Lets Celebrate Earth Day

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Gr. 1-3. Using a question-and-answer format, the Roops introduce the history and importance of Earth Day. They discuss Senator Gaylord Nelson's creation of the celebration in 1970; the 1969 Cuyahoga River fire that led to the Clean Water Act; the concept of endangered species; some positive results of forest fires; and recycling. Full-color artwork appears on every page, breaking up the text and clarifying information. Numerous sidebars, some incorporated into the illustrations, supplement the basic facts, and quotes, most from famous Americans, decorate the endpapers. The authors also include directions for creating a composting tower using plastic soda bottles. Kay Weisman
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Chock-full of information about Earth Day and the environment, this book leads readers through a series of basic questions to find information about animals, plants, fuels, garbage, global warming, and other environmental issues. The message, each person can make a difference, comes through loud and clear. The attractive and brightly colored illustrations will catch the eyes of the target audience, but this is more a resource book for adults and teachers than a book that a child will read cover to cover. One of a series of books about holidays, the book begins and ends with quotations on the environment by famous authors and naturalists and includes riddles, projects such as "recycle your lunch" by composting, and clear explanations of what everyone in the family can do to preserve the environment and natural resources. 2001, The Millbrook Press Inc,


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