Global Goals
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Ebooks
World in Crisis by ISBN: 1617144363Publication Date: 2010-09-01An exploration of renewable energy resources that focuses on why they are necessary, providing information about global warming and environmental damage caused by fossil fuels and possibilities for reversing it, and including photographs and illustrations.
Making Good Choices about Renewable Resources by ISBN: 1615311424Publication Date: 2009Helps understand the importance of protecting the planet's natural resources and offers practical suggestions on how they can conserve those resources.
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Related Fiction
No Ordinary Day by Call Number: F ELLISBN: 1554981344Publication Date: 2011Valli has always been afraid of the lepers living on the other side of the train tracks in the coal town of Jharia, India, so when a chance encounter with a doctor reveals she also has leprosy, Valli rejects help and begins an uncertain life on the streets.
Trash by Call Number: F MULISBN: 0385752156Publication Date: 2010A group of fourteen-year-old boys, who make a living picking garbage from the outskirts of a large city, finds something special and mysterious that brings terrifying consequences.
Deborah Ellis is one of many authors who writes fantastic books about issues that relate to children all over the globe. Consider finding a fiction book related to the issue you are studying.
Websites
- Global GoalsWorld Leaders have committed to 17 Global Goals to achieve 3 extraordinary things in the next 15 years: End extreme poverty. Fight inequality & injustice. Fix climate change.
- Global IssuesThis site is from the United Nations and gives an overview of the issues affecting many regions of the world.
- Kids go global - IssuesClick on the issue you want to learn more about.
- TED TalksLearn about a variety of global issues via TED Talks. Watch and listen!
- Global IssuesThis site was created by a private individual, but seems to be very thorough and well-researched. Because it's the project of one person, be cautious about possible bias.
- OxfamOxfam is an organization that does emergency and development work all over the world. Use their site to get ideas of what issue to research, and use their search engine to find information once you've chosen your topic.
- World Health OrganizationThe World Health Organization provides information on sustainability issues (overpopulation, water, etc.) that will have an impact on health.
- Teens Health from NemoursIf the issue you are studying has an impact on health, you might find more about it here.
- What is the government doing about ______ ?Explore the official website of the government of the United Kingdom to see their take on several different national and global issues.
- UN - Special AgenciesThere are a variety of UN agencies that work to help and protect. Choose the agency from the list to learn more.
- CIA World FactbookFind information on every country in the world in this site compiled by the Central Intelligence Agency of the US government.
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Books in Our Library
Sustaining Our Natural Resources by Call Number: 333.72 GREISBN: 1410943216Publication Date: 2011An introduction to sustainability that provides information on nonliving and environmental resources and their conservation, the influence of humans on the environment, sustainable living practices, and other related topics.
Because I Am a Girl by Call Number: 303.5 MCCISBN: 1927583446Publication Date: 2014-10-11Because I am a Girlis a global initiative from Plan International to end gender inequality, promote girls rights and lift millions of girls out of poverty.
Recommended Websites
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