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  • Up Close: Rachel Carson

    by Ellen S. Levine ...
    Series series Up Close
    **Discover the life and legacy of Rachel Carson, a pioneer whose work highlighting the dangers of pesticide played a significant role in the creation of the Environmental Protection Agency.“A balanced, thoroughly researched introduction to an original scientist whose work remains of urgent importance today.”—Booklist, starred review**Quiet and shy, Rachel Carson seemed to be an unlikely candidate ... Read more

    $11.99 USD

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  • Girls Who Looked Under Rocks

    The Lives of Six Pioneering Naturalists

    by Jeannine Atkins ...
    Illustrated by Paula Conner ...
    An inspiring famous women book for girls, Girls Who Looked Under Rocks also makes the perfect feminist gift for girls.Girls Who Looked Under Rocks: The Lives of Six Pioneering Naturalists is for a world no longer confined by gender stereotypes, and a place where science is for girls, too! Parents and children will love this portrayal of six women who grew up playing in the dirt and went on to ... Read more

    $5.39 USD

  • Rachel Carson

    Pioneer of Ecology

    by Kathleen V. Kudlinski ...
    Series series Women of Our Time
    Rachel Carson—scientist, author, and environmentalistRachel Carson was always fascinated by the ocean. As a child, she dreamed of it and longed to see it. As a young woman, she felt torn between her love for nature and her desire to pursue a writing career. Then she found a way to combine both. Rachel had a talent for writing and talking about science in a way that everyone could understand and ... Read more

    $5.99 USD

  • Who Was Frank Lloyd Wright?

    by Ellen Labrecque, Who HQ ...
    Illustrated by Gregory Copeland ...
    Series series Who Was?
    Born in Wisconsin in 1867, Frank Lloyd Wright became obsessed with a set of building blocks his mother had given to him on his ninth birthday. He grew up to become the father of organic architecture and the greatest American architect of all time, having designed more than 1,100 buildings during his lifetime. These included private homes – such as the stunning Fallingwater, churches, temples, a ... Read more

    Was $6.99 USD Now $5.99 USD

  • Trailblazers: 33 Women in Science Who Changed the World

    by Rachel Swaby ...
    Florence Nightingale. Sally Ride. Ada Lovelace. These names and others are etched in history and included here as part of an awe-inspiring collection of profiles of thirty-three of the most influential women in science—women whose vision, creativity, passion, and dedication have changed the world.Aspiring scientists, young history enthusiasts, and children who enjoy learning about the world will ... Read more

    $8.99 USD

  • Brave Clara Barton

    by Frank Murphy ...
    Illustrated by Sarah Green ...
    Series series Step into Reading, Step 3
    A Step 3 beginning-reader biography of Civil War nurse and founder of the American Red Cross Clara Barton!Meet a woman who outgrew her girhood shyness to became a fearless "Angel of the Battlefield"! This Step 3 biography follows Clara as she helps her brother recover from a terrible injury, overcomes her timidity and works as a teacher, and finally fights her way to the front lines of the Civil ... Read more

    Was $4.99 USD Now $3.99 USD

  • 50 American Heroes Every Kid Should Meet

    by Dennis Denenberg, Lorraine Roscoe ...
    How quickly can you name 50 American heroes?They can be men or women, young or old, from the past or present, living or dead, but they all must have made an exceptional positive contribution to our world. Chances are, a few names popped right up: George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, Martin Luther King Jr. After all, they have their own national holidays. Then maybe people you are studying in school ... Read more

    $11.59 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • To Save the Earth

    The American Environmental Movement

    by Jules Archer ...
    Series series Jules Archer History for Young Readers
    With today's climate change, our environmental problems aren’t going away any time soon.To Save the Earth looks at the lives of four extraordinary Americans who fought to save our earth. John Muir, a pioneer of conservationism, was the founder of our national park system. Rachel Carson, biologist and author, educated our country about the effects of pesticides and chemical waste. David McTaggart, ... Read more

    $10.99 USD

  • Pioneers of the Green Movement

    Environmental Solutions

    by Michael Anderson ...
    Series series Inventors and Innovators
    The peaceful coexistence between humans and nature is vital to the survival of every living thing on Earth. Naturalists, conservationists, and environmental activists are dedicated to curbing a number of ecological threats. Readers take a thoughtful look at the work of those individuals who have helped shape and advance the green movement, which aims to provide a sustainable future for all ... Read more

    $33.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • The Golden Fountain

    by Augustine Nwokedikko ...
    My book is a fictional kids literature ,a little over 3000 words ,it is about a young boy named bubba, growing up as an orphan in a small town of cerdarland, a visit from strangers seeking a golden fountain reveals a hidden mystery behind bubba,s personality,it teaches the basic rewards of humilty ... Read more

    $2.00 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • I Love Rock N' Roll

    A 15-Minute 90s Midwest Nostalgia Coming-of-Age Short Story

    by Lyle Durst ...
    EXCERPTWhen Benny came back downstairs, Dena was gone. He peered out toward the pool area to see if she was talking to her parents, but saw nobody at the table where they had been. He walked out to the pool area, cupping his sketchbook under his wrist as if hiding it. Most the people in the party were crowded around the pool, cheering loudly. As Benny worked his way through the crowd, he bumped ... Read more

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  • Rachel Carson: Nature's Guardian

    by Gina Dal Fuoco ...
    Series series Science Readers
    Rachel Carson is one of the most influential leaders of the modern environmental movement. This enlightening biography allows readers to discover the inspiring life of Carson and the impact she made on the environment through a variety of colorful images and easy-to-read text. A glossary and index are provided to aid in better understanding of such topics as chemical pesticides, deforestation, ... Read more

    $8.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus