American Pioneer Environmentalists
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Rachel Carson and her book that changed the world
by Laurie Lawlor
Retells the story of Rachel Carson, a pioneering environmentalist who wrote and published "Silent Spring," the revolutionary book pointing out the dangerous effects of chemicals on the living world
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A river ran wild : an environmental history
by Lynne Cherry
Recounts the history of the Nashua River in New England, from its crystal clear beginnings, to its death by pollution, to its amazing recovery, in order to present one of the most remarkable environmental success stories of our time. Reprint. 75,000 first printing.
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For the birds : the life of Roger Tory Peterson
by Peggy Thomas
"To some, he was "Professor Nuts Peterson," but to the world he was Roger Tory Peterson. For the birds: the life of Roger Tory Peterson tracks this American artist, activist, and passionate bird lover from his days as a child, to art student, to creatorof the Peterson Field Guides, to global environmentalist. Peterson's guides were revolutionary--simply written and drawn for everyone to enjoy the birds, animals, and plants of the outdoors. Millions of copies have sold to date. Author Peggy Thomas and artist Laura Jacques worked closely with the Roger Tory Peterson Institute in Jamestown, New York, to create the first children's book about this great naturalist."--book jacket
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Environmentalists from other countries
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Mama Miti [electronic resource] : Wangari Maathai and the trees of Kenya
by Donna Jo Napoli
Shares the story of Nobel Peace Prize winner Wangari Muta Maathai, who founded the Green Belt Movement through which everyday Africans combat environmental degradation. Illustrated by the Caldecott Honor and Coretta Scott King Award-winning artist of Moses. 30,000 first printing.
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Water is needed everywhere
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A cool drink of water
by Barbara Kerley
Poetic text and vibrant National Geographic photography bring home the point of people's common need for water by depicting folks from around the world collecting, chilling, and drinking water.
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George saves the world by lunchtime
by Jo Readman
George is determined to save the world by lunchtime. Grandpa suggests they start by recycling the yoghurt pot from his breakfast, putting his banana peel in the compost pile, and hanging the washing to dry in the sun. George gets to learn how recycling and re-using materials, and using less petrol can really help save the world.
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Earth Day
by Rachel A. Koestler-Grack
"Relevant images match informative text in this introduction to Earth Day. Intended for students in kindergarten through third grade"
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