Peterson, Christy
Summary: Containing 97 percent of Earth's water supply, the ocean plays a huge role in regulating global temperatures, supporting plant and animal life, and contributing to the livelihoods of millions of people. But in spite of all this, the ocean remains drastically unexplored, and the details of its impact on human lives aren't fully understood. Scientists from around the world are realizing that to...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Twenty-First Century Books 2020
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Summary: Discover why freshwater lakes are at risk. Amstutz shows how people are combating overfishing, and cleaning up polluted waters in order to preserve our freshwater lakes for future generations. Readers will also explore the science behind watersheds and the water cycle. Features include a cause-and-effect flow chart, a glossary, references, websites, source notes, and an index. Aligned to Common...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Essential Library 2018
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Summary: A manual for developing durable, beautiful, and highly functional human habitat systems fit to handle an age of rapid transition.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Chelsea Green Pub. 2013
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Summary: "Bringing Back Our Oceans explains why oceans are at risk and how people are combating plastics pollution, restoring marine biodiversity, and preserving our oceans for future generations. This title also explores the science behind ocean ecosystems and ocean currents. Features include a cause-and-effect flow chart, a glossary, references, websites, source notes, and an index. Aligned to Common...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Essential Library 2018
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J755.54 CSSRegan, Michael
Summary: Bringing Back Our Tundra explains why the tundra is at risk and how people are combating tundra destruction due to oil and mining industries. This title also explores the science behind carbon sinks and tundra food webs. Features include a cause-and-effect flow chart, a glossary, references, websites, source notes, and an index.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Essential Library 2018
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Summary: Bringing Back Our Wetlands explains why wetlands are at risk and how people are combating wetland destruction due to development and agriculture. This title also explores the science behind how wetlands are formed, store carbon, and clean wastewater. Features include a cause-and-effect flow chart, a glossary, references, websites, source notes, and an index.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Essential Library 2018
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Summary: Bringing Back Our Deserts explains why deserts are at risk and how people are combating invasive species, restoring damaged areas, and preserving deserts for future generations. This title also explores the science behind nitrogen pollution and the life in desert soil. Features include a cause-and-effect flow chart, a glossary, references, websites, source notes, and an index.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Essential Library 2018
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J755.54 CSSAllen, William
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Publisher / Publication Date: Oxford University Press 2001
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 333.7515 ALLLevin, Ted
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Publisher / Publication Date: University of Georgia Press 2003
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 508.759 LEVMcLaughlin, Chris
Summary: "What makes a garden good? For Chris McLaughlin, it's about growing the healthiest, most scrumptious fruits and veggies possible, but it's also about giving back. How can your little patch of Earth become a sanctuary for threatened wildlife, sequester carbon, and nurture native plants?"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Island Press 2023
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Summary: "As if Annie Dillard walked into THE WORLD WITHOUT US: a beautiful, lyrical exploration of the places where nature is flourishing in our absence Some of the only truly feral cattle in the world wander a long-abandoned island off the northernmost tip of Scotland. A variety of wildlife not seen in many lifetimes has rebounded on the irradiated grounds of Chernobyl. A lush forest supports...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Viking 2021
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Publisher / Publication Date: Beacon Press 1995
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Hartig, John H.
Summary: "The stories of fourteen people who led efforts to clean up environmentally degraded areas of the Great Lakes are told to inspire others to get involved and care for the place they call home"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Michigan State University Press 2022