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Light Hardcover (1 lb or less)

Oregon

"I take care of the earth because I know I can do little things every day to make a BIG difference..."

With his signature blend of playfulness and sensitiviy, Todd Parr explores the important, timely subject of environmental protection and conservation in this eco-friendly picture book. Featuing a circular die-cut Earth on the cover, and printed entirely with recycled materials and nontoxic soy inks, this book includes lots of easy, smart ideas on how we can all work together to make the Earth feel good - from planting a tree and using both sides of the paper, to saving energy and reusing old things in new ways.

Best of all, the book includes an interior gatefold with a poster with tips/reminders on how kids can "go green" everyday. Equally whimsical and heartfelt, this sweet homage to our beautiful planet is sure to inspire readers of all ages to do their part in keeping the Earth happy and healthy.

The EARTH Book

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#paperback #ecology #environmentalism #science #childrens #kids #juvenilefiction #school #environment #recycle 

Light Paperback (1 lb or less)

Science

An enterprising group of kids introduces a recycling program in their town.

In the Planet Protectors series, students are introduced to some of the key environmental issues affecting the United States today. Each book explores a particular environmental problem. These fictional accounts develop as students identify a problem and then design a solution. Readers will be thrilled by the engaging stories and, at the same time, they will learn importance science content. (Genre: Realistic Fiction)

Content-Based Chapter Books Fiction (Science: Planet Protectors): Waste Watchers

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An environmental history of the Nashua River, from its discovery by Indians through the polluting years of the Industrial Revolution to the ambitious clean-up that revitalized it.

A River Ran Wild

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Albert Schweitzer

Collection of observations and reflections on the animal world during his time in Africa. Schweitzer spent many years in Africa as a medical missionary, and during his time there, he became fascinated with the animal world. He observed the behavior of animals in their natural habitat and reflected on the lessons that could be learned from them. The book is divided into chapters, each of which focuses on a different animal or group of animals. Schweitzer writes about elephants, lions, crocodiles, and many other creatures. He discusses their behavior, their relationships with each other, and their place in the ecosystem. Throughout the book, Schweitzer emphasizes the importance of reverence for life. He argues that all living beings, including animals, deserve respect and dignity. He believes that humans have a responsibility to protect and care for the natural world, and that this is essential for our own well-being. The Animal World of Albert Schweitzer is a thought-provoking and insightful book that offers a unique perspective on the natural world. It is a must-read for anyone interested in animal behavior, environmentalism, or philosophy.

Paperback (1 to 2 lbs)

Maryland

Criticizes Western philosophy for not applying ethics to animals

The Animal World of Albert Schweitzer

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Greg Cummings

Wicked interesting read, the author Greg Cummings has had a really interesting and selfless life so far. 

Hardcover (1 to 2 lbs)

Massachusetts

How to Save a Species

Our love of gorillas has long been reflected in literature and films--Tarzan, King Kong, The Jungle Book, Gorillas in the Mist--and their popularity continues to grow. Gorillas are among the most recognizable of the large charismatic mammals, but climate change and poaching has brought them to the brink of extinction. Greg Cummings was the executive director of the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund for seventeen years. He shares his fascinating experiences as a "wildlife Robin Hood"--raising money from the rich and famous and redistributing it to endangered gorillas and their habitats. He met and enlisted the help of celebrities such as Sigourney Weaver, Arthur C. Clark, Douglas Adams, and Leonardo DiCaprio. This thirty-year worldwide journey moves from boardrooms in Manhattan and London to mountain treks in Rwanda and the Congo. Gorilla Tactics is sure to enchant readers with Greg's unique experiences, while sharing insight into the work it takes to save a species from extinction.

Gorilla Tactics

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A little bit of cover markings and wear, but generally good. 

Heavy Paperback (2 to 4 lbs)

Two in the Far North

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Wisconsin

Fishing Rivers of the Far North

Bjørn Lomborg

Pennsylvania

The Skeptical Environmentalist's Guide to Global Warming

Written by the author of The Skeptical Environmentalist, this groundbreaking book transforms the debate about global warming by offering a fresh perspective based on human needs as well as environmental concerns.

Cool It

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Beth Schwarzman

Magic marker on back cover and inside cover. 

