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New Books About the Planet

Wanna keep kids hooked on reading through summer?

05.22.2009

Submitted by alara on Thu, 05/21/2009 - 11:00pm.

The Bite:

No need to cast a wide net for good reads - we've picked the best new children's books on green living - all engaging, actionable (make your own wind turbine, anyone?), and nonpreachy. Nothin' fishy.

Learn more about this summer's Biter Book Club for you, too.

The Benefits:

Hook, line, and sinking in. Our picks explain how and why it's important to be green (in a fun way, natch), with DIY projects that turn soda can pull tabs into bracelets, for example.
More fish in the sea. The sooner kids get a jump start on eco-friendly living, the greener they - and the planet - will be.

Wanna Try:

From youngest to oldest readers

The Curious Garden - try to spot red-haired Liam on each page during his quest to make the world a greener place, one garden at a time; ages 3-6; already released ($17).
The Adventures of an Aluminum Can: A Story About Recycling - follow an aluminum can from the beautiful beaches of Jamaica to its new life as a baseball bat; ages 4-6; release date: Aug. ($4).
Don't Throw That Away! A Lift-the-Flap Book about Recycling and Reusing - an eco-superhero shows kids how to make ordinary trash into stuff like costumes and vases; ages 4-8; release date: Sept. ($7).
Earth Smart Crafts: Transform Toss-Away Items into Fun Accessories, Gifts, Room Decor & More - learn to make girl stuff outta old clothes, junk mail, soup cans, and other tossed items; ages 8-12; already released ($10).
Eco Kids Self-Sufficiency Handbook - big kids'll learn to build wind turbines, grow veggies, start campfires (with your supervision, natch), and other DIY tasks; ages 9-12; release date: Aug. ($15).
What's It Like, Living Green? Kids Teaching Kids by the Way They Live - read about real kids who are making a difference in their environment, helping others, and sometimes earning a few bucks while they do it