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Sydney & Simon: Go Green!

Written by Paul A. Reynolds and Illustrated by Peter H. Reynolds

Last we saw them, Sydney & Simon used science, technology, engineering, arts, and math skills to...

1st - 4th
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You Can Save the Planet

Written by Alessandra Potenza

Learn all about the science of climate change, the kids-from the United States to Australia-taking a...

3rd - 6th
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20690

DKfindout! Energy

Written by Emily Dodd
From light and heat to magnetism and electricity, explore energy with this children’s book full of...
1st - 4th
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DKfindout! Earth

Written by Maryam Sharif-Draper
Discover the structure of the Earth, from its red-hot inner core to the mountains, deserts, and...
1st - 4th
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17497

Fireside Stories

Written by Caitlín Matthews and Illustrated by Helen Cann
Gather round the hearth to share these wintry tales. Drawn from countries and cultures all around...
1st - 6th
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Riding on a Caravan

Written by Laurie Krebs and Illustrated by Helen Cann
Explore the sights, smells and sounds of China in this rhyming tale about a Chinese family's journey...
K - 5th
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17315

Maker Lab: Outdoors

Written by Jack Challoner
Projects focus on Earth and the environment, plants and animals, weather, water, and physics...
3rd - 7th
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17112

The Magic School Bus and The Climate Challenge

Written by Joanna Cole
Like it or not, global warming is a hot topic, and it will affect the younger generation the most...
2nd - 5th
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17022

El Mar La Tormenta Y El Manglar ( Sea the Storm and the Mangrove Tangle )

Written by Lynne Cherry (author) and Eida del Risco (translator)
A seed takes root in a lagoon in the Caribbean Sea, and slowly grows into a mangrove tangle that is...
1st - 4th
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16951

Grassland Animals (Saving Wildlife)

Written by Sonya Newland
This book presents animals of the world's grassland ecosystems, discussing attempts to recover...
3rd - 5th
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16953

Volcanoes (My First Discovery)

Written by David Armentrout and Illustrated by Patricia Armentrout
An exciting new Adventures in Reading series designed to capture the reluctant reader's attention...
2nd - 5th
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16901

Volcanologists (Cool Careers in Science)

Written by Kathleen Manatt
The eruption of volcanoes are one of the most awesome and destructive natural events. Scientists...
4th - 8th
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16904

Watershed Conservation (Global Perspectives)

Written by Pam Rosenberg
What is a watershed? Why are watersheds important? What is it like to live where there is no clean...
4th - 8th
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Whooping Crane (Road to Recovery)

Written by Susan H Gray
The whooping crane is a unique bird found only in North America and known for its whooping call and...
3rd - 8th
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Pollution (Global Perspectives (Cherry Lake))

Written by Robert Green
What causes pollution? How does pollution affect the environment? Why should we care about pollution...
4th - 8th
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16858

Seaching for Oil (Power Up!)

Written by Kathleen Manatt
Oil is one of our most important natural resources. The searches for new sources and options for...
4th - 8th
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Pollution

Written by Robert Green
What causes pollution? How does pollution affect the environment? Why should we care about pollution...
4th - 8th
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16300

Scrapkins Junk Re-Thunk Amazing Creations You Can Make from Junk!

Written by Yanish and Brian
Welcome to Scrap City, home of an inventive tribe of creatures called ScrapKins. Using materials...
2nd - 5th
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15240

Giving Thanks

Written by Chief Jake Swamp and Illustrated by Erwin Printup
An American Indian celebration of Mother Earth.
Pre-K - 6th
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15184

Parrots Over Puerto Rico

Written by Susan L. Roth and Cindy Trumbore and Illustrated by Susan L. Roth
Long ago, Puerto Rican parrots raised their young, hunted for food, and made nesting holes in the...
2nd - 5th
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Rachel Carson and Her Book That Changed the World

Written by Laurie Lawlor and Illustrated by Laura Beingessner
At an early age, Rachel Carson developed a love of nature. Through tough economic times she took...
2nd - 5th

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