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2021 Green Earth Book Award Long List It’s time for animals to take fate into their own paws! The Endangereds is the first book in a thrilling new adventure series by world-renowned environmentalist and Emmy-nominated host of Xploration Awesome Planet Philippe Cousteau and award-winning TURBO Racers author Austin Aslan.Innocent animals are in trouble: temperatures are climbing, tides are rising, and nature is suffering. Someone needs to step in to rescue animals from extinction. Someone needs to turn this mess around, before it’s too late.And that someone is . . . the Endangereds, the unlikeliest heroes you’ll ever meet—a superstrong polar bear, a pangolin with a genius for engineering, an extremely sarcastic narwhal, and an orangutan with a big dream.Together, these four daredevils are determined to save endangered species across the globe, no matter what the risk. Rappelling into an underground cavern to save the day? No problem. Looping video footage to sneak through buildings unnoticed? Got it covered. Opening a doorknob? Okay, pretty hard without thumbs. But don’t worry. No matter what it takes, the Endangereds will get the job done.But when two of their friends get kidnapped by a villain with a dastardly agenda, the team finds themselves up to their snouts in trouble. Can the Endangereds save the day? Or will this villain put humans and animals alike on the extinction list? The A-Team meets the animal kingdom in the first book in the thrilling new adventure series from the host of Xploration Awesome Planet Philippe Cousteau and award-winning author Austin Aslan. Found Family of Heroes: Meet the Endangereds: Nukilik the superstrong polar bear, Wangari the engineering genius pangolin, Murdock the sarcastic narwhal, and Arief the orangutan leader.High-Tech Spy Action: From rappelling into caverns to hacking security systems, this team uses brains, bravery, and teamwork to complete their missions.STEM and Engineering Fun: Discover a world where a pangolin's genius for engineering can save the day, making this an exciting adventure for kids who love science and gadgets.Environmental Conservation Theme: Written by world-renowned environmentalist Philippe Cousteau, this story entertains while inspiring a love for our planet and its creatures.

It’s time for animals to take fate into their own paws! The Endangereds: The Melting Point is the second book in a thrilling new adventure series by world-renowned environmentalist and Emmy-nominated host of Xploration Awesome Planet Philippe Cousteau and award-winning TURBO Racers author Austin Aslan.Around the world, temperatures are rising, ice caps are melting, and innocent animals are in trouble. Humans had their chance to fix it and failed. It’s time for the animals to take their fate into their own paws. It’s time for . . . the Endangereds.When word reaches the Endangereds that one of the last of a species of nearly extinct sloths is in trouble, the team don’t hesitate to strap on their gear, fire up their helicopter, and rush off into action. But this time their mission is complicated by the appearance an unexpected foe—an animal faction bent on saving the world by making humans extinct. It’s the toughest assignment the Endangereds have faced yet as the faction will stop at nothing to take back the world, one biome at a time. It’s a rollicking new high-stakes turn in the thrilling environmental-adventure series by Philippe Cousteau, the world-renowned environmentalist and Emmy-nominated host of Awesome Planet, and Austin Aslan, the award-winning author of the TURBO Racers book series.

