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Air pollution / by Andrews, E. C.(Children's author);
"Without clean air, human beings wouldn't be able to live on Earth. That's why it's so important to protect the environment by ensuring that air pollution is reduced! As readers learn throughout this volume, air pollution can be caused by both natural and manmade emissions, such as the burning of fossil fuels, as well as from the use of industrial and agricultural machines. The harm this has on the air around us is made understandable through helpful photographs and accessible text. Also featured are the various ways readers can help reduce toxic emissions through their own actions"--Provided by publisher.
Subjects: Air; Air pollution; Air quality; Air; Pollution;
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Cobalt red : how the blood of the Congo powers our lives / by Kara, Siddharth,author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index."An unflinching investigation reveals the human rights abuses behind the Congo's cobalt mining operation-and the moral implications that affect us all. Cobalt Red is the searing, first-ever exposé of the immense toll taken on the people and environment of the Democratic Republic of the Congo by cobalt mining, as told through the testimonies of the Congolese people themselves. Activist and researcher Siddharth Kara has traveled deep into cobalt territory to document the testimonies of the people living, working, and dying for cobalt. To uncover the truth about brutal mining practices, Kara investigated militia-controlled mining areas, traced the supply chain of child-mined cobalt from toxic pit to consumer-facing tech giants, and gathered shocking testimonies of people who endure immense suffering and even die mining cobalt. Cobalt is an essential component to every lithium-ion rechargeable battery made today, the batteries that power our smartphones, tablets, laptops, and electric vehicles. More than 70 percent of the world's supply of cobalt is mined in the Congo, often by peasants and children in sub-human conditions. Billions of people in the world cannot conduct their daily lives without participating in a human rights and environmental catastrophe in the Congo. In this stark and crucial book, Kara argues that we must all care about what is happening in the Congo-because we are all implicated"--
Subjects: Cobalt industry; Cobalt mines and mining; Human rights; Miners;
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Children of the throne / by Coelho, Joseph.; Johnson, Richard,1976-;
In this moving, hopeful story, three children are gazing down from their high-rise windows at leaves hitting the hot pavements. The summer is hotter than ever before, and the trees are tricked into thinking it is autumn. They wonder why the grown-ups are pleased by the good weather, rather than worried for the trees. A wise tree shows the children how to conjure rain and look after the forest, but in bravely finding a short-term solution, they inspire and awaken a long-term commitment in the grown ups around them. Together, they all rediscover the hidden power of reconnecting with nature, setting a topsy-turvy world the right way up, and protecting it for future generations. This important first look at climate change and protecting the natural world is brought to life by sweeping, emotive illustrations from Richard Johnson, close collaborator with Coelho on Our Building. A soft and subtle way to highlight the importance of nature-restoration efforts, this beautiful book highlights the lesser-known signs of climate change in urban environments, providing children aged 5+ with details about what to look out for in the world around them.
Subjects: Stories in rhyme.; Picture books.; Children; Nature; Climatic changes;
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Scattered Minds The Origins and Healing of Attention Deficit Disorder [electronic resource] : by Maté, Gabor.aut; CloudLibrary;
INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER • From renowned mental health expert and speaker Gabor Maté, MD, Scattered Minds explodes the myth of attention deficit disorder (ADD/ADHD) as genetically based—and offers real hope and advice for children and adults who live with the condition. In this breakthrough guide to understanding, treating, and healing attention deficit disorder, Dr. Gabor Maté, an adult with ADD and the father of three ADD children, shares information on: · The external factors that trigger ADD/ADHD · How to create an environment that promotes health and healing · Ritalin and other drugs · ADD in adults …and much more Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD/ADHD) has remained a controversial topic in recent years. Whereas other books on the subject describe the condition as inherited, Dr. Maté shows how our social and emotional environments play a key role in both the cause of and cure for the condition. In Scattered Minds, he describes the painful realities of ADD/ADHD and its effect on children as well as on careers and social paths in adults. While acknowledging that genetics may indeed play a part in predisposing a person toward ADD/ADHD, Maté moves beyond that to focus on the things we can control: changes in environment, family dynamics, and parenting choices. He draws heavily on his own experience with the disorder, as both an ADD sufferer and the parent of three diagnosed children. Providing a thorough overview of ADD/ADHD and its treatments, Scattered Minds is essential and life-changing reading for the millions of ADD/ADHD sufferers in North America today.
