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1. Child, Lauren (2001). What planet are you from, Clarice Bean?. Cambridge, MA: Candlewick Press.

Abstract:
Clarice Bean is having a hard time coming up with an idea for her project on the environment. To make matters worse, she is paired up with her tag-along neighbor, Robert Granger. Her situation looks hopeless until her brother becomes an ecowarrior in an effort to "free the tree" from being cut down in their neighborhood. Robert and Clarice become ecowarriors themselves, saving the tree and their project.

Abstract provided by Heather Tussey, 2005 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Accomplishment] [Ambition] [Anticipation] [Assertiveness] [Awareness] [Beliefs] [Camping] [Challenges] [Climbing] [Communication] [Community] [Comparisons] [Compromise] [Confidence] [Conflict] [Conflict Resolution] [Conservation] [Cooperation] [Courage] [Critical Thinking] [Decision Making] [Dedication] [Destruction] [Determination] [Earth] [Environment] [Faith] [Family] [Fight] [Frustration] [Generations] [Grandparents] [Helping] [Individuality] [Learning] [Loyalty] [Nonverbal Communication] [Parents] [Persistence] [Photograph] [Presentation] [Prevention] [Problem Solving] [Protection] [Relief] [Resentment] [Resolution] [Respect] [Role Model] [School] [Science] [Stress Management] [Success] [Support] [Teaching] [Teamwork] [Tree] [Unselfish] [Verbal Communication]

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2. Crew, Gary (2004). Memorial. : Simply Read Books.

Abstract:
Storytime is a great time to recollect and gain lessons on past events. Take a stand with a young boy as he tries to preserve a memory.

Abstract provided by Christina Ison, 2006 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Assertiveness] [Conservation] [Critical Thinking] [Decision Making] [Family] [Fight] [Generations] [Grandparents] [History] [Memories] [Monument] [Plants] [Storytelling] [Tree] [War]

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3. Fleming, Candace (1999). When agnes caws. New York: Antheneum Books for Young Readers.

Abstract:
Agnes Peregrine has always loved birds and has recently found out that she has a true talent for bird calling. She goes to the Himalayan Mountains with her mother in search of the rarest bird of all. Little does she know that an evil colonel has followed them and wants this rare bird for his own collection!

Abstract provided by Katie Fitzpatrick, 2001 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Accomplishment] [Africa] [Assertiveness] [Beauty] [Birds] [Boat] [Careers] [Collection] [Conflict] [Conservation] [Critical Thinking] [Deception] [Decision Making] [Duck] [Hummingbird] [Hunting] [Jungle] [Maps] [Mischief] [Mountains] [Pheasant] [Refusal Skills] [Rescue] [Sounds] [Train] [Travel] [Verbal Communication] [Wilderness] [Yak]

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4. Herbert, Barbara (1994). Gamal's treasure. Cape Town, South Africa: Edson-Clyde Press.

Abstract:
Two children and their mother discuss what is the greatest treasure? The children believe that it is the riches and gold. The mother relates the story of Gamal and how the spirit of the cave showed Gamal that water is truly the greatest treasure.

Abstract provided by Brittany Galbreath, 2006 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Africa] [Animals] [Beverage] [Camel] [Cave] [Conservation] [Decision Making] [Exploration] [Family] [Learning] [Multicultural] [Parents] [Rocks] [Royalty] [Storytelling] [Teaching] [Treasure] [Trick] [Verbal Communication] [Water]

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5. High, Linda Oatman (1999). Barn savers. Honesdale, PA: Boyds Mills Press.

Abstract:
A young boy gets out of bed early to head to work with his father. They work all day long restoring an old barn to keep it from being torn down. They are the barn savers.

Abstract provided by Amy Dudley, 2000 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Barn] [Careers] [Caring] [Clothing] [Cold] [Conservation] [Dedication] [Family] [Farm] [Hard Work] [Hunger] [Parents] [Safety] [Sleep] [Teamwork] [Tools] [Truck] [Work]

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6. Iverson, Diane (1993). I celebrate nature. Nevada City, CA: Dawn Publications.

Abstract:
Three children discover the secrets of plants, animals, and water. Exploring its wonder by using their senses, the children realize how precious and important it is to share nature, not destroy it.

Abstract provided by Mindy Hastings, 1996 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Appreciation] [Conservation] [Discovery] [Environment] [Exploration] [Five Senses] [Nature] [Sharing]

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7. Letord, Bijon (1993). Elephant moon. New York: Bantan Doubleday Dell.

Abstract:
In the plains of Eastern Africa, elephants live in great open spaces, eat many different things, and share their land with lots of other animals. The elephants take care of each other and are beautiful and peaceful animals.

Abstract provided by Jennie Millett, 1995 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [African] [Animals] [Author's Note] [Conservation] [Moon] [Multicultural] [Night] [Survival]

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8. Ryder, Joanne (2000). Each living thing. San Diego: Gulliver Books.

Abstract:
Do you ever think about what things you have in common with everyone else on Earth?One thing is that we share our world with every living thing. Can you find the snake in the grass?The crabs on the pier?We share our world and we should take care of it.

Abstract provided by Becca Larson, 2001 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Alligator] [Amphibians] [Animals] [Awareness] [Bat] [Bear] [Bee] [Birds] [Bodies Of Water] [Caring] [Change] [Community] [Conservation] [Decision Making] [Discovery] [Duck] [Environment] [Garden] [Insects] [Nonverbal Communication] [Owl] [Seagull] [Snail] [Snake] [Spider] [Toad] [Turtle] [Woods] [Worm]

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9. Witte, Anna (2004). The parrot tico tango. Cambridge, MA: Barefoot Books.

Abstract:
Set in a Rainforest of Costa Rica, greediness consumes a parrot named Tico Tango. However, what comes around goes around, and as Tico Tango finds out in this morally centered text, sometimes getting everything you want is not what you need.

Abstract provided by Erica Seagraves, 2006 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Animals] [Apology] [Bully] [Colors] [Conflict Resolution] [Consequences] [Conservation] [Costa Rica] [Culture] [Decision Making] [Environment] [Food] [Forgiveness] [Friendship] [Giving] [Greed] [Guilt] [Nonverbal Communication] [Nutrition] [Peer Resistance] [Poetry] [Rainforest] [Resolution] [Rhyme] [Science] [Selfishness] [Stress Management] [Unselfish]

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