
or from overgrazing by both livestock and wild animals. The author describes at-risk plants and tells what is being done to protect them. For grades 4-7The hidden life of the desert
Par Thomas Wiewandt. 1990
Description of how plants and animals have learned to live within the limits of the five seasons of the northern…
part of the Sonoran Desert in the American Southwest. Creosote, saguaro cactus, paloverde, and century plants provide food and shelter for rodents, insects, lizards, toads, coyotes, and bighorn sheep. For grades 4-7Goodbye: A first conversation about grief (First Conversations)
Par Megan Madison. 2023
An audiobook edition of the board book about grief, offering adults the opportunity to begin important conversations with young children…
in an informed, safe, and supported way. Developed by experts in the fields of early childhood and activism against injustice, this topic-driven book offers clear, concrete language to introduce the concept of grief. This book aims to normalize the topic of death by discussing what it means and how it feels to experience loss. It centers around several questions that arise about grief and honest, simple ways to answer them. While young children are avid observers and questioners of their world, adults often shut down or postpone conversations on complicated topics because it's hard to know where to begin. Research shows that talking about tough issues from the age of two not only helps children understand what they see, but also increases self-awareness, self-esteem, and allows them to recognize and confront things that are unfair, like discrimination and prejudice. These books offer a supportive approach that considers both the child and the adult. There is simple and interactive text, and the backmatter offers additional resources and ideas for extending this discussionCactus
Par Carol Lerner. 1992
Because they can hoard large amounts of water, cacti are called succulents. The part that holds the water is the…
green stem of the cactus. Lerner discusses some of the many types of cacti, how the cactus plant works, and where it grows. For grades 4-7Includes more than one hundred questions about wildlife and the struggles of various plants and animals to survive the pollution…
of the earth. Questions include: "Are new sorts of animals still being discovered?" "What is an ecosystem?" and "What does biodegradable mean?" For grades 5-8 and older readersPas de chevaux dans la maison!: La vie audacieuse de l’artiste Rosa Bonheur
Par Mireille Messier, Anna Bron. 2023
Un superbe livre d’images qui raconte la vraie histoire de Rosa Bonheur, une artiste française du XIXe siècle qui a…
défié les attentes genrées de son époque et bouleversé le monde de l’art avec ses peintures animalières d’un grand réalisme.Tom Brown's Field guide to nature and survival for children
Par Tom Brown. 1989
The author contends that society and school have dulled our children's senses to the relationship between nature and life. In…
this field guide he stresses awareness, tracking, survival, and a philosophy derived from an Apache elder and "coyote teacher." Brown urges parents and teachers to value nature's ethic and teach the young the values and skills presentedEvolution Under Pressure: How We Change Nature and How Nature Changes Us
Par Yolanda Ridge, Dane Thibeault. 2023
Immersive non-fiction with STEM and social justice themes that proves that the future of the environment is in our hands—and…
helps pave the way forward.Evolution isn’t just a thing of the past. It is happening right now, in every species across the world—and our influence on the future of the plants and animals around us is much bigger than we might think. A closer look at the science behind evolution shows how human behaviors like hunting, farming, and urban development have contributed to major physical changes in everything from rhinos to pigs to lizards. And these changes impact us in turn—triggering environmental shifts and contributing to climate change. The good news is there’s hope: by learning to see how everything is connected, we can weigh the consequences of our choices and help shape a world that works for plants, animals, and humans alike.Making connections across anthropology, biology, and ecology, award-winning author Yolanda Ridge takes an intersectional approach to a challenging topic—examining the factors that influence human behavior while looking forward to explain the changes we can make and the ethics of those choices. Profiles of young activists and innovators highlight the ways readers can contribute to restoring ecological balance, while vibrant illustrations by Dane Thibeault evoke the energy and beauty of the natural world we are working to preserve.*A Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection