Where Is the Amazon?

Human beings have inhabited the banks of the Amazon River since 13,000 BC and yet they make up just a small percentage of the "population" of this geographic wonderland. The Amazon River basin teems with life—animal and plant alike. It's a rainforest that is home to an estimated 390 billion individual trees, 2.5 million species of insects, and hundreds of amazing creatures and plants that can…

The playful classroom : the power of play for all ages

Shows teachers how and why they should bring play into the classroom to make learning meaningful, relevant, and fun. Research studies show that all students—young and old, rich and poor, urban and rural—benefit immensely from classrooms filled with art, creativity, and laughter. Fun, playfulness, creative thinking, and individual expression reinforce positive experiences, which in turn l…

The enviroment

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27 pages : illustration ; 26 cm

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How my body works

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363.7 ENV

The everything kids' environment book : learn how you can help save the envir…

Everything we do has an impact on the world around us--from the clothes we wear and food we eat to the gardens we grow and the trash we throw away. And to take the best care of the earth--and ourselves--it's important to make smart choices. With The Everything Kids' Environment Book, you'll find out what you can do every day to help protect our planet. You'll also learn why the rainforest is so…

Learning links : strategic teaching for the learner-centred classroom

Provides practical guidelines and strategies to improve teacher practice. Features practical strategies for classroom application, case studies describing teachers' methods for linking theory to practice and blackline masters to support the student activities.

What does it mean to be present?

A Mom's Choice Gold Award Winner, What Does It Mean to Be Present? is the perfect introduction to mindfulness for kids and learning empathy at all ages. Being present means... Noticing when someone needs help Waiting patiently for your turn Focusing on what's happening now Follow a group of friends at school, at home, and at the beach as they become mindful kids and experience just what it…

I can save the earth!

A new “green” series!: Little Green Books will educate children on what they can do to be more eco-friendly. The books in this line will be made from recycled materials, and the storylines will cover subjects such as improving the environment, learning about endangered animals, recycling, and much more. Meet Max the Little Monster. He is a cute, furry green monster who is an environmenta…

Eyewitness climate change

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9780756641948

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72 pages : illustration ; 27 cm

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Eyewitness book

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551.6 WOO

Mountains : geology, natural history, & ecosystems

This top-selling series introduces the wild creatures of the world and examines the natural world. Good general introductions for ages 10+, these volumes contain the knowledge, personal experiences, and research of leading naturalists and scientists, accompanied by stunning photography. Unless otherwise noted (*), all volumes are sturdy paperback.

Resources and conservation

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9780778702214

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31 pages : illustration ; 26 cm

Series Title

Secrets of rainforest

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577.3 CHI