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Mr. Tate's class is about to learn there's more to rocks than being dirty lumps on the ground. On this field trip they're visiting the rocky ridge mountains to learn about rocks. At first the children think rocks will be boring, but they soon learn that rocks are all around us in ways we might not expect-such as glass and toothpaste!
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Un grand danger plane sur le monde des pissenlits. Les humains s'acharnent à vouloir les éliminer en les aspergeant de pesticides. Craignant que leur couleur éclatante ne révèle leur présence parmi la verdure du gazon, un papa pissenlit et son fiston guettent avec inquiétude le moment propice pour éclore.
Dialogue entre un papa pissenlit et son fils, qui rappelle les vertus de cette plante mal aimée.
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The Get Away Boat is a 500 word children's picture book. Its thirty beautiful illustrations entice your child first to listen and then to read the story. The beaver dam broke, a flood is on the way, and three little lizards and an old grandpa need to find something that will float. The book's editor, a Florida State first-grade teacher, guided the book toward use in her classroom. To her students delight, she used it in her science unit to help teach...
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El tiburón y el león marino, es una historia para deleitar a los pequeños lectores, entretenerlos, instruirlos y guiarles acerca de
cuidar el planeta Tierra y todas sus especies.
El tiburón, sorprendido al mirar la multitud de especies marinas saliendo del agua, preguntó al león marino por qué todos están
saliendo del agua si vosotros no sois de tierra, él respondió que en los océanos ya no hay espacios para las especies marinas por
la...
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Juanito y Carmela van a crear algunos canteros en los que plantar albahacas con tomates; cebollas, zanahorias y lechugas; y ajos. En las esquinas de los canteros puede haber macetas con geranios, eneldos y caléndulas. En el cantero llamado «España» hay xoaniñas o mariquitas de Galicia, y sanantonitos o mariquitas de Canarias.
VALORES IMPLÍCITOS:
Debemos rescatar el curso natural de la naturaleza, defendiendo el medio ambiente. No hay que destruir...
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In this fast-moving sequel to The Green Spiral, confronting the runaway destruction of Planet Earth by some dangerous humans shows that there is a very fine line between fantasy and reality.
The central characters provide a glimmer of hope for those who are fighting to save Nature, or is it too late?
Nature herself begins to show her true colours, as she decides it is time to teach those who aim to destroy, a lesson.
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Yuki and her mother are working in the garden, and it's time to water the plants. Yuki learns the technology behind a well and how to use it. This fiction title is paired to the nonfiction title "Engineers Work With Pulleys" for connecting across texts and comprehension through connection strategies.
70) Recruited
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When Olivia Gesso skydives into a recruiting job with Kava Tech-a hip start-up where twenty-somethings binge drink, gamble, and code their way to luxury cars and fat bonuses-it's almost hard to remember how she got there. No one would have expected an eco-warrior hell-bent on saving the seeds of an extinct tree to find her way into this silicon jungle, serving as high-heeled bait for geeky coders. But student debt and desperation drive Olivia farther...
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Esta serie de pequeños alienígenas guardianes de la naturaleza que salen de su planeta en la búsqueda de la mayor contaminador del universo, el malvado Zirt Zlunder. Se escapa y viene a parar en la Tierra. En este libro, Zirt Zlunder desaparece. Los Pequeños Guardianes deben localizar a Zirt Zlunder, pero esta vez la caza será fuera del planeta Tierra. Tendrán que viajar todos los planetas de nuestro sistema solar. Y en esta aventura será atacado...
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See-oh-too is an influential guy. Trees Are Made of Gas teaches young readers all about carbon dioxide, an invisible, odorless gas that is essential for plant growth, but is also responsible for global climate change. Kids learn both the science and impact of the massive release of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere, making a clear argument for conservation and clean up. Providing simple explanations along with ways to reduce your own carbon footprint,...
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Joanna van Kool obtained a Masters in Creative Writing from Sydney University and has been writing in various forms for many years. Inspired by John Sinclair, the man who fought to save Fraser Island from sand mining, this coming-of-age novel is set in the 1970s and is about the clash between those who wish to exploit the island's mineral wealth and those who want to protect its natural beauty. This struggle is interwoven with the lives of three characters:...
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Plants and animals often bring about curiosity in young readers. Those who pick up this stimulating book will follow along as two relatable characters, Max and Kate, explore the many different aspects of nature, often with the help of family members. Colorful illustrations are accompanied by captivating text that will engage readers of many ages and encourage them to learn more about nature and science. Inquisitive readers will love keeping up with...
77) Super Snakes
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Snakes might seem pretty creepy to some people, but they play an important role in the animal kingdom. With the help of this delightful book, readers take a look into the life of these essential reptiles, learning about different parts of their bodies and their life cycle. Colorful photographs and entertaining text complement each other and engage even reluctant readers. This exciting narrative is a must-have for animal lovers and an invaluable resource...
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Geraldine is an energetic, spirited second-grader with a passion for inventing. When she observes a decline in the bee population, Geraldine decides to find a way to help. A field trip to the space museum and a challenging homework assignment prompt her to sort through her parents' old gadgets and gizmos to create an invention that may one day save the bees. Can she produce something truly remarkable; something that might help the environment and...
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The Adventures through the universe continue with the spaceship "Egg", Spartan, his three friends, and his dog, Grimm. In Book 3, "Adventure at Wadi Allaqi", the spirited young friends travel to the Sahara Desert in the Red Hills of Egypt. They arrive in the scorching heat equipped with supplies to brave the harsh desert conditions. There they make new friends and learn about the precious gift of water. Together with their new friends they must restore...
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Finaliste, Prix Littéraires Du Gouverneur Général 2020
Sur La Liste Des 100 Meilleurs Livres Du Globe And Mail
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Face Au Colonialisme, Les Autochtones Doivent Continuellement Se Fabriquer Un « Chez Soi » Et Y Retrouver Un Sentiment D'appartenance. Pour Certains D'entre Nous, Ce Ne Sont Que Des Aperçus, Des Moments Furtifs. Parfois, Il N'y En A Que Des Fragments.
Noopiming Signifie « En Forêt » En Anishinaabemowin. Une Constellation...
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