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When the people have deep questions about life, death, and how to find happiness, they journey to find Old Turtle, and she answers their questions with wisdom and love.

"Readers explore the ways in which humans contribute to the problem of climate change . . . also learn how humans can work to stop this environmental crisis"--Publisher.

[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.

"An exploration of the devastating effects of global warming-how the future will look to those living through it as well as a direct overview and an impassioned and hopeful call to action to change the trajectory while there is still time. Adapted for young adults from the #1 New York Times bestseller.".

"At the intersection of science, history, and narrative journalism, this . . . study reveals why we deem certain animals 'pests' and others not, and what this tells us about our own perceptions, beliefs, and actions, as well as our place in the natural world"--OCLC.

"Dr. Seuss's Lorax explains how the oceans help clean the air we breath, and why we should recycle and avoid throwing away plastic that can pollute water"--Provided by publisher.

"Examines the worldwide climate change crisis, covering such topics as humankind's effect on climate, key figures in climate activism, and what readers can do to prevent further damaging changes"--OCLC.

"[The author argues that] climate change is real but it's not the end of the world. It is not even our most serious environmental problem"--Provided by publisher.

A collection of articles that offers varying perspectives on issues related to the causes and effects of mass extinction and whether it can be prevented.

An intergovernmental science agency recently concluded that one million species, plants, and animals are at risk of extinction because of nature's dangerous decline. What is the cause of this decline? And what are humans doing to protect themselves and other species? Readers will discover the facts behind this issue, the interconnectedness of species on Earth, and the immediate action needed to address the rapid loss of biodiversity.