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$16.99  
Hardcover, Jess French, 72 pages, 8.5 x 11, 9781465481412
Everything you need to know about what we're doing to our environment, good and bad, from pollution and litter to renewable energy and plastic recycling. This environmental book will teach young ecologists about how our actions affect planet Earth. Discover shocking facts about the waste we...

$8.99  
Paperback, Patricia Lauber, 32 pages, 10 x 0.1 x 8, 9780062382115
What do you and a tuna have in common? You are both part of a food chain that begins with green things and ends with you! Can you get energy from sunlight? Why is every link in a food chain important? Read and find out more about food chains! Now rebranded with a new cover look, this book...

Sea Change
FTP001
$17.95  
Hardcover, JOEL HARPER, 32 pages, 9 x 0.4 x 9, 9780971425453
An enjoyable day at the beach turns into a passion for art and marine conservation. With a swell comes a wave and a Sea Change! Story by Joel Harper, author of All the Way to the Ocean. Illustrations by Erin O'Shea

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Kayleen Holder, 28 pages, 8.5 x 10", 979-8218036829
Come along as illustrator Chad Wildoner takes us on an adventure to meet and greet some of the world’s favorite sea creatures-- from the sea cookie to the shark. Learn a little something about each creature, and also learn how to say hello in 12 different languages along the way as you meet...

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Paperback, Jenny Sue Kostecki-Shaw, 40 pages, 11.3 x 9.3, 9780805099768
Once there was a redwood tree--one of the world's largest and tallest trees, and one of the oldest. And once, born nearly a thousand years after the tree first took root, there was a girl named Julia, who was called Butterfly. When exploring her beloved forest, Butterfly wandered into a grove...

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Hardcover, Brendan Kearney, 32 pages, 10 x 10, 9780744021462
Meet Finn the fisherman and his dog, Skip, in this illustrated story book for young children that teaches them about plastic pollution and recycling. All Finn wants is to catch a nice, tasty fish for his dinner but no matter how hard he tries all he seems to catch at the end of his fishing...

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Paperback, Donna Joe, 24 pages, 7 x 8.5, 9780889711662
Simple and compelling First Nations drawings illustrate this dynamic story that teaches respect for the environment and describes the life cycle of the salmon.

$10.99  
Paperback, Loree Griffin Burns, 64 pages, 11 x 0.2 x 9, 9780547328607
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...

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Hardcover, Joel Harper, 22 pages, 8.2 x 10.2, 9780971425415
An uplifting story about two best friends, Isaac and James, and their discovery of the cause and effect relationship between our cities' storm drains and the world's oceans, lakes and rivers. It is sure to inspire both young and adult readers alike and teach a timeless life lesson--If we all do...

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Paperback, Christy Mihaly, 32 pages, 7 x 9, 9781635175844
Explore the past, present, and future of California's Redwood Forest. Beautiful photos, fact-filled text, and engaging infographics help readers learn all about this natural wonder and how to protect it long into the future.

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Hardcover, Mel Boring, Diane Burns & Leslie Dendy, 288 pages, 9 x 0.9 x 9, 9781559717021
Fun with Nature helps kids discover the incredible world in their backyards. It is a compilation of seven bestselling titles: Caterpillars, Bugs and Butterflies Frogs, Toads and Turtles Snakes, Salamanders and Lizards Rabbits, Squirrels and Chipmunks Tracks, Scats...

Tall Tall Tree
DAW001
$8.99  
Paperback, Anthony D. Fredericks, 32 pages, 9.75 x 9.75, 9781584696025
There’s a world teeming with life that very few people ever see. Take a peek at some of the animals that make their home in a Tall Tall Tree—a magnificent coast redwood. Count the critters, one through ten—chipmunks chattering, bats roosting, slugs sliding, and many more. Tony Frederick’s...

Redwoods
MPS015
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Hardcover, Jason Chin, 48 pages, 7.9 x 0.4 x 11.3, 9781596434301
An ordinary train ride becomes and extraordinary trip to the great ancient forestsA 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...

