The Charlotte & William Bloomberg Medford Public Library
April, 24 2024 01:46:51
Here Comes the Garbage Barge!
By Winter, Jonah
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 cant 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! Amazing art built out of junk, toys, and found objects by Red Nose Studio makes this the perfect book for Earth Day or any day, and photos on the back side of the jacket show how the art was created. Here Comes the Garbage Barge was a New York Times Best Illustrated book of 2010, a Huffington Post Best Picture Book of the Year, and a School Library Journal Best Book of the Year. The Washington Post said, "Cautionary? Yes. Hilarious? You betcha!" and the New York Times Book Review raved, "[A] glorious visual treat."
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9780375852183
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Hardcover
Tracking Trash
By Burns, Loree Griffin
Aided by an army of beachcombers, oceanographer Dr. Curtis Ebbesmeyer tracks trash in the name of science. From sneakers to hockey gloves, Curt monitors the watery fate of human-made cargo that has spilled into the ocean. The information he collects is much more than casual news; it is important scientific data. And with careful analysis, Curt, along with a community of scientists, friends, and beachcombers alike, is using his data to understand and protect our ocean. In engaging text and unforgettable images, readers meet the woman who started it all (Curt's mother!) , the computer program that makes sense of his data (nicknamed OSCURS) , and several scientists, both on land and on the sea, who are using Curt's discoveries to preserve delicate marine habitats and protect the creatures who live in them. A Boston Globe-Horn Book Award Honor Book for Nonfiction.
Publisher: n/a
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9780547328607
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Paperback
The World in Infographics. Planet Earth
By Richards, Jon
Welcome to the world of infographics! This exciting form of data visualisation uses icons, pictograms and graphics to present information to kids in a whole new way. Marvel at the science behind geographical features, ecosystems, volcanoes, earthquakes and our changing climate - all visualised in beautifully designed infographics and graphic organisers.
Publisher: n/a
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9780750269018
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Book
Just a Dream
By Allsburg, Chris Van
Walter is a litterbug who does not appreciate the beauty of nature, or understand his role in keeping the planet healthy . . . until a fantastic journey shows him the tragic fate that could befall Earth if humans like him are not more careful. Are Walter's actions really helping his planet along the road to destruction, or is it all just a dream?Chris Van Allsburg's classic story of environmental responsibility is now available in this special paperback edition with french flaps.
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9780547520261
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Paperback
What If Everybody Did That?
By Javernick, Ellen
If you drop just one soda can out the window, it's no big deal ... right? But what if everybody did that? What if everybody broke the rules ... and spoke during story time, didn't wash up, or splashed too much at the pool? Then the world would be a mess. But what if everybody obeyed the rules so that the world would become a better place? Using humorous illustrations rendered in mixed media, these questions are answered in a child-friendly way and show the consequences of thoughtless behavior.
Publisher: n/a
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9780761456865
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Hardcover
Charlie and Lola
By Child, Lauren
After Charlie convinces Lola to recycle her old toys instead of throwing them away, Lola discovers a recycling competition. If she can recycle one hundred plastic, metal, and paper items, she can get her very own real live tree to plant. But she only has two weeks, so Lola decides to ask her classmates to help. They turn out to be extremely very good recyclers indeed. This adventure is printed on FSC-approved paper and includes recycling tips as well as a tree poster just like Lola?s, so kids can keep track of their recycling projects and help to save the planet all on their own.
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9780803733350
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Print book
The Adventures of a Plastic Bottle
By Inches, Alison
Learn about recycling from a new perspective! Peek into this diary of a plastic bottle as it goes on a journey from the refinery plant, to the manufacturing line, to the store shelf, to a garbage can, and finally to a recycling plant where it emerges into it's new life...as a fleece jacket! Told from the point of view of a free-spirited plastic bottle, kids can share in the daily experiences and inner thoughts of the bottle through his personal journal. The diary entries will be fun and humorous yet point out the ecological significance behind each product and the resources used to make it. Readers will never look at a plastic bottle the same way again!
Publisher: n/a
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9781416967880
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Paperback
Don't Throw That Away!
