Berthoud Community Library District

"Moving water cuts through plains and down mountains. Rivers and streams shape the world around them as they provide an important source of water for life on the planet. Explore more about these landforms with easy-to-understand content tied to the curriculum of upper-elementary and middle school students and text written at a 2nd to 3rd grade reading level. Dyslexia-friendly font and design make learning accessible, and a recap at the end promotes...

This lively collection of fascinating facts and fables, colorful cartoons, and dynamic illustrations explains how everything on Earth is connected. Since its original publication, concern for the environment has grown, and although environmental damage has increased, so too have "green" strategies. This new edition reflects these changes, with expanded discussion of environmental issues and new technologies, as well as many more activities. New sidebars...

A Suquamish Indian chief describes his people's respect and love for the earth, and concern for its destruction.

"An adaptation of Douglas Tallamy's book Nature's Best Hope, but written for a middle school level readership"-- Provided by publisher.

Describes our planet earth as a spaceship that has everything we need to survive and explains how the planet keeps producing what we need.

This illustrated book for middle-grade readers looks at the early history of humankind. Even though we'll never outrun a hungry lion or outswim an angry shark, humans are pretty impressive--and we're the most dominant species on the planet. So how exactly did we become "unstoppable"? From learning to make fire and using the stars as guides to cooking meals in microwaves and landing on the moon, prepare to uncover the secrets and superpowers of how...

"Describes many aspects of Earth's geography, from wildlife to water supplies, that are under threat from climate change and human actions. Offers many hands-on activities for conservation and recycling"--Provided by publisher.

Examines the Millennium Development Goal of sustaining the environment, including information on natural resources, sustainable practices, and the United Nations.

Presents how humans use water, positively and negatively affect water, and how to protect the water supply.