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Brilliant! : shining a light on sustainable energy / by Mulder, Michelle,(Author of Out of the box);
Includes bibliographical references and index.Offers examples of unusual power sources, including fungus, algae, and human waste.
Subjects: Renewable energy sources;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Deep roots : how trees sustain our planet / by Tate, Nikki,1962-;
Includes bibliographical references, Internet addresses and index.Discusses the role of trees in maintaining a vibrant ecosystem, as well as providing food, fuel and shelter.For ages 8-12.LSC
Subjects: Trees; Trees;
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What's the buzz? : keeping bees in flight / by Wilcox, Merrie-Ellen.;
Includes bibliographical references (page 44) and index.Traces the life and achievements of the late-nineteenth-century African American poet, from his poverty-stricken childhood and his immense fame to his tragic death and enduring cultural legacy.
Subjects: Bees;
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Trash talk : moving toward a zero-waste world / by Mulder, Michelle,1976-;
Includes bibliographical references, filmography, Intenet addresses and index.Demonstrates how, with creative thinking, items we once threw away can become a collection of valuable resources, just waiting to be harvested.LSC
Subjects: Refuse and refuse disposal;
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Nature out of balance : how invasive species are changing the planet / by Wilcox, Merrie-Ellen.;
A look at how and why species become invasive, their impact on local ecosystems, what can be done to stop their spread, and what to do about invasive species that are here to stay.LSC
Subjects: Introduced organisms; Biological invasions;
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One ocean [videorecording] / by Suzuki, David T.,1936-; CBC Home Video (Firm); Canadian Broadcasting Corporation.; Entertainment One (Firm);
Birth of an ocean -- Footprint's in the sand -- Mysteries of the deep -- The changing sea.Birth of an ocean, Footprint's in the sand / produced by Michael Allder, Caroline Underwood, Tina Verma ; Mysteries of the deep, The changing sea / produced by Merit Jensen Carr and Sandra Moore.Narrated by David Suzuki.With a wealth of never-before-seen HD footage, One ocean bears witness to underwater volcanoes erupting meters from the camera and discoveries of rare and bizarre life forms. Some of the planet's most innovative and charismatic marine scientists guide us on this adventure. Journey with One ocean's cameras as they travel to Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Africa, the Middle East, Europe and the USA exploring the richness of the underwater world. In each breathtaking episode, join scientists as they explore the ocean's beauty, power and fragility.Canadian Home Video Rating: G.DVD ; widescreen presentation ; Dolby digital 5.1.
Subjects: Documentary films.; Marine biology.; Marine habitats.; Oceanography.; Oceans; Video recordings for the hearing impaired.; Wildlife films.;
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Design like nature : biomimicry for a healthy planet / by Clendenan, Megan,1977-; Woolcock, Kim Ryall.;
Includes bibliographical references and index.Did you know that lamps can be powered by glowing bacteria instead of electricity? That gloves designed like gecko feet let people climb straight up glass walls? Or that kids are finding ways to make compostable plastic out of banana peels? Biomimicry, the scientific term for when we learn from and copy nature, is a revolutionary way to look to nature for answers to environmental problems such as climate change.LSC
Subjects: Biomimicry; Technological innovations;
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Our plastic problem : a call for global solutions / by Durnford, Megan.;
Includes bibliographical references and index."Part of the nonfiction Orca Footprints series for middle-grade readers and illustrated with color photographs throughout, this book explores the history, uses and problems with plastic"--
Subjects: Plastics; Plastics; Environmental protection;
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Upstream, downstream : exploring watershed connections / by Rae, Rowena.;
Includes bibliographical references, Internet addresses and index."Part of the nonfiction Footprints series for middle-grade readers, this book examines our relationships with watersheds and what we need to do to protect them for future generations"--Provided by publisher.LSC
Subjects: Watersheds; Watershed hydrology;
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Fashion forward : striving for sustainable style / by Delisle, Raina.;
Includes bibliographical references, Internet addresses and index."Part of the nonfiction Orca Footprints series for middle grade readers, this book explores the social and environmental issues in the fashion industry and how kids can make it more sustainable"--Provided by publisher.LSC
Subjects: Clothing and dress; Clothing trade;
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