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.
Looks at how plants, animals, and people contribute to the local environment, features brief case studies of kids who are involved in keeping their environments safe and clean, and includes challenges and activities.
Explains how seven tools, including the bicycle, the condom, the ceiling fan, the clothesline, pad thai, the public library, and the ladybug, can improve the environment and protect the planet.
Actor and environmentalist Ed Begley, Jr., presents tips for living a "green" life, covering the home, transportation, energy, recycling, gardening, clothing, and hair and skin care.
Contains step-by-step instructions for a range of eco-conscious projects and activities for children, including building an eco-den, growing food, building a windturbine, making gifts from recycled materials, and more.
Profiles men and women who have turned their passion for environmentalism into well-paying careers, covering organic chefs, green business experts, eco-activists, environmental engineers, and others.
what is destroying the Earth and what you can do to help
Juniper, Tony
2007
Photographs and essays provide an overview of how human actions are changing the environment, addressing poaching, habitat destruction, pollution, global warming, and population growth.