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A Symphony of Whales by Steve Schuch
A Symphony of Whales by Steve Schuch
Picture Books; Call # E Sch
Young Glashka's dream of the singing of whales, accompanied by a special kind of music, leads to the rescue of thousands of whales stranded in a freezing Siberian bay.
The Water Walker by Joanne Robertson
The Water Walker by Joanne Robertson
Picture Books; Call # E Rob
The story of a determined Ojibwe Grandmother (Nokomis) Josephine-ba Mandamin and her great love for Nibi (water). Nokomis walks to raise awareness of our need to protect Nibi for future generations, and for all life on the planet. The walks are full of challenges, and by her example Josephine-ba invites us all to take up our responsibility to protect our water, the giver of life, and to protect our planet for all generations.
Saving the Environment by Jessica Cohn
Saving the Environment by Jessica Cohn
Non-fiction; Call # 333.72 C
Text and illustrations look at how children can learn about saving the environment.
Buried Sunlight : How Fossil Fuels have Changed the Earth by Molly Bang
Buried Sunlight : How Fossil Fuels have Changed the Earth by Molly Bang
Non-fiction; Call # 333.8 B
What are fossil fuels, and how did they come to exist? This engaging, stunning book explains how coal, oil, and gas are really "buried sunlight," trapped beneath the surface of our planet for millions and millions of years.
Energy Island : How One Community Harnessed the Wind and Changed Their World by Allan Drummond
Energy Island : How One Community Harnessed the Wind and Changed Their World by Allan Drummond
Non-fiction; Call # 333.9 D
Shares the true story of how the people on the Danish island of Samso reduced their carbon emissions by 140 percent over the course of ten years by harnessing wind power.
Every Last Drop: Bringing Clean Water Home by Michelle Mulder
Every Last Drop: Bringing Clean Water Home by Michelle Mulder
Non-fiction; Call # 333.91 M
In the developed world, if you want a drink of water you just turn on a tap or open a bottle. But for millions of families worldwide, finding clean water is a daily challenge, and kids are often the ones responsible for carrying water to their homes. Every Last Drop looks at why the world's water resources are at risk and how communities around the world are finding innovative ways to quench their thirst and water their crops.
Save Water by Kay Barnham
Save Water by Kay Barnham
Non-fiction; Call # 333.91 B
Describes the water cycle; discusses surface, ground, waste, and ocean water and why water should be conserved; and presents water conservation tips for use at school and inside and outside one's home.
Save Water Every Day by Mari Schuh
Save Water Every Day by Mari Schuh
Non-fiction; Call # 333.91 S
Introduces the concept of Earth's water cycle, explains how we use Earth's water, and offers ways kids can help conserve it.
Surviving in a World Without Water by Madeline Tyler
Surviving in a World Without Water by Madeline Tyler
Non-fiction; Call # 333.91 T
Discusses the danger if we should lose our water supply, and suggests ways people might survive apart from our current water supply.
Water Runs Through This Book by Nancy Bo Flood
Water Runs Through This Book by Nancy Bo Flood
Non-fiction; Call # 333.91 F
Through photographs, verse and narration, this book celebrates the most essential ingredient to life: water. Author and educator, Nancy Bo Flood and award-winning photographer, Jan Sonnenmair, combine imagination and information to explore this ever-changing and mysterious element.
Why Should We Save Water? by Tony Stead
Why Should We Save Water? by Tony Stead
Non-fiction; Call # 333.91 S
We need water every day--to drink, to wash our clothes, to take a shower, and so on. But there isn't much water in the world for us to use. In this book, students explain some of the dangers to our water supply and argue why we need to conserve it. Read their opinions to help you decide: Why should we save water?
Follow That Tap Water! : a Journey Down the Drain by Bridget Heos
Follow That Tap Water! : a Journey Down the Drain by Bridget Heos
Non-fiction; Call # 363.6 H
A child washing the dishes wonders where the water goes, and the story follows water drops as they travel to through the city sewer system, treatment plant, and back again. Includes Recycle it Yourself activity and further resources.
Water Wise! By Alison Hawes
Water Wise! By Alison Hawes
Non-fiction; Call # 363.6 H
Provides information about water, discussing how it is used and wasted, why water shortages occur, and what can be done to conserve water.
Common Ground : the Water, Earth, and Air We Share by Molly Bang
Common Ground : the Water, Earth, and Air We Share by Molly Bang
Non-fiction; Call # 363.7 B
Through the example of a shared village green and the growing needs of the townspeople who share it, Molly Bang presents the challenge of handling our planet's natural resources. With jewel-like paintings and simple text, Bang impresses upon us the urgency of conserving and preserving our earth's limited bounty.
Did Your Can of Soda Kill a Whale? : Water Pollution for Kids
Did Your Can of Soda Kill a Whale? : Water Pollution for Kids
Non-fiction; Call # 363.739
You have to be careful when you're are the beach. You can't be throwing away your garbage into the water because marine life could get killed by your waste. Explore the facts about water pollution in this well-illustrated environment book for kids.
Endangered Oceans : Investigating Oceans in Crisis by Jody Sullivan Rake
Endangered Oceans : Investigating Oceans in Crisis by Jody Sullivan Rake
Non-fiction; Call # 363.739 R
Discusses what oceans are, their importance to humans and to the ecosystem, how humans are harming them, and what can be done to protect them.
You wouldn't want to live without clean water! by Roger Canavan
You wouldn't want to live without clean water! by Roger Canavan
Non-fiction; Call # 363.739 C
Uses humor in both text and illustrations to describe what it would be like to live without clean water and describes how people access water and the importance of making sure that water is not polluted or wasted
Inside the Water Cycle by William B Rice
Inside the Water Cycle by William B Rice
Non-fiction; Call # 3551.57 R
Explore the water cycle in this fascinating book! Readers will learn the various steps of the water cycle--including evaporation, condensation, and precipitation. Featuring plenty of stunning images, colorful charts and graphs, accessible glossary and index, and easy-to-read text, readers will learn about different forms and types of water such as rain, sleet, snow, freshwater, and saltwater.
The Magic School Bus and the Climate Challenge by Joanna Cole
The Magic School Bus and the Climate Challenge by Joanna Cole
Non-fiction; Call # 551.6 C
Ms. Frizzle and her students board the Magic School Bus for a lesson on climate change and what can be done to save the Earth. Contains CD read along.
Life Science through Infographics by Nadia Higgins
Life Science through Infographics by Nadia Higgins
eBook and Teacher's Guide with Activity
Non-fiction; Call # 571.8 H
Displays the facts about life science, discussing organisms, evolution, DNA, climate, cells, life cycles, and food chains. Includes charts, maps, illustrations, and timelines.
Square Foot Gardening with Kids by Mel Bartholomew
Square Foot Gardening with Kids by Mel Bartholomew
Non-fiction; Call # 635 B
Offers instructions and advice for square foot gardening with children, and helps to teach them the lessons of following instructions and doing your chores, basic skills like counting and water conservation, and learning to appreciate the nature of food and why it is important to respect it.
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