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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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Our earth
written and illustrated by Anne Rockwell.
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(Print book) From children's non-fiction author Anne Rockwell. A simple introduction to geography which explains such things as how the earth was shaped, how islands are born from volcanoes, and how gushing springs affect rivers.

On Earth
written and illustrated by G. Brian Karas.
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(Print book) Text and illustrations relate the motions of the Earth to time, such as the year, seasons, and days.

Nature recycles
by Michelle Lord ; illustrated by Cathy Morrison.
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(Print book) Explore how different animals in different habitats use recycled material to build homes, protect themselves, and get food.

La naturaleza recicla? -- lo haces tâu?
por Michelle Lord ; ilustrado por Cathy Morrison.
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(eBook, Spanish edition) Explore cómo diferentes animales en diferentes hábitats usan material reciclado para construir casas, protegerse y obtener comida.

Miss Fox's class goes green
Eileen Spinelli ; illustrated by Anne Kennedy.
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(Print book) The students in Miss Fox's class lead their school in making choices to help keep the planet healthy, such as turning off lights when leaving a room, taking shorter showers, and using cloth bags instead of plastic ones.

I can save the earth!
by Alison Inches ; illustrated by Viviana Garofoli.
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(Print book) Max is a little monster who likes to litter and never, ever recycles. Then the electricity goes out and he sees how exciting and beautiful the Earth is-- and that it will need his help to stay that way.

Human footprint
by Ellen Kirk.
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(Print book) From NatGeo Kids. Shows kids the dimensions of consumption, including diapers worn as a baby, bread eaten in a lifetime, and recycled cans, and explains how to create a sustainable way of living.

Earth
written by Susanna Van Rose.
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(Print book) From the amazing DK Eyewitness series, this captivating visual science book examines the natural forces that shape our planet, covering such topics as climate, the oceans, plate tectonics, earthquakes, volcanoes, mountains, and glaciers.

Earth Day every day
Lisa Bullard ; illustrated by Xiao Xin.
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(Print book) Discusses how children can help the planet by planting trees, starting an environmental club at school, and learning how to reduce, reuse, and recycle.

Make it!
Jane Bull.
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(Print book) Provides easy-to-follow instructions on making toys and crafts out of used and recycled material, including mirror mobiles, paper weaving, and bottle banks.