environmental movement

Introduces the history, purpose, and celebration of Earth Day.

The history of the movement, focusing on important environmental crusaders, including Rachel Carson and John Muir, and the organizations that have fought for world-changing legislation.

"Readers will learn about Earth Day through a . . . narrative . . . illustrations and a diverse cast of characters. Comprehension questions, fun facts, and critical thinking questions keep readers engaged and thinking while they read"--Publisher.

"Teaches readers that renewable energy is energy captured from the sun, wind, water, Earth's own heat, and biomass, . . . examines the issues related to consumption in general and steers readers, in a practical way, toward being more conservation-minded. Readers learn how to eco-energize at school and make green choices at home"--Provided by publisher.

Provides information, practical suggestions, and examples designed to help teens become involved in efforts to save the world's oceans, lakes, rivers, and wetlands.

Liza is determined to expose her mom's boyfriend as bad for business--and the environment--and puts together a group of girls codenamed "GRRR!" which stands for Girls for Renewable Resources, Really! and is surprise by the success of their efforts.

A group of individuals from different walks of life band together to bring positive changes to a world that is threatened by pollution, famine, and recession.

Flint's water supply tainted with lead. Chicago s toxic donut. Louisiana s cancer alley. Corporate waste poisoning developing nations. These are all examples of environmental racism. Readers of this compelling anthology will be awakened to many examples of poor and minority communities that suffer physically emotionally and financially from living in a toxic environment. With no political clout and few available resources these victims find themselves abandoned by the environmental movement and bullied by environmental policies. The burgeoning environmental justice movement argues that environmental protection is a basic right. After reading the informative viewpoints in this volume students will come to their own conclusions.

"Rewilding is an important environmental movement to restore habitats to their natural state in order to support native species and make room for animals to move freely. In this comprehensive look at rewilding, the authors present examples from around the world where endangered animals have been rehabilitated and returned to their natural habitats. From pandas and peregrine falcons to jaguars and wolves, the story of these animals testifies to the fact that with good management, the extinction of species can be avoided. This book also relates how cities have begun to restore nature by planting everything from tiny rooftop gardens to huge parks on disused land"--Amazon.com.

New third grade teacher Mr. Granite has so many strange ideas about how to make Ella Mentary School environmentally friendly that the students are sure he must be an alien.