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'You Can Save the Planet: 50 Ways You Can Make a Difference' | '50 Simple Things You Can Do to Save the Earth' | 'It's Earth Day'
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YOU CAN SAVE THE PLANET: 50 Ways You Can Make a Difference
By Jacquie Wines
For ages 9 and older
Save the planet? No problem, with these 50 simple-but-effective suggestions for reducing the damage being done to Earth. It's not just about planting trees and recycling. You can make your own detergent (with vinegar and baking soda) and not use cleansers that pollute. Or reuse your garbage creatively ¿ for example, make a bird feeder out of an empty milk carton. Or buy fresh, local foods when possible.
This book also has odd and interesting facts. For example: On average, a person uses and disposes of the equivalent of seven trees each year.
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50 SIMPLE THINGS YOU CAN DO TO SAVE THE EARTH
By John, Sophie and Jesse Javna
For ages 12 and older
John Javna wrote the original "50 Simple Things You Can Do to Save the Earth" in 1989. His children Sophie and Jessie, who weren't yet born, are now in high school. In this edition, the Javnas encourage readers to get involved in one or two causes. They've narrowed the list to 50 environmental groups, each of which has picked one issue and provided a simple, step-by-step program to get you and your family involved.
Worried about water quality? Partner with American Rivers. As a first step, you'll learn three easy ways to save water. Before you know it, you'll be lobbying Congress.
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IT'S EARTH DAY
By Mercer Mayer
For ages 4-7
Little Critter is on a mission. After watching a film at school about climate change, he's eager to do his part to slow global warming and save the polar bears. But how? With the help of family and friends, Little Critter learns to reduce, reuse and recycle. He even creates an invention to help keep things cool.
This book is a good way for younger readers to become environmentally aware. It includes a list of 10 things they can do to help the planet.
