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The book of hope

a survival guide for trying times
2021
Naturalist Jane Goodall and author Douglas Abrams reflect on hope.

American jaguar

big cats, biogeography, and human borders
"A look at the human impact on Jaguars living along the United States-Mexico border and how the two countries are working together to overcome social and political differences in order to protect the animal and it's kingdom"--Provided by the publisher.

Climate action

what happened and what we can do
2021
[An] introduction not only to the dramatic effects of climate change, but to the solutions. Learn how our behavior and actions have led us to this point, hear from kids around the world dealing with extreme storms, wildfires, and sea level rise, and discover what scientists, youth activists, and ordinary citizens are doing to protect their communities"--Publisher.

Pandemic

how climate, the environment, and superbugs increase the risk
2019
"Learn about how scientists have predicted the way diseases will evolve and effect our world in the future"-- Provided by publisher.

On our nature walk

our first talk about our impact on the environment
2020
". . . introduces children to the important topic of the environment. Crafted around a conversation between a grade-school-aged child and an adult, this inquiry-focused book using age-appropriate language and tone will help children shape their understanding of the natural world and how they participate in protecting it . . . starts the discussion with the types of pollution and trash that children might notice on a nature walk or a trip to the beach, how they are caused and how to work to improve things in their own lives and communities"--Provided by publisher.

How the environment works

1994
Promotes an understanding of the environment by looking at how animal species become extinct, the importance of rain forests, energy sources, and the benefits of recycling, landfill improvements and clean-up programs.

Under the sky we make

how to be human in a warming world
2021
"After speaking to the international public for close to fifteen years about sustainability, climate scientist Dr. Nicholas realised that concerned people were getting the wrong message about the climate crisis. Yes, companies and governments are hugely responsible for the mess we're in. But individuals CAN effect real, significant, and lasting change to solve this problem. Nicholas explores finding purpose in a warming world, combining her scientific expertise and her lived, personal experience in a way that seems fresh and deeply urgent: Agonising over the climate costs of visiting loved ones overseas, how to find low-carbon love on Tinder, and even exploring her complicated family legacy involving supermarket turkeys"--Provided by publisher.
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Loss of biodiversity

2018
Discusses how the loss of biodiversity affects Earth's environment.
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Deforestation and habitat loss

2018
Discusses the causes of deforestation and how the loss of forests affects Earth's environment and climate.
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Backyard food chains

Looks at the plants, insects, mammals, and other creatures that are connected in backyard food chains and how these chains form a large backyard food web.

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