A field companion to the natural sites of Cape Cod

The Nature of Cape Cod

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Ashlee Piper

Illinois

Do Good. Live Better. Save the Planet

"The time for stepping up and protecting our planet is now. And this book is an easy, enjoyable place to start." -- Moby

It's time to put your good intentions into action. It's time to give a shit -- about your health, your footprint, and your planet.

Give a Sh*t guides you through the transition to a kinder, healthier, more conscious, and sustainable life like no book has done before. With a humorous and nonjudgmental tone, savvy eco-friendly lifestyle expert Ashlee Piper walks you through easy-but-impactful shifts anyone can make to live and be better every damn day:

 * In your home - Room-by-room guidance and tactics for a chic, affordable, sustainable living space, no matter where or how you live
 * In the kitchen - 20+ unfussy, quick, and delicious plant-based recipes for every life occasion, from pantry staples like White Witch Almond Milk to exciting everyday fare like Walnut Chorizo Tostadas to kick-ass desserts like Jamocha Silk Pie
 * In your closet - Advice for building a polished, ethical wardrobe in a world of fast fashion
 * In the mirror - Beauty and grooming tips and DIY products (from skin care to foundation to, ahem, ladytime provisions) that are safer, natural, cruelty-free, and, best of all, effective
 * In the wild - How to maintain your values (and your moxie) at work, in your social life, and when abroad
   

Give a Sh*t isn't a manual of restrictions -- it's a practical handbook that meets you where you are and finally harmonizes doing good with living well.

Give a Sh*t

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Michigan

In 1975 Yellowknife, four employees of a small radio station embark on a canoe trip that takes them into the Arctic wilderness, following the 1927 route taken by ill-fated Englishman John Hornby, and find their relationships shifting.

Late Nights on Air

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Schim Schimmel

This illustrated letter from Mother Earth is designed to remind children of all ages of the responsibility we all have to protect the world in which we live. It poses then answers the question: what can we do to help save our home?

Dear Children of the Earth

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California

The Barefoot Book of Earth Tales

Name written on the front page and slight discoloration around the spine, I think from the sun. Otherwise excellent. 

 #paperback #nonfiction #environmentalism #nature #climatechange #science #biology 

Colorado

As I See It, Science Is Not Enough

The Environment

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#hardcover #joshuahorwitz￼ #history #science #whales #dolphins #environmentalism #navy￼ #warofthewhales

Rhode Island

A True Story

Winner of the 2015 PEN/E.O. Wilson Literary Science Writing Award: "Horwitz's dogged reporting...combined with crisp, cinematic writing, produces a powerful narrative.... He has written a book that is instructive and passionate and deserving a wide audience" (PEN Award Citation).

War of the Whales is the gripping tale of a crusading attorney who stumbles on one of the US Navy's best-kept secrets: a submarine detection system that floods entire ocean basins with high-intensity sound--and drives whales onto beaches. As Joel Reynolds launches a legal fight to expose and challenge the Navy program, marine biologist Ken Balcomb witnesses a mysterious mass stranding of whales near his research station in the Bahamas. Investigating this calamity, Balcomb is forced to choose between his conscience and an oath of secrecy he swore to the Navy in his youth.

When Balcomb and Reynolds team up to expose the truth behind an epidemic of mass strandings, the stage is set for an epic battle that pits admirals against activists, rogue submarines against weaponized dolphins, and national security against the need to safeguard the ocean environment. Waged in secret military labs and the nation's highest court, War of the Whales is a real-life thriller that combines the best of legal drama, natural history, and military intrigue.

War of the Whales

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Chen Qiufan

Ken Liu

Connecticut

A LOCUS AWARD FINALIST FOR BEST FIRST NOVEL

Award-winning author Chen Qiufan's Waste Tide is a thought-provoking vision of the future.

Translated by Ken Liu, who brought Cixin Liu's Hugo Award-winning The Three Body Problem to English-speaking readers.

Mimi is drowning in the world's trash.

She's a waste worker on Silicon Isle, where electronics -- from cell phones and laptops to bots and bionic limbs -- are sent to be recycled. These amass in towering heaps, polluting every spare inch of land. On this island off the coast of China, the fruits of capitalism and consumer culture come to a toxic end.

Mimi and thousands of migrant waste workers like her are lured to Silicon Isle with the promise of steady work and a better life. They're the lifeblood of the island's economy, but are at the mercy of those in power.

A storm is brewing, between ruthless local gangs, warring for control. Ecoterrorists, set on toppling the status quo. American investors, hungry for profit. And a Chinese-American interpreter, searching for his roots.

