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Acting for nature : what young people around the world have done to protect the environment / by Collard, Sneed B.(CARDINAL)207325; Buell, Carl Dennis,illustrator.(CARDINAL)325217; Action for Nature.(CARDINAL)325216;
Describes the efforts of fifteen young people to protect the environment in their communities in different countries around the world.
Subjects: Child environmentalists;
Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 2
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Greta Thunberg : climate activist / by Marcovitz, Hal,author.(CARDINAL)658001;
Includes bibliographical references and index.The climate crisis comes to Stockholm -- Student strike for the climate -- Standing up to the climate change deniers -- The Greta effect."Scientists have been warning about the catastrophes that could be caused by climate change for several decades, governmental leaders have done relatively little to address the problem. Many governmental leaders fear that reigning in the industries and lifestyles responsible for warming the planet's atmosphere would severely impact the economies of their nations, leading to job loss, poverty and other ills. In the face of this inaction, Thunberg's activism to combat global warming has ignited a spark-particularly among teens and other young people"-- Grades 10-12
Subjects: Young adult literature.; Biographies.; Young adult literature.; Thunberg, Greta, 2003-; Child environmentalists; Environmentalists;
Available copies: 4 / Total copies: 4
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Greta Thunberg : climate activist / by Stratton, Connor,author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index.Climate strike -- Climate change -- Early life -- Fridays for future -- United behind science."Describes the life and work of climate activist Greta Thunberg, including her climate strike and speech to the United Nations. Includes fun facts and a "Topic Spotlight" special feature"--Grades 4-6
Subjects: Biographies.; Thunberg, Greta, 2003-; Child environmentalists; Environmentalists;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Who is Greta Thunberg? [board book] / by Kaiser, Lisbeth,author.(CARDINAL)627595; Chow, Stanley,illustrator.(CARDINAL)851378;
"The chronology and themes of Greta Thunberg's inspirational life are presented in a masterfully succinct text, with just a few sentences per page. The fresh, stylized illustrations are sure to captivate young readers and adults alike. With a read-aloud biographical summary in the back, this age-appropriate introduction honors and shares the life and work of one of the most influential environmental activists of our time"--Ages 2-4
Subjects: Biographies.; Board books.; Thunberg, Greta, 2003-; Child environmentalists; Environmentalists;
Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 2
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Our earth : how kids are saving the planet / by Wilson, Janet,1952-(CARDINAL)782575;
Profiles twelve children who have had an impact on the environment, from a Canadian girl who gave a major speech to a Malawian boy who brought electicity to his village and a Chinese boy who works to keep endangered animals from the market.Accelerated Reader AR
Subjects: Biographies.; Child environmentalists; Environmental protection; Environmental protection; Environmentalists;
Available copies: 6 / Total copies: 7
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Greta Thunberg and the climate crisis / by Chapman, Amy(Children's author),author.;
Discover the story of Greta, from her decision to skip school in favour of her one-person strike outside Swedish parliament, to her current role as a spearhead of an international movement. Follow her carbon-free journey across the world, where she met world leaders, addressed the UN and called out trolls. As well as this, understand her perspective on difference, such as her Asperger's being a superpower. This book not only shows her rise and outlines her campaigning agenda but also explains in clear detail what climate change is, the damage that is happening and what we need to do to ensure the planet is habitable and sustainable for future generations. Understand the science behind the climate crisis and our responsibility to the planet, a responsibility that has been largely neglected by previous generations.
Subjects: Biographies.; Thunberg, Greta, 2003-; Child environmentalists; Climatic changes;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Greta Thunberg / by Turner, Tracey,author.; Knight, Tom,illustrator.;
"Before she was a well-known environmentalist activist, Greta was just a girl living in Stockholm, Sweden. She first heard about climate change when she was only eight years old, and she couldn't understand why no one seemed to be doing anything about it."--Includes bibliographical references (pages 148-151) and index.
Subjects: Biographies.; Illustrated works.; Thunberg, Greta, 2003-; Child environmentalists; Environmental protection; Child environmentalists; Women; Women.; Womyn.;
Available copies: 7 / Total copies: 7
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Who is Greta Thunberg? / by Leonard, Jill,author.; Gutiérrez, Manuel(Illustrator),illustrator.(CARDINAL)789716;
Who is Greta Thunberg? -- How it all began -- An answer -- Changing times -- What is the world doing? -- On strike -- A movement is born -- Timeline.The inspiring story of a young Swedish schoolgirl who sparked a worldwide revolution. When she was just fifteen years old, Greta Thunberg knew she wanted to change the world. With a hand-painted sign that read "School strike for the climate" in Swedish, Greta sat alone on the steps of the Swedish parliament to call for stronger action on climate change. Her one-person strike would soon spark a worldwide movement. This exciting story details the defining moments in Greta's childhood that led up to her now-famous strike and all the monumental ones that have fueled her revolution since, including being named Time's Most Influential Person of the Year in 2019.Includes bibliographical references (page 50).910LAccelerated Reader AR
Subjects: Biographies.; Thunberg, Greta, 2003-; Child environmentalists; Environmentalists; Women; Women.; Womyn.;
Available copies: 40 / Total copies: 42
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Greta Thunberg / by Sánchez Vegara, Ma Isabel(María Isabel),author.(CARDINAL)624803; Weckmann, Anke,illustrator.(CARDINAL)426121;
Discover the inspiring true story of Greta Thunberg, the environmental activist. When young Greta learned of the climate crisis, she stopped talking. She couldn't understand why people in power were not doing anything to save our Earth. One day she started protesting outside the Swedish Parliament, creating the "School Strike for Climate." Soon, lots more young people joined her in a global movement that shook adults and politicians alike. She had found her voice and uses it to inspire humans to action with her powerful message: "No one is too small to make a difference." This inspiring book features stylish and quirky illustrations and extra facts at the back, including a biographical timeline with historical photos and a detailed profile of the climate activist's life.
Subjects: Biographies.; Picture books.; Thunberg, Greta, 2003-; Child environmentalists; Environmental protection;
Available copies: 8 / Total copies: 9
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Kids who are changing the world / by Jankeliowitch, Anne.(CARDINAL)546639; Arthus-Bertrand, Yann,photographer.(CARDINAL)275068;
Includes bibliographical references and index.Profiles forty-five children around the world who are taking steps to help the environment through fund-raising, public demonstrations, and creating activist art, and includes suggestions on how readers can get involved.950L
Subjects: Child environmentalists; Environmental protection; Environmentalism; Nature conservation;
Available copies: 10 / Total copies: 10
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