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The pervasive use of plastic in everyday items poses significant environmental challenges. This guide empowers readers to become 'plastic patrollers', offering practical strategies to reduce plastic consumption and promote sustainable practices. It emphasizes the importance of individual action and community involvement in tackling plastic pollution, encouraging readers to inspire their friends and family to join the movement for a healthier planet.

Turn ordinary into awesome with this fun book, jam-packed with science-inspired ideas kids can use to simplify, prettify, and eco-fy their lives at home, school, and on the go. Upcycle, recycle, and/or repurpose your stuff and engineer your way out of all kinds of sticky situations--all while learning about science and sustainability as you do it! Make cool lantern lights for your room, discover a tried-and-true brain freeze cure, learn how to boost your memory power, and more. In this easy-to-follow guide, kids get tips and tricks for upcycling and reusing old stuff, as well as hands-on activities, fun facts, and insights from professional-grade life hackers who use their problem-solving skills to change the world. By the end, you'll be able to hack your way through all kinds of problems, from a messy backpack to stage fright, a drippy ice pop to smelly shoes!

Follow a zebra throughout the day as it grazes and spends time with its herd in its grassland habitat. Zebras are one of Africa's most interesting animals, and in this pre-reader, young readers will learn all about where they live, what they eat, and how they survive in the herd. Perfect for beginning and young readers, National Geographic Pre-readers include simple, expert-vetted text and large, engaging photos on every page. A vocabulary tree at the beginning of the book introduces kids to key words in concept groups, helping them make connections between words. Plus, a wrap-up activity gives kids a chance to use what they've learned, while expanding their knowledge of the world.

Explore the fascinating ecosystem of ponds, discovering the diverse plants and animals that inhabit these unique environments. The book provides insights into the various species found in ponds, highlighting their roles and interactions within this aquatic habitat. Ideal for nature enthusiasts, it offers an engaging look at the importance of ponds in our ecosystem.

Cars that ZOOM! Trains that ZIP! Planes that speed through the sky. This energizing early reader from National Geographic will introduce kids to all kinds of modes of transportation.

Being happy is good for you. When you're happy, you're energized and motivated to get things done. If you're looking to find more joy in life or are feeling a little defeated, the projects in this book can help. Come up with a mantra that will keep your positive energy flowing. Rearrange your room for a change of scenery. Relax with a cup of tea or some simple yoga poses. Dance your worries away. Find your way to a happier, healthier you.

When was the last time you took a moment just for yourself - to sit outside and read a magazine or relax in a bubble bath? Amidst your busy schedule, it's important to make time for YOU. If you're feeling worn down and in need of some time to yourself, the projects in this book can help. Beat stress and find balance by creating a time budget. Craft a vision board to help you achieve your goals. Center yourself by taking a few minutes to write in a gratitude journal. Carve out some "me time" and discover a calmer, less stressed you.

Teens can be extremely self-critical, and are often nicer to others than they are to themselves. In Be Brave, Be You for Teens, psychologist Karen Bluth offers powerful, everyday self-compassion and mindfulness tools to help teen readers overcome self-judgment, stop comparing themselves to others, and cultivate the courage to be themselves.

The legend of the ghostly Bloody Mary involves seeing a woman's bloody image appear in the mirror. Some say she is the spirit of Queen Mary I of England. Catholic Queen Mary I wanted to stamp out Protestantism, and her bloody persecution of Protestants led to her nickname, Bloody Mary.

The true story of how one special dog beat the odds -- as seen on hit social media site The Dodo! When Nubby the boxer was born, there was something different about him. That's because Nubby was born without his two front legs. He was so small and so sick. The humans who rescued him weren't sure he would make it. But after a little while, Nubby started to get better. Soon, Nubby was well enough to try to walk. But without his front legs, Nubby had to scoot or hop from place to place. Nubby's family knew this one-of-a-kind pup would need a little extra help getting around. This inspiring true story teaches us that with a little love, some creativity, and a lot of hard work, special dogs like Nubby can overcome any obstacle!