Kategoria BISAC: Juvenile Fiction >> Science & Nature - Environment

Peek into this diary of an aluminum can as it goes on a journey from inside a bauxite rock, to the manufacturing line, to the store shelf, to a display on a bookshelf, to a garbage can, and finally to a recycling plant where it emerges into its new life...as a baseball bat

This 8x8 paperback storybook is told from the point of view of an enthusiastic aluminum can. The diary entries are fun and humorous, yet point out the ecological significance behind each product and the resources used to make it.

A story to help us remember the importance of the 'Go Green' initiative.

The kids in Mrs. Connor's class are celebrating Earth Day, and everyone has lots of ideas on how to save the Earth...except Emma. Emma is worried that her ideas are not good enough. With the help of her dad and Mrs. Connor, Emma learns that her small ideas can have big results

One boy's quest for a greener world... one garden at a time.

While out exploring one day, a little boy named Liam discovers a struggling garden and decides to take care of it. As time passes, the garden spreads throughout the dark, gray city, transforming it into a lush, green world.

This is an enchanting tale with environmental themes and breathtaking illustrations that become more vibrant as the garden blooms. Red-headed Liam can also be spotted on every page, adding a clever seek-and-find element to this captivating picture book.

A huge bear is wandering through the forest - but wait a minute Who's that he's hugging? A beaver? And a moose? And a bird? And a tree?

Welcome to the world of Big Bear Hug, a contemporary fable about a bear who has an appetite for hugging everything in sight - even creatures that bears have been known to eat. One day, the benevolent bear meets up with a human. This human proceeds to do something the bear cannot understand: he raises his axe and begins to cut down a tree. Suddenly the bear doesn't feel like hugging anymore and must make a difficult decision on how to stop this...

-May this powerful story . . . plant fresh seeds of hope and service for generations to come.- -- Senator Edward M. Kennedy
A sweet fable dedicated to Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy - celebrating the spirit of community, the beauty of nature, and the power of faith and imagination.

After traveling the world in her fantastic teapot, Rose is ready to put down roots. She sets about planting flower seeds in a neglected corner of a bustling city. And then she waits - through rain, and cold, and snow. Rose waits, never doubting that the garden she envisions will one day...

From apple cores to zinnia heads, readers will discover the best ingredients for a successful compost pile

Kids everywhere are knowledgeable about the environment and climate change. Not only is composting becoming more common in households and residential gardens, but many school gardens feature compost piles, too. But how do you start a compost pile? What's safe to include? Perfect for an Earth Day focus or year-round reference, this inviting book provides all the answers for kids and families looking for simple, child-friendly ways to help the planet.

This inspiring children s book is based on a South American indigenous story about a courageous hummingbird who defies fear and expectations in her attempt to save the forest from fire. The illustrated story is supplemented by a natural and cultural history of hummingbirds, as well as an inspiring message from Nobel Peace Prize winner Wangari Maathai. The evocative artwork by internationally renowned Haida artist Michael Nicoll Yahgulanaas complements this optimistic tale that encourages everyone to take responsibility for their home and the planet."

It's summer, and the mermaids have trained their tails off at Hillnook Lake. Prepared for a vacation full of fun (and maybe a little mermaid work) they set off for East Hillnook. But when they arrive... Tourists have horribly littered Starfish Hill. And what's worse, garbage is floating out to sea in droves, where sea turtles are eating it...instead of jellyfish Now, it is up to Monica and a beautiful, but deemed "useless" trident, to save the day. Only problem is, none of the other mermaids believe in her plan Can Monica trust her gut to save the turtles?

Welcome to Streamside This is an alternative school in Northern New York where The School House Gang work, play and learn together. Hawk, Sam, Pari, Noah and Hannah are best friends and share everything. But Hawk has had a secret for the whole summer. On the first day of school they all learn about Zelda. Discover how the Gang brings the whole community together to protect her and other birds of prey.

Sarah is sad because she cannot find an Eid gift for her mother, so she takes a walk along the secret path in the woods that always makes her feel better. There she finds the first flower of spring--God's perfect gift to the world. Leaving her gift in its place to share with her entire family, Sarah grows in her understanding and appreciation of nature and what it means to live in submission to God.

J. Samia Mair is a freelance author who writes in several genres, including children's and adult fiction, short stories, essays, scientific articles, and poetry.

When 11-year-old Anna finds a mysterious kayak, her ordinary summer becomes a tangled, tentacled adventure. She discovers chemicals oozing into her beloved creek and vows to fight the polluters with the help of her friend, Xander. But the neighborhood bully, bloodsucking leeches and something sinister lurking beneath the bridge are trying to thwart her. And then her dog disappears. Caught in a whirlpool, Anna's finds herself transported to a strange kingdom where she learns about forgiveness, environmental activism and ravenous trolls. But can she find her Whippet Hound and stop the pollution...

The people of Doozerville learn that you can go too far in protecting the environment. The Doozers live happy lives in their little town of Doozerville. Then, one day, the Gorax arrives to declare that Global Warming threatens their happy town with destruction. One feisty Doozer plays detective and learns that the Gorax is not what he seems. Against all odds, the Doozer tries to stop the Gorax from using his Green Machine to take over Doozerville. In this parody of Dr. Suess' charming classic, The Lorax, author Chandler Madison helps young readers understand the Global Warming controversy. He...

George is taking pictures of wild animals and their tracks for his photo collection. While looking for the fawn his friend Bill spotted, he finds an unusual set of tracks. George thinks he has discovered dinosaur footprints--which would make the perfect addition to his collection In hopes of getting a photo, he attempts to lure the dinosaur with food, but quickly remembers that some dinosaurs are not friendly. Eventually George discovers the real culprit behind the tracks and it's not what he expects

"Nibbles Goes Green" is a children's story about a bunny rabbit named Nibbles. Nibbles explores a world full of wonder where the natural world comes alive to show the importance of a healthy environment. This journey of discovery begins because of a special attachment Nibbles has with a tree, her best friend. Nibbles and her friends show a child how to live happily and make a better world.

The Adventures of Mother Earth, A Forest Visit, is the first in a series of seven books which entertains children and adults alike. Traveling to different regions in the world, she teaches about the creatures of the environment as well as the meaning of stewardship of the planet. In A Forest Visit, Mother Earth introduces her traveling companion named Hope (Helping Others Preserve the Earth) and reveals her personal relationship with the special needs of the animals of the forest.

Black and White Edition When the farmer came up to the old oak tree out ran the mother sow and her piglets. The mother sow grunted and the piglets squealed and scampered into the thick underbrush. The farmer gave chase but had trouble rounding up the pigs. As they ran through the underbrush, he caught a glimpse of them and was amazed at what he saw. "That's peculiar," exclaimed the farmer. "I can't believe my eyes. One little pig doesn't seem to have a tail." "Something's different about that little pig, and I am going to find out what." Welcome to the story of the capture, growth, and...

When Miss Fox shows up at school riding her bicycle, Mouse asks, -Do you have a flat tire?- -No,- Miss Fox tells her students. -I am going green - Soon everyone in the class is working to keep the earth healthy. Mouse takes shorter showers (and does her singing after ); Bunny brings a cloth bag to the supermarket; and Possum turns the lights off when he goes out. And Miss Fox's simple act has ripples even beyond her own students...soon the whole school starts riding their bikes--including the principal.

Furbily Furld is furious The poor little lizard who has lived on his home turf for years has been pushed out by a growing town. Then, through miraculous magic, Furbily is given the means to take revenge. But something amazing happens along the way--find out what in "Furbily-Furld Takes on the World."