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Fresh air, clean water

our right to a healthy environment
"This nonfiction illustrated book for middle grade readers explores our right to a healthy environment and introduces the stories of people fighting for change"--Provided by publisher.

Greta Thunberg

"Before she was a well-known environmentalist activist, Greta [Thunberg] was just a girl living in Stockholm, Sweden. She first heard about climate change when she was only eight years old, and she couldn't understand why no one seemed to be doing anything about it"--Provided by publisher.

Military service

2022
This book introduces military service to young readers through leveled text and related photos.

Challenge everything

an Extinction Rebellion youth guide to saving the planet
Presents a guide that will help changes one's life and looks at how to make the world a better place.

The story of climate change

a first book about how we can help save our planet
2021
". . . Combining history with science, this book charts the changes in our Earth's climate, from the beginnings of the planet and its atmosphere, to the Industrial revolution and the dawn of machinery. Kids will learn all about the causes of climate change, such as factory farming and pollution, and the effects that climate change has on humans and animals across the world. As well as discovering the causes and effects of global warming, readers will discover practical ways we can work together to solve it, from using renewable energy to swapping meat for vegetables in our diet"--Provided by publisher.

Kids speak out about the environment

2021
"Learn about some . . . kids who had the courage to speak out about protecting Earth and what you can do to join them"--Provided by publisher.

Plastic free

the inspiring story of a global environmental movement and why it matters
2020
"In July 2011, Rebecca Prince-Ruiz challenged herself to go plastic free for the whole month. Starting with a small group of people in the city of Perth, the Plastic Free July movement has grown into a 250-million strong community across 177 countries, empowering people to reduce single-use plastic consumption and create a cleaner future. This book explores how one of the world's leading environmental campaigns took off and shares lessons from its success"--Provided by publisher.

Living without plastic

more than 100 easy swaps for home, travel, dining, holidays, and beyond
2020
A guide to swaping plastic products for a more sustainable living.

Our world out of balance

understanding climate change and what we can do
2021
"[Introduces] children to the important topic of climate change with clear facts and positive solutions. Easy-to-follow 'Before' and 'After' segments help children understand complex topics like: air pollution, rising seas, plastics and increased waste, wildfires, and more"--OCLC.

The last straw

kids vs. plastics
"This collection of . . . lyrical nonfiction poems with . . . color illustrations highlights the threat of plastic and the kids who are fighting for change to save our planet"--OCLC.
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