Subjects: Electronic books.; Attention-Deficit Disorder (ADD-ADHD); Self-Management; Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD-ADHD);
© 2011., Knopf Canada,
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Will the drama ever end? : untangling and healing from the harmful effects of parental narcissism / by McBride, Karyl,author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index."Acclaimed family therapist and author of the classic bestseller Will I Ever Be Good Enough? presents a comprehensive and actionable guide to understanding and healing from narcissistic family abuse. A pioneer on the devastating effects of narcissistic abuse, Karyl McBride, PhD, has the answer for anyone desperate for help in overcoming the damage of being raised in a family headed by a narcissistic parent. Divided into three sections, McBride explores the insidious way a narcissistic environment is developed in a family, how a narcissistic parent damages a child's emotional growth and ability to trust, and finally, how to not only move on but become truly free. Along with an easy-to-follow five-step recovery program, plus a 33-question quiz to determine if you or a family member is displaying narcissistic traits, McBride provides understanding and hope for anyone wishing to thrive after abuse"--
Subjects: Narcissism.; Parent and child; Psychologically abused children.; Resilience (Personality trait);
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The book of animal secrets : nature's lessons for a long and happy life / by Agus, David,1965-author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index."From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The "End of Illness comes" an ingenious guide to what our fellow animals can teach us about living longer, healthier, happier lives. Mother nature has a lot to teach us, if only we open our eyes. Pigeons and dolphins offer creative strategies for preserving our memories and warding off dementia, while squirrels and pigs harbor secrets for managing chronic pain. Rhinoceroses demonstrate the subtle power of our environments-and how to exercise better-while chimps have surprising parenting tips, not to mention great diet advice. Studying elephants has unlocked insights into preventing cancer, and we can look to giraffes for solutions to cardiovascular issues. Ants reveal the unusual benefits of collaboration and altruism, dogs are masterful mentors in living the good life, prairie voles hold clues to connection, and hitchhikers from our evolutionary past may bring us to the edge of immortality. In "The Book of Animal Secrets", visionary physician and biomedical researcher David B. Agus, MD, explores all these ways-and more-that we can harness the wonders of the animal kingdom in our own, very human lives. Filled with lively storytelling and astonishing practical takeaways, this revelatory guide will have you rethinking what's possible for your health and well-being-now and for years to come"--
Subjects: Animals.; Health.; Natural history.; Nature.;
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Scattered Minds The Origins and Healing of Attention Deficit Disorder [electronic resource] : by MD, Gabor Maté.aut; Maté, Daniel.nrt; CloudLibrary;
INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER • The breakthrough guide to understanding, treating, and healing attention deficit disorder, from renowned mental health expert and speaker, Dr. Gabor Maté. With a new preface by the author. From the bestselling author of When the Body Says No and The Myth of Normal, Scattered Minds explodes the myth of attention deficit disorder (ADD/ADHD) as genetically based—and offers real hope and advice for children and adults who live with the condition. In it, Maté, who himself is diagnosed with ADD: • Demonstrates that the condition is not a genetic "illness" but a response to environmental stress, and how "distractibility" is the psychological product of life experience; • Explains how ADD/ADHD can arise when circuits in the brain whose job is emotional self-regulation and attention control can fail to develop in infancy—and why; • Allows parents to understand what makes their children with ADD/ADHD tick, and helps adults with ADD/ADHD gain insights into their emotions and behaviours; • Expresses optimism about neurological development even in adulthood; • Presents a program of how to promote this development in both children and adults …and much more. Maté gives voice to the painful realities of ADD/ADHD and its effect on children as well as on careers and social paths in adults. Moving beyond "genetic risk," he focuses on the things we can control: changes in environment, family dynamics, and parenting choices. He draws heavily on his own experience with the disorder, as someone diagnosed with ADD and as the parent of three diagnosed children. Providing a thorough overview of ADD/ADHD and its treatments, Scattered Minds is essential and life-changing reading for parents and the millions of diagnosed adults in North America today.
Subjects: Audiobooks.; Attention-Deficit Disorder (ADD-ADHD); Self-Management; Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD-ADHD);
© 2023., Penguin Random House,
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Science I need to know. [videorecording]. by Mazzarella Media (Firm); Wonderscape Entertainment (Firm);
Why are habitats important? Questions are answered by introducing the animals and plants that live in different habitats around the world. Explore the polar regions, tundra, desert, grasslands, forests, and water habitats of the world! Incredible footage of animals in their natural environment is used to teach about the many fascinating habitats found on Earth. Even learn how to build an animal-friendly habitat in your own backyard!G.DVD; stereo.
Subjects: Animals.; Children's films.; Educational films.; Habitat (Ecology); Video recordings for children.;
© c2013., Wonderscape Entertainment,
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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The yes brain : how to cultivate courage, curiosity, and resilience in your child / by Siegel, Daniel J.,1957-author.; Bryson, Tina Payne,author.;
"The brain is either in a reactive (no) state, which makes us rigid and self-conscious, putting us on high alert for rules and consequences; or in a receptive (yes) state, which is what enables curiosity and creativity, and fosters resilience. Most traditional learning environments--and many parenting approaches--necessarily trigger the "no" state in children (allowing teachers and school systems to assess and manage them), but parents can nurture the mindset that leads to authentic happiness and success by supplying children with neurological counterbalancing "yes brain" experiences and interactions. Dan Siegel, a thought-leader in the field of neuropsychiatry, and Tina Payne Bryson, who runs the parenting education/class component of his famed institute in LA, explain the underpinnings of this neurological dichotomy, and give parents the scripts, ideas and activities for igniting and wiring the "yes" state in kids of all ages. From what to say to and do for the young child who is melting down (a reactive state) to help him get back to emotional balance (the responsive state), to how to assess extra-curricular activities and deal with the urge to over-schedule our older kids (which spurs a reactive, "no" mindset), The Yes Brain is an essential tool for nurturing positive neurology--and gifting our children with profound, lifelong results"--
Subjects: Child rearing.; Parenting.; Resilience (Personality trait) in children.;
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Wild Kratts. [videorecording] / by Karkanis, Athena,voice actor.; Kratt, Chris,voice actor,film director.; Kratt, Martin,voice actor,film director.; PBS Distribution (Firm),distributor.; Public Broadcasting Service (U.S.),broadcaster.; PBS for Kids,publisher.;
Chris Kratt, Martin Kratt, Athena Karkanis.The Wild Kratts team learns all about the relationships between predators and prey, the differences between carnivores and herbivores, and how animals adapt to their environments in two exciting Adventures on the African Savannah! After getting caught in between a grumpy rhino and an outraged elephant, Martin and Chris have a contest to determine which is stronger, elephant or rhino powers.G.DVD, widescreen; stereo.
Subjects: Children's television programs.; Animated television programs.; Fiction television programs.; Television programs.; Video recordings for the hearing impaired.; Wildlife television programs.; Animal ecology; Animals; Elephants; Rhinoceroses;
For private home use only.
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