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Nature, Indigenous peoples, Indigenous peoples in Canada
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From healing to astronomy to our connection to the natural world, the lessons from Indigenous knowledge inform our learning and…
practices today. How do knowledge systems get passed down over generations? Through the knowledge inherited from their Elders and ancestors, Indigenous Peoples throughout North America have observed, practiced, experimented, and interacted with plants, animals, the sky, and the waters over millennia. Knowledge keepers have shared their wisdom with younger people through oral history, stories, ceremonies, and records that took many forms. In Sky Wolf's Call , award-winning author team of Eldon Yellowhorn and Kathy Lowinger reveal how Indigenous knowledge comes from centuries of practices, experiences, and ideas gathered by people who have a long history with the natural world. Indigenous knowledge is explored through the use of fire and water, the acquisition of food, the study of astronomy, and healing practices. *A Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection
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Politics and government, Science and technology, Nature, Environment, Lifestyle, Social issues
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This nonfiction book for middle grade readers explores our right to a healthy environment and introduces the stories of people fighting for change. For grades 6-9
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Social issues, Science and technology, Environment, Nature
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Really “high” tech to inspire us for sustainable solutions on Earth.Who could imagine an idea born on a space station…
would help sustain our planet? Astronauts, living on the International Space Station, have to protect their resources because their lives depend on it. They learn to conserve water, air, food, energy, and waste.These efforts have in turn lead to amazing and innovative ideas for air quality, food production, and water purification here on Earth.With vivid, energetic illustrations, photographs, and Dr. Dave’s experiments on key topics, readers learn about technological innovations such as waterless toilets and the world’s tallest air purification tower.
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Nature, Science and technology, Environment
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"Introduces readers to what plastic pollution is, the consequences of this type of pollution, and what people are doing to…
help. Additional features include a table of contents, a Fast Facts page, a STEM project, a phonetic glossary, ways for readers to help, an index, an introduction to the author, and sources for further research." -- Provided by publisher
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Science and technology, Travel and geography, Environment, Nature, History, Indigenous peoples in Canada, Dinosaurs, Customs and cultures, Archaeology, Social issues
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"This nonfiction book introduces middle-grade readers to marine archaeology. Illustrated with photographs throughout, in this book young people will discover…
how understanding our ancient ancestors' relationships with the ocean can help the planet today and in the future." -- Provided by publisher
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Environment, Science and technology, Nature
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"A history of the technological advancements behind the straw, how modern plastic straws harm the environment, and what is being…
done to solve the problem of plastic pollution." -- Provided by publisher
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Nature, Science and technology, Environment
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"In this nonfiction story, young readers explore the transformation of a tadpole into a frog. The miracles of nature come…
to life in this early-learning series centered around life cycles, featuring simple text and Eric Carle's classic illustrations!" -- Provided by publisher
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Nature, Science and technology, Environment
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"In this nonfiction story, young readers explore the transformation of a seed into a tree." -- Provided by publisher