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1) The Lorax
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The Once-ler describes the results of the local pollution problem.
3) The old boat
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"Off a small island, a boy and his grandfather set sail in their beloved fishing boat. They ride the waves, catching wants and wishes and seeing the wonders of the ocean. But soon the boy is sailing the boat himself, drifting further from shore as the waters grow muddied and turbulent. When a storm washes him ashore, he sees home in a new light. He decides to turn the tides of his fortune, cleaning the island's waters and creating a new life with...
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Nancy, Sluggo and their genius friend Homer build a flying, floating, wild vehicle out of recycled materials and take off for a fun-filled adventure all around the great state of Tennessee! Along the way, they help to clean up the water, air, and land while meeting some wonderful, funny, and wise new animal friends.
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Water is the first medicine. It affects and connects us all... When a black snake threatens to destroy the Earth and poison her people's water, one young water protector takes a stand to defend Earth's most sacred resource. Inspired by the many indigenous-led movements across North America, this bold and lyrical picture book issues an urgent rallying cry to safeguard the Earth's water from harm and corruption.
8) Dirty air
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Briefly explores how burning fuel pollutes the air we breathe and offers young readers advice on making the air cleaner.
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Stella gets a big surprise when her mom plans a trip to visit their family in Mexico! Stella loves marine animals, and she can't wait to see the ocean for the first time, until she arrives and learns that the sea and its life forms are in danger due to pollution. Stella wants to save the ocean, but she knows she can't do it alone. It's going to take a lot of work and help from old and new friends to make a difference, but Stella Díaz never gives...
10) Polluted oceans
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Examines the way that pollution--like plastic bags, fishing nets, and harmful chemicals--get into the world's oceans, and offers advice on how we can help to make the ocean cleaner.
12) Keeping it clean
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Photographs and simple text describe different ways to keep the earth clean including recycling, carpooling, turning off lights when they are not being used, and planting a tree.
13) Garbage galore
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Briefly examines how garbage can pollute the environment and offers advice for young readers on learning how to recycle different types of garbage instead.
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When disaster strikes, people aren't the only ones in danger. On April 20, 2010, an oil rig in the Gulf of Mexico exploded. Millions of gallons of oil began gushing into the water, causing the biggest oil spill in U.S. history. Thousands of pelicans that lived in the Gulf were now in danger of dying because sticky brown oil covered their feathers. Who would come to their rescue? Look inside to meet the everyday heroes who have found ways to save animals...