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Air Pollution Atmospheric ozone Marine ecology Juvenile literature Marine pollution Marine pollution Juvenile literature Marine pollution Prevention Juvenile literature Ozone layer depletion Plastic marine debris Environmental aspects Juvenile literature Plastic scrap Environmental aspects Juvenile literature Químicos Biografía Literatura juvenilPêgo, Ana
Summary: "When she was young, biologist Ana Pêgo didn't play in a backyard but on a beach. As she grew older, Ana realized that a new species was becoming more and more common in the sand. She decided to collect the species and give it a name: Plasticus maritimus. She dedicated her life to studying plastic in the oceans and raising awareness of the danger it poses to the health of the planet. Inspired...
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Publisher / Publication Date: David Suzuki Institute/Greystone Kids 2020
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1 available in Young Adult Non-fiction, Call number: YA 363.738 PEGTarpley, Todd
Summary: "Dr. Seuss's Lorax explains how the oceans help clean the air we breathe, and why we should recycle and avoid throwing away plastic that can pollute water"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Random House 2021
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1 available in Beginning Readers - New Reader (Green), Call number: JBR GREEN TARMcAnulty, Stacy
Summary: "Dude, I am Ocean. You know my many names: Atlantic, Pacific, Arctic, Indian, Southern. It's all excellent me. My salt water flows across the planet as one. I have no flag. No nationality. My waves are for all. Life on Earth began in my epic waters I keep the global climate just right. And I have rad secrets. But I'm facing a major wipeout! Only by working together can we get back in the zone....
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Publisher / Publication Date: Henry Holt and Company 2020
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 577.7 MCALord, Michelle
Summary: Explores the environmental impact of trash and plastic on the ocean and marine life, and invites young readers to do their part to combat pollution.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Flashlight Press 2020
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 363.739 LORVogel, Carole Garbuny.
Summary: Looks at the impact of humans on the oceans of the world, including pollution, coastal development, overpopulation, and overfishing, and discusses the effects on the oceans and the wildlife that live in the oceans.
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Publisher / Publication Date: F. Watts 2003
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 333.9164 VOGNewman, Patricia
Summary: A team of scientists explore the Great Pacific Garbage Patch, where millions of pieces of plastic have gathered, having drifted there from rivers, beaches, and ocean traffic all over the world.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Millbrook Press 2014
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 363.738 NEWKaye, Cathryn Berger.
Summary: Introduces the Earth's water crisis while sharing empowering ideas for how to make a difference, describing the threats being faced by undersea life and outlining community service initiatives.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Free Spirit Pub. Inc. 2013
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 577.7 KAYHyde, Natalie
Summary: "Most people have heard of the massive collection of debris in the Pacific Ocean or the damaging effects of oil spills on ocean ecosystems. But there are many other ways the world's oceans are being affected by pollution. This important title examines the sources of ocean pollution and the action being taken around the world to prevent pollution. Get inspired to take action in your community!"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Crabtree Publishing Company 2021
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 363.739 HYDRusch, Elizabeth
Summary: "Una historia real sobre un científico contemporáneo que salvó la capa de ozono y el planeta, evitando un desastre en el medioambiente. Mario Molina es un científico mexicoamericano y un héroe de nuestros días que ayudó a resolver la crisis de la capa de ozono de la década de 1980. Se crió en la Ciudad de México y desde niño sintió curiosidad por los mundos ocultos que estudiaba a través de un...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Charlesbridge 2019
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1 available in Juvenile World Languages, Call number: J SPANISH 921 MOLCasilla, Robert
Summary: "This bilingual picture book for kids recalls Major League Baseball pitcher Mariano Rivera's childhood in Panama, his fascination with playing ball-even if he had to make his glove out of cardboard-and his eventual signing with the New York Yankees, where he helped win five World Series"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Piñata Books/Arte Público Press 2023
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: JB 468 CAS Spanish/EnglishLai, Remy
Summary: "Sunny the shark is a fearsome predator. As the oceanic whitetip searches for her next meal, a chatty school of pilot fish trails behind, cleaning her in exchange for food crumbs. But when Sunny mistakes a plastic ring for prey and it gets caught around her fin, she soon struggles to hunt. Will she be able to break free and find food before winter sets in?" -- Back cover.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Henry Holt and Company 2022