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Author
Pub. Date
2018.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.4 - AR Pts: 2
Description
"All the stuff that surrounds us has a life cycle: materials are harvested, the stuff is made and distributed, it's consumed and then it gets trashed or recycled. Using the typical contents of a child's school backpack (defined as water, food, clothing, paper, plastic, metals, electronics), this book explores those stages in detail, including lots of ways to reduce, reuse or recycle waste along the way. Children will gain new insight into the routine...
264) Green buildings
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2017]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.9 - AR Pts: 1
Description
"Carefully leveled text and vibrant photographs introduce early fluent readers to the science and engineering behind green buildings. Includes infographics, activity, glossary, and index."--
265) Cleaning water
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2016]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.5 - AR Pts: 1
Description
"Describes how cities treat freshwater so that it is safe to drink"--
266) Something wonderful
Author
Pub. Date
2021.
Description
From one tiny fig seed, journey into a world of rainforest ecology
This educational and interactive picture book immerses the reader in the strange and interwoven lifecycles of the rainforest. The beautifully illustrated pages follow the journey of a fig seedling making its own roots and leaves, growing strong, and eventually replacing the giant tree that was its host. As it produces flowers and fruit, it attracts pollinators. A delectable fig is...
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2022]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.5 - AR Pts: 4
Description
Publisher Annotation: Are the snowy owls in trouble? Venture into the Alaskan arctic and the summer realm of these predator birds to find out. Discover the diverse species necessary to owl survival, how climate change is affecting the landscape of their nesting site of past millennia, and what it takes to do field research in this action-packed addition to the award-winning Scientists in the Field series.
Author
Series
Time for kids. Time for kids en español volume Level 5
Pub. Date
[2017]
Description
Many desert animals around the world are in danger of becoming extinct. In this enlightening, Spanish-translated nonfiction title, readers will learn a few of the causes of extinction in the desert and what problems extinction causes for animals, wildlife, and humans alike. Through vibrant photos of beautiful animals and stunning facts in conjunction with informational text and useful charts and diagrams, readers will learn and understand concepts...
Author
Series
Time for kids. Time for kids en español volume Level 5
Pub. Date
[2017]
Description
Take a trip to the tropics to learn about what makes jungle animals so unique and why they need to be protected. This Spanish-translated nonfiction title allows readers to discover the causes of endangered animals--including poaching and habitat loss--through astonishing facts and colorful images of these beautiful animals in conjunction with informational text and helpful charts and diagrams. With a glossary of terms, an index, and a list of resources...
277) Waste disposal
Author
Pub. Date
2018.
Description
Recently, waste disposal practices have come under intense scrutiny. Several industries produce waste that must be disposed of in certain ways to avoid pollution. Nuclear power plant waste is radioactive and causes serious health issues if it isn't disposed of properly. Landfills cause other environmental issues by leaching hazardous materials into groundwater sources and contributing harmful gases to the environment. This book highlights the different...
279) Arctic ice loss
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2023]
Description
"Discover the ways arctic ice loss is affecting Earth's animals and sea levels. With eye-catching photos and fascinating facts, this book takes a thorough look at arctic ice loss"--