Nonfiction For Younger ReadersCherry, Lynne210145 Great Kapok Tree: A Tale Of The Amazon Rain Forest. The many different animals that live in a great kapok tree in the Brazilian rain forest try to convince a man not to cut down their home. il. [IL 4-8] 39 pages Gulliver E. B,K,L (AR/RC) 13.66Drummond, Allan290884 Green City: How One Community Survived A Tornado And Rebuilt For A Sustainable Future. The story of Greensburg, Kansas, a town that rebuilt completely green after a deadly tornado. il. [IL 5-8] 34 pages Farrar 640. B,K,L,M+,Q+ (AR/RC) 20.51Gray, Susan Heinrichs394338 Ecology: The Study Of Ecosystems. Discover how ecologists study the relationships between living things, climates, and Earth itself. True Book. il. [IL 8-10] 48 pages Children’s 577. L (AR/RC) 13.35Hughes, Catherine D.469969 First Big Book Of The Ocean. An animal reference that includes the sea’s high-interest animals, such as dolphins, sharks, sea otters, and penguins, and introduces kids to some of its lesser-known creatures. National Geographic Little Kids. il. [IL 7-10] 128 pages National Geographic 591. K+,L,Q,W (AR/RC) 18.39Jenson-Elliott, Cynthia L.491321 Antsy Ansel: Ansel Adams, A Life In Nature. A picture book biography of the renowned and well-celebrated nature photographer Ansel Adams. il. Hale, Christy. [IL 5-9] 32 pages Holt 770-B. B,CA,K-,M,Q+,W (AR) 20.51Kostecki-Shaw, Jenny Sue530138 Luna & Me: The True Story Of A Girl Who Lived In A Tree To Save A Forest. Social activism combines with environmentalism in this picture book bio of Julia Butterfly Hill and Luna, the thousand-year-old redwood tree whose life she saved. il. [IL 6-9] 40 pages Holt 333-B. K,L,Q,W (AR) 21.21Leedy, Loreen557314 Amazing Plant Powers: How Plants Fly, Fight, Hide, Hunt, & Change The World. From protecting themselves from forest fires to surviving in hostile environments that are numbingly cold, presents the impressive range of adaptations plants have developed. il. [IL 5-8] 32 pages Holiday House 580. K-,L,Q (AR/RC) 20.49Lewin, Ted568446 What Am I? Where Am I? A guessing game that fosters an appreciation of both art and science, while introducing animals in the five major biomes--grassland, desert, forest, tundra, and water. I Like To Read. il. [IL 4-8] 32 pages Holiday House 590. B,K,L,Q (AR) 13.72Messner, Kate639773 Over And Under The Pond. A detailed look at the rich, interconnected ecosystem of a mountain pond. il. Neal, Christopher Silas. [IL 5-8] 42 pages Chronicle 577. L,M,W+ 19.81

639794 Tree Of Wonder: The Many Marvelous Lives Of A Rainforest Tree. A book about the rainforest’s abundant beauty and the wonderful multiplicity of life sustained by just one almendro tree. il. Mulazzani, Simona. [IL 5-8] 29 pages Chronicle 577. B,L,Q (AR) 19.81

Paul, Miranda704210 One Plastic Bag: Isatou Ceesay And The Recycling Women Of The Gambia. When Isatou Ceesay found a way to recycle plastic bags that were polluting the streets and waterways of Njau, Gambia, she transformed her entire community. il. Zunon, Elizabeth. [IL 5-8] 32 pages Millbrook 363. B,K,L+,M,Q+,W (AR/RC) 21.91Rabinowitz, Alan736843 Boy And A Jaguar. The author recounts his life of overcoming his stutter as he searches for his voice and fulfills a promise to speak for animals, and people, who cannot speak for themselves. il. Chien, Catia. [IL 4-8] 32 pages Houghton 333-B. B,C,K+,L,Q,W+ (AR/RC) 20.51Roth, Susan L.767474 Parrots Over Puerto Rico. A combined history of the Puerto Rican parrot and the island of Puerto Rico, highlighting current efforts to save the Puerto Rican parrot by protecting and managing this endangered species. il. [IL 6-10] 44 pages Lee & Low 598. B+,C,K+,L+,M+,Q+,W+ (AR/RC) 21.89