As these forces collide, a war erupts -- between the rich and the poor; between tradition and modern ambition; between humanity's past and its future.

Mimi, and others like her, must decide if they will remain pawns in this war or change the rules of the game altogether.


"An accomplished eco-techno-thriller with heart and soul as well as brain. Chen Qiufan is an astute observer, both of the present world and of the future that the next generation is in danger of inheriting." - David Mitchell, New York Times bestselling author of Cloud Atlas

Waste Tide

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Eric Holthaus

A Radical Vision for What's Possible in the Age of Warming





The first hopeful book about climate change, The Future Earth shows readers how to reverse the short- and long-term effects of climate change over the next three decades.

The basics of climate science are easy. We know it is entirely human-caused. Which means its solutions will be similarly human-led. In The Future Earth, leading climate change advocate and weather-related journalist Eric Holthaus ("the Rebel Nerd of Meteorology"--Rolling Stone) offers a radical vision of our future, specifically how to reverse the short- and long-term effects of climate change over the next three decades. Anchored by world-class reporting, interviews with futurists, climatologists, biologists, economists, and climate change activists, it shows what the world could look like if we implemented radical solutions on the scale of the crises we face. 



 * What could happen if we reduced carbon emissions by 50 percent in the next decade
 * What could living in a city look like in 2030
 * How could the world operate in 2040, if the proposed Green New Deal created a 100 percent net carbon-free economy in the United States

This is the book for anyone who feels overwhelmed by the current state of our environment. Hopeful and prophetic, The Future Earth invites us to imagine how we can reverse the effects of climate change in our own lifetime and encourages us to enter a deeper relationship with the earth as conscientious stewards and to re-affirm our commitment to one another in our shared humanity.

The Future Earth

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A Life Story

A story that spans a millennium and includes a cast of millions. The story of a single tree.

In this clear, concise, and captivating book, renowned scientist and environmentalist David Suzuki and award-winning writer Wayne Grady tell the life story of a tree, beginning when heat from a devastating forest fire opens thousands of pine cones and sends millions of seeds into the air. Most of these seeds perish, but one falls into the soil and develops into the tree that is the subject of this book.

Suzuki and Grady describe how the tree grows and receives nourishment and what role the tree plays in the forest throughout its life. It acts as a home to succession of creatures and plays a crucial role in the water cycle, in breaking rock down into soil, and in removing carbon dioxide and producing oxygen. Even after the tree dies, it provides a home for moss, ferns, and other plants, which use the tree as a nurse log, and it provides nutrients for insects and fungi. Tree also looks at the community of organisms that share the tree's ecosystem and at the events going on in the larger world during the tree's lifetime.


Tree

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Florida

The Spiritual Ecology of the Father of Environmentalism

A tribute to the visionary contributions and prophetic writings of Thomas Berry, spiritual ecologist and father of environmentalism

* Contains 10 essays by eminent philosophers, thinkers, and scientists in the field of ecology and sustainability, including Matthew Fox, Joanna Macy, Duane Elgin, Sean Esbjörn-Hargens, Ervin Laszlo, and Allan Combs

* Calls for a transformation of consciousness to resolve today's global ecological and human challenges

* Includes a little-known but essential essay by Thomas Berry

When cultural historian and spiritual ecologist Thomas Berry, described by Newsweek magazine as "the most provocative figure among the new breed of eco-theologians," passed away in 2009 at age 94, he left behind a dream of healing the "Earth community." In his numerous lectures, books, and essays, Berry proclaimed himself a scholar of the earth, a "geologian," and diligently advocated for a return to Earth-based spirituality.

This anthology presents 10 essays from leading philosophers, scientists, and spiritual visionaries--including Matthew Fox, Joanna Macy, Duane Elgin, Sean Esbjörn-Hargens, Ervin Laszlo, and Allan Combs--on the genius of Berry's work and his quest to resolve our global ecological and spiritual challenges, as well as a little-known but essential essay by Berry himself. Revealing Berry's insights as far ahead of their time, these essays reiterate the radical nature of his ideas and the urgency of his most important conclusion: that money and technology cannot solve our problems, rather, we must reestablish the indigenous connection with universal consciousness and return to our fundamental spontaneous nature--still evident in our dreams--in order to navigate our ecological challenges successfully.

