Green Books for Children
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Green Stuff for Kid: An A-Z Guide to What's Up with the Planet (Greeniology Series) By Tanya Ha
"Green Stuff for Kids" is the latest installment in Tanya Ha's bestselling "Greeniology" series. Aimed at children eight years and over, "Green Kids" explains what's going on with the environment-from climate 
change and drought to endangered species and habitat destruction-in an entertaining and accessible manner. Ha recognises the vital role that children play in the environmental movement, and the importance of keeping them active, involved and invested in its future. Jam-packed with facts, quizzes, projects and craft ideas, "Green Stuff for Kids" will have young readers hooked from the very first page. Whether it's growing their own vegies, starting a worm farm, or making recycled paper, Tanya Ha makes saving the planet relevant, practical and - just as importantly - fun for Australia's future environmentalists. More
A Hot Planet Needs Cool Kids: Understanding Climate Change and What You Can Do about It
Kids, parents, and teachers will find the very latest information about the causes and effects of climate change, how people are working to reduce it, and ways kids and their families and schools can join the fight. "A Hot Planet Needs Cool Kids" teaches and inspires through clear and accessible writing, engaging illustrations, hands-on activities, cool and hot facts, eco-hero features, and a hopeful and empowering message to get kids involved in confronting climate change and developing their best selves through such work. "A Hot Planet Needs Cool Kids" is suitable for home and classroom use. It meets national science and social studies curriculum standards. More
This Is My Planet: The Kids' Guide to Global Warming By Jan Thornhill
Reports of global warming’s catastrophic effects are everywhere: in newspapers, on the nightly news, even on movie screens. The subject can be so overwhelming that young people are often left with the thought, What can I do? In This Is My Planet, Jan Thornhill gives young readers the tools they need to live their own lives more ecologically — and ultimately, to improve the life of the planet. The book takes a comprehensive look at climate change, beginning with basic information about how the planet works and moving through an in-depth look at human societies and three specific environments — polar, ocean, and land. Although she doesn't shy away from the truth, Thornhill offers hope, showing where action can make a difference and providing evidence of the Earth’s amazing resilience and adaptability.
Teaching about Climate Change: Cool Schools Tackle Global Warming By Tim Grant, Gail Littlejohn
This exciting resource provides educators at all grade levels with strategies to teach about global warming and engage students; interest in doing their part to help cool the planet. Compiled from the pages of North America's leading environmental education journal," Teaching About Climate Change" is packed with lesson plans, activities, experiments, and worksheets. From calculating your school's CO2 emissions and Greenhouse experiments, to strategies for reducing school energy and supply consumption, this compendium provides the tools to get any classroom or community involved in making their school cool. More
The Tree By Dana Lyons, David Danioth, Julia Butterfly
There is a river flowing near me, and I?ve watched that river change and grow. For eight hundred years I have lived here, through the wind, the fire, and the snow. This powerful song of an ancient Douglas fir celebrates the age-old cycle of life in the Pacific Rain Forest, revealing the interconnectedness of all things. From the gentle whisper of owls' wings to the haunting echo of a lone wolf 's cry, each scene resonates with the beauty and sacredness of nature. But when bulldozers invade the forest, the tree senses its impending destruction and asks, "Who will house the owl? And who will hold that river's shore? And who will take refuge in my shadow, if my shadow falls no more?" A stunningly illustrated book, The Tree sounds an urgent call to preserve our fragile environment, reminding each of us that hope for a brighter future lies in our own hands. ?I love this book!? Pete Seeger, musician and songwriter. More
The Polar Bears' Home: A Story about Global WarmingBy Lara Bergen, Vincent Nguyen
Made with recycled paper, this Arctic adventure shows how global warming affects two baby polar bear cubs and their family. This title is part of the new Little Green Books line of eco-friendly books from Little Simon and includes tips for kids on what they can do to help slow down global warming. Full color. More
Earth Partners: Saving the PlanetBy Yvonne Morriso
- Pairs social studies and science thematically
- "Shakes up the curriculum" with "Shocker" facts that interest this age group, and a lively page layout that encourages readers to discuss and share knowledge with one another
- Builds background knowledge and vocabulary through front-of-book features labeled "Get on the Wavelength" and "High-Powered Words"
- Includes a "Comprehension Coach" that appears regularly to model and reinforce key comprehension strategies
- Provides links to relevant Internet Web sites
- Exposes students to a variety of formats and text features
