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Bruce Saves the Planet: A Disney Planet Possible Book (Mother Bruce Series)

Written and Illustrated by Ryan T. Higgins

From unwitting mother to unwitting . . . environmental activist?

Bruce was a bear who liked to be by...

Pre-K - 2nd
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Something Happened to Our Planet: Kids Tackle the Climate Crisis

Written by Marianne Celano and Marietta Collins and Illustrated by Bhagya Madanasinghe

This book will inspire kids to make a difference in their own schools and communities. Includes a...

Pre-K - 3rd
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Plant the Tiny Seed

Written and Illustrated by Christie Matheson

How do you make a garden grow? In this book you will see how tiny seeds bloom into beautiful flowers...

Pre-K - 2nd
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We Are Water Protectors

Written by Carole Lindstrom and Illustrated by Michaela Goade
Inspired by the many Indigenous-led movements across North America, We Are Water Protectors issues...
Pre-K - 2nd
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10 Things I Can Do to Help My World

Written and Illustrated by Melanie Walsh
This book offers 10 ways kids can help take care of our planet. Discover how to reduce, reuse, and...
Pre-K - 2nd
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All the Water in the World

Written by George Ella Lyon and Illustrated by Katherine Tillotson
This poetic story guides children through the water cycle. Where does water come from? Where does...
Pre-K - 3rd
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Over and Under the Pond

Written by Kate Messner and Illustrated by Christopher Silas Neal
As a young boy and his mother paddle across a pond, she describes the plants and animals that...
K - 3rd
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20488

Tropical Rain Forest (Soar To Success)

Written by Sayre and April Pully
Butterflies flutter. Snakes slither. Jaguars prowl. Tiny monkeys called marmosets snooze. Welcome to...
K - 2nd
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Trees to Paper (Welcome Books™—How Things Are Made)

Written by Inez Snyder
Color photographs and simple text give a brief overview of the paper-making process. Series...
K - 2nd
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Over in the Meadow

Written and Illustrated by Jill McDonald
Susan Reed's catchy adaptation of this traditional English song explores all kinds of creatures who...
Pre-K - 2nd
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17522

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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17440

Storms (National Geographic Kids)

Written and Illustrated by National Geographic Kids
Storms are SCARY! But it’s cool to understand what’s going on when Mother Nature gets angry. Why...
Pre-K - 1st
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Song of the Wild: A First Book of Animals

Written by Nicola Davies and Illustrated by Petr Horacek
A remarkable collection of poems which offer keen observations on wildlife around the world...
Pre-K - 2nd
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Earth! My First 4.54 Billion Years

Written by Stacy McAnulty and Illustrated by David Litchfield
"Hi, I’m Earth! But you can call me Planet Awesome." Prepare to learn all about Earth from the...
Pre-K - 3rd
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The Bee Book

Written by Charlotte Milner
DK's The Bee Book is a wonderful introduction to the humble honeybee: nature's hardest worker, and...
K - 3rd
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La Tierra ( Earth ) ( Lee y Descubre [Read and Discover] )

Written by Janine Amos
Descubre los secretos de nuestro planeta en este libro lleno de datos fascinantes! Con mas de 50...
K - 2nd
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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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15198

A Nest is Noisy

Written by Dianna Hutts Aston and Illustrated by Sylvia Long
What causes all the noise in nests? It’s not always birds. This book offers a look into the first...
K - 3rd
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15182

Out of the Blue

Written and Illustrated by Alison Jay
A wordless text that illustrates the many treasures to be found along the shore. Join two children...
Pre-K - 1st
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Planting the Trees of Kenya: The Story of Wangari Maathai

Written and Illustrated by Claire A. Nivola
A Kenyan woman fights to save her country, one tree at a time. This is the story of Wangari Maathai...
K - 3rd
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Water Can Be...

Written by Laura Purdie Salas and Illustrated by Violeta Dabija
What can water be? This book's carefully crafted poetry is matched perfectly by the whimsical...
K - 3rd

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