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Ship Breaker
Ship Breaker
by Paolo Bacigalupi
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A gritty, high-stakes adventure set in a futuristic world where oil is scarce, but loyalty is scarcer. In America's Gulf Coast region, grounded oil tankers are being broken down for parts by crews of young people. Nailer, a teenage boy, works the light... (read more)

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All in a Day
All in a Day
by Cynthia Rylant and Nikki McClure
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This lovely book illuminates all the possibilities a day offers — the opportunities and chances that won't ever come again — and also delivers a gentle message of good stewardship of our planet. Newbery Medal winner Cynthia Rylant's poetic text,... (read more)

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In the Tall, Tall Grass
In the Tall, Tall Grass
by Denise Fleming
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If you were a caterpillar crawling through the tall, tall grass, what would you see? Beginning in the morning and ending as the moon rises above, this full-color backyard tour is one no child will want to miss. An ALA Notable Book, School Library Journal... (read more)

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The Tiny Seed (World of Eric Carle)
The Tiny Seed (World of Eric Carle)
by Eric Carle
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Eric Carle’s classic story of the life cycle of a flower is told through the adventures of a tiny seed. This mini-book includes a piece of detachable seed-embedded paper housed on the inside front cover. Readers can plant the entire piece of paper... (read more)

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The Curious Garden
The Curious Garden
by Peter Brown
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This tender, hopeful story is reminiscent of the classic Miss Rumphius by Barbara Cooney. A tale of a boy who creates an urban garden, The Curious Garden is the perfect book for brightening up the drab winter.... (read more)

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I Can Save the Earth!: One Little Monster Learns to Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle (Little Green Books)
I Can Save the Earth!: One Little Monster Learns to Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle (Little Green Books)
by Alison Inches
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A new “green” series!: Little Green Books will educate children on what they can do to be more eco-friendly. The books in this line will be made from recycled materials, and the storylines will cover subjects such as improving the environment,... (read more)

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Hoot
Hoot
by Carl Hiaasen
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Includes 4 copies each of Chomp (HC/978-0-375-86842-9), Scat (DG/978-0-440-42104-7), Flush (DG/978-0-375-86125-3), and Hoot (DG/978-0-440-41939-6) ... (read more)

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Old Turtle
Old Turtle
by Cheng-Khee Chee
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Wood's celebrated, bestselling fable of ecology and spirituality, reissued in March 2007 with a beautiful new jacket design. Long ago, the animals, rocks, waters, and trees of the earth began an argument about God. Is He a wind who is never still? Is He... (read more)

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Just a Dream
Just a Dream
by Chris Van Allsburg
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Walter is a litterbug who does not appreciate the beauty of nature, or understand his role in keeping the planet healthy . . . until a fantastic journey shows him the tragic fate that could befall Earth if humans like him are not more careful. Are... (read more)

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Operation Redwood
Operation Redwood
by S. Terrell French
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Clandestine e-mail exchanges, secret trips, fake press releases, and a tree-house standoff are among the clever stunts and pranks the kid heroes pull in this exciting ecological adventure.  “Sibley Carter is a moron and a world-class jerk... (read more)

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The Lorax Pop-Up!
The Lorax Pop-Up!
by Dr. Seuss and David A. Carter
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Includes 6 copies of The Lorax Pop-Up (NT/978-0-375-86035-5)... (read more)

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Where the Forest Meets the Sea
Where the Forest Meets the Sea
by Jeannie Baker
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My father says there has been a forest here for over a hundred million years," Jeannie Baker's young protagonist tells us, and we follow him on a visit to this tropical rain forest in North Queensland, Australia.We walk with him among the ancient trees... (read more)

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Compost Stew: An A to Z Recipe for the Earth
Compost Stew: An A to Z Recipe for the Earth
by Mary Mckenna Siddals
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Apple cores Bananas, bruised Coffee grounds with filters, used Just add to the pot and let it all rot into Compost Stew!     From eggshells to wiggly worms, this delightful recipe in bouncy verse features items—some familiar and some not... (read more)

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Ship Breaker
Ship Breaker
by Paolo Bacigalupi
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In America's Gulf Coast region, where grounded oil tankers are being broken down for parts, Nailer, a teenage boy, works the light crew, scavenging for copper wiring just to make quota — and hopefully live to see another day. But when, by luck or... (read more)

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Earth Is My Mother
Earth Is My Mother
by Bev Doolittle
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An illustrated story about the relationship between a mother, a daughter, and the Earth.... (read more)

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Adventures of Cosmo the Dodo Bird #01: The Quest of the Last Dodo Bird
Adventures of Cosmo the Dodo Bird #01: The Quest of the Last Dodo Bird
by Pat Rac
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Four easy-to-read short novels present the irresistible series The Adventures of Cosmo – Our Hero of the Environment. Join Cosmo as he braves all kinds of perils to help save endangered creatures. And who better to act as their champion than a dodo... (read more)

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Lily's Victory Garden (Tales of Young Americans)
Lily's Victory Garden (Tales of Young Americans)
by Helen L. Wilbur
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During World War II, a young girl helps a bereaved mother overcome her grief when she plants a Victory Garden in the woman's yard.... (read more)

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The Adventures of Buddy the Beaver: Buddy Explores the Pond
The Adventures of Buddy the Beaver: Buddy Explores the Pond
by Carson Clark
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Offering a child's perspective of the natural world through the lens of a youth photographer, this story follows Buddy the beaver around his pond. As Buddys experiences unfold, his friends are introduced—Dawn the Fawn, Cheeks the Chipmunk, Larry the... (read more)

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All the Water in the World
All the Water in the World
by George Ella Lyon
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All the water in the world is all the water in the world. We are all connected by water, and this message is beautifully, lyrically delivered from poet-musician-author George Ella Lyon. Where does water come from? Where does water go? Find out in this... (read more)

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Time of Wonder
Time of Wonder
by Robert Mccloskey
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The spell of rain, gulls, a foggy morning, the excitement of sailing, the quiet of the night, the sudden terror of a hurricane, and the peace of a Maine island as a family packs up to leave are shown in poetic language and vibrant, evocative pictures.... (read more)

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