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We've Got the Whole World in Our Hands by Rafael LópezComplemented by sheet music, a bright, multicultural adaptation of the classic American spiritual salutes the lives of all young people and conveys themes of unity, diversity and inclusion.
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Curious George Plants a Tree by Monica PerezCurious George finds out that the museum is planning a "Green Day" dedicated to recycling and planting trees, so the curious little monkey decides to help out and, as a result, ends up getting himself into trouble.
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Gabby & Grandma Go Green by Monica WellingtonGabby and her grandmother spend the day together doing things that help the environment, from sewing cloth bags out of fabric scraps to dropping off their recycling and visiting the library for more helpful ideas.
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The Trouble With Dragons by Debi GlioriAfter causing so much damage by chopping down trees and fishing out the oceans, the dragons can't seem to understand why others don't want to hang around with them, but when one brave woodland animal takes the time to explain, the dragons quickly realize the error of their ways and work to improve the earth so that everyone can enjoy it together.
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Recycle Every Day! by Nancy Elizabeth WallaceWhen Minna has a school assignment to make a poster about recycling, her entire rabbit family spends the week practicing various kinds of recycling and suggesting ideas for her poster.
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Recycling Day by Edward MillerBugs happily living in an empty lot are in trouble when a gang of rats moves in and takes over, but when a group of volunteers arrives to clean up, not only do the bugs get their lot back, they learn about recycling, composting, and garbage dumps. Includes facts about dumps, littering, and recycling.
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We Are Water Protectors by Carole LindstromWhen a black snake threatens to destroy the earth, one young water protector takes a stand to defend the planet's water, in a tale inspired by the many indigenous-led conservation movements across North America.
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My Friend Earth by Patricia MacLachlanDie-cut pages invite reader to explore how Earth is a friend to all creatures, watching over us as the year cycles through the seasons.
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Katie Saves the Earth by Fran ManushkinWith Earth Day coming up, Katie decides to have a yard sale with her friends and recycle her old toys.
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The Earth Book by Todd ParrPrinted with recycled materials and non-toxic soy inks, an eco-friendly introduction to environmental protection describes how young people can work together to support the planet.
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I Love Our Earth by Bill MartinPhotographs of nature in all its splendor and children's faces from around the world are paired with a poetic tribute to the Earth's colors, climates, and seasons.
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The Curious Garden by Peter BrownLiam discovers a hidden garden and, with careful tending, spreads color throughout the dark, gray city, in this imaginative picture book with an environmental theme.
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Compost Stew: An A to Z Recipe for the Earth by Mary McKenna SiddalsA rhyming recipe explains how to make the dark, crumbly, rich, earth-friendly food called compost while collage illustrations made with recycled and found materials echo the eco-friendly message.
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The Lorax
by Seuss
A greedy individual, the cantankerous Once-ler, thoughtlessly pollutes the air, land, and water of the Bar-ba-loots' paradise, Truffula Forest, in order to build his giant industry.
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Mother Earth by Nancy LuennPoetic language and vibrant art portray Mother Earth in all her glory, depicting how all living creatures and all the elements exist--from birds and animals to fire and water--as the product of her love.
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Olivia helps Mother Nature by Lauren ForteA skill-building reader based on an episode of the popular television show finds the irrepressible Olivia participating in environmentally responsible initiatives with her family by recycling bottles, walking instead of driving and carefully separating the trash, but she must devise a clever solution to the problem of her brother needing a nightlight in order to keep everyone in the family happy.
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The Big Beach Cleanup by Charlotte OffsayCora’s sandcastle-building contest is canceled due to litter on the beach, but determined to save her favorite place, she and her friends get to work picking up single-use plastics that have washed ashore.
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Plastic : past, present, and future by Eun Ju Kim We all know plastic use is a big problem, but when did we start using plastic? And why? Start a journey through the life cycle of plastic to learn how plastics are produced, the many uses of plastics throughout the last century, how our plastic use has spiraled out of control, and some ideas for what we can do about it. Here's the whole story about plastic- filled with information to empower children to make choices that will affect their future.
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Penguins Don't Wear Sweaters! by Marikka TamuraAn uplifting introduction to why penguins who are exposed to oil spills are given sweaters to wear explains how environmentalists and volunteers put sweaters on penguins to keep them warm until they can be completely cleaned of unsafe oil and returned to their ocean homes.
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The Earth Gives More by Sue FliessIn each season, Earth has something special to enjoy--and we can find ways to be good stewards to the planet too!
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We Planted a Tree by Diane MuldrowSimple poetic text combines with artwork by a New York Times Best Illustrated Children's Book of the Year winner in a tale inspired by Kenya's Green Belt Movement that finds two families from different parts of the world enriching their communities by planting trees.
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Wangari's Trees of Peace: A True Story from Africa by Jeanette WinterWhen she returns to her childhood home in Kenya and sees that the whole forest around her village is being cut down, courageous and determined Wangari starts planting trees in her own backyard and ends up in the midst of a movement that is respected around the world.
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10 Things I Can Do to Help My World by Melanie WalshReveals simple actions people can take to help conserve the world's resources, including turning off the television after watching it, walking to school, and shutting off lights when leaving a room.
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Thank You, Earth: A Love Letter to Our Planet by April Pulley SayreThe award-winning photographer and author of Best in Snow presents a striking, visual love letter to the planet that introduces children to concepts in science, nature and other disciplines through vibrant, close-up images of subjects ranging from plants and animals to weather and natural-world landscapes.
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Pedal Power: How One Community Became the Bicycle Capital of the World by Allan DrummondCycling rules the road in Amsterdam today, but that wasn't always the case. In the 1970's, Amsterdam was so crowded with vehicles that bicyclists could hardly move, but moms and kids relied on their bicycles to get around the city. PEDAL POWER is the story of the people who led protests against the unsafe streets and took over a vehicles-only tunnel on their bikes, showing what a little pedal power could do!
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The Water Princess by Susan VerdeA tale based on the supermodel's childhood follows the experiences of a young girl who dreams of bringing clean drinking water to her African village as she rises early every morning and makes long journeys to the well with a heavy pot that she carries on her head.
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