Slow Down for Manatees by Jim Arnosky

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Manatees are the gentle giants of southeastern coastal waterways. An endangered species, their biggest threat is humans, who unwittingly hit them with their boats in shallow waters. Jim Arnosky's conversational narrative tells the story of one such accident, which leads the manatee to be taken to a rescue and rehabilitation facility. There they discover that the manatee is pregnant. And while she recovers and gives birth to a healthy baby, she longs to be free. Ultimately, both manatees are released into the wild - a huge success for the people who intervened in saving the animal.

Jack the Bear by Christina Leist

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Nosy Fox thinks Jack the Bear is just sitting under a tree and eating his honey with Grumpy Squirrel. But Brainy Owl says that Jack the Bear is making the world a better place. How can that be? This thought- provoking picture book about simple acts of kindness features unique illustrations painted on recycled paper shopping bags.

The Little Composter by Jan Gerardi

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How does your garden grow? With apple cores and carrot tops and wiggly worms all in a row! A young child builds a compost in this back to the earth lift-the-flap board book. Toddlers will love these seven spreads of playful rhymes and illustrations that show how much fun working with dirt can be.

The Chiru of High Tibet: A True Story by Jacqueline Briggs Martin, illustrated by Linda Wingerter

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The true gripping story of how scientist George Schaller and four mountain men set out to save the chiru (antelope-like creatures who cannot survive captivity and who live on the high plains of Tibet) from near extinction.

Here Comes the Garbage Barge! By Jonah Winter, illustrated by Red Nose Studio

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This New York Times Best Illustrated Book is a mostly true and completely stinky story that is sure to make you say, "Pee-yew!" Teaching environmental awareness has become a national priority, and this hilarious book (subtly) drives home the message that we can't produce unlimited trash without consequences. Before everyone recycled... There was a town that had 3,168 tons of garbage and nowhere to put it. What did they do? Enter the Garbage Barge!

50 Climate Questions by Peter Christie, illustrated by Ross Kinnaird

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Who knew that climate has been a leading actor in the drama of human history? Climate is a hot topic. Turns out, it's been a major mover and shaker since time began. Climate has made it possible for new species to evolve, yet has wiped out others. We might not think about it this way, but it has a hand in determining where we live, what we do, and how well we survive. The fourth book in Annick's highly engaging 50 Questions series gives readers the answers to earth-s hattering questions such as "How big was the wallop that KO''d T. rex?" You'll be surprised to read about the dangers of belching cows, or about the hailstorm that started a revolution. Discover the topsy- turvy world of climate in these electrifying pages, while enjoying the madcap illustrations along the way.

Look by Ted Lewin

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Look! An elephant eats. Look! Giraffes drink. Look! A warthog digs. A gorilla hides, wild dogs listen, zebras run, monkeys sit, hippos splash, and a rhino naps. Each line of text is illustrated by a two- page spread with a beautiful painting of an animal Ted Lewin has seen on his journeys to Africa. At the end of the story, a boy reads, plays, and dreams, surrounded by toy animals that represent each of the real ones.

These Seas Count! by Alison Formento, illustrated by Sarah Snow

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Mr. Tate's class helps clean up a local beach and listens to the sea as it tells them about all the wildlife that make it their home. One whale, two giant sea turtles, three marlins... and more. Of course, the class discovers that "this sea counts!" These Seas Count! explores the environmental impact and importance of the seas, and how crucial it is to keep them healthy. Alison Formento's gentle story and Sarah Snow'
s amazing collages combine for a powerful message about the environment and what we can do to preserve our oceans.

The Flying Beaver Brothers and The Evil Penguin Plan by Maxwell Eaton III

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Meet Ace and Bub, the flying beaver brothers! Ace loves extreme sports and is always looking for a new adventure. Bub loves napping and, well, napping. But when penguins threaten to freeze Beaver Island for "resort and polar- style living," the brothers put their talents to work saving their tropical island paradise. Can they save Beaver Island from environmental destruction? And can they do it in time to still win the annual Beaver Island Surfing Competition?

We Planted a Tree by Diane Muldrow, illustrated by Bob Staake

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In this simple poem illustrated by award winner Bob Staake, two young families in two very different parts of the world plant a tree. As the trees flourish, so do the families... while trees all over the world help clean the air, enrich the soil, and give fruit and shade. With a nod to Kenya's successful Green Belt Movement, Diane Muldrow's elegant text celebrates the life and hope that every tree - from Paris to Brooklyn to Tokyo - brings to our planet. Perfect for young readers! 

Me…Jane by Patrick McDonnell

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In his characteristic heartwarming style, Patrick McDonnell tells the story of the young Jane Goodall and her special childhood toy chimpanzee named Jubilee. As the young Jane observes the natural world around her with wonder, she dreams of "a life living with and helping all animals," until one day she finds that her dream has come true.

Wolfsnail: A Backyard Predator by Sarah C. Campbell, photos by Sarah C Campbell and Richard P Campbell

A fantastic look at a creature I bet you didn't even know existed!

