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"An air force loadmaster in the Vietnam War is shot out of the sky, then saved by falling into a banyan. An artist inherits a hundred years of photographic portraits, all of the same doomed American chestnut. A hard-partying undergraduate in the late 1980s electrocutes herself, dies, and is sent back to life by creatures of air and light. A hearing-and speech-impaired scientist discovers that trees are communicating with one another. These four, and...
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Enjoying days spent with animal friends near her home in the Amazon, young Zonia wonders what to do on a day when the rainforest calls out to her for help, in a lushly illustrated story that is complemented by back matter about the Asháninka community.
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There's magic in the rainforest and it's called FernGully! Deep in the heart of the forest awaits a paradise filled with tiny sprites, winged fairies, and tree spirits who all live in joyful harmony. But when their home is threatened by humans, one courageous sprite gives her all to save it!
7) Law
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The classic Dr. Seuss tale of the Lorax who speaks for the trees against the greedy Once-ler who harvests all the trees to make things.
8) Archangel
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Paul Watkins is receiving national acclaim for his razor-sharp prose. He is often compared to legendary writers like Ernest Hemingway and Jack London. Archangel takes the listener deep into the woods of Maine, where two determined men clash over acres of valuable trees. Noah Mackenzie, an ambitious businessman, is racing against the clock to log thousands of acres of ancient forest before new legislation can stop him. Reclusive environmentalist Adam...
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2023 Summer Book Picks with Miss Rachel
AANHPI Authors: Early Chapter Books & Graphic Novels (SCPL-YS)
Fourth Grade
AANHPI Authors: Early Chapter Books & Graphic Novels (SCPL-YS)
Fourth Grade
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"Star the Elephant and his herd are searching for a new home. But when Star is separated from his family, he must journey alone into the great unknown. He'll come face to face with giant spiders, the vast ocean beyond his island, and strange humans. Can Star find his way back to his family?"--
11) The yellow cab
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A little yellow taxicab that used to be the fastest and brightest vehicle in the city is compelled to visit Brazil, where a magical twist of fate enables him to fly over the rainforest until bulldozers and cranes threaten the rainforest's existence.
13) Forest
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"Introduce children to the importance of protecting the environment with this illustrated story book about deforestation and its effect on animals. Join fisherman Finn and his dog, Skip, on their second adventure in this illustrated story book for young children, which teaches them about deforestation and what they can do to help. This book is the ideal introduction to the environmental concerns facing our forests, featuring colourful illustrations...
16) Koala crossing
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"High up in Australia's eucalyptus trees, Mahmi the koala and her joey Garbaa spend most of their time wedged between two branches, munching on leaves and taking long naps. But when a new road is constructed through the forest, the koalas find themselves separated from their home tree. Loud bulldozers and trucks rumble down the road, making it too dangerous to cross. With the road running as far as they can see, Mahmi and Garbaa begin their journey...
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Finn y su perro, Skip, están explorando el bosque tropical. Pero una cría de tapir solitaria y un montón de árboles que han desaparecido los dejan muy inquietos. Acompaña a Finn y a Skip para saber cómo pueden ayudar a salvar los bosques y a los animales que viven en ellos...
"Join fisherman Finn and his dog, Skip, on their second adventure . . . which teaches them about deforestation, [how it affects animal habitats,] and what they can do...
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"Rising through the lush canopy of trees, the Treehouse Inn is a place where rainforest animals of the Amazon seek shelter and take it easy. Its very fine innkeeper, Santiago the sloth, always takes good care of his guests. From howler monkeys to butterfly chrysalises, Santiago seems to find the perfect spot for every animal among the branches and leaves. He fluffs their pillows at night, has teatime in the afternoon, and reads bedtime stories. But,...
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