LOST RIVERNorth Wood Survival: Book 3 of 3A young man sets off on a solo canoe expedition to solve a decade-long mystery of the nine people who disappeared paddling the Lost River. They were never found, nor were their canoes, all of it gone – as though they were never there, but they were. What starts as an uneventful canoe trip, quickly unravels into utter chaos when he uncovers the shocking truth. Now he faces the cold harsh reality of being the tenth missing person paddling the Lost River. Luckily, he knows a thing or two about wilderness survival. Finding water, building a shelter, starting a fire, securing food, battling the elements, while trying to navigate his way out, pushes him to his mental and physical limits.★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★Read About:✓ Campfire formations (star v. log house) ✓ Native American fishing trap✓ Surprising uses of ash ✓ Tick removal hacks✓ How to tell if a plant is safe to eat ✓ Navigation: How to maintain a straight course✓ Abandoned mines safety tips ✓ How to evade a tracker✓ Survive a fall down the waterfalls ✓ Make a homemade flotation device✓ Moss sandals ✓ Make a sturdy rope out of pine roots✓ Walk without being heard in the woods✓ Bow and arrow basics✓ Navigating by the stars at night ✓ How to turn over a capsized canoe✓ Medicinal applications of Plantain and Sphagnum Moss✓ Natural repellents against mosquitoes and blackflies --North Woods Survival SeriesBook 1: North Woods SurvivalBook 2: Train to NowhereBook 3: Lost River Read more

"It won't take you long to read this book, but it will linger in your heart and head for quite a while, and perhaps inspire you to join in the creative, blossoming movement to make this world work." -- Bill McKibben, environmentalist, New York Times bestselling author of The End of Nature, journalist, and founder of 350.org"An inspiring story that will change the way all of us think about the climate crisis - and how we can solve it." -- Van Jones, New York Times bestselling author of The Green Collar Economy and Rebuild the Dream, and co-founder of Dream Corps"A hopeful, well-argued book on climate change written in a refreshing new voice."-- Kirkus Reviews, starred review"Martinez presents a meaningful, heartfelt call to action with content that reflects current issues. Additionally, the book's short length will appeal to reluctant readers. An essential purchase for any high school or public library."-- School Library Journal, starred reviewIn this personal, moving essay, environmental activist and hip-hop artist Xiuhtezcatl Martinez uses his art and his activism to show that climate change is a human issue that can't be ignored.Pocket Change Collective is a series of small books with big ideas from today's leading activists and artists. In this installment, Earth Guardians Youth Director and hip-hop artist Xiuhtezcatl Martinez shows us how his music feeds his environmental activism and vice versa. Martinez visualizes a future that allows us to direct our anger, fear, and passion toward creating change. Because, at the end of the day, we all have a part to play. Read more

What drives some people to stand in the path of a wall of flame? Who are these brave, foolhardy, visionary firefighters? This intimate look at the elite groups that fight wildfires explores the trials, tragedies, and triumphs of these courageous few as they battle wilderness blazes from Alaska to Maine. From the grueling training of a smokejumper class in Montana, through harrowing fights with some up-close-and-personal wildfires, to a group of inspired conservationists who use fire as a tool for preservation, Karen Magnuson Beil takes readers where only a few have ventured--into the heart of one of nature’s most destructive and unpredictable forces: fire. Read more

"Takes readers through the life cycle of bees, their important role in pollination, and presents reasons for their decline... An important resource for all libraries." --Booklist, starred reviewApples, blueberries, peppers, cucumbers, coffee, and vanilla. Do you like to eat and drink? Then you might want to thank a bee.Bees pollinate 75 percent of the fruits, vegetables, and nuts grown in the United States. Around the world, bees pollinate $24 billion worth of crops each year. Without bees, humans would face a drastically reduced diet. We need bees to grow the foods that keep us healthy.But numbers of bees are falling, and that has scientists alarmed. What's causing the decline? Diseases, pesticides, climate change, and loss of habitat are all threatening bee populations. Some bee species are teetering on the brink of extinction."Accessible and concise" (Kirkus), this book will teach you about the many bee species on Earth -- their nests, their colonies, their life cycles, and their vital connection to flowering plants. Most importantly, you'll discover what you can do to help."If we had to try and do what bees do on a daily basis, if we had to come out here and hand pollinate all of our native plants and our agricultural plants, there is physically no way we could do it. . . . Our best bet is to conserve our native bees." --ecologist Rebecca Irwin, North Carolina State University Read more