By Bergen, Lara
You can keep that trash and reuse it in all kinds of wonderful ways! Do you see that old jar? Don't throw that away! You can turn it into...a new vase! Follow an eco-conscious super hero as he teaches kids how to recycle and reuse common household items! The six large flaps throughout show that oridinary trash is really a treasure. From turning old clothes into fun costumes or an old box into a brand new car, kids will learn that saving the environment is super cool!
Publisher: n/a
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9781416975175
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Book
The New 50 Simple Things Kids Can Do to Save the Earth
By Montez, Michele
The world's a better place with EarthWorks Group's John Javna in it. He, along with his daughter, Sophie, help kids go from aware to active with simple (but inspiring) projects, tips, and little-known facts that puts a kid's own carbon footprint into perspective.In The New 50 Simple Things Kids Can Do to Save the Earth, Sophie and John have revised the original best-selling book for a concerned and vibrant Web 2.0 youth market. It's easy-to-do and kid-friendly projects show that kids can make a difference, and each chapter is packed with tons of links to groups and resources. What makes this book stand out, though, is that it doesn't just inform kids, it encourages them to make a difference by providing them, their friends and their families the tools to take action.Together, John and Sophie enlighten, educate, and encourage our children with easy and smart ways to save the earth. Pretty darn cool, huh? We thought so. What you can do: Order now and help save the only earth we've got.Mother Earth needs our help now.
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9780740777462
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Print book
Why Should I Recycle?
By Green, Jen
What if everybody threw away old bottles and newspapers, littering the world with glass and plastic and tin cans that should be recycled and made into new products? Mr. Jones is a teacher who sets a good example for kids by separating his trash for recycling. When he takes them on a class trip to a recycling plant they learn the value of recycling. Part of every child's development involves asking questions. Today, some of the most important questions kids ask are related to the natural environment. The enlightening and entertaining four-book Why Should I? series demonstrates the importance of protecting nature. Books present brief, entertaining stories that answer children's questions and feature amusing color illustrations on every page. A note at the back of each book is for parents and teachers, suggesting ways to use these books most effectively.
Publisher: n/a
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9780764131554
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Book
Choose to Reuse
By Bullard, Lisa
Tyler, an energetic six-year-old boy, realizes how bad trash is for the earth and howthe more we reuse, the less trash we make. He finds ways to reuse school supplies, his bike, and his clothes. He and his friend trade games and go to the library for books and DVDs. Tyler invites the reader join him in learning the art of reusing.
Publisher: n/a
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9780761361046
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Book
Heroes of the Environment
By Rohmer, Harriet
This inspiring book presents the true stories of 12 people from across North America who have done great things for the environment. Heroes include a teenage girl who figured out how to remove an industrial pollutant from the Ohio River, a Mexican superstar wrestler who works to protect turtles and whales, and a teenage boy from Rhode Island who helped his community and his state develop effective e-waste recycling programs. Plenty of photographs and illustrations bring each compelling story vividly to life.
Publisher: n/a
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9780811867795
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Hardcover
The Curious Garden
By Brown, Peter
One boy's quest for a greener world... one garden at a time.While out exploring one day, a little boy named Liam discovers a struggling garden and decides to take care of it. As time passes, the garden spreads throughout the dark, gray city, transforming it into a lush, green world. This is an enchanting tale with environmental themes and breathtaking illustrations that become more vibrant as the garden blooms. Red-headed Liam can also be spotted on every page, adding a clever seek-and-find element to this captivating picture book.
Publisher: n/a
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9780316015479
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Hardcover
How Recycling Works
By Barker, Geoffrey
Paper, metal, and glass are all commonly recycled items. Most cities have a recycling program in place to make it easier for residents to contribute items to the process. But waste is still a big problem! Readers will be encouraged to reduce, reuse, and recycle containers and items that they are done using or have used up. Science and social studies content offers a look at what happens to each material as it?s recycled, including the cool process of composting food and other organics.
