two dudes, one fry-oil-powered car, and a cross-country search for a greener future
Melville, Greg
2008
Details the experiences of the author and his college friend during their one hundred and ninety-two hour journey across the United States--from Vermont to California--in a car that has been modified to run on vegetable oil.
Offers fifty simple suggestions for an environmentally-friendly lifestyle, and discusses planting a garden, using less around the house, recycling, and more.
A discussion of the "green" movement, looking at efforts around the world to make and/or use environmentally friendly products, practices, and lifestyle choices, introducing green pioneers, examining related political and legal issues, and considering the future of green living.
Photographs and text introduce early readers to the concept of "living green," and discusses water, land, and air pollution; global warming; and other topics.
Explores the technology used in the eBox electronic car and discusses how the auto industry has been impacted by the movement towards more environmentally friendly living.
Explores the technology used to create the hybrid car Insight and discusses how hybrid technology and the movement towards a more environmentally friendly lifestyle have impacted the auto industry.
An illustrated guide to building with energy efficiency in mind that covers land, air, and water conservation, alternative energy, sustainable building, organic farming, recycling, and more.
150 easy ways for kids and grown-ups to get into nature and build a greener future
Molland, Judy
2009
Presents brief descriptions of 150 ideas for enjoying nature, with environmentally friendly projects, plans, and outings to help children and adults appreciate the outdoors and become an ecologically-minded consumer.
An illustrated biography of actor and environmentalist, Ed Begley, Jr., that chronicles his personal and professional life as well as his efforts to motivate people to become more environmentally aware.