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Great Books That Teach Children to Be Green

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Learning how to go green is important. Here are a list of books which can teach kids how be green and help them develop resource-saving and money-saving ways to live their lives.

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Why Are the Ice Caps Melting?

by: Anne Rockwell
Why Are the Ice Caps Melting?

The earth is getting hotter, and not just in the summer.

The climate of your own hometown is changing.

But why is this happening, and can we stop it?

Read and find out!

Don't Pollute (Anymore).

by: Jan Berenstain
Don't Pollute (Anymore).
The bears in Bear Country grow concerned about how pollution and waste of natural resources are damaging the world around them, so they form The Earthsavers Club.

The World Beneath Our Feet

by: James B. Nardi
The World Beneath Our Feet
Uncovering a secret world teeming with life, The World Beneath Our Feet profiles more than 100 creatures that live and work in ordinary, everyday dirt, describing a veritable underground empire just below our feet. From the smallest of bacteria to the denizens of the duff -- such as gophers and groundhogs -- each entry includes an elegant drawing of the subject, a fact box containing scientific statistics, and an essay about the life, role, and curious features of the creature. The 25-page "goings-on in the ground" section introduces the reader to soil -- what it is, how it supports life, how it evolved, and why it wears out -- and provides a context with which to understand how and why it needs the decomposing and recycling skills of animals. Appendixes discuss erosion and the dos and don'ts of composting, including how to build a compost center in your backyard. Backmatter includes a glossary of earth-related terms, websites, further reading, and an index.

Dear Children Of The Earth

by: Schim Schimmel
Dear Children Of The Earth
Mother Earth writes a letter telling people about herself and asking them to take care of her for themselves and for all living creatures.

The Curious Garden

by: Peter Brown
release date: Apr 01, 2009
The Curious Garden
One boy's quest for a greener world... one garden at a time.While out exploring one day, a little boy named Liam discovers a struggling garden and decides to take care of it. As time passes, the garden spreads throughout the dark, gray city, transforming it into a lush, green world. This is an enchanting tale with environmental themes and breathtaking illustrations that become more vibrant as the garden blooms. Red-headed Liam can also be spotted on every page, adding a clever seek-and-find element to this captivating picture book.

Giggles the Green Bean Turns Stinkytown into Greentown

by: Lauren Davis
release date: Nov 01, 2010
Giggles the Green Bean Turns Stinkytown into Greentown
Giggles the Green Bean Turns Stinkytown into Greentown is the first book in the Giggles the Green Bean series. In this fun story the young reader will learn the 5 special secrets Giggles learns in order to turn Stinkytown back into Greentown. Giggles teaches kids important green concepts and skills including recycling, water conservation, healthy eating, and energy conservation using tangible, real-world examples that even the youngest readers will be able to adopt and discuss with family and friends. In keeping with the environmental message, a portion of net proceeds will be donated to the U.S. Forest Service Plant-A-Tree Program.

THE City of Ember

by: Jeanne Du Prau
THE City of Ember
A modern-day classic. This highly acclaimed adventure series about two friends desperate to save their doomed city has captivated kids and teachers alike for almost fifteen years and has sold over 3.5 MILLION copies! The city of Ember was built as a last refuge for the human race. Two hundred years later, the great lamps that light the city are beginning to flicker. When Lina finds part of an ancient message, she’s sure it holds a secret that will save the city. She and her friend Doon must race to figure out the clues before the lights go out on Ember forever!

Recycled Crafts Box

by: Laura C. Martin
release date: Mar 01, 2004
Recycled Crafts Box
Discusses recycling and provides information and instructions for making art projects from a variety of recycled materials.

The Adventures of a Plastic Bottle

by: Alison Inches
release date: Jan 06, 2009
The Adventures of a Plastic Bottle
A little plastic bottle shares the story of his trip from the refinery, through his manufacture and use, to his eventual recycling and new use as a space suit.

What's It Like Living Green?: Kids Teaching Kids, by the Way They Live

by: Jill Ammon Vanderwood
What's It Like Living Green?: Kids Teaching Kids, by the Way They Live
"The purpose of this book is to bring awareness to kids everywhere of their responsibility for the earth. This includes the environment, the treatment of others, and the health of their own bodies. Throughout this book you will find stories about families who live green, kids who are making a difference for the earth, and suggestions for things you can do to make a difference"--Page [iv].

