Children's Books
Fiction
Long before saving the earth became a global concern, Dr. Seuss, speaking through his character the Lorax, warned against mindless progress and the danger it posed to the earth's natural beauty (Amazon).
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At a time when most countries are producing ever-increasing amounts of CO2, the rather ordinary citizens of Samso have accomplished something extraordinary--in just ten years they have reduced their carbon emissions by 140% and become almost completely energy independent. A narrative tale and a science book in one, this inspiring true story proves that with a little hard work and a big idea, anyone can make a huge step towards energy conservation (Amazon).
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Michael Recycle is a superhero whose special powers help him teach others about recycling.
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Nonfiction
This nonfiction book by Anita Yasuda explains to children why is it important to prevent natural resources from being wasted. It also contains 25 projects to inspire young readers to have fun while also learning why natural resources are important to all living things and how every child can take care of the earth’s resources through reducing, reusing, and recycling
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This nonfiction book explains the forms of energy using cartoons and fun facts.
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From swampy ancient forests to the invisible power of the wind, find out about the resources Earth provides for us. This book will make you think about how you use these resources too! Find answers to these questions and more: What are fossil fuels? How do tiny sea creatures power our cars? Can the ocean make electricity? (Amazon)
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