sustainable living

"The purpose of this book is to help clarify some of the key issues and give readers some ways to think about how they live. It does not begin to cover the full range of information or issues; people can do entire degrees in environmental science and policy. It is intended merely as a quick resource and a jumping-off point. Readers can and should investigate these issues more fully - the Internet abounds in good sources and active debate"--Provided by publisher.

". . . introduces young readers to the environmental impact of housing and building construction, the appliances we use, and the energy we consume"--Provided by publisher.

Williams chronicles her efforts to build an eighty-four-square-foot house following a near-death experience, and discusses how living in a small space with few possesses has transformed and enriched her life.

An exploration of sustainable living, covering e-pollution, reducing waste, telecommuting, related careers, and more. Includes audio, videos, activities, weblinks, slideshows, transparencies, maps, quizzes, and supplementary resources.

Offers information on reducing one's carbon footprint by eating sustainable foods, covering eating locally, gardening, organic standards, reducing food waste, and more. Includes audio, videos, activities, weblinks, slideshows, transparencies, maps, quizzes, and supplementary resources.

Describes how people worldwide are wasting energy and threatening the environment. Also provides information on how to live more sustainably through such activities as recycling, using green sources of energy, car-sharing, and reducing air travel.

Looks at the importance of choosing food that is healthy to eat and good for the planet, features brief case studies of kids who are involved in gardening, composting, and other environmentally sound food practices, and includes challenges and activities.

Join two students as they explain easy green solutions that will help save the environment, while high school students share ideas about how to make green choices. Includes teaching materials.

Helps readers understand their impact on the environment by revealing the surprising links between objects, materials, and activities.

One hundred children's book authors suggest ways in which individuals can help the environment, discussing one's home, school, community, and world.