Wonderful Nature, Wonderful You

by: Karin Ireland
release date: Oct 01, 1996
Wonderful Nature, Wonderful You
The lessons of nature and the animal kingdom are explored, with relevant analogies to the lives of human beings.

Oil Spill!

by: Melvin Berger
Oil Spill!
Explains why oil spills occur and how they are cleaned up and suggests strategies for preventing them in the future.

The EARTH Book

by: Todd Parr
release date: Mar 17, 2010
The EARTH Book
"I take care of the earth because I know I can do little things every day to make a BIG difference..."With his signature blend of playfulness and sensitiviy, Todd Parr explores the important, timely subject of environmental protection and conservation in this eco-friendly picture book. This book includes lots of easy, smart ideas on how we can all work together to make the Earth feel good - from planting a tree and using both sides of the paper, to saving energy and reusing old things in new ways.Best of all, the book includes tips/reminders on how kids can "go green" everyday. Equally whimsical and heartfelt, this sweet homage to our beautiful planet is sure to inspire readers of all ages to do their part in keeping the Earth happy and healthy.

Herb the Vegetarian Dragon

by: Jules Bass
Herb the Vegetarian Dragon
While the other dragons in the forest of Nogard hunt princesses for dinner, Herb merrily tends to his vegetable garden and leek soup. This hilarious story offers food for thought for all ages!

El Lorax

by: Aida E. Marcuse
El Lorax
Long before "going green" was mainstream, Dr. Seuss's Lorax spoke for the trees and warned of the dangers of disrespecting the environment. In this cautionary rhyming tale (printed on recycled paper) we learn of the Once-ler, who came across a valley of Truffula Trees and Brown Bar-ba-loots, and how his harvesting of the tufted trees changed the landscape forever. - Publisher. The Lorax is the story of a boy who's looking for answers. Living in a ruined town, this little guy wants to know the story of the Lorax, so he goes to the Once-ler, an elderly inventor/manufacturer. Doc Brown -- ahem, the Once-ler -- tells the boy how the town came to be ruined, and most importantly, what he can do to turn things around. Who exactly was this this Lorax character, what was it doing here, and why was it taken away? These are questions only a man name the Once-ler can answer. The Once-ler's last words to the boy: "Grow a forest. Protect it from axes that hack./ Then the Lorax/ and all of his friends/ may come back." - shmoop.com

We are Extremely Very Good Recyclers

by: Lauren Child
We are Extremely Very Good Recyclers
After Charlie convinces Lola to recycle her old toys instead of throwing them away, Lola discovers a recycling competition. If she can recycle one hundred plastic, metal, and paper items, she can get her very own real live tree to plant. But she only has two weeks, so Lola decides to ask her classmates to help. They turn out to be extremely very good recyclers indeed. This adventure is printed on FSC-approved paper and includes recycling tips as well as a tree poster just like Lola?s, so kids can keep track of their recycling projects and help to save the planet all on their own.

One Well

by: Rochelle Strauss
release date: Feb 01, 2007
One Well
Seen from space, our planet looks blue. This is because almost 70 percent of Earth's surface is covered with water. Earth is the only planet with liquid water --- and therefore the only planet that can support life.

All water is connected. Every raindrop, lake, underground river and glacier is part of a single global well.

Water has the power to change everything --- a single splash can sprout a seed, quench a thirst, provide a habitat, generate energy and sustain life. How we treat the water in the well will affect every species on the planet, now and for years to come. One Well shows how every one of us has the power to conserve and protect our global well.

One Well is part of CitizenKid: A collection of books that inform children about the world and inspire them to be better global citizens.

My Favorite Tree

by: Diane Iverson
release date: Jan 01, 1999
My Favorite Tree
Examines the traits and uses of twenty-six North American trees, from the ash to the yew, and describes notable or historic specimens.

The Empty Lot

by: Dale H Fife
The Empty Lot

Harry Hale owns a vacant lot that he hasn't visited for years. "What good is an empty lot?" he thinks, and he makes up his mind to sell it. But when Harry visits his lot to decide on a price, he's surprised to find that it's far from empty. In fact, his little patch of land is bursting with life.

"A sweet and gentle plea for saving the earth."

--Horn Book Guide

"A provocative story that gives a clear message of conservation and brings it into focus for young audiences. . . . Arnosky's watercolor illustrations bring a freshness to the 'deserted' lot and are constant reminders of all living creatures, large and small, that share this planet."

