citizen participation

Presents activities and tips on how to achieve a lifestyle that is more friendly to the planet, discussing how to plant a tree, reduce noise pollution, limit heat waste in the home, and recycle.

A little hummingbird refuses to flee with the other animals when their forest home catches fire, and continues to fly back and forth to the stream, bringing one drop of water at a time to put on the blaze.

Describes how producing and packaging different foods affect the environment and people.

Discusses the trash problem in this country, caused by both people and technology, and suggests ways to cut down on what is thrown away.

Suggests various ways in which everyone can help save the environment and preserve the Earth.

A look at the ways in which kids care for the earth through environmental projects and actions.

Gives facts about the planet Earth and suggests various projects and activities to help protect the water, air, and land from pollution and destruction, with emphasis on making an action plan for local environmental improvement.

Profiles eco-conscious females, describing the lives and accomplishments of women who created chemical- free cosmetics, fought global warming, and encouraged the use of wind power in an effort to protect the environment.

Defines environmental service-learning, gives examples of different types, and explains how to get started and what the benefits are.