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1. The boy who harnessed the wind

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Author:
Kamkwamba, William, 1987-
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Norwich/Otis Children's Biographies
J BIO KAMKWAMBA c. 2
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"When 14-year-old William Kamkwamba's Malawi village was hit by a drought in 2001, everyone's crops began to fail. His family didn't have enough money for food, let alone school, so William spent his days in the library. He came across a book on windmills and figured out how to build a windmill that could bring electricity to his village. Everyone thought he was crazy but William persevered and managed to create a functioning windmill out of junkyard...

2. The floating field: how a group of Thai boys built their own soccer field

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Author:
Riley, Scott, 1970-
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Norwich/Otis Children's Nonfiction
J 796.334 RIL
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"On a tiny Thai island without room for a soccer field, a group of resourceful teen boys gathers scraps and works together to build a floating field so they can play the game they love"--

3. Listen to the language of the trees: a story of how forests communicate underground

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Author:
Kelley, Tera
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Norwich/Otis Children's Nonfiction
J 582.16 KEL
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"Readers will discover that trees have their own social network, and helping one another thrive is trending. The fascinating mycorrhizal fungi network runs underground through the forest via the roots of trees, allowing for connection and communication. Listen to the Language of the Trees captures the magic of talking trees that take care of their neighbors (not to mention the mysterious fungi that help them do it). A lyrical read aloud, Listen to...

4. Upcycled plastic projects

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Author:
Thompson, Heidi E.
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Norwich/Otis Children's Nonfiction
J 745.572 THO
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"What to do with old plastic toys, bottles, jugs, and bags? Recycling is great, but upcycling is better! Repurpose old plastic into cushy pillows, quirky troll villages, even a funky bird feeder! Get eco-creative with more than 10 easy, upcycled crafts"--