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The down-to-earth guide to global warming
Par Laurie David, Cambria Gordon. 2008
Laurie David educates young listeners about the ecological crisis called Global Warming.The dangers posed are very real, and the planet…
may undergo drastic changes within this century. People do, however, have the power to fight back and save the earth, and they can start by listening to this audiobook. Grades 4-7. 2008.The cod's tale
Par Mark Kurlansky. 2002
Discusses the role of the Atlantic cod as a common food in European and North American history, from the Vikings…
through the technological age. Explains how its commercial value in the frozen food industry led to its scarcity in modern times and changes in sea laws. Grades 4-7. 2002.The city kid's field guide
Par Ethan Herberman. 1989
Although one usually associates wildlife with rural areas, this book introduces wild animals and plants that can be found in…
a variety of urban environments, like backyards, vacant lots, and parks. Included are spiders, squirrels, starlings, raccoons, and dandelions. Grades 5-8 and older. c1989. Uniform title: Nova (Television program)The book of you: the science--and fun!--of why you look, feel, and act the way you do (Owl books)
Par Sylvia Funston. 2000
From your fingerprints to the patterns in your eyes, each of us is unique. This collection of fun facts and…
activities will help you to discover more about human nature and yourself. Find out about body language, left brain vs. right brain, personality types, and more. Grades 4-7. 2000.The case of the mummified pigs: and other mysteries in nature
Par Susan E Quinlan. 1995
Fourteen scientific puzzles about the natural world that have been investigated by ecologists. In "The Case of the Mummified Pigs"…
a scientist experiments with dead piglets in cages left out in the woods to find out what happens as time passes. Grades 4-7. 1995.The Anne of Green Gables cookbook
Par Kate Macdonald. 2003
A collection of 25 recipes inspired by passages from the Anne books, by the granddaughter of L. M. Montgomery. Includes…
cooking tips and definitions of important terms, and each recipe comes with a list of utensils needed. Enjoy a non-alcoholic "Diana Barry's Favourite Raspberry Cordial", and "Marilla's Plum Pudding" - without the mouse! Grades 4-7. 2003.Talking tails: the incredible connection between people and their pets
Par Jane Drake, Ann Love. 2012
From our earliest beginnings, we have shared our lives with animals. Jane Drake and Ann Love explore the ties that…
humans and their pets have formed. With fun and fascinating facts, they address Dog People and Cat People. They also introduce us to more unusual pets, like Polly the parrot, who lived through the Klondike Gold Rush to be 126 years old by belting back whiskey, swearing, and biting gold miners. And, of course, there are fish and reptiles, rodents and horses, all of whom can be beloved pets. Grades 4-7. 2012.Take action: World Wildlife Fund
Par Jane Drake, Ann Love, Pat Cupples. 1992
Discusses endangered species and endangered spaces such as condors, orchids and rain forests. Includes practical ideas on how to take…
action and various programs that some schools have tried. Grades 4-7. 1992.Starting from scratch: what you should know about food and cooking
Par Sarah Elton. 2014
Beginning with an exploration of taste and the way it works, the author explains how ingredients have been on the…
move for centuries, resulting in the unique and fusion flavours we love today. She breaks down the science of food and cooking into bite-sized, easily digestible pieces of information. Young readers will be able to make sense of recipes, measure and substitute ingredients, and stock a pantry. They'll also discover that food is much more than just a pre-packaged meal. Grades 4-7. 2014.Smiley: a journey of love
Par Joanne George. 2017
Smiley, a most remarkable Golden Retriever, was born without eyes. He was rescued from a puppy mill and has become…
a superb therapy dog, providing therapy to people all over the world through social media and television. This is his story. Winner of the 2018 Silver Birch Express Award. Winner of the 2019 Red Cedar Information Book Award. Winner of the 2019 Hackmatack Award for non-fiction. Grades 4-6. 2017. Smiley, the therapy dog -- Smiley and Joanne -- Smiley and Joanne's new family -- St. John Ambulance therapy dogs -- Smiley, the blind therapy dog -- Smiley, the celebrity -- Ways you can help.Science experiments you can eat: Revised Edition
