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Kids who are changing the world / by Higginson, Sheila Sweeny,1966-author.(CARDINAL)645548; Petersen, Alyssa,illustrator.(CARDINAL)356897;
Age 6-8.Have you ever wondered what you could do to change the world? Find out how kids are helping the environment, inventing incredible medical devices, aiding the homeless, designing apps so other kids won't ever have to eat alone in the cafeteria, and more! Learn all about what they've come up with and how their ideas are changing lives in this story of four amazing kids everyone should meet! --Meet Jahkil Naeem Jackson -- Meet Natalie Hampton -- Meet Gitanjali Rao -- Meet Joris Hutchison.870LAccelerated Reader AR
Subjects: Biographies.; Child volunteers; Children as inventors; Children and the environment;
Available copies: 18 / Total copies: 22
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Galen's prophecy : temperament in human nature / by Kagan, Jerome.(CARDINAL)518667;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 301-361) and index.
Subjects: Temperament in children.; Inhibition in children.; Temperament in children; Inhibition in children; Children and the environment.; Nature and nurture.;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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The down and dirty guide to camping with kids : how to plan memorable family adventures and connect kids to nature / by Olsson, Helen,author.(CARDINAL)398141; Reifsnyder, Scotty,illustrator.(CARDINAL)889438;
"Plan your family camping adventure! Whether you're a first-time camper or a veteran backpacker befuddled by the challenges of carting a brood-and all the requisite gear-into the great outdoors, here you'll find all the tips and tools you need to plan the perfect nature adventure with your family. Humorous and irreverent, yet always authoritative, this guide to camping with kids, from babies through pre-teens, is filled with checklists, smart tips, recipes, games, activities, and art projects. Helen Olsson, a seasoned camper and mother of three, shares lessons learned over the years of nature outings with her own family. Learn the basics of family camping, from choosing a destination and packing gear to setting up a campsite and keeping little ones safe. Create the perfect camp menu with simple and tasty recipe ideas. Discover foolproof tips and tactics for keeping kids happy and entertained while hiking. Explore nature through clever and creative camp arts and craft projects. This guide is your game plan to unplugging from the digital world and connecting your kids to nature. Whether it's roasting marshmallows around a crackling campfire or stretching out on a camp mat to gaze at the stars, the memories you'll be making will last a lifetime"--
Subjects: Camping; Outdoor recreation for children; Family recreation; Children and the environment;
Available copies: 6 / Total copies: 6
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The nurture assumption : why children turn out the way they do / by Harris, Judith Rich.;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 419-450) and index.
Subjects: Child development; Child rearing; Nature and nurture; Children and the environment; Child development; Child rearing; Nature and nurture; Children and the environment;
Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 2
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A natural sense of wonder : connecting kids with nature through the seasons / by Van Noy, Rick,1966-(CARDINAL)290666;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 151-162).