It’s time for animals to take fate into their own paws! The Endangereds: The Melting Point is the second book in a thrilling new adventure series by world-renowned environmentalist and Emmy-nominated host of Xploration Awesome Planet Philippe Cousteau and award-winning TURBO Racers author Austin Aslan.Around the world, temperatures are rising, ice caps are melting, and innocent animals are in trouble. Humans had their chance to fix it and failed. It’s time for the animals to take their fate into their own paws. It’s time for . . . the Endangereds.When word reaches the Endangereds that one of the last of a species of nearly extinct sloths is in trouble, the team don’t hesitate to strap on their gear, fire up their helicopter, and rush off into action. But this time their mission is complicated by the appearance an unexpected foe—an animal faction bent on saving the world by making humans extinct. It’s the toughest assignment the Endangereds have faced yet as the faction will stop at nothing to take back the world, one biome at a time.It’s a rollicking new high-stakes turn in the thrilling environmental-adventure series by Philippe Cousteau, the world-renowned environmentalist and Emmy-nominated host of Awesome Planet, and Austin Aslan, the award-winning author of the TURBO Racers book series.This team of animal spies is ready for anything—almost. Animal Spies with Gadgets: From high-tech helicopters to spy gear, Wangari the pangolin, Nukilik the polar bear, Arief the orangutan, and Murdock the narwhal are equipped for any mission.A Rival Animal Faction: The Endangereds aren’t just fighting humans. This time, they face a dangerous group of animals who believe the only way to save the planet is to make humanity extinct.Globetrotting Adventure: The action jumps from the humid jungles of Panama to the melting ice of the Arctic in a race to save a critically endangered pygmy sloth.Action and Humor: Perfect for middle grade readers who love fast-paced kids action books with plenty of banter and high stakes.

Dive deep to explore the oceanFrom how most of our oxygen is created by phytoplankton, to how currents control our climate, to the marine food chain and the importance of coral, this is the holy grail of ocean books that’s easy for everyone to digest. It features fun facts about some of the most incredible, bizarre, and fascinating creatures in the ocean, from mantis shrimp that can strike things with the speed of a .22 caliber bullet to fish with clear heads that can see out of the top of their skulls. The ocean is full of wonders and there is still so much left to explore and understand. How our oceans workWhat creatures live in the oceanFind out how the ocean regulates our climate and weather patternsHow growing pollution threatens our ocean and its inhabitantsOceans For Dummies is perfect for anyone with an interest in the ocean, including kids, adults, students, ocean lovers, surfers, fishermen, conservationists, sailors, and everyone in between.

Acclaimed activist Philippe Cousteau and renowned author Deborah Hopkinson team up to offer a story of the powerful difference young people can make in the world. Meet Viv, who has a new home and a new school by the sea, and follow her as she finds her way in a new place and helps bring together a whole community to save the sea turtles of the South Carolina coast.

Encourage teens to learn about the water crisis and take action to protect and restore local waterways.Whether it's in a drinking glass, flowing downstream, or miles underground, water is everywhere. And it's essential for life on Earth. But our water planet is in crisis. Going Blue educates teens about our water crisis and gives them tools and inspiration to transform their ideas into action.With color photos and illustrations, along with practical suggestions and activities, readers follow stories of young people around the world addressing water concerns and learn about issues such as clean water access, coral reef damage, runoff pollution, trash islands, factory fishing, and bottled water.The second edition of Going Blue includes:current statistics and updated factsnew stories about real teensa focus on restoration and sustainabilityCOVID's impact on ocean trashinformation about setting up a hydration station at schoolupdates on the restoration efforts ten years after the Gulf oil spill and on the Flint water crisisTeens are helping our environment by going green, and they can help rescue our ocean and waterways by going blue.

Teach elementary kids about the water crisis and empower them to take action.Water is one of the most critical issues of our time. Make a Splash! provides a kid-friendly overview of Earth's ocean and waterways and how kids can help protect and restore this water planet. Filled with facts about our waters, their inhabitants, and the threats they face, this book has inspiring stories of kids in action and ideas for kids to make a difference.In fun and age-appropriate language, kids are introduced to ways they can be water changemakers and advocates. Youth groups, science teachers, and teachers of restoration, sustainability, and environmentalism units will find this book to be a valuable resource. Also included are fluid facts, splashy sources, bubbly books, watery websites, and a glossary.New in the second edition of Make a Splash!:updated facts and statisticsthe importance of restoration and sustainability over conservationan update on restoration efforts 10 years after the 2010 Gulf oil spill and the Flint water crisismore information about ocean acidificationadvice for kids on creating an elevator pitch for their going blue effortsAuthored by international educational consultant Cathryn Berger Kaye, M.A.., and Phillippe Cousteau, the grandson of Jacques Cousteau, Make a Splash! is the elementary-level counterpart to the award-winning Going Blue