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Do we have the courage? #plasticpollution #marinedebris #PlasticAhoy

Aug 3, 2015

By Molly Vincent, Guest Student Blogger “Do we have the courage to face the realities...

Marine debris removal 101

Marine debris removal 101

Jul 1, 2015

BY GUEST STUDENT BLOGGER, MOLLY VINCENT Molly Vincent Readers of Plastic, Ahoy! Investigating the Great...

Rethinking our relationship with plastic

Rethinking our relationship with plastic

Jun 17, 2015

BY MOLLY VINCENT, GUEST STUDENT BLOGGER   Molly Vincent Ever since the 2009 Scripps Environmental...

Ocean ed resources help us help the ocean

Ocean ed resources help us help the ocean

Jun 3, 2015

BY MOLLY VINCENT, GUEST STUDENT BLOGGER  Molly Vincent When it comes to using plastic, kids...

World Oceans Day is coming!

World Oceans Day is coming!

May 20, 2015

BY MOLLY VINCENT, GUEST STUDENT BLOGGER  June 8 marks the 14th annual World Oceans Day...

Plastic bag mockumentary — a perfect way to kick off an ocean unit

Nov 12, 2014

Are you a Planet Earth fan? Richard Attenborough’s clipped English voice? Fantastic video footage? Then you’re in...

Rally students to take action against ocean plastic

Oct 16, 2014

Plastic, Ahoy! Investigating the Great Pacific Garbage Patch is not simply a children’s nonfiction book, it’s...

10 ways to reduce ocean plastic this #EarthDay2014 (& everyday)

10 ways to reduce ocean plastic this #EarthDay2014 (& everyday)

Apr 21, 2014

Several million tons of plastic trash floats in the ocean. Chemical additives on the plastic...

A reading suggestion for Earth-conscious students

A reading suggestion for Earth-conscious students

Mar 27, 2014

Children’s authors tend to be an Earth-friendly group, and my newest title, Plastic, Ahoy! Investigating the...

Upcycling re-values & re-purposes trash. Artists who give the ocean a voice #3rdchat #4thchat #5thchat #6thchat

Upcycling re-values & re-purposes trash. Artists who give the ocean a voice #3rdchat #4thchat #5thchat #6thchat

Mar 13, 2014

My research for Plastic, Ahoy! Investigating the Great Pacific Garbage Patch opened my eyes not only...

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    • Sharks Unhooked: The Adventures of Cristina Zenato, Underwater Ranger
    • Giant Rays of Hope: Protecting Manta Rays to Safeguard the Sea
    • A River’s Gifts: The Mighty Elwha River Reborn
    • Planet Ocean
    • Eavesdropping on Elephants
    • Neema’s Reason To Smile
    • Zoo Scientists to the Rescue
    • Sea Otter Heroes: The Predators That Saved an Ecosystem
    • Plastic, Ahoy! Investigating the Great Pacific Garbage Patch
    • Ebola: Fears and Facts
    • Jingle the Brass
    • Nugget on the Flight Deck
    • Surviving Animal Attacks
    • Elite Operations series
    • Energy Lab series
    • QuickReads Fluency Library
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    • Writers write all kinds of things
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