Thomas Berry, Dreamer of the Earth

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Raea Gragg

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New Jersey

A Graphic Novel

Two girls wrangle with the themes of growing up and changing while embarking on a rollicking adventure to save the environment. A full color, 280-page graphic novel for children ages 7+. ​

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Like new except for red ink mark on bottom outside edge of front cover. See photos. 

A True Story of Myth, Madness, and Greed

When a shattered kayak and camping gear are found on an uninhabited island in the Pacific Northwest, they reignite a mystery surrounding a shocking act of protest. Five months earlier, logger-turned-activist Grant Hadwin had plunged naked into a river in British Columbia's Queen Charlotte Islands, towing a chainsaw. When his night's work was done, a unique Sitka spruce, 165 feet tall and covered with luminous golden needles, teetered on its stump. Two days later it fell.As vividly as John Krakauer puts readers on Everest, John Vaillant takes us into the heart of North America's last great forest.

The Golden Spruce

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#hardcover #travel #oceantravel #sailing #pollution #plasticpollution #environment #environmentalism #activism #garbage 

Vermont

An Ocean Voyage and a Rising Tide of Activism to Fight Plastic Pollution

"An exciting account of an activist scientist's unorthodox fight in the growing movement against plastic marine pollution and of his expedition across the Pacific on a home-made "junk raft" Over the past several years, the news media has brought the "Great Pacific Garbage Patch"--the famous swirling gyre of plastic litter in the ocean--into the public consciousness. When Marcus Eriksen cofounded the 5 Gyres Institute with his wife, Anna, and set out to study marine pollution, they found that the reality is even more dire: instead of a stable mass of litter, they discovered that a "plastic smog" of microparticles permeates the world's oceans, defying simplistic clean-up efforts. What's more, these microplastics and their toxic chemistry have seeped into the food chain, threatening marine life and humans alike. Far from being a gloomy treatise on an environmental catastrophe, though, Junk Raft tells the exciting story of Eriksen's fight to raise awareness and solve the problem of plastic pollution, contributing to a fast-growing movement to stem the tide of trash. Eriksen writes of his voyage from Los Angeles to Hawaii aboard his homemade "junk raft," and along the way he recounts the successful efforts to fight corporate influence and demand that plastics producers take responsibility for a problem they've created. Eriksen provides concrete, actionable solutions and an empowering message: it's up to bold, brash, unapologetically activist "citizen scientists" to challenge the status quo for the sake of the planet"--

Junk Raft

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365 small things you can do to make a big difference

The Green Year

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Jane Goodall

Phillip Berman

Clean, tight copy, cover just very slightly worn. 

A Spiritual Journey

From world-renowned scientist Jane Goodall, as seen in the new National Geographic documentary Jane, comes a poignant memoir about her spiritual epiphany and an appeal for why everyone can find a reason for hope.

Dr. Jane Goodall's revolutionary study of chimpanzees in Tanzania's Gombe preserve forever altered the very, definition of humanity. Now, in a poignant and insightful memoir, Jane Goodall explores her extraordinary life and personal spiritual odyssey, with observations as profound as the knowledge she has brought back from the forest.

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Todd Parr

The EARTH Book

Barbara Keeler

Content-Based Chapter Books Fiction (Science: Planet Protectors): Waste Watchers

Lynne Cherry

A River Ran Wild

Albert Schweitzer

The Animal World of Albert Schweitzer

Greg Cummings

Gorilla Tactics

Margaret E. Murie

Two in the Far North

Dan D. Gapen, Sr.

Fishing Rivers of the Far North

Bjørn Lomborg

Cool It

Beth Schwarzman

The Nature of Cape Cod

Ashlee Piper

Give a Sh*t

Elizabeth Hay

Late Nights on Air

Schim Schimmel

Dear Children of the Earth

Dawn Casey

The Barefoot Book of Earth Tales

Bruce Wallace

The Environment

Joshua Horwitz

War of the Whales

Chen Qiufan; Ken Liu

Waste Tide

Eric Holthaus

The Future Earth

David Suzuki; Wayne Grady; Robert Bateman (Illustrator)

Tree

Ervin Laszlo (Editor); Allan Combs (Editor)

Thomas Berry, Dreamer of the Earth

Raea Gragg

Mup

John Vaillant

The Golden Spruce

Marcus Eriksen

Junk Raft

Jodi Helmer

The Green Year

Jane Goodall; Phillip Berman

Reason for Hope