Theme: Environment

The Adventures of Cosmo: The Quest of the Last Dodo Bird

By Book Importer | Published: December 12, 2011

Cosmo remembers a time when dodos lived happily on Earth. But with humans came their guns, and soon the only dodos left were Cosmo and two friends. Then comes the terrible day when Cosmo finds himself all alone, the last of the dodos. If he is to survive, he must leave the planet he loves. He [...]

Descriptors: Canada, Fantasy, Intermediate (ages 9-14), Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9) » Other Themes: , , , » Leave a comment

The Adventures of Cosmo: The Climate Masters

By Book Importer | Published: December 12, 2011

Cosmo remembers a time when dodos lived happily on Earth. But with humans came their guns, and soon the only dodos left were Cosmo and two friends. Then comes the terrible day when Cosmo finds himself all alone, the last of the dodos. If he is to survive, he must leave the planet he loves. He [...]

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The Adventures of Cosmo: The Traveling Planet

By Book Importer | Published: December 12, 2011

Cosmo remembers a time when dodos lived happily on Earth. But with humans came their guns, and soon the only dodos left were Cosmo and two friends. Then comes the terrible day when Cosmo finds himself all alone, the last of the dodos. If he is to survive, he must leave the planet he loves. He [...]

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The Adventures of Cosmo: The Chain Reaction

By Book Importer | Published: December 12, 2011

Cosmo remembers a time when dodos lived happily on Earth. But with humans came their guns, and soon the only dodos left were Cosmo and two friends. Then comes the terrible day when Cosmo finds himself all alone, the last of the dodos. If he is to survive, he must leave the planet he loves. He [...]

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Luz Sees The Light

By Book Importer | Published: October 3, 2011

Change is in the air. Power outages are increasing, and gas prices are soaring. At first, 12-year-old Luz balks, hardly thrilled by the prospect of actually having to walk to the mall. But Luz doesn’t mope for long. After all, her name — pronounced “loose” — means “light.” Soon, this intelligent and spirited chica begins [...]

Descriptors: Americas, Canada, Fiction, Graphic Novel, Intermediate (ages 9-14), Picture Book » Other Themes: , » Leave a comment

Starfields

By Book Importer | Published: September 26, 2011

While big changes are coming to her Mexican village, nine-year- old Rosalba hears that the Mayan calendar predicts the end of the world in 2012 and she dreams of an ancient Mayan boy, eyes bound in a shamanistic ritual, who hints at what Rosalba can do.

Descriptors: Fantasy, Intermediate (ages 9-14), Latin America, Mexico » Other Themes: , , , » Leave a comment

Explorers: Rainforests

By Book Importer | Published: September 7, 2011

Readers can dive into one of the most biologically diverse environments in the world, and explore the plants, animals, and people of the rainforest through a series of story scenes designed to highlight key topics in rainforest education. From the towering trees, to life in the canopy, dwelling in the dark on the forest floor, [...]

Descriptors: Americas, Canada, Nonfiction, Primary (ages 6-9) » Other Themes: , , , » Leave a comment

Gaia Warriors

By Book Importer | Published: April 28, 2011

A book on global warming like no other, merging key concepts with firsthand accounts from people of all ages who have found ways to help. Inspired by the work of outstanding scientist and thinker James Lovelock and written by acclaimed author Nicola Davies, here is a book that takes a clear look at how and [...]

Descriptors: Intermediate (ages 9-14), International, Nonfiction » Other Themes: , » Leave a comment

Moon Bear

By Book Importer | Published: May 25, 2010

Moon bears, or Asiatic black bears, get their name from the white moon-shaped blaze on their chests. Sadly, there are more moon bears in captivity than in the wild, as the animals are being farmed for their commercially valuable bile.

Descriptors: Asia, Fiction, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9) » Other Themes: , , » Leave a comment

Manfish: A Story Of Jacques Cousteau

By Book Importer | Published: March 30, 2010

Before Jacques Cousteau became an internationally known oceanographer and champion of the seas, he was a curious little boy. In this lovely biography, poetic text and gorgeous paintings combine to create a portrait of Jacques Cousteau that is as magical as it is inspiring.

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