767477 Prairie Dog Song: The Key To Saving North America’s Grasslands. Cumulative text based on an old folksong alternating with additional scientific information explores the role of prairie dogs, a keystone species in North America’s grasslands, and conservation efforts to restore the balance of plants and animals of the Janos, Mexico, prairie dog complex. il. [IL 6-10] 40 pages Lee & Low 599. B,K+,L+,M,Q+,W+ (AR/RC) 21.19Shores, Erika L.814496 How Garbage Gets From Trash Cans To Landfills. Explains how trash gets from homes to landfills or recycling centers and describes the role of the community workers who make it all possible. Pebble Plus. Here To There. il. [IL 4-7] 24 pages Capstone 363. L,Q (AR) 20.65Sidman, Joyce817031 Round. Invites readers to search their worlds for round objects in nature. This fresh celebration shows why we love this shape best. il. Yoo, Taeeun. [IL 4-7] 32 pages Houghton 516. B+,K+,L+,M,Q+,W+ 20.51Sill, Cathryn P.817246 About Habitats: Forests. Explores the major attributes of the forest biome and showcases its striking beauty and remarkable diversity. About Habitats. il. Sill, John. [IL 3-7] 44 pages Peachtree 577. B,K,L,Q (AR) 19.79

817251 About Habitats: Polar Regions. Simple, easy-to-understand language and detailed paintings teach children what the polar regions are and shows how various species of animals and plants have adapted to life in the Arctic and Antarctic biomes. About Habitats. il. Sill, John. [IL 3-7] 46 pages Peachtree 577. L,Q (AR) 19.79

Set S34990___________ 18 Books @ $347.70

Nonfiction For Older ReadersCarson, Mary Kay194955 Inside Biosphere 2: Earth Science Under Glass. In the 1990s, scientists lived inside Biosphere 2 (Biosphere 1 is the Earth itself ) for two years, trying to figure out if colonizing Mars would ever be possible. Now scientists don’t live there but instead conduct all sorts of studies and experiments

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aimed to help us better understand our environment and especially understand what sort of things are happening to it due to climate change and other man-made problems. Scientists In The Field. il. Uhlman, Tom. [IL 10-14] 79 pages Houghton 304. B+,C,K,L+,M,Q+ (AR/RC) 21.21Farley, Terri324912 Wild At Heart: Mustangs And The Young People Fighting To Save Them. Wild horses thrived for thousands of generations in the mountains, forests, and deserts of the American West. Their family herds existed in environmental harmony until man chose to “manage” them. Since then, every day more of America’s wild horses disappear. But courageous people are trying very hard to reverse this, most notably, young people who feel a kinship with these often misunderstood creatures. il. Farlow, Melissa. [IL 10-14] 196 pages Houghton 599. B,K-,L,Q (AR/RC) 21.91Heos, Bridget439956 It’s Getting Hot In Here: The Past, Present, And Future Of Climate Change. This hard-hitting look at climate change tackles the past, present, and future of global warming, examining the effects it’s having across the world, the politics behind denial, and the ways in which we can all work to lessen the harsh effects of our warming world. Perfect for young environmentalists looking to learn about the ways in which we can take action against global warming. il. [IL 12-16] 231 pages Houghton 363. B,C,K,L,Q,W (AR/RC) 20.51Hirsch, Rebecca E.446803 Birds vs. Blades?: Offshore Wind Power And The Race To Protect Seabirds. Find out how scientists are working to ensure clean, renewable offshore wind power to avoid disaster for the millions of seabirds that play a critical role in the ocean food web. il. [IL 10-14] 48 pages Millbrook 578. B,K,L,Q (AR/RC) 31.24Kamkwamba, William506366 Boy Who Harnessed The Wind. A novel about the inspiring true story of a Malawi teenager who brought electricity to his struggling village. il. [IL 10-14] 293 pages Dial 621-B. B,K+,L+,M,Q+ (AR/RC) 19.81Kyi, Tanya Lloyd535919 Extreme Battlefields: When War Meets The Forces Of Nature. Looks at a range of dramatic historic episodes that have pitted armed forces against nature. Nature’s obstacles have led to crushing defeats, accidental victories, and tactical innovation. il. Shannon, Drew. [IL 10-13] 158 pages Annick Press 355. B,K,L 18.39Markle, Sandra603832 Great Leopard Rescue: Saving The Amur Leopards. Amur leopards are the rarest big cats in the world. But thanks to scientists’ new, innovative efforts to study them and breed a reserve population, these majestic cats have a chance to come back. Sandra Markle’s Science Discoveries. il. [IL 10-14] 48 pages Millbrook 599. B,C,K+,L,Q (AR/RC) 29.38

603831 Great Monkey Rescue: Saving The Golden Lion Tamarins. A look at the plight of the golden lion tamarin for children. Sandra Markle’s Science Discoveries. il. [IL 10-13] 40 pages Millbrook 639. B,K+,L,Q (AR/RC) 29.38Montgomery, Sy652321 Great White Shark Scientist. Follow Dr. Greg Skomal, biologist and head of the Massachusetts Shark Research Program, as he strives to better understand the habits and habitats of Great Whites in order to save this amazing, if maligned, creature of the deep. Scientists In The Field. il. Ellenbogen, Keith A. [IL 10-12] 70 pages Houghton 578-B. B+,C,K+,L+,M,Q+,W (AR/RC) 21.21Newman, Patricia674962 Plastic, Ahoy!: Investigating The Great Pacific Garbage Patch. Follows the scientists studying the massive accumulation of plastic in the Pacific Ocean known as the