Subjects: Children and the environment.; Philosophy of nature.; Environmental psychology.; Environmental education; Environmental education.;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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I have the right to save my planet / by Serres, Alain,1956-author.(CARDINAL)642244; Fronty, Aurélia,illustrator.(CARDINAL)481284; Tanaka, Shelley,translator.(CARDINAL)317181;
"From the author and illustrator duo who created the award-winning I Have the Right to Be a Child comes this beautifully illustrated picture book about a child's right to advocate for the environment they live in. Told from the perspective of a child, this colorful and vibrant book explores what it means to be a child who dreams of a beautiful future for their planet."--AD860L
Subjects: Children and the environment; Children's rights; Environmental protection; Sustainable development;
Available copies: 9 / Total copies: 9
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Protecting your child's health : expert answers to urgent environmental questions / by Etzel, Ruth Ann,editor.(CARDINAL)836416; Balk, Sophie J.,editor.(CARDINAL)835991; Hanna-Attisha, Mona,writer of foreword.(CARDINAL)355020; American Academy of Pediatrics.(CARDINAL)721847;
A healthy family begins before the baby arrives -- Feeding your baby -- Safe drinking water: It's more complicated than buying a filter -- Healthy eating: From farm to kitchen -- Your home: Keeping it safe for your family -- Technology: Friend or foe? -- Let's go outside! Playing it safe in the yard or on the beach -- What a beautiful day in the neighborhood! -- Oh, the places they go! All around town with your child -- Your teenager: A whole new world -- Navigating your child's health care -- The big green picture: Saving people and the planet."Parents of children from birth through the teen years will find expert answers to their urgent environmental questions in this easy to understand volume. Editor in Chief: Ruth A. Etzel, MD, PhD, FAPP and Associate Editor: Sophie J. Balk, MD, FAAP help parents understand environmental issues in this easily digestible question-and-answer format. Protecting Your Child's Health focuses on parents' top environmental questions by providing expert answers from trusted pediatricians from the American Academy of Pediatrics. Parents top questions with answers you can trust. Topics covered include: Breastfeeding Safe Drinking Water Cooking and Food Storage Allergies and Asthma Triggers Asbestos Lead Mercury Sunscreen Noise Pollution Vaccines And much more!"--
Subjects: Children; Environmentally induced diseases in children.; Children and the environment.; Pediatric toxicology.; Children.;
Available copies: 5 / Total copies: 5
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Hands-on nature : information and activities for exploring the environment with children / by Lingelbach, Jenepher,1935-(CARDINAL)186087;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 226-227) and index.
Subjects: Environmental education.; Natural history; Nature study.;
Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 3
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Raising Elijah : protecting our children in an age of environmental crisis / by Steingraber, Sandra.(CARDINAL)768413;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 287-290) and index.Milk (and terror) -- The nursery school playground (and well-informed futility) -- The grocery list (and the ozone hole) -- Pizza (and ecosystem services) -- The kitchen floor (and national security) -- Asthma (and intergenerational equity) -- The big talk (and systems theory) -- Homework (and frontiers in neurotoxicology) -- Eggs (and sperm) -- Bicycles on Main Street (and high-volume slickwater hydraulic fracturing).Explores the social, political, and ecological forces behind key things and moments in every kid's childhood, arguing that parents should consider environmental issues an integral part of family life.
Subjects: Pediatric toxicology; Environmentally induced diseases in children; Environmental toxicology; Children and the environment; Climatic changes; Children; Children; Toxicology.; Children and the environment.; Children.;
Available copies: 7 / Total copies: 7
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Finding ecohappiness : fun nature activities to help your kids feel happier and calmer / by Schwartz, Sandi,author.;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 269-288) and index.How nature heals -- Mindfulness -- Awe and gratitude -- Outdoor play and adventure -- Creative arts -- Animals -- Food -- Volunteering -- Conclusion: How your nature habit can heal your family ... and the planet."Are your kids stressed? Are they feeling a bit down? Do your children-and you-need a break from screens? Nature can help. What we all suspected intuitively for generations, science has now confirmed: spending time connecting to nature is a safe, effective tool to help improve our health and happiness. In Finding Ecohappiness, author Sandi Schwartz guides families in building regular habits of experiencing nature to reduce stress and boost mood. She explores key positive psychology tools for a nature-loving perspective. You will learn some simple, practical tips for incorporating these tools--awe and gratitude, mindfulness, creative arts, outdoor play and adventure, volunteering, food, and animals--into your daily routine to help your children thrive and live a happy, balanced life. Finding Ecohappiness will introduce you to all kinds of engaging nature activities you can do with your kids, from hiking and bike rides to visiting nature centers and science museums to volunteering outdoors to embarking on ecotourism adventures. In addition, you will discover unique nature relaxation activities like cow cuddling, animal yoga, forest bathing, float therapy, and earthing. Nature isn't just for kids, either-doing these activities with your children will tremendously improve your own well-being, too."--
Subjects: Anxiety in children; Children and the environment.; Nature study; Nature; Outdoor recreation for children.;
Available copies: 5 / Total copies: 5
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