Conservation Success
An inspiring collection of conservation stories for middle grade! How do we make sure every species on the planet has a chance to thrive? In Conservation Success: Protecting Wild Spaces and Species with Hands-on Science Activities for Kids, young scientists ages 9-12 discover different conservation efforts around the world. Learn about the individuals, scientists, organizations, and countries involved in protecting species, habitats, and our planet! From returning lynx to the Colorado high country and recovering the population of California condors to turning poachers into wildlife protectors and transforming dumps and golf courses into thriving habitats, these conservation success stories offer hope and inspiration along with scientific explanations on why these efforts work. There are many ways to approach conservation including restoration, rewilding, reintroduction, recovering species populations, reconnecting habitats, community-based conservation, ecotourism, protections and laws, and, above all, education. Guided by science, these collaborative efforts foster biodiversity and encourage ecosystems to become healthier, stronger, and more resilient. In Conservation Success, we investigate the people and the science guiding the initiatives and see how these efforts will inform future conservation and add to the scientific knowledge of our natural world. Plus, you might become empowered to take part in conservation efforts in your part of the world! Conservation Success includes hands-on activities and critical thinking exercises to help readers gain a deeper understanding of science-based conservation. These activities, a narrative writing style, fun facts, words-to-know, and primary source links combine to take readers on an investigative journey to conservation projects around the world. Additional materials include a glossary, a list of media for further learning, a selected bibliography, and index. All books are leveled for Guided Reading level and Lexile and align with Common Core State Standards and Next Generation Science Standards. All titles are available in paperback, hardcover, and ebook formats.
Jesus Christ Solarpunk
What if caring for God's creation was at the heart of our Christian walk?In a world facing environmental challenges, Christians are called to be stewards of the Earth that God declared "very good." This groundbreaking guide reveals how Jesus's timeless teachings provide a blueprint for sustainable, community-centered living that brings hope to our planet and glory to our Creator.Inside these pages, you'll discover: Biblical foundations for environmental stewardship and clean energyHow the Trinity's perfect harmony reflects sustainable systemsPractical ways families can live out "love thy neighbor" through sharing and cooperationJesus-inspired approaches to gardening, resource conservation, and community buildingHow to help teens connect their faith with creation carePerfect for family devotions, youth groups, or personal growth, this guide bridges Scripture with actionable steps for Christian families seeking to honor God through their environmental choices."A refreshing, scripture-based approach that empowers Christian families to care for God's creation while strengthening their faith. This book transformed how our family lives out the Gospel." - Pastor James Wilson, Green Faith Community Church.Embrace a faith-filled vision of a greener, more connected world-just as God intended.
Sea in My Cells
"Alary and Blinick offer a child-friendly look at the connection between people and the sea around us, pointing out the importance of water in our world....An appealing package that conveys an important message."--Kirkus ReviewsWater is a shape-shifter, a life-giver, an almost magical thing. Explore the journey of water from the sea, to your glass, to your cells.From sea to clouds.From clouds to rain.From rain to lake.From lake to glass.Water is a shape-shifter.Take a big gulp.Can you taste the sea?In this ode to water, learn how the lifecycle of water works. All the water on earth is all there ever was, and all there ever will be. So, the next time you pour a glass of water, take a moment to think about all the wonderful things this life-giving resource does. Author Laura Alary's free verse breaks big ideas into child-sized pieces, making Sea in my Cells an accessible introduction to the water cycle. Andrea Blinick's illustrations take readers from the kitchen to the ocean and to the clouds and back. A concluding Author's Note shares further information about the water cycle for young readers.
Once Upon a Time: A True Story about the Miracle Molecule - Carbon Dioxide
Once Upon A Time provides scientific information in a manner that is simple enough that even a young child can enjoy and understand. The story is told through the adventures of three young girls who live on a tree farm in Oregon. They learn from their kindly neighbor, a scientist, that carbon dioxide (CO2) is the miracle molecule that is necessary for life on Earth to exist and that increasing CO2 is helping plants to grow faster and bigger.CO2 Coalition Director Gordon Fulks received his BS, MS, and PhD degrees in Physics from the University of Chicago. He worked for the Laboratory for Astrophysics and Space Research at the Enrico Fermi Institute of the University of Chicago Laboratory for Astrophysics, as well as Mission Research Corporation, where he studied the solar modulation of galactic cosmic rays, using a large charged-particle spectrometer flown in the Arctic. He wrote Once Upon a Time: A true story about the miracle molecule - carbon dioxide for the CO2 Coalition's CO2 Learning Center to shed light on the often-misunderstood attributes of carbon dioxide, which is indeed a miracle molecule and necessary for life on Earth. Dr. Fulks has authored five children's books, all providing scientific information that is simple enough for even a young child to enjoy and understand.