--School Library Journal

Green Wise Kids

by: Lawrence E. Clausen
Green Wise Kids
Green Wise Kids teaches children about the simple daily choices that can help protect and preserve our Earth. It can be used by teachers and parents as an educational tool to help children understand environmental problems and their capacity to fix them.

Charlotte's Web

by: Kate DiCamillo
Charlotte's Web
Charlotte's Web is a book of children's literature by American author E. B. White and illustrated by Garth Williams; it was published on October 15, 1952, by Harper & Brothers. The novel tells the story of a livestock pig named Wilbur and his friendship with a barn spider named Charlotte. When Wilbur is in danger of being slaughtered by the farmer, Charlotte writes messages praising Wilbur (such as "Some Pig") in her web in order to persuade the farmer to let him live.

The Forever Forest

by: Rachel Crandell
The Forever Forest
The 54,000-acre Childrens Eternal Rainforest in Costa Rica began as an idea, a few kids, and a bake sale. Word spread and children from over 44 countries raised the funds to make it happen in 1987. Here is its story with a fresh twist, as young Peter discovers that his mother was one of those original kids. What a terrific way to learn both about cooperation and a magnificent habitat! Kristin Joy Pratt has done it again with a style that kids--and environmental educators - love.

Awesome Things to Make with Recycled Stuff

by: Heather Smith
Awesome Things to Make with Recycled Stuff
Provides instructions for using recycled materials to create fifty different crafts and offers tips for an earth-friendly lifestyle.

The Tree in the Ancient Forest

by: Carol Reed-Jones
release date: Apr 01, 1995
The Tree in the Ancient Forest
"The remarkable web of plants and animals living around a single old fir tree takes on a life of its own" in this story about "the amazing ways in which the [forest] inhabitants depend upon one another for survival."

George Saves the World by Lunchtime

by: Jo Readman
George Saves the World by Lunchtime
George is determined to save the world by lunchtime, but he s not quite sure how. Grandpa suggests they start by recycling the yogurt container from his breakfast, putting his banana peel in the compost pile, and hanging the laundry to dry in the sun. A bike trip to the recycling center, charity shop, and local farmers market show how recycling and reusing materialsas well asusing less gas and buying local producecan really help save the world. George even gets a favorite toy fixed! Highly original and eye-catching illustrations combine painting and photographs to draw children into the world of recycling."

Great Kapok Tree

by: Lynne Cherry
Great Kapok Tree
The many different animals that live in a great kapok tree in the Brazilian rainforest try to convince a man with an ax of the importance of not cutting down their home.

A Drop Around the World

by: Barbara Shaw McKinney
A Drop Around the World
This book is a year-after-year favorite with teachers. It engagingly leads readers around the world following a drop of water - whether as steam or snow, inside a plant or animal, or underground - teaching the wonders and importance of the water cycle. (There is lots of geography, too.) Four pages of science about the qualities of water are included.

My Bag and Me!

by: Karen Farmer
My Bag and Me!
Help save the planet one bag at a time! Teach your child to eco-friendly and conserve the earth's precious resources! It's never to early to learn the importance of reusing, reducing and recycling. My Bag and Me follows a child and his reusable shopping bag to the grocery store. By the end of the story, your child will say "Paper and plastic no more!". Includes a reusable bag just for them!

The New 50 Simple Things Kids Can Do to Save the Earth

by: Sophie Javna
release date: Jan 01, 2009
The New 50 Simple Things Kids Can Do to Save the Earth
The world's a better place with EarthWorks Group's John Javna in it. He, along with his daughter, Sophie, help kids go from aware to active with simple (but inspiring) projects, tips, and little-known facts that puts a kid's own carbon footprint into perspective.

In The New 50 Simple Things Kids Can Do to Save the Earth, Sophie and John have revised the original best-selling book for a concerned and vibrant Web 2.0 youth market. It's easy-to-do and kid-friendly projects show that kids can make a difference, and each chapter is packed with tons of links to groups and resources. What makes this book stand out, though, is that it doesn't just inform kids, it encourages them to make a difference by providing them, their friends and their families the tools to take action.

Together, John and Sophie enlighten, educate, and encourage our children with easy and smart ways to save the earth. Pretty darn cool, huh? We thought so. What you can do: Order now and help save the only earth we've got.

Mother Earth needs our help now.

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