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You Are Home: An Ode to the National Parks
Evan Turk - 2019
In simple, soaring language and breathtaking art, acclaimed author-illustrator Evan Turk has created a stirring ode to nature and nation. From the rugged coast of Maine to the fiery volcanoes of Hawaii, You Are Home reminds us that every animal, plant, and person helps make this land a brilliant, beautiful sanctuary of life.
Dear Earth…From Your Friends in Room 5
Erin Dealey - 2020
This beautiful picture book is a celebration of every child’s ability to connect with the environment and make a positive impact .A monthly exchange of ideas between the kids and Earth becomes a lasting friendship in this affectionate story about how to be an Earth Hero, lyrically written by Erin Dealey and gorgeously illustrated by Dilys Evans Founder Award-winning illustrator Luisa Uribe.Young readers will learn about environmental conservation, along with simple things they can do to help care for the planet—like recycling and reducing energy consumption. There is even a reversible jacket cover that features a poster printed on the inside with twelve months of Earth Hero activities. These fun and interactive activities will encourage children to help protect our planet year-round.
Dear Room 5,
Your letter arrived on the wind.
A whisper of hope in the night.
I’m thankful for helpers who care for their planet…
Somewhere in the World Right Now
Stacey Schuett - 1995
School Library Journal called Stacey Schuett's stunning authorial debut "a book that is perfect for sparking an interest in geography, emphasizing the amazing concept that at the same moment we are getting ready to sleep, other people are starting a new day." And in a starred review, Publishers Weekly added, "Schuett proves as nimble with words as with a paintbrush." It's a good-night wish that circles the globe.
Wind of Truth
Ree Soesbee - 2003
The Clans hover on the brink of ruinous war. Only one man, Toturi Sezaru, knows the true danger threatening the Empire. In a desperate attempt to stop chaos from destroying the world, he must travel beyond the mortal realms into the very heart of the universe.