What is sustainable living, and how does it benefit our environment? These questions and more are answered in this volume about living an environmentally friendly life. Young readers will learn how to think critically about their own carbon footprint. They'll be inspired to use and re-use recycled materials, and choose renewable energy sources instead of fossil fuels. Interesting fact boxes, a detailed glossary, and bright, full-color photographs...

This work of nonfiction in the PopActivism series for teens looks at how teens can make responsible and eco-friendly clothing choices.

Steel cans have a recycling journey that is unique from other kinds of cans-they even need to be recycled separately from other waste. Readers learn about the necessary steps to recycle steel cans at recycling plants, such as crushing the metal down, shredding and melting it, and cooling it so it can be remade into new products. The importance of ensuring tin cans stay away from landfills is emphasized, as colorful photographs and clear text guide...

Pollution is easy to spot: a soda can on the side of the road, an old tire in someone's yard, or flyers that have been blown into the park by the wind. But litter is just a part of it. Air pollution and light pollution are problems too! Citizen scientists are sometimes the perfect people to observe and measure it. In this volume, readers are introduced to many kinds of pollution, how they harm Earth, and ways they can get involved in cleaning it up....

Our homes are where we live and play, and for those making positive vegan choices, it's important for our domestic spaces to be environmentally friendly and cruelty-free. This book provides practical advice and inspiration to everyone who is building or renovating and wants a home that both supports their lifestyle and benefits the planet. Topics include making intelligent choices on appliances and creating butterfly-friendly gardens. With ideas,...

Recycling seems like an easy way to do good for planet Earth. Reusing items more than once is another practice many households can adopt to reduce what they use. But, there are some rules to recycling it's important to know. A friendly guide helps readers through an introduction to recycling as well as what can be recycled. The main text is written in accessible language and gives age-appropriate details that complement elementary science curricula....

Recycling is one great way to help the planet! Many things that we use every day-paper, plastic, glass, and metal-can be recycled to create new things. That means using fewer resources and less energy. This book equips readers with fascinating facts about how products are created and recycled, as well as suggestions for how they can recycle in their own lives. Brilliant graphics and engaging text will provide eco-conscious kids with great ideas for...

Every household has an abundance of junk mail. What if you could turn it into something beautiful? With this book, readers can do just that by following the simple instructions to turn colorful junk mail into jewelry! Packed with many other recycled paper crafts, this volume encourages readers to reconsider what's garbage and what can become something more with a little paint, glue, or glitter. Each craft engages readers with art and creatively highlights...

Computer science is all around us, at school, at home, and in the community. This book gives readers the essential tools they need to understand the computer science skill of defining the problem. Brilliant color photographs and accessible text will engage readers and allow them to connect deeply with the concept. The computer science topic is paired with an age-appropriate curricular topic to deepen readers' learning experience and show how people...

There are several places in the ocean where plastic has collected in giant piles, endangering animals that live nearby. Not much could be better for the environment than reducing the amount of plastic thrown away, especially if it's reused well. In this book, readers find crafts that beautify plastic containers, bottles, and more for use as gifts, decorations, and jewelry. Simple step-by-step instructions guide readers through each project as well...