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BKLYN Sustainability for Kids

A booklist created in partnership with the Brooklyn Bridge Park Environmental Education Center.

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I am farmer : growing an environmental movement in Cameroon
Paul, Baptiste, author.
Format: eBook

(eBook) This book tells the story of Farmer Tantoh, a grassroots environmentalist from Cameroon, Africa. His work has led to the development of over 800 gardens, clean water for tens of thousands of people, and a movement toward sustainable and organic farming in his home country.

Reduce, reuse, and recycle, Oscar!
Lindeen, Mary author.
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(Print book) Oscar the Grouch knows a lot about trash, including how to reuse it! Oscar and friends show young readers that reducing, reusing, and recycling lessens their impact on the planet. Learn how to turn trash into treasure, like making old bottle caps into artwork. We can help Earth!

Save energy, Bert and Ernie!
Boothroyd, Jennifer, 1972- author.
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(Print book) How can you be kind to Earth? Bert and Ernie along with their Sesame Street friends teach young readers about energy and how everybody can conserve energy to protect the planet. Simple, practical advice tackles the big issue in a kid-friendly way.

Our House Is on Fire : Greta Thunberg's Call to Save the Planet
Winter, Jeanette
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(Print book) Tells the story of Greta Thunberg, a Swedish teenage climate activist who has sparked a worldwide student movement and is demanding action from world leaders who refuse to address climate change.

Greta's story : the schoolgirl who went on strike to save the planet
Camerini, Valentina, 1981- author.
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(Print book) In legislatures all over the world, ten of thousands of serious-looking and stern-sounding politicians sat and discusssed an endless range of issues. But they never addressed the problem of the health of the planet. It was time for someone to remind them to step in to protect the environment--and the future of children all over the world. It was an emergency. Everything else could wait. So Greta made a sign, put on her jacket, and went on strike.

Greta's story : the schoolgirl who went on strike to save the planet
Camerini, Valentina, 1981- author.
Format: eBook

(eBook) In legislatures all over the world, ten of thousands of serious-looking and stern-sounding politicians sat and discussed an endless range of issues. But they never addressed the problem of the health of the planet. It was time for someone to remind them to step in to protect the environment--and the future of children all over the world. It was an emergency. Everything else could wait. So Greta made a sign, put on her jacket, and went on strike.

Cuidar el planeta Tierra
Maneru, Maria
Format: PRINTED MATL

(Print book, Spanish) El planeta Tierra tiene algunos problemillas, como el cambio climático, el agujero en la capa de ozono o la contaminación, y esto le pone un poco triste... Si a ti también te preocupa, piensa que todos los niños y niñas tenéis la oportunidad de convertir nuestro mundo en un lugar mucho mejor con pequeño (pero grandes) eco-gestos.

Planet SOS
Rohde, Marie G.
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(Print book) From the atmosdragon causing global warming to the smogosaurus polluting our air, real-life environmental monsters are everywhere! Discover how planet-destroying monsters survive. Learn their weaknesses. Then join the fight to vanquish the beasts and save our planet!

Living green at home
Molly Aloian.
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(Print book) This empowering title inspires readers to make their homes the ultimate green scene! Readers will discover how simple changes, such as using natural cleaning supplies and unplugging video game consoles, can have a positive impact.

Green city
Allan Drummond.
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(Print book) The story of Greensburg, Kansas, a town that rebuilt completely green after a deadly tornado.