Our current path leads to a dead end – but it’s not too late to change course. The first step toward reducing your carbon footprint starts here.There’s an old Cree proverb:“Only when the last tree has been cut down, the last fish been caught, and the last stream poisoned, will we realize we cannot eat money.”This simple yet sobering truth holds a mirror to our society’s unsustainable trajectory. A trajectory that threatens the beauty, diversity, and vitality of our shared home.The consequences of our actions are already unfolding before our eyes – the majestic ice caps slowly giving way to rising temperatures… Once vibrant corals now standing pale and lifeless… wildfires consuming our forests with a fury that matches our own recklessness… and species after species quietly vanishing from existence.And yet, if there’s anything to be learned from the wisdom of the Earth, it's the resilience of life.Isn't it remarkable how life boldly steps up from the ashes, reborn and renewed, every time a forest fire scorches the land?...How the blush of spring always follows the harshness of winter...And how even the bone-dry desert and the icy depths of the ocean teem with life.You see, life, in its wonderful tenacity, always finds a way to press on.We, humans, are no different.History is a testament to our capacity to overcome great feats and achieve amazing things… when we put our collective minds to it.Now is the time to course correct. To pivot from exploitation to restoration, from destruction to regeneration, from short-term profit to long-term sustainability.Because our prosperity, our progress, and our very survival are contingent on a thriving, healthy planet.This book is an invitation to see yourself as a catalyst for change. It's a call to truly belong to this Earth, and care for her as she has cared for you.Inside, here's a fraction of what you’ll discover:The Eco Ripple System – a liberating and empowering method that thrusts you into the driver's seat of changeThe pivotal role of governments in climate change action… use these insights to champion larger-scale solutionsThe hidden sources of greenhouse gases – including a free mobile app that’s taking a staggering toll on Mother NatureSuccessful initiatives by industry leaders that prove profitability can coexist with stewardshipStrategies to leverage your consumer influence to encourage corporate shifts toward eco-friendly practicesThe surprising economic opportunities presented by climate action, and how you can be an active participant in the green economy wave10 actionable steps to tweak your diet for a smaller carbon footprintInspiring stories of individuals who initiated small changes that created powerful ripples of positive impact101 easy-to-implement steps to a greener lifestyle, without completely overhauling your lifeAnd much more.Never underestimate the power of even the tiniest change.Remember, every single drop of water, no matter how small, contributes to the vast and mighty ocean.The same goes for your actions – your contribution matters.When we all come together and make small, positive changes, the collective impact is tremendous.Be the change you want to see. The power to start creating a greener future is right at your fingertips: Scroll up and click “Add to Cart” right now. Read more

How to Manage Your Eco-Anxiety is a timely book for teens that explores the relationship between mental health and the climate crisis . . . and supplies tools to help! How does climate change make you feel? Sad? Afraid? Powerless? Guilty? Manage your eco-anxiety with this helpful guide. Drawing on years of experience as a psychoanalyst, Anouchka Grose shares cutting-edge insights on how to manage your eco-anxiety. Find out how to validate your emotions and build your resilience. Discover the comfort that can be found in your community. Understand and face your eco-anxiety with ten accessible steps. A “tool kit” at the end of each step shows you ways to build on that knowledge and take action. You’ll finish this book feeling equipped with solutions and practical advice to help you be kinder to the planet . . . and yourself.“An essential mental-health handbook for the next generation.” —Vanessa Nakate, climate activist“An invaluable resource.” —Tori Tsui, climate justice and mental health activistFeaturing Color Illustrations by Lauriane Bohémier Read more

Former Vice President Al Gore's New York Times #1 bestselling book is a daring call to action, exposing the shocking reality of how humankind has aided in the destruction of our planet and the future we face if we do not take action to stop global warming. Now, Viking has adapted this book for the most important audience of all: today's youth, who have no choice but to confront this climate crisis head-on.Dramatic full-color photos, illustrations, and graphs combine with Gore's effective and clear writing to explain global warming in very real terms: what it is, what causes it, and what will happen if we continue to ignore it. An Inconvenient Truth will change the way young people understand global warming and hopefully inspire them to help change the course of history. Read more

Aided by an army of beachcombers, oceanographer Dr. Curtis Ebbesmeyer tracks trash in the name of science. From sneakers to hockey gloves, Curt monitors the watery fate of human-made cargo that has spilled into the ocean. The information he collects is much more than casual news; it is important scientific data. And with careful analysis, Curt, along with a community of scientists, friends, and beachcombers alike, is using his data to understand and protect our ocean. In engaging text and unforgettable images, readers meet the woman who started it all (Curt’s mother!), the computer program that makes sense of his data (nicknamed OSCURS), and several scientists, both on land and on the sea, who are using Curt’s discoveries to preserve delicate marine habitats and protect the creatures who live in them. A Boston Globe–Horn Book Award Honor Book for Nonfiction. Read more