Par Vicki Cobb. 1994
Describes experiments with food to demonstrate various principles of chemistry and physics, and also to produce an eatable result. Includes…
recipes for rock candy, grape jelly, cupcakes, and pretzels. Revised and updated from the 1972 edition. Grades 5-8. 1994.Rainforest bird rescue: changing the future for endangered wildlife (Firefly animal rescue)
Par Linda J Kenyon. 2006
Outlines the threats to survival of rainforest birds and introduces organizations and individuals trying to save them. Fast facts cover…
topics such as the animals' size, life span, senses, and diet, and readers who want to learn more about research or conservation related to these animals can consult the list of organizations and Web sites at the end. Grades 4-7. c2006.One well: the story of water on Earth (Into Reading, Trade Book)
Par Rochelle Strauss, Rosemary Woods. 2007
Explains how water is recycled, and describes its distribution on Earth, with information about various species in various places, from…
coral reefs to the Bering Glacier in Alaska. Warns about pollution and its causes, the number of people affected, and how people can conserve water in daily life. An afterword provides further information on what can be done now to change things. Grades 4-7. 2007.Oil spill: disaster
Par Mona Chiang. 2010
On April 20, 2010, disaster struck in the Gulf of Mexico - the offshore oil rig Deepwater Horizon exploded, causing…
one of the worst environmental catastrophes in American history. More than a million gallons of oil leaked into the water each day for months, as the oil company BP tried to stop it and scientists and emergency response crews tried to repair the damage. What caused this disaster and how can we stop it from happening again? Learn the answers to these questions and more as you find out about the oil spill, relief efforts, and the future of energy use. Grades 4-7. 2010.No body's perfect: stories by teens about body image, self-acceptance, and the search for identity
Par Kimberly Kirberger. 2003
A collection of stories and poems by teenagers about body image, self-love, and the need to be "perfect". Each set…
of stories and poems illustrates one of twenty-four steps toward the ultimate goal of self-love, building up from getting to know yourself all the way to celebrating yourself. Junior and senior high readers. 2003.Let's eat: sustainable food for a hungry planet (Orca footprints)
Par Kimberley Veness. 2017
All the food you eat, whether it's an apple or a steak or a chocolate-coated cricket, has a story. Uncovers…
the secret lives of our groceries, exploring alternative - and sometimes bizarre - farm technology and touring gardens up high on corporate rooftops and down low in military-style bunkers beneath city streets. Packed with interesting and sometimes startling facts on agriculture around the world, Let's Eat reveals everything from the size of the biggest farm in the world to how many pesticides are in a single grape to which insect people prefer to eat. Grades 4-7. 2017.Maple harvest: the story of maple sugaring
Par Elizabeth Gemming. 1976
A close look at the fascinating techniques of maple sugaring -- the native Indian methods of stirring syrup in birch…
bark containers; the colonial sugar gatherers; and a modern maple farm. Grades 4-7. 1976.Company's coming for kids, lunches: Lunches
Par Jean Paré. 1998
Christian the lion: The True Story Of A Lion's Search For A Home
Par Anthony Bourke, John Rendall, Ruth Knowles. 2009
It's almost Christmas and as two friends search for gifts in London they come across the most unbelievable sight -…
a lion for sale in the famous store, Harrods. Unable to bear the thought of leaving the little cub, Ace and John take him home and name him Christian. A year of fun and mischief later, Christian has grown up and Ace and John must find him a new home back in his native Africa. Grades 4-7. 2009.Kakapo rescue: saving the world's strangest parrot (Scientists In The Field)
Par Sy Montgomery. 2011
Discusses the plight of the nearly extinct New Zealand kakapo - a large, flightless parrot. Explains the recovery-team scientists’ work…
of moving the remaining kakapo population to a safe environment and ensuring the birds’ protection during the hatching season. Grades 5-8. 2011.