United Nations Sustainable Development Goals: UN Sustainable Development Goals Taking Action for Responsible Growth

Examines how overpopulation leads to unequal sharing of the Earth's social and natural resources.

"Explores how people gather in groups of all kinds to fulfill the basic human need for companionship . . . [and] examines the many ways we are the same, no matter where we live"--Provided by publisher.

"This . . . book examines ways to reduce the negative impact of economic and urban growth on people and the environment--one of the United Nation's sustainable development goals. From reducing energy use to helping communities become safe and inclusive for all people, readers will gain an understanding of how all the UN goals work together, and learn concrete strategies to inspire change. Profiles of youth-led movements and other collaborative efforts to support responsible growth will empower readers to get involved in the movement to create a sustainable world"--Provided by publisher.

Looks at various types of dwellings people from around the world live in, including tree houses, caves, and boats.

"The story of Greensburg, Kansas, a town that rebuilt completely green after a deadly tornado"--Provided by publisher.

"Readers will find out what urban rewilding is and how it can make our lives (and our planet) safer and healthier"--OCLC.

In this lively and engaging informational picture book, award-winning author Susan Hughes provides a fictionalized story of the life of Jane Jacobs, one of the world's greatest urban thinkers and activists. This book makes a terrific resource for studying civic engagement, urban life, the history of New York and Toronto (where Jane moved later in life), and the role of city planning. Jane's inspirational story is also an excellent example of character education lessons on perseverance, citizenship, and initiative.

"... looks at trade from the perspective of making it fair for all people."--Provided by publisher.

This book describes where waste goes, how it affects our planet, and what readers can do to reduce the problem.

Looks at the history of garbage and discusses innovative ways people from around the world are dealing with it.

"Come along as five friends help to reduce plastic pollution in their community. For their first mission, Nick challenges his friends to celebrate his birthday with a No-Plastic Day. That means saying no thanks to single-use plastics like straws, cups, containers, cutlery, bags and more for a whole day!-- Back of cover

Isatou Ceesay finds a way to recycle discarded plastic bags that have accumulated in dirty heaps in her Gambian village.

". . . examines the good and the bad of the chemicals we come into contact with in our daily lives"--Provided by publisher.

This inspiring picture book retells the story of nobel peace prize nominee Great Thunberg for very young children.