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• Live Sustainably!

  Boyle, Angela (Illustrator),

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  When Isaac has to do community services at the community garden, he discovers the natural and human-built systems we're all a part of, how our decisions and lifestyles impact the planet, and how even a kid can make better choices to live more…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Planet Ocean

  Why We All Need a Healthy Ocean

  Newman, Patricia, 1958-

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  "Travel beneath the waves and visit three distinct parts of the ocean to examine climate change, pollution, and sustainability. And find out what you can do to protect the health of the ocean!"

• One Earth

  People of Color Protecting Our Planet

  Rao, Anuradha S., 1975-

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  Meet 20 environmental activists of color from around the world.

• Music for Tigers

  Kadarusman, Michelle, 1969-

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  "Louisa wants to spend the summer practicing violin for a place in the youth symphony, but is instead sent to the Tasmanian rainforest camp of her Australian relatives. There she learns that her family secretly protects the last of the supposedly…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Total Garbage

  a Messy Dive Into Trash, Waste, and Our World

  Donnelly, Rebecca,

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  This book dives into the scientific and cultural history of the waste humans produce, examining why we make so much trash, why we're so bad at handling it, and how we can stop it (that is, us) from ruining the planet.

• Climate Is Just the Start

  Loach, Mikaela,

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  Using stories from her life and work, Mikaela explains the climate crisis and how it connects with other social issues.

• Force of Nature

  a Novel of Rachel Carson

  Burg, Ann E.,

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  Through the eyes of her family and friends we see the young Rachel as she explores nature and overcomes obstacles to write about harmful chemical practices and launch the global environmental movement.

• How to Change Everything

  the Young Human's Guide to Protecting the Planet and Each Other

  Klein, Naomi, 1970-

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  A movement is already underway to combat not only the environmental effects of climate change but also to fight for climate justice and make a fair and livable future possible for everyone. And young people are not just part of that movement, they…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Cast Away

  Poems for Our Time

  Nye, Naomi Shihab,

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  Poems about the things we cast away, from plastic water bottles to refugees.

• The Leak

  for the Love of Truth

  Petty, Kate Reed,

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  When aspiring journalist Ruth discovers a strange black slime in the man-made lake of her suburban neighborhood, she decides to investigate. Fortified by the encouragement of those around her, Ruth seeks the truth at all costs, even if it means…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Follow Your Stuff

  Who Makes It, Where Does It Come From, How Does It Get to You?

  Sylvester, Kevin,

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  Our cellphones, our clothes, our food: All are everyday things we consider essential, but we seldom think of what and who is involved in making them and getting them into our hands. Examine the often complex journey of ordinary goods, from…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Fashion Hacks

  Your Fashion Failures Solved!

  Rissman, Rebecca,

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  Do you have scuffed shoes, wrinkled tops, or stains and tears in your favorite jeans? No problem! Find the fixes to these fashion failures and more to keep your look runway ready.

• Less Is More

  Join the Low-waste Movement

  Payne, Leah (Leah S.),

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  Explores the low-waste movement and how kids can get involved.

• Braiding Sweetgrass for Young Adults

  Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge, and the Teachings of Plants

  Kimmerer, Robin Wall, 1953-

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  An Indigenous botanist shares science, history, legends and ecology about relationships with nature.

• Ultrawild

  An Audacious Plan for Rewilding Every City on Earth

  Mushin, Steve,

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  "...an avalanche of mind-bending and scientifically plausible inventions to fight climate change, rewild cities, and save the planet"

• Rewilding

  Bringing Wildlife Back Where It Belongs

  Steen, David A., 1979-

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  "Discover inspiring stories of wildlife brought back from the brink of extinction in this kids' nonfiction book about animals and the environment"

• Climate Warriors

  Fourteen Scientists and Fourteen Ways We Can Save Our Planet

  Gehl, Laura,

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  Meet scientists working to combat climate change and discover ways you too can help.

• How to Manage Your Eco-anxiety

  An Empowering Guide for Young People

  Grose, Anouchka,

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  Find out how to validate your emotions and build your resilience. Discover the comfort that can be found in your community. Understand and face your eco-anxiety with ten accessible steps. A "tool kit" at the end of each step shows you ways to build…Read moreRead more of this annotation