human ecology

Explains the science behind climate change.

Celebrates the bond between a grandparent and grandchild and their connection with nature.

An inspirational message known by Native Americans as the Thanksgiving Address which is based on the belief that the world is a gift.

Explores the benefits of connecting with nature and how humans have a nature deficit. Describes ways to learn from and connect with nature and relates assorted activities that encourage interaction with nature. Includes real-life examples, color photographs, questions, fact boxes, a glossary, and resources for additional information.

The relationship between people and their environment is an essential part of both social studies and science, and readers dive deeply into fun facts and surprising statistics about this important curriculum concept with the help of short, simple blocks of text that keep readers engaged and make learning fun. Infographics, illustrations, and colorful photographs provide additional sources of information and serve as the focal point of the creative design. This fresh approach to a familiar topic is crafted to help readers remember and share what they've learned.

"This nonfiction, photo-filled science book for beginning readers explains how human activities are threatening the health of our planet, and how kids can help protect it"--Provided by publisher.

"Introduces readers to the concept of Etuaptmumk--or Two-Eyed Seeing in the Mi'kmaq language--as we follow a group of young children connecting to nature as their teacher. A poetic, joyful celebration of the Lands and Waters as spring unfolds: we watch for Robin's return, listen for Frog's croaking, and wonder at Maple Tree's gift of sap. Grounded in Etuaptmumk, also known as Two-Eyed Seeing, the gift of multiple perspectives, and the Mi'kmaw concept of Netukulimk, meaning to protect Mother Earth for the ancestors, present, and future generations, 'Walking Together' nurtures respectful, reciprocal, responsible relationships with the Land and Water, plant-life, animals and other-than-human beings for the benefit of all"--Provided by publisher.

"From learning to make fire and using the stars as guides to cooking meals in microwaves and landing on the moon, prepare to uncover the secrets and superpowers of how we evolved from our first appearances millions of years ago"--Provided by publisher.

"This illustrated nonfiction book for middle-grade readers examines how artists are using their creativity to help the environment and build a more sustainable world"--Provided by publisher.

"From world-renowned historian and philosopher Yuval Noah Harari, the New York Times bestselling author of Sapiens, comes an exciting, brand-new illustrated book for middle-grade readers that looks at the early history of humankind. Even though we'll never outrun a hungry lion or outswim an angry shark, humans are pretty impressive-and we're the most dominant species on the planet. So how exactly did we become "unstoppable"? The answer to that is one of the strangest tales you'll ever hear. And it's a true story. From learning to make fire and using the stars as guides to cooking meals in microwaves and landing on the moon, prepare to uncover the secrets and superpowers of how we evolved from our first appearances millions of years ago. Acclaimed author Yuval Noah Harari has expertly crafted an extraordinary story of how humans learned to not only survive but also thrive on Earth, complete with maps, a timeline, and full-color illustrations that bring his dynamic, unputdownable writing to life"--?cProvided by publisher.