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Mrs. Briano from Powell TN is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Reading About the Natural World: Books for Students

Help me give my students the challenges to tackle climate change and connect with the natural world.

  • 5 donors
  • $265 goal

Hooray! This project is fully funded

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My Project

In today's digital age, where screens often dominate our attention, fostering a love for nature among students is imperative. As an librarian passionate about the environment, I believe that introducing students to the wonders of the natural world through engaging and informative books can ignite their curiosity and inspire a lifelong appreciation for the environment. With your support, we can provide our students with a diverse collection of nature books that will empower them to become stewards of the planet and address eco-anxiety.

Despite the undeniable benefits of nature education, many students lack access to quality environmental books.

By supporting this project, you can help bridge this gap and ensure that all students have the opportunity to explore and appreciate the natural world. With your generosity, we can curate a diverse selection of nature books that reflect the richness of our planet's ecosystems, catering to the diverse interests and learning styles of our students.

Mrs. Briano
Grades 9-12

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
The Climate Change Garden, UPDATED EDITION: Down to Earth Advice for Growing a Resilient Garden (-) • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
All the Feelings Under the Sun: How to Deal With Climate Change • Amazon Business $15.59 1 $15.59
Climate Champions: 15 Women Fighting for Your Future (Women of Power) • Amazon Business $15.52 1 $15.52
The Hidden Life of Trees: What They Feel, How They Communicate―Discoveries from A Secret World (The Mysteries of Nature, 1) • Amazon Business $14.85 1 $14.85
The Book of Hope: A Survival Guide for Trying Times (Global Icons Series) • Amazon Business $14.63 1 $14.63
The Inner Life of Animals: Love, Grief, and Compassion―Surprising Observations of a Hidden World (The Mysteries of Nature, 2) • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99
A Short, Hopeful Guide to Climate Change • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99
Cómo evitar un desastre climático / How to Avoid a Climate Disaster (Spanish Edition) • Amazon Business $13.70 1 $13.70
American Wolf: A True Story of Survival and Obsession in the West • Amazon Business $13.49 1 $13.49
This Book Will Save the Planet: A Climate-Justice Primer for Activists and Changemakers (Empower the Future) • Amazon Business $13.29 1 $13.29
El futuro de la humanidad / The Future of Humanity (Spanish Edition) • Amazon Business $13.20 1 $13.20
The Secret Network of Nature: Trees, Animals, and the Extraordinary Balance of All Living Things― Stories from Science and Observation (The Mysteries of Nature, 3) • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
The Story of More: How We Got to Climate Change and Where to Go from Here • Amazon Business $10.99 1 $10.99
Girls Who Green the World: Thirty-Four Rebel Women Out to Save Our Planet • Amazon Business $10.99 1 $10.99

Materials cost

$192.21

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.88

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$225.09

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$39.72

Total project goal

$264.81

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$264.81

4 Donors

-$181.52

Donations toward project cost

-$155.79

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$25.73

match offer

-$81.53

Match offer toward project cost

-$69.30

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$12.23

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$1.76

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$0.00

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