Great Pacific Garbage Patch. il. Crawley, Annie. [IL 8-12] 48 pages Millbrook 363. B,CA,K+,L,Q (AR/RC) 29.38Patent, Dorothy Hinshaw703324 Call Of The Osprey. A stunning addition to the Scientists in the Field series that explores mercury pollution found in the rivers and streams of Western Montana that might cause harm to humans--and the extinction of the entire osprey species. Scientists In The Field. il. Munoz, William. [IL 10-14] 80 pages Houghton 598. B,C,K,L,M,Q+ (AR/RC) 21.21Rusch, Elizabeth771841 Next Wave: The Quest To Harness The Power Of The Oceans. The electrifying story of the surfer scientists and engineers who are working to transform ocean waves into electricity that energizes our lives. Scientists In The Field. il. [IL 10-14] 72 pages Houghton 621. C,K+,L+,M,Q (AR/RC) 21.21

Set S34991___________ 12 Books @ $284.84

Fiction For Younger ReadersAmbrose, Sophie056398 Lonely Giant. After inadvertently destroying his home, a well-meaning giant must learn the true value of the natural world. il. [IL 4-8] 31 pages Candlewick E. B,K,L,Q,W (AR/RC) 19.81Barrows, Annie093857 Ivy And Bean What’s The Big Idea? When the second graders enter the science fair with a global warming theme, Ivy and Bean team up for an unusual project. Ivy And Bean Bk. 7. il. Blackall, Sophie. [IL 6-10] 131 pages Chronicle Fic. M,Q+ (AR/RC) 18.41Branford, Anna145531 Violet Mackerel’s Pocket Protest. Violet and Rose organize a protest to save the big oak tree in Clover Park. il. Allen, Elanna. [IL 6-10] 118 pages Atheneum Fic. B,K,L,Q (AR/RC) 20.51Brown, Marc Tolon158226 Arthur Turns Green. When Arthur starts talking about his school project involving a Big Green Machine, D.W. imagines a scary contraption that will turn everyone green. il. [IL 3-6] 32 pages Little E. B,K,L,Q,W (AR/RC) 13.02Brown, Margaret Wise592624 Little Island. Depicts the changes that occur on a small island as the seasons come and go, as day changes to night, and as a storm approaches. il. Weisgard, Leonard [IL 2-6] 44 pages Random E. B,K (AR/RC) 13.37Brown, Monica158192 Maya’s Blanket = La Manta De Maya. When a little girl’s cherished baby blanket becomes old and worn, it is made into a dress, and over the years it is made into even smaller and smaller items, eventually ending up as a bookmark and inspiring the creation of a book. il. Diaz, David. [IL 5-9] 26 pages Lee & Low E. K,L+,M,Q,W (AR) 20.49Chrustowski, Rick214028 My Little Fox. A little fox explores the forest during his very first year. il. [IL 2-5] 39 pages Beach Lane E. B,K,L,Q 20.51Cline-Ransome, Lesa222879 Whale Trails, Before And Now. A young girl helps her father, the captain of a whale boat, on a whale-watching trip and relates how her ancestors hunted whales in the same waters. Includes information on the history of whaling, whale-watching, and the conservation movement to ensure the safety of whales. il. Karas, G. Brian. [IL 5-9] 33 pages Holt E. B,C,K+,L,Q,W (AR) 20.51Davies, Nicola261447 Manatee Rescue. Merges a heart-pounding

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adventure with the important conservational message of a life-changing--and mind-changing--encounter. Heroes Of The Wild. il. Wright, Annabel. [IL 7-10] 105 pages Candlewick Fic. B,K,L,Q (AR/RC) 18.41De Groat, Diane268701 Ants In Your Pants, Worms In Your Plants! (Gilbert Goes Green) Gilbert seems to be the only one in his class who cannot think of any ideas for an Earth Day project. il. [IL 4-8] 32 pages Harper E. B,L,Q,W (AR) 19.81Duncan, Daniel295226 South. When a lonely fisherman finds an injured bird on his boat, he nurtures it back to health, and--since the bird can no longer migrate with its family--charts a course heading south for the winter. Together, the two form a special friendship and enjoy life at sea until both the healing process and the journey come to an end. il. [IL 5-7] 34 pages Abrams E. B,K,M,Q+,W 20.49Freedman, Deborah (Deborah Jane)352930 This House, Once. Asks readers to think about ways in which the natural world has provided for them, by exploring all the different elements of a house and where each came from, once. il. [IL 4-8] 33 pages Atheneum E. B,K+,L+,Q,W+ (AR) 20.51Jiang, Ji-li491665 Lotus & Feather. A lonely girl finds a friend when she and her grandfather rescue a wounded crane. il. Downing, Julie. [IL 5-8] 39 pages Hyperion E. B,K,L+,M,Q+,W 20.51Kann, Victoria506698 Emeraldalicious. Recycling magic turns a garbage-filled park into a “greentastic” garden. il. [IL 5-8] 32 pages Harper E. L,Q (AR) 20.51LaMarche, Jim538283 Pond. A group of friends discovers a neglected pond in the woods and decides to fix it up together. il. [IL 4-8] 32 pages Simon E. B,K+,L,Q,W+ (AR) 20.51Marshall, Linda Elovitz605458 Rainbow Weaver = Tejedora Del Arcoiris. Ixchel, a young Mayan girl who is not allowed to use her mother’s thread to weave, exercises her ingenuity and repurposes plastic bags to create colorful weavings. In English and Spanish. il. Chavarri, Elisa. [IL 6-9] 34 pages Lee & Low E. B,K,L,Q,W 21.19McDonald, Megan623499 Judy Moody Saves The World! Judy Moody inspires her third-grade class to undertake an award-winning, environment-saving project. il. Reynolds, Peter H. [IL 6-9] 144 pages Candlewick Fic. B,K,Q (AR/RC) 12.92McMullan, Kate629675 I Stink! A big city garbage truck makes its rounds, consuming everything from apple cores and banana peels to leftover ziti with zucchini. il. [IL 4-8] 34 pages Harper E. B,C+,L+,M+,Q+ (AR/RC) 13.72Seuss, Dr.802612 Lorax. The Once-ler describes the results of the local pollution problem. il. [IL 4-8] 63 pages Random E. K,L (AR/RC) 19.81Sierra, Judy817182 E-I-E-I-O. Under the direction of the wise (and ecologically sensitive) Little Red Hen, Mac learns to look at the environment in a very different way. il. Myers, Matthew. [IL 4-8] 30 pages Candlewick E. B,K,L,Q,W+ (AR/RC) 19.81Taback, Simms870781 Joseph Had A Little Overcoat. A very old overcoat is recycled numerous times into a variety of garments. il. [IL 3-8] 34 pages Viking E. B,C,L+,M (AR/RC) 19.81

Van Allsburg, Chris902227 Just A Dream. When he has a dream about a future Earth devastated by pollution, Walter begins to understand the importance of taking care of the environment. il. [IL 5-8] 48 pages Houghton E. B,CA,K,L-,M- (AR/RC) 21.19

Set S34992___________ 22 Books @ $415.83

Fiction For Older ReadersArnold, Elana K.069886 Boy Called Bat. Bat has been a bit too busy in his autism-focused classroom at school to find a real friend. And he’s got one month to show his mom that a baby skunk might just make a pretty terrific pet. Boy Called Bat 1. il. Santoso, Charles. [IL 8-12] 198 pages Walden Pond Fic. B,C,K,L,W+ (AR/RC) 19.81Hiaasen, Carl442872 Flush. With their father jailed for sinking a river boat, Noah Underwood and his younger sister, Abbey, must gather evidence that the owner of this floating casino is emptying his bilge tanks into the protected waters around their Florida Keys home. [IL 10-14] 263 pages Knopf Fic. B,C,K,L,M,Q+ (AR/RC) 19.79

442871 Hoot. Roy, who is new to his small Florida community, becomes involved in another boy’s attempt to save a colony of burrowing owls from a proposed construction site. [IL 10-16] 292 pages Knopf Fic. B,C,K,L-,Q+ (AR/RC) 19.09Hobbs, Will449166 Never Say Die. Fifteen-year-old half-Inuit Nick and his white brother, Ryan, meet and share an adventure on the Firth River in the Canadian Arctic, facing white water, wild animals, and fierce weather as Ryan documents the effects of climate change on caribou for National Geographic magazine. [IL 10-14] 211 pages Harper Fic. B,K,L,M,Q+ (AR/RC) 19.81Ross, Joel N.765526 Lost Compass. Thirteen-year-old tetherboy Chess and his crew may have escaped the slums, but they cannot escape the Fog. When they retreat to the mountaintop sanctuary of Port Oro, they discover that the deadly white mist will soon swallow the entire city. Will the slumkids be able to save Port Oro, or will they run out of time? Fog Diver 2. [IL 8-12] 343 pages Harper Fic. C,K,Q (AR) 19.81

Set S34993___________ 5 Books @ $98.31

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