TRAIN TO NOWHERE TRILOGYPART 1 -- 2 -- 3 ◆ Complete Series Read ◆North Wood Survival Series: Book 2 of 3Bloodied and barely conscious a teenage boy wakes up at the side of a railway track in the middle of nowhere. It’s night and the dead of winter – bone-chillingly cold. Where he is and how he got there, he doesn’t remember. Nor does he remember anything else for that matter – not even his own name. The only clue left behind is a backpack covered in a foot of snow lying next to him. The one thing he knows for sure is that if he doesn’t get up and start moving, he’s going to freeze to death.Luckily, he knows a thing or two about wilderness survival. With only the contents found in the backpack and the winter gear he’s wearing, he relies on his bushcraft skills to overcome the deadly cold. Hypothermia, dehydration, starvation, and the unfathomable force of mother nature all test his physical and mental limits. But just when he thinks he’s in the clear, a new danger threatens him – one that he doesn’t see coming until it’s almost too late.★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★Read About:✓ Drooping pine tree shelter ✓ Moose Safety✓ How to build a snow cave ✓ Blizzard survival tips✓ Starting a fire in the winter ✓ Hypothermia and frostbite✓ Indian Ovens ✓ Snow blindness✓ Edible winter Berries ✓ Bear safety✓ Indigenous coal carrier ✓ Wilderness first aid✓ Ice safety ✓ Dangers of sweating in the cold✓ How to make snowshoes ✓ Pine tea✓ Trail marker trees ✓ Early warning systems--North Woods Survival SeriesBook 1: North Woods SurvivalBook 2: Train to NowhereBook 3: Lost River Read more

Our brave new world is here. With modern genetic technologies, science fiction's "what if?" has become the scientist's "why not?" Bioengineering has the potential to remake animals in almost any way we can imagine, and it's being used to solve a range of urgent global problems, including climate change, species extinctions, the destruction of natural habitats, and human health issues.But just because we can do all these things, does that mean we should?In the pages of Glowing Bunnies!? you will encounter some of the strange and wonderful genetically modified animals of tomorrow. Learn why scientists are going to such lengths to mess with genes and what the ethical and health-related consequences might be. By understanding both the science and the stakes, you too can judge the potential of this budding science to save―or ruin―the world.Presented as a compendium of existing and proposed creatures, this book describes the animals being created, the scientific techniques involved, and each animal's purpose. Additionally, it addresses bioethics, unintended consequences, and animal welfare. Read more

This young adult adaptation of acclaimed geochemist and geobiologist Hope Jahren's highly respected nonfiction work is the perfect book for those interested in learning about climate change and how they can contribute to creating a more sustainable future.Hope Jahren illuminates the science behind key inventions, clarifying how electricity, large-scale farming, and automobiles have both helped and harmed our world. She explains the current and projected consequences of unchecked global warming, from superstorms to rising sea levels, resulting from the unprecedented amounts of greenhouse gases being released into our atmosphere. The links between human consumption habits and our endangered existence are very real. Still, Jahren maintains that our ever-broadening science-based knowledge can help us counter these effects. The eye-opening information in The Story of More will help readers understand the path needed. If we collectively make informed choices now, Jahren reassures, our future can be as bright as we imagine it can be. Read more

These 15 contemporary climate champions are on the frontlines of science to create a sustainable future on Earth.They are climate scientists, journalists, professors, academics, researchers, and policy makers from around the world who draft policies with real-world impact, run science labs to find new answers to old problems, and lead organizations at the forefront of change. These women reveal how racial and social injustices lie at the root of the climate crisis.  Their stories are accessible and energetic, with spotlights on the triumphs and struggles of women who are working to protect the planet.  As young readers learn how these champions are rising up around the world, they will learn how to be part of the solution. Read more

