March 22nd, 2008
The full title is a little long: How We Know What We Know About Our Changing Climate: Scientists and Kids Explore Global Warming.
Newly released, this book by Lynne Cherry, author of The Great Kapok Tree, fills the gap left by other global warming books for kids. It explains the fascinating ways in which research about […]
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March 11th, 2008
Fresh, local vegetables are almost in season again in many areas. If you have a favorite farmer you buy from at the market, try suggesting they grow organic produce if they don’t already.
Farmers listen, and they want your business. One book you can suggest, or even give as a gift, is Organic Farming, Everything […]
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February 27th, 2008
Diane MacEachern’s new book, Big Green Purse, will be released tomorrow. What’s so special about it?
The bestselling environmental author intends to help women (since they make most purchases) harness the power of their money by making spending decisions that will best help the environment.
She targets 20 areas where women can have the most impact in […]
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February 17th, 2008
The Gift of Nothing by Patrick McDonnell is a simple little book that describes the search for a perfect gift. Finally the searcher realizes that all along, it’s really the gift of time spent together, that matters most. A nice easy story for young children about how stuff isn’t as big a deal as our […]
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February 10th, 2008
There are many books that even baby, toddler, and young tree huggers can enjoy. Such as…
The Lorax: by Dr. Seuss
The Great Kapok Tree: A Tale of the Amazon Rain Forest: by Lynne Cherry
Why Should I Save Water?: by Jen Green
Recycle! A Handbook for Kids: by […]
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February 8th, 2008
Since I wrote about an animal in danger of becoming extinct earlier today on Hug This Animal, I thought it would be interesting to tell you about A Gap in Nature by Tim Flannery and Peter Schouten.
This hardback book explores 103 mammals, birds or reptiles that have become extinct since Columbus first arrived in America. […]
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