Green Bookworms
By Mary Talalay
Learn about the environment with these two entertaining books.
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Atherton: The House of Power by Patrick Carman (Little, Brown Books for Young Readers, ages 9–12)
After the earth becomes virtually uninhabitable due to pollution, humans move to a new planet called Atherton. Edgar, a preteen orphan, discovers secrets about the new world and tries to prevent its collapse. The environmental theme is subtle– letting readers absorb the message while enjoying the story.
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On Meadowview Street by Henry Cole (Greenwillow Books, ages 4–8)
When Caroline moves to Meadowview Street with her family, she views no meadow! She transforms her yard into a wildlife oasis by planting trees and building a pond. With simple, charming illustrations, Cole shows the progression from manicured lawns to a neighborhood nature preserve.
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