Winter’s Tail: How One Little Dolphin Learned to Swim Again by Juliana Hatkoff, Isabella Hatkoff, and Craig Hatkoff

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When Winter, an Atlantic bottlenose dolphin, was just three months old, she was rescued from a crab trap off the east coast of Florida, her tail seriously damaged. She was rushed to Clearwater Marine Aquarium, where she was cared for by a special team around the clock. It wasn't clear that Winter would survive, but to everyone's amazement, she did. Eventually, though, Winter's tail fell off, which caused her to compensate by swimming with a side- to- side motion like a fish instead of an up- and down motion like a dolphin. Over time, it was apparent that she was seriously damaging her spine. Then something amazing happened. A team of experts from a renowned company that makes prosthetics for humans heard about Winter and decided to help. Now Winter is learning how to use a prosthetic tail, and her odds for living the normal life of a dolphin are looking great - Winter is thriving and using her new tail with great command.

Saving the Baghdad Zoo: A True Story of Hope and Heroes by Kelly Milner Halls and Major William Sumner

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The baghdad zoo was once home to more than six hundred magnificent animals. But after the war in Iraq began in 2003, the city faced widespread destruction. When U. S. Army Captain William Sumner was asked to check out the state of the zoo, he found that it, too, was devastated. Hundreds of animals were missing, and the few remaining were in desperate need of care. And so Captain Sumner accepted a new mission. Together with an international team of zoologists, veterinarians, conservationists, and dedicated animal lovers, Captain Sumner worked tirelessly to save the neglected - but tenacious - animals of Baghdad.

Redwoods by Jason Chin

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A subway trip is transformed when a young boy happens upon a book about redwood forests. As he reads the information unfolds, and with each new bit of knowledge, he travels - all the way to California - to climb into the Redwood canopy. Crammed with interesting and accurate information about these great natural wonders, Jason Chin's first book is innovative nonfiction set within a strong and beautiful picture storybook.

Kakapo Rescue: Saving the World’s Strangest Parrot by Sy Montgomery, photos by Nic Bishop

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On remote Codfish Island off the southern coast of New Zealand live the last ninety- one kakapo parrots on earth. These trusting, flightless, and beautiful birds - the largest and most unusual parrots on earth - have suffered devastating population loss. Now, on an island refuge with the last of the species, New Zealand's National Kakapo Recovery Team is working to restore the kakapo population. With the help of fourteen humans who share a single hut and a passion for saving these odd ground- dwelling birds, the kakapo are making a comeback in New Zealand. Follow intrepid animal lovers Sy Montgomery and Nic Bishop on a ten- day excursion to witness the exciting events in the life of the kakapo.

The Hive Detectives: Chronicles of a Honey Bee Catastrophe by Loree Griffin Burns, photos by Ellen Harasimowicz

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Without honey bees the world would be a different place. There would be no honey, no beeswax for candles, and, worst of all, barely a fruit, nut, or vegetable to eat. So imagine beekeeper Dave Hackenburg's horror when he discovered twenty million of his charges had vanished. Those missing bees became the first casualties of a mysterious scourge that continues to plague honey bee populations today. In The Hive Detectives, Loree Griffin Burns profiles bee wranglers and bee scientists who have been working to understand colony collapse disorder, or CCD: the Hackenburgs, who move their three thousand beehives from coast to coast in order to pollinate crops; Mary Duane, who raises bees and bottles blue ribbon honey; Dennis van Engelsdorp, Jeffrey Pettis, Diana Cox-Foster, and Maryann Frazier, who study bees from every possible angle in an attempt to discover what is killing them. In this dramatic and enlightening story, readers explore the lives of the fuzzy, buzzy insects and learn what might happen to us if they were gone.

Rachel Carson: Clearing the Way for Environmental Protection by Mike Venezia

Rachel Carson was a marine biologist and conservationist whose book, Silent Spring, brought attention to the damage we were doing to the environment with pesticides. Her work led to the creation of the Environmental Protection Agency and a greater global awareness of the importance of environmental stewardship.

Garbage Helps our Garden Grow: A Compost Story by Linda Glaser, illustrated by Shelley Rotner

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What is that garbage doing next to the garden? It's not garbage. It's compost! Amazing things happen inside a compost bin. In go banana peels, grass clippings, and even an old jack- o'- lantern. Out comes compost. The compost goes into the garden to make the soil rich for new plants. Compost is good for the earth. Composting also helps us make less garbage. In this book, you can watch as one family makes compost for their garden and also learn how to start your very own compost bin!

Garbage Collectors by Paulette Bourgeois and Kim LaFave

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What happens to the garbage after it leaves the curb? Young children will enjoy finding out in this book, part of a first reader series that introduces them to the important jobs done by community workers. Facts blend seamlessly into the story, which provides a behind- the- scenes look at a day in the life of garbage collectors. Garbage Collectors features recycling information and tips on how kids can reduce the amount of garbage they throw away.