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9781433995644
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eBook
50 Ways to Get Your CartOn
By Warwick, Ellen
Kids can get ready, get set, and recycle creatively with 50 Ways to Get Your CartOn, an adorable book of projects that reuse and recycle milk and egg cartons. Not only are the crafts cool and funky, but every one - from cute room decorations to great games - saves a little bit of our precious planet. Each imaginative and innovative item helps children see so-called "trash" in a whole new light, and all 50 projects are totally customizable. Plus, the book includes 100% recycled stickers so kids can decorate green too!
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9781402757617
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Paperback
Recycled Crafts Box
By Martin, Laura C
Don t toss those old sneakers into the garbage Fill them with potting soil and transform them into clever, eye-catching planters. This fun activity book features 40 inspiring projects that will have you turning faded blue jeans, worn-out sweaters, and grocery bags into beautiful and functional objects. From mobiles made from scraps of tinfoil to paint-can stilts, Laura C. Martin s engaging projects will not only get you crafting, but help develop a heightened awareness of the importance of minimizing waste. "
Publisher: n/a
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9781580175227
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Paperback
Why Should I Recycle?
By Meredith, Susan
This is an informative guide to the 'hows' and 'whys' of recycling. Written in a conversational style, this book offers children an approachable source of information on key subjects such as what materials can and cannot be recycled and why, how to make a compost heap and why it is good to recycle. It is filled with advice and tips on how children can make small changes to make their lives greener, including lending and borrowing each other's possessions and how to re-use old things. It also includes a glossary of terms as well as a list of the international recycling symbols and what they mean.
Publisher: n/a
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9781409507338
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Paperback
Why Should I Recycle?
By Meredith, Susan
This is an informative guide to the 'hows' and 'whys' of recycling. Written in a conversational style, this book offers children an approachable source of information on key subjects such as what materials can and cannot be recycled and why, how to make a compost heap and why it is good to recycle. It is filled with advice and tips on how children can make small changes to make their lives greener, including lending and borrowing each other's possessions and how to re-use old things. It also includes a glossary of terms as well as a list of the international recycling symbols and what they mean.
Publisher: n/a
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9780794527853
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Paperback
10 Things I Can Do to Help My World
By Walsh, Melanie
Even young children are eager to help the environment - and here is a bright, inviting novelty book that offers simple ways to make a difference.Do you remember to turn off the tap while you brush your teeth? How about using both sides of the paper when writing and drawing? Or planting seeds and nurturing the new plants as they grow? Bold, child-friendly illustrations and die-cut pages will draw even the youngest listeners to this gentle reminder of the easy, everyday ways we can be kinder to the earth.
Here Comes the Garbage Barge!
By Winter, Jonah
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 cant 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! Amazing art built out of junk, toys, and found objects by Red Nose Studio makes this the perfect book for Earth Day or any day, and photos on the back side of the jacket show how the art was created. Here Comes the Garbage Barge was a New York Times Best Illustrated book of 2010, a Huffington Post Best Picture Book of the Year, and a School Library Journal Best Book of the Year. The Washington Post said, "Cautionary? Yes. Hilarious? You betcha!" and the New York Times Book Review raved, "[A] glorious visual treat."
Tracking Trash
By Burns, Loree Griffin
Aided by an army of beachcombers, oceanographer Dr. Curtis Ebbesmeyer tracks trash in the name of science. From sneakers to hockey gloves, Curt monitors the watery fate of human-made cargo that has spilled into the ocean. The information he collects is much more than casual news; it is important scientific data. And with careful analysis, Curt, along with a community of scientists, friends, and beachcombers alike, is using his data to understand and protect our ocean. In engaging text and unforgettable images, readers meet the woman who started it all (Curt's mother!) , the computer program that makes sense of his data (nicknamed OSCURS) , and several scientists, both on land and on the sea, who are using Curt's discoveries to preserve delicate marine habitats and protect the creatures who live in them. A Boston Globe-Horn Book Award Honor Book for Nonfiction.
The World in Infographics. Planet Earth
By Richards, Jon
Welcome to the world of infographics! This exciting form of data visualisation uses icons, pictograms and graphics to present information to kids in a whole new way. Marvel at the science behind geographical features, ecosystems, volcanoes, earthquakes and our changing climate - all visualised in beautifully designed infographics and graphic organisers.
Just a Dream
By Allsburg, Chris Van
Walter is a litterbug who does not appreciate the beauty of nature, or understand his role in keeping the planet healthy . . . until a fantastic journey shows him the tragic fate that could befall Earth if humans like him are not more careful. Are Walter's actions really helping his planet along the road to destruction, or is it all just a dream?Chris Van Allsburg's classic story of environmental responsibility is now available in this special paperback edition with french flaps.
What If Everybody Did That?
By Javernick, Ellen
If you drop just one soda can out the window, it's no big deal ... right? But what if everybody did that? What if everybody broke the rules ... and spoke during story time, didn't wash up, or splashed too much at the pool? Then the world would be a mess. But what if everybody obeyed the rules so that the world would become a better place? Using humorous illustrations rendered in mixed media, these questions are answered in a child-friendly way and show the consequences of thoughtless behavior.
Charlie and Lola
By Child, Lauren
After Charlie convinces Lola to recycle her old toys instead of throwing them away, Lola discovers a recycling competition. If she can recycle one hundred plastic, metal, and paper items, she can get her very own real live tree to plant. But she only has two weeks, so Lola decides to ask her classmates to help. They turn out to be extremely very good recyclers indeed. This adventure is printed on FSC-approved paper and includes recycling tips as well as a tree poster just like Lola?s, so kids can keep track of their recycling projects and help to save the planet all on their own.
The Adventures of a Plastic Bottle
By Inches, Alison
Learn about recycling from a new perspective! Peek into this diary of a plastic bottle as it goes on a journey from the refinery plant, to the manufacturing line, to the store shelf, to a garbage can, and finally to a recycling plant where it emerges into it's new life...as a fleece jacket! Told from the point of view of a free-spirited plastic bottle, kids can share in the daily experiences and inner thoughts of the bottle through his personal journal. The diary entries will be fun and humorous yet point out the ecological significance behind each product and the resources used to make it. Readers will never look at a plastic bottle the same way again!
Don't Throw That Away!
By Bergen, Lara
You can keep that trash and reuse it in all kinds of wonderful ways! Do you see that old jar? Don't throw that away! You can turn it into...a new vase! Follow an eco-conscious super hero as he teaches kids how to recycle and reuse common household items! The six large flaps throughout show that oridinary trash is really a treasure. From turning old clothes into fun costumes or an old box into a brand new car, kids will learn that saving the environment is super cool!
The New 50 Simple Things Kids Can Do to Save the Earth
By Montez, Michele
The world's a better place with EarthWorks Group's John Javna in it. He, along with his daughter, Sophie, help kids go from aware to active with simple (but inspiring) projects, tips, and little-known facts that puts a kid's own carbon footprint into perspective.In The New 50 Simple Things Kids Can Do to Save the Earth, Sophie and John have revised the original best-selling book for a concerned and vibrant Web 2.0 youth market. It's easy-to-do and kid-friendly projects show that kids can make a difference, and each chapter is packed with tons of links to groups and resources. What makes this book stand out, though, is that it doesn't just inform kids, it encourages them to make a difference by providing them, their friends and their families the tools to take action.Together, John and Sophie enlighten, educate, and encourage our children with easy and smart ways to save the earth. Pretty darn cool, huh? We thought so. What you can do: Order now and help save the only earth we've got.Mother Earth needs our help now.
Why Should I Recycle?
By Green, Jen
What if everybody threw away old bottles and newspapers, littering the world with glass and plastic and tin cans that should be recycled and made into new products? Mr. Jones is a teacher who sets a good example for kids by separating his trash for recycling. When he takes them on a class trip to a recycling plant they learn the value of recycling. Part of every child's development involves asking questions. Today, some of the most important questions kids ask are related to the natural environment. The enlightening and entertaining four-book Why Should I? series demonstrates the importance of protecting nature. Books present brief, entertaining stories that answer children's questions and feature amusing color illustrations on every page. A note at the back of each book is for parents and teachers, suggesting ways to use these books most effectively.
Choose to Reuse
By Bullard, Lisa
Tyler, an energetic six-year-old boy, realizes how bad trash is for the earth and howthe more we reuse, the less trash we make. He finds ways to reuse school supplies, his bike, and his clothes. He and his friend trade games and go to the library for books and DVDs. Tyler invites the reader join him in learning the art of reusing.
Heroes of the Environment
By Rohmer, Harriet
This inspiring book presents the true stories of 12 people from across North America who have done great things for the environment. Heroes include a teenage girl who figured out how to remove an industrial pollutant from the Ohio River, a Mexican superstar wrestler who works to protect turtles and whales, and a teenage boy from Rhode Island who helped his community and his state develop effective e-waste recycling programs. Plenty of photographs and illustrations bring each compelling story vividly to life.
The Curious Garden
By Brown, Peter
One boy's quest for a greener world... one garden at a time.While out exploring one day, a little boy named Liam discovers a struggling garden and decides to take care of it. As time passes, the garden spreads throughout the dark, gray city, transforming it into a lush, green world. This is an enchanting tale with environmental themes and breathtaking illustrations that become more vibrant as the garden blooms. Red-headed Liam can also be spotted on every page, adding a clever seek-and-find element to this captivating picture book.
How Recycling Works
By Barker, Geoffrey
Paper, metal, and glass are all commonly recycled items. Most cities have a recycling program in place to make it easier for residents to contribute items to the process. But waste is still a big problem! Readers will be encouraged to reduce, reuse, and recycle containers and items that they are done using or have used up. Science and social studies content offers a look at what happens to each material as it?s recycled, including the cool process of composting food and other organics.
50 Ways to Get Your CartOn
By Warwick, Ellen
Kids can get ready, get set, and recycle creatively with 50 Ways to Get Your CartOn, an adorable book of projects that reuse and recycle milk and egg cartons. Not only are the crafts cool and funky, but every one - from cute room decorations to great games - saves a little bit of our precious planet. Each imaginative and innovative item helps children see so-called "trash" in a whole new light, and all 50 projects are totally customizable. Plus, the book includes 100% recycled stickers so kids can decorate green too!
Recycled Crafts Box
By Martin, Laura C
Don t toss those old sneakers into the garbage Fill them with potting soil and transform them into clever, eye-catching planters. This fun activity book features 40 inspiring projects that will have you turning faded blue jeans, worn-out sweaters, and grocery bags into beautiful and functional objects. From mobiles made from scraps of tinfoil to paint-can stilts, Laura C. Martin s engaging projects will not only get you crafting, but help develop a heightened awareness of the importance of minimizing waste. "
Why Should I Recycle?
By Meredith, Susan
This is an informative guide to the 'hows' and 'whys' of recycling. Written in a conversational style, this book offers children an approachable source of information on key subjects such as what materials can and cannot be recycled and why, how to make a compost heap and why it is good to recycle. It is filled with advice and tips on how children can make small changes to make their lives greener, including lending and borrowing each other's possessions and how to re-use old things. It also includes a glossary of terms as well as a list of the international recycling symbols and what they mean.
Why Should I Recycle?
By Meredith, Susan
This is an informative guide to the 'hows' and 'whys' of recycling. Written in a conversational style, this book offers children an approachable source of information on key subjects such as what materials can and cannot be recycled and why, how to make a compost heap and why it is good to recycle. It is filled with advice and tips on how children can make small changes to make their lives greener, including lending and borrowing each other's possessions and how to re-use old things. It also includes a glossary of terms as well as a list of the international recycling symbols and what they mean.
10 Things I Can Do to Help My World
By Walsh, Melanie
Even young children are eager to help the environment - and here is a bright, inviting novelty book that offers simple ways to make a difference.Do you remember to turn off the tap while you brush your teeth? How about using both sides of the paper when writing and drawing? Or planting seeds and nurturing the new plants as they grow? Bold, child-friendly illustrations and die-cut pages will draw even the youngest listeners to this gentle reminder of the easy, everyday ways we can be kinder to the earth.