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Publisher
Orca Books Publishers
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
"Get Outside! How Humans Connect with Nature explores the important relationship between people and nature. It asks big questions, like Are humans part of nature or separate from it? and Do all people have equal access to nature? By discussing global issues such as the climate crisis and environmental racism, the book shows us that, by strengthening our relationship with the natural world, we can learn how to take care of the environment and to let...
Author
Series
Publisher
Rourke Educational Media
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
Español
Description
Este libro nos explica c�omo nuestras costumbres cotidianas afectan el medio ambiente, y qu�e podemos hacer para minimizar los da�nos. El texto es de f�acil comprensi�on para instruir y divertir al lector principiante.
Author
Publisher
Annick Press
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"This innovative picture book introduces readers to the concept of Etuaptmumk--or Two-Eyed Seeing in the Mi'kmaq language--as we follow a group of young children connecting to nature as their teacher. A poetic, joyful celebration of the Lands and Waters as spring unfolds: we watch for Robin's return, listen for Frog's croaking, and wonder at Maple Tree's gift of sap. Grounded in Etuaptmumk, also known as Two-Eyed Seeing, the gift of multiple perspectives,...
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Series
Publisher
Albert Whitman & Company
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"From the smallest piece of plastic in the oceans to the largest glacier at the north or south pole, scientists can see the effects of climate change. And it is all caused by burning fossil fuels-coal, oil, and natural gas-that release carbon dioxide into our atmosphere. Fossil fuels are the fuels for the world's industry. They are the world's greatest achievement but they are also the fuel for our world's biggest problem: climate change. There is...
Author
Publisher
Annick Press
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"Evolution isn't just a thing of the past. It is happening right now, in every species across the world-and our influence on the future of the plants and animals around us is much bigger than we might think. A closer look at the science behind evolution shows how human behaviors like hunting, farming, and urban development have contributed to major physical changes in everything from rhinos to pigs to lizards. And these changes impact us in turn-triggering...
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Series
Unstoppable us volume 2
Publisher
Bright Matter Books
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
"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"? The answer to that is one of the strangest tales you'll ever hear. And it's a true story. 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...
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