Embark on an exciting journey through the great outdoors with this "Hiking Journal for Kids"! Designed especially for curious young explorers, this interactive and engaging journal is the perfect companion for every hiking adventure.UPDATED 2023: Now packed with a variety of over 25 scavenger hunts hand-drawn by a US-based artist and field scientist! This hiking journal offers an array of themed and random scavenger hunts that will turn every hike into an exciting treasure hunt. Whether it's a forest adventure, your own backyard, or a mountain trail, kids will have a blast spotting and collecting nature's hidden gems, from unique leaves and rocks to tiny insects and animal tracks. With each scavenger hunt, children will develop a keen eye for detail and gain a deeper appreciation for the natural world."Hiking Journal for Kids" also features a dedicated hiking log page for children to document their hiking experiences. From the date, time, and location of the hike to the weather conditions and the distance traveled, they can record important details about each expedition. By tracking their hikes, young adventurers can monitor their progress and reminisce about their past explorations.Additionally, the journal provides a special page where kids can capture their favorite part of each hike. Whether it's a stunning waterfall, a breathtaking view, or an encounter with wildlife, children can write and/or draw about the highlights that made their adventure truly memorable. This allows them to reflect on their experiences, fostering a sense of gratitude and connection to the beautiful world around us.This interactive hiking journal is not just a blank notebook but a gateway to fostering a love for nature and learning about the great outdoors: encouraging field observation skills, identification techniques, and nurturing a sense of exploration. With its captivating activities, informative prompts, and space for personal reflection, this journal will inspire young minds to embark on countless adventures and create lasting memories.So grab your backpack, put on your hiking shoes, and let this “Hiking Journal for Kids” be your trusted companion on the path to discovery and learning! Read more

Sharks are in trouble.Fifty shark species are at high risk of extinction, and another sixty-three are threatened. These intelligent, mysterious―and sometimes scary―fish evolved about 420 million years ago. They have adapted to survive deep in the ocean and in shallow-water habitats. Commercial fishing and finning are threatening shark populations. So is water pollution. Marine biologists and others, including young people, are working together to save these fascinating predators.Discover the work of scientists and conservationists as they study shark biology and morphology; research migration, feeding, and mating patterns; delve into human, climate, and other threats to shark habitat; and develop sophisticated technologies to aid sharks and shark research. See how scientists also educate the public about real and imagined fear of sharks and encourage citizen participation in shark conservation efforts. Learn about high-tech tagging for tracking shark migration paths. Discover the autonomous underwater vehicles and drones that divers use to observe and photograph sharks up close. Visit shark sanctuaries in the South Pacific Ocean. You'll even meet the Shark Lady, a.k.a. Eugenie Clark, a pioneer ichthyologist (shark scientist). Through research and advocacy, people around the world are working to protect―and admire―sharks."[A]n engaging, well-researched book about a much maligned species of fish that deserves our protection."―Booklist"A remarkably thorough tour of the world of sharks and marine scientists' efforts to educate the public about our ocean's apex predators."―Kirkus Reviews Read more

Unlock Your Wisdom: Journey into Awe, Shadow Work, and Loving Presence for a Profound Life Transformation.Bridge Science and Spirituality: Navigate Life's Challenges with a Holistic Guide to Transformation.Transform Challenges: Receive Universal Tools to Manage Anger, Anxiety, and Disconnection for a Fulfilling Life.Discover Inner Peace: Uncover Wisdom through Anecdotes and Insightful Research.Connect Within: Transformative Journey to Healing, Purpose, and Belonging.Heal After Grief: Inspiring Wisdom for Cultivating Well-being and Purpose in the Midst of Loss.Environmental Humanity: An integrative Approach to Our Sense of Place Read more

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“Nye at her engaging, insightful best.” —Kirkus Reviews (starred review)Acclaimed poet and Young People’s Poet Laureate Naomi Shihab Nye shines a spotlight on the things we cast away, from plastic water bottles to those less fortunate, in this collection of more than eighty original and never-before-published poems. A deeply moving, sometimes funny, and always provocative poetry collection for all ages. “How much have you thrown away in your lifetime already? Do you ever think about it? Where does this plethora of leavings come from? How long does it take you, even one little you, to fill the can by your desk?” ?Naomi Shihab NyeNational Book Award Finalist, Young People’s Poet Laureate, and devoted trash-picker-upper Naomi Shihab Nye explores these questions and more in this original collection of poetry that features more than eighty new poems. “I couldn’t save the world, but I could pick up trash,” she says in her introduction to this stunning volume.With poems about food wrappers, lost mittens, plastic straws, refugee children, trashy talk, the environment, connection, community, responsibility to the planet, politics, immigration, time, junk mail, trash collectors, garbage trucks, all that we carry and all that we discard, this is a rich, engaging, moving, and sometimes humorous collection for readers ages twelve to adult.Includes ideas for writing, recycling, and reclaiming, and an index. Read more