I Hear You, Forest
IPS192
$17.95  
Hardcover, Kallie George, 36 pages, 8 x 10.5, 9781771647366
Kids will look forward to their next nature walk after reading this playful yet calming book about wonderful forest sounds. The forest has lots to say… if you listen.  When a child steps into the forest, her ears are open and her heart is too. She listens carefully and hears marvelous...

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Board, Jill McDonald, 26 pages, 7 x 7, 9780593428276
Learning about rocks and minerals is made easy for young readers with the bestselling nonfiction board book series Hello, World! A perfect gift for aspiring little geologists! Young children love exploring the beach to find shiny, colorful rocks. Now Hello, World! can teach them all about...

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Flexi, Mary Kay Carson, 416 pages, 6 x 9, 9781250750617
With 448 full-color, highly-illustrated pages, Outdoor School is your indispensable tool for the outdoors. This interactive field guide to plant and mushroom spotting includes: - Immersive activities to get you exploring - Write-in sections to journal about experiences - Next-level...

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Paperback, Christiane Kump Tibbitts, 48 pages, 8.7 x 0.2 x 8.6, 9781559716758
The popular  Take-Along Guide  series introduces children to “reading” who lives in a given environment by looking for clues. This title explores the seashore, describing living and skeletal specimens of fish, mollusks, crustaceans, and echinoderms. Explanations of the behavior and ecology of...

Redwoods (PAPERBACK)
MPS164
$10.99  
Paperback, Jason Chin, 40 pages, 6 x 11, 9781250062697
A ordinary 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...

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Paperback, Laura Evert, 48 pages, 8.6 x 0.1 x 8.7, 978155971786
The popular  Take-Along Guide  series introduces children to “reading” who lives in a given environment by looking for clues. This guide introduces children to the world of geology. The book describes fifteen common rocks and minerals, five fossils, and seven different arrowheads and...

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Paperback, Michelle Houts, 32 pages, 8.5 x 11, 9781584696476
An owl swoops down to lay her egg in a coal yard—a dangerous spot for a fragile egg! Rescued by Walter, a bird expert with a big heart and warm shirt pocket, the egg miraculously hatches and is aptly named Coal. Thus begins the tender story of rescue, rehabilitation, and most of all, friendship....

Ben the Sea Lion
HPC169
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Hardcover, Roy Henry Vickers, 32 pages, 12 x 8, 9781550179736
Tsimshian storyteller and artist Roy Henry Vickers shares an adventure from his childhood in the Indigenous Pacific Northwest village of Kitkatla. When Uncle Johnny accidentally catches an orphaned sea lion pup in his fishing net, young Roy and his cousin Bussy take responsibility for...

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Sarah Borg, 9781570674112
A story in poetic verse with whimsical illustrations of friendly sea characters captivates young kids as they learn about the problem of overfishing our ocean. With the word spreading from coral reefs to across the ocean, a meeting is called to hatch a plan of defense against fishing trawlers...

The Lorax
RAN429
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Hardcover, Dr. Suess, 72 pages, 8.3 x 0.4 x 11.2, 9780394823379
"Unless someone like you...cares a whole awful lot...nothing is going to get better...It's not."  Long before saving the earth became a global concern, Dr. Seuss, speaking through his character the Lorax, warned against mindless progress and the danger it posed to the earth's natural beauty....

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Paperback, Mel Boring, 48 pages, 8.6 x 0.1 x 8.8, 9781559716246
A fun, informative take-along guide that will help children identify 15 birds. Kid will also learn how and where birds build their homes and all about their young. Plus the guide features activities that are fun and easy to do. There's also a seven-page scrapbook for drawings and notes.Invites...

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Paperback, Sam Taplin, 32 pages, 8.34 x 0.22 x 9.91", 9781805318217
Brush water over the black and white illustrations and watch as underwater creatures burst into color! There are sixteen detailed pictures to bring to life, filled with sea otters, dolphins, sharks, seahorses and lots more. With a handy fold-out back cover to prevent colors running through to...

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Hardcover, Mack Van Gageldonk , 72 pages, 10 x 10, 9781605378558
Go on a journey to the center of our planet and discover how the earth moves! With breathtaking photography, illustrations and amazing facts, you will learn all there is to know about volcanoes and earthquakes.   Volcanic eruptions and earthquakes are among the most impressive natural...

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Hardcover, Philippe Cousteau, 48 pages, 10 x 10, 9781452112411
"Delivers an eloquent environmental message while demonstrating how kids can change the world through teamwork and perseverance."  —   School Library Journal A triumphant story of environmental activism, community, and friendship:  Acclaimed activist Philippe Cousteau and renowned...

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Board book, Minna Lacey, 14 pages, 7.9 x 0.6 x 8.5", 9781805318361
Open the flaps and peer among spectacular coral shapes to see a magical world of sea creatures living in a reef. From turtles, fish and sharks to octopus, sponges and sea horses. Find out what coral is and how a reef forms, and discover the threat to all coral reefs from warming oceans and...

World Without Fish
WPC096
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Paperback, Mark Kurlansky, 192 pages, 9.5 x 7.3 x 0.8, 9780761185000
Paperback edition. Mark Kurlansky, beloved author of the award-winning bestseller Cod: A Biography of the Fish That Changed the World, offers a riveting new book for kids about what's happening to fish, the oceans, and our environment, and what, armed with knowledge, kids can do about...

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Paperback, Donald M. Silver, Patricia Wynne, 48 pages, 9 x 9, 9780070579330
The woods are full of puzzles to be solved, clues to be found. Inspired by this book's hints and fun-filled experiments and activities, and using only simple equipment, young readers unlock the closely guarded secrets of the woods­­from the strange meetings of lazy butterflies, to the miraculous...

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Paperback, Diane Burns, 48 pages, 8.5 x 8.5, 9781559716420
The popular  Take-Along Guide  series introduces children to “reading” who lives in a given environment by looking for clues. This title introduces children to thirty different wildflowers and features activities such as making a simple flower press. Children ages 5 to 10 will enjoy the...

Good Night Forest
RAN650
$9.95  
Board, Adam Gamble & Mark Jasper, 20 pages, 6 x 6, 9781602197800
Good Night Forest explores maple trees, oak trees, evergreens, and redwood trees, along with hiking trails, fall foliage, snowy forests, pine cones, animals, black bears, squirrels, woodpecker, deer, and more! Put your hiking boots on and get ready to experience the seasons of the forest in this...

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Paperback, Rachel Carson, 112 pages, 6 x 9, 9780062655356
First published a half-century ago, Rachel Carson's award-winning   The Sense of Wonder   remains the classic guide to introducing children to the marvels of nature In 1955, acclaimed conservationist Rachel Carson—author of   Silent Spring —began work on an essay that she would come to...

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Board book, Megan Cullis, 14 pages, 7.9 x 0.6 x 8.8", 9781805070368
Dive into the watery world beneath the waves in this beautifully illustrated information book, with over 50 flaps to lift. Explore coasts, coral reefs and mangrove forests, and find out what lives in the deepest, darkest part of the ocean. Includes Usborne Quicklinks to specially selected...

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Hardcover, Heather Alexander, 96 pages, 10 x 10, 9780316311366
In the tradition of Black Dog's best-selling Child's Introduction books, which include  The Story of   the Orchestra  and  A Child's Introduction to the Night Sky, A Child's Introduction to Natural History  introduces readers ages 8 to 12 to the fascinating...

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Hardcover, Lindsay Moore, 64 pages, 9 x 11, 9780063060982
Lindsay Moore chronicles the remarkable true story of Yoshi, a loggerhead sea turtle who traveled an astounding 25,000 miles after being released from the aquarium that rehabilitated her. Informational and awe-inspiring,   Yoshi and the Ocean   is a gorgeous picture book about patience,...

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Hardcover, Jessica Lanan, 48 pages, 10 x 11, 9781534415744
Jessica Lanan’s dreamy and dramatic watercolor paintings bring to life a wordless story about wonder in the natural world. A fisherman takes his son for a trip out on the water. When they encounter a whale entangled at sea, they realize a connection that transcends the animal kingdom

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Paperback, Connie McLennan, 32 pages, 10 x 10, 9781643513515
It's common knowledge that coast redwoods are tall, tall trees. In fact, they are the tallest trees in the world. What most people don't know is that there is a whole other forest growing high in the canopy of a redwood forest. This adaptation of The House That Jack Built climbs into this...

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Hardcover, Mel Boring, Diane Burns & Laura Evert, 288 pages, 9 x 0.7 x 8.8, 9781559717953
More Fun with Nature is a compilation of five other Take Along Guides. It includes: Berries, Nuts and Seeds Birds, Nests and Eggs Rocks, Fossils and Arrowheads Seashells, Crabs and Sea Stars Wildflowers, Blooms and Blossoms

Butterflies and Moths
DKP082
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Hardcover, DK, 64 pages, 6 x 0.5 x 8 inches, 9781465473400
Explore butterfly habitats and find out all about how butterflies work, from wings to feet. With exciting activities, like how to make a butterfly kite, and plenty of fun facts, this book is a must for children curious about butterflies and moths.

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Hardcover, 96 pages, 7 x 9, 9780763698423
Two titles based on the  We're Going on a Bear Hunt  animated special offer young explorers the perfect tools to record their surroundings, get creative, and learn about the natural world. This interactive journal is the perfect place for young nature enthusiasts to record their outdoor...

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Paperback, Kristine O'Connell George, 48 pages, 8 x 10, 9780618752423
This tree across the stream is a trickier bridge than it might seem... The author of The Great From Race and Other Poems has created a collection of short poems that celebrate trees and the amazing variety of ways they touch our lives. Deceptively simple verses reveal what trees think about and...

If Sharks Disappeared
MPS172
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Hardcover, Lily Williams, 40 pages, 9 x 11, 9781626724136
A healthy ocean is home to many different kinds of animals. They can be  big, like a whale,  tiny, like a shrimp,  and even scary, like a shark. Even though sharks can be scary, we need them to keep the oceans healthy. Unfortunately, due to overfishing, many shark species are in danger of...

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Hardcover, Clive Gifford, 128 pages, 8 x 10, 9781438089089
This environmentally positive book contains everything children need to become guardians of the planet. Kids can learn how to become keepers of the coasts, friends of the forests, home heroes and much more through a mix of compelling facts, creative activities and proactive tips. Key...

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Hardcover, Jules Howard, 80 pages, 9 x 12, 9781499806328
Kids will love learning about the ways in which animals are related to each other in this beautifully illustrated book! What do a raccoon and a river otter have in common? An elephant seal and a leopard? How about a slow loris and a gorilla? The Animal World  collects members of the same...

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Paperback, Amanda Swinimer, 168 pages, 8 X 8, 9781990776199
A middle-grade and family-friendly introduction to the enchanting world of seaweed. Young readers will be delighted to learn about the wonderful, watery world of seaweed, where emerald-green kelp forests grow as tall as trees and rainbow seaweeds shimmer like gemstones in the sunlight....

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Hardcover, Robin Jacobs, 98 pages, 9781908714701
Dynamic illustrations paired with illuminating text will entice even a reluctant reader to revel in this selection; an excellent addition to any nonfiction library'. -- SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL STARRED REVIEW 'An eye-opening, and -widening, early introduction to our restless planet'. --...

The Mess That We Made
IPG097
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Hardcover, Michelle Lord, 32 pages, 10 x 10, 9781947277144
The Mess That We Made explores the environmental impact of trash and plastic on the ocean and marine life, and it inspires kids to do their part to combat pollution. Simple, rhythmic wording builds to a crescendo ("This is the mess that we made. These are the fish that swim in the mess that we...

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Hardcover, Carrie A. Pearson, 32 pages, 8.5 x 11, 9781580897716
The tallest known tree on earth is located in Redwood National Park in northern California. More than twelve hundred years old, it is approximately 380 feet tall--and still climbing! For more than twelve hundred years, a little sprout has grown, survived fires, drought, and logging, and...

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Hardcover, Britta Teckentrup, 32 pages, 9 x 11, 9781524769666
The much-loved children’s series that began with   Tree: A Peek-Through Picture Book   brings you an elaborate book with peek-through holes that show the moon’s different phases with each turn of the page. Over deserts and forests, Arctic tundra and tropical beaches, the moon shines down on...
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