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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...
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"Bobby's Exciting Adventure: A Story of Friendship, Creativity, and Helping the Environment! Here's an amazing story about Bobby, a smart kid who wanted some fun over the holidays. With the help of his mother, Bobby embarked on an adventurous adventure with his friends and classmates. The thrill is that they are they are all from different nations. Join the adventure where Bobby's creativity results in a wonderful surprise for everyone.. And you know...
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Nicole Daigle, alias AmiSoleil, est spécialiste en interprétation de la nature. Son livre touche l'environnement, la préservation de la faune, de la flore et des zones écologiques. L'auteure sait raconter. Cristalo sur la dune de Kouchibouguac, bellement illustré par Denise Paquette, amuse autant qu'il éduque et instruit.
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The SeaBEAN trilogy, which was first published in 3 instalments by Medina Publishing in 2013 and 2014, and warmly endorsed by none other than Dame Jacqueline Wilson, is now available collected into one edition for readers aged between 8 and 12 who love time travel adventures and care about the world we live in.
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Life for Alice and the five other children living on the remote Scottish island of St Kilda was challenging enough,...
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After Marina throws away the plastic wrapper on her sandwich, the plastic goes on a journey to disturb a series of sea creatures before, later, washing up on a beach where Marina and her family are playing. This experience is Marina's introduction to the harmfulness of single-use plastics, lighting a spark within her to learn more and do more to help the planet. Jesse Byrd is an international award-winning children's book creator who focuses mainly...
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Duct Tape and Tag-A-Long are unlikely partners, but one day they find themselves stuck together! Blowing down the street, the pair have no idea what the future holds. Before they can solve their sticky problem, they are grabbed and thrown into a very dark place. The pair soon discover that they are not alone. There are many others in the darkness, many of whom have been there before.
They soon meet a magazine, an aluminum can, a bolt, a plastic...
69) Ary's Trees
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Young Ary's home is a tree-covered paradise. But progress threatens it. Can Ary save the trees. Young Ary's new home is a lush, tree-covered paradise. But when nature takes a back seat to progress, the island's future is threatened. Can Ary and her friends save the trees before it's too late?
Ary's Trees is an eco-parable about the importance of environmental preservation and activism. Young Ary's new home is a lush, tree-covered paradise. But when...
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Sais-tu ce que sont les cernes de croissance à l'intérieur du tronc des arbres ? Ce sont des cercles inégaux qui permettent de déterminer l'âge des arbres. Mais le tronc des arbres n'a pas toujours eu des cercles de croissance. En réalité, ces cercles sont les marques d'une grande tragédie que les arbres ont subie autrefois et dont voici le récit.
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París, año 2030. Como las catástrofes naturales están a la orden del día, se organiza la primera Cumbre de los animales. Su objetivo: reunir el máximo de especies que habitan la Tierra y pactar una manera equitativa de gestionar los recursos. Kid, una niña de once años, es escogida entre miles de alumnos para cubrir este evento histórico. Cuando una explosión repentina deja incomunicada la sala, las especies se ven forzadas a encontrar la...
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A magical and mysterious garden where the unexpected seems to take over. A dissatisfied Daisy, an adventurer, caught up in mischief and desires, bringing about a whole new world of humor, tears, and love. The wild flowers and creatures take on a new meaning, as they grow in the imagination of the reader, each new character with their special task and story blends reality and fiction into a magical world of flowers, fairies, and humans. Plants that...
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A tender ensemble novel about coming home to oneself and one's family through the beauty and soulfulness of Earth, even in an age of unravelling.
Brothers Justin and Oliver have never been close. Justin owns an iconic Toronto restaurant and lives with his wife and daughter in Baby Point. Oliver, a former environmental reporter, does admin for a local gym and rents an attic apartment. Yet both men know their worlds stand on the brink. With their mother's...
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Time is running out for the iconic killer whales of the Pacific coast. Persecuted as pests then captured for display in marine parks, orca families have been decimated by humanity's greed and folly, their food supply wiped out, their infants dying from starvation and tainted mother's milk. Captive male orca Makai is saved from euthanasia and destined for freedom. But a human-caused tragedy upends Makai's world. Plotting revenge, acceptance into orca...
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Respeto por el ambiente, por los animales y por nosotros mismos, eso es de lo que tratan los diálogos entre Melissa, una niña de seis años con muchos deseos de comprender el mundo, y el Señor Gato, un sagaz gato vagabundo. Seis historias para contar un año de vida de la niña y para compartir un poco de la sabiduría que el gato ha reunido por las calles del mundo.Entre una historia y la otra, el gato se dirige a los padres y a los adultos en...
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Title: "Mithun and the Talking Tree"Description:Embark on an enchanting journey with "Mithun and the Talking Tree," a captivating tale that weaves the magic of friendship, courage, and the wonders of nature. In the heart of a mystical forest, young Mithun discovers a secret that will change his life forever-a tree that can talk.As Mithun befriends the wise and ancient Talking Tree, he learns of a hidden world filled with ancient wisdom and the power...
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What happens to an oil industry lobbyist when climate change gets personal?
In a world where the devastating effects of climate change can seem inconsequential to the lives of the wealthy, Daniel Lazaro thrives as a powerful Washington lobbyist for the fossil fuel industry. With a dream life on the Guadalupe River, a loving wife and a young daughter, Daniel is blind to the repercussions of his work. But when a flash flood in the Texas Hill Country...
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Sigue a dos científicos que pasan una noche en los Everglades recogiendo muestras de agua, fotografiando la vida silvestre y chapoteando a través de pantanos en un intento por comprender este ecosistema misterioso. Parte de un esfuerzo a largo plazo para devolver los Everglades a un estado natural después de un siglo de desarrollo, los científicos intentan averiguar lo que era el "Río de hierba" antes de los asentamientos humanos. En el camino,...
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As Escape from Extinction opens, the last Neanderthal dies in a cave on the Iberian Peninsula. 30,000 years later, the naturalist Muir O'Brien, hunting deep in the Oregon wilderness, spots a fern believed to be extinct since the end of the last ice age. His discovery leads to a life-changing encounter with the visionary and narcissistic Leo Bonelli, founder of the world's most successful biotech company. Despite misgivings, Muir and his daughter,...
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Un jour, on découvre une roche dans un champ. Ce minerai, c'est de l'amiante, de l'or blanc. Un an plus tard, l'exploitation minière commence, un chemin de fer est construit. Le village deviendra une ville et ses habitants ne vivront plus jamais de la même façon...
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