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- 1. Cone, Molly (1992).
Come back, salmon.
San Francisco: Sierra Club Books for Children.
- Abstract:
Mr. King's fifth grade students work on a project to restore Pigeon Creek to its original beauty. They cannot believe the water was once clear and had fish. They learn about the life cycle of salmon, grow their own salmon, and release them into their now clear Pigeon Creek. The next fall they look for their salmon to return.
Abstract provided by Jennifer Henzie, 1996 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.- Keywords: [Assertiveness] [Autumn] [Birth] [Bodies Of Water] [Conflict Resolution] [Confusion] [Critical Thinking] [Decision Making] [Environment] [Exercise] [Feelings] [Fish] [Goal Setting] [Happiness] [Learning] [Pollution] [Problem Solving] [Sadness] [School] [Seasons] [Self Esteem] [Spring] [Stream] [Verbal Communication]
- 2. Herbert, Barbara N. (1995).
The magic rocks.
Cape Town: Edson-Clyde Press.
- Abstract:
An African woman struggles to find firewood so that she can cook for her family. While cooking porridge, an old weak man came along asking for food. Because she felt sorry for him, she gave him the porridge. In return, he gave her some magic rocks that would turn to gold. However, the woman couldn’t get them to change. When her family came home to realize they had nothing to eat, her husband was angry and threw the rocks in the fading fire. The family fell asleep hungry and cold. In the morning, they woke to a burning fire and porridge cooking. The family found more rocks and called them coal.
Abstract provided by Ashley Keller, 2006 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.- Keywords: [Africa] [Anger] [Cold] [Cooking] [Decision Making] [Emotions] [Family] [Fire] [Food] [Fuel] [Future] [Giving] [Hunger] [Kindness] [Light] [Magic] [Night] [Nutrition] [Pollution] [Verbal Communication]
- 3. Leedy, Loreen (1991).
The great trash bash.
New York: Holiday House.
- Abstract:
The mayor of Beaston tries to find out what is wrong with his city. He discovers that there is too much litter and trash. The community gets together and figures out ways to solve the problem.
Abstract provided by Troy Rees, 1995 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.- Keywords: [Animals] [Assertiveness] [Community] [Conflict Resolution] [Critical Thinking] [Decision Making] [Environment] [Goal Setting] [Hippopotamus] [Identification] [Pollution] [Progress] [Teamwork] [Verbal Communication]
- 4. Leedy, Loreen (1991).
The great trash bash.
New York: Scholastic Inc..
- Abstract:
Something is wrong in the town of Beaston. Mayor Hippo and the animals in the town work together to find the problem. There is too much trash in the city. The animals work together to clean up their town and star recycling.
Carol Falk, 2006 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.- Keywords: [Animals] [Appreciation] [Author's Note] [Cleanliness] [Community] [Energy] [Home] [Pollution] [Problem Solving] [Recycling] [Teamwork] [Work]
- 5. Peet, Bill (1970).
The wump world.
Boston: Houghton Mifflin Company.
- Abstract:
The Wumps' peaceful, clean world is taken over by Pollutians, who pollute and desert the environment. The Wumps come out of hiding after the Pollutians leave and find hope for some recovery of their environment.
Abstract provided by Melinda Franks, 1994 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.- Keywords: [Change] [Conflict Resolution] [Coping] [Critical Thinking] [Environment] [Peer Resistance] [Pollution] [Self Esteem] [Stress Management]
- 6. Shelby, Anne (1993).
What to do about pollution....
New York: Orchard Books.
- Abstract:
A closer look at the problems of the world such as pollution, hunger, and homelessness is taken and a simple solution is proposed; to love.
Abstract provided by Sarah Nielsen, 1998 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.- Keywords: [Assertiveness] [Critical Thinking] [Feelings] [Friendship] [Hunger] [Love] [Pollution] [Sadness] [Stress Management] [Verbal Communication]
- 7. Van Allsburg, Chris (1990).
Just a dream.
Boston: Houghton Mifflin and Co..
- Abstract:
Walter shows little concern for the environment. One night he dreams about a future Earth that is devastated by pollution. He gains a better understanding of the environment and makes changes in his life when he wakes up.
Abstract provided by Joyce Lee, 1994 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.- Keywords: [Appreciation] [Change] [Conflict Resolution] [Critical Thinking] [Decision Making] [Dreams] [Environment] [Nonverbal Communication] [Pollution] [Sleep] [Verbal Communication]
- 8. Wildsmith, Brian (1980).
Professor noah's spaceship.
Oxford: Oxford University Press.
- Abstract:
Professor Noah's spaceship is a spinoff from the religious version of Noah's Ark. The animals of the earth are going to be destroyed by men and pollution and want a way out. Professor Noah saves them by taking them to another planet. However, they go back in time and try to save the earth by not destroying it.
Abstract provided by Jodi Rogers, 1994 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.- Keywords: [Careers] [Conflict Resolution] [Critical Thinking] [Decision Making] [Destruction] [Environment] [Goal Setting] [Pollution] [Religion] [Safety] [Travel] [Verbal Communication]
- 9. Zimmerman, Andrea//Clemesha, David (1999).
Trashy town.
New York: HarperCollins.
- Abstract:
Mr. Gilly gets up every morning to go to work. He drives the trash truck which cleans up the garbage all around town. When he is finished he has to clean up one more thing...himself!
Abstract provided by Amanda Stiles, 2001 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.- Keywords: [Bath] [Careers] [Cleanliness] [Community] [Environment] [Hard Work] [Nonverbal Communication] [Park] [Pollution] [School] [Transportation] [Truck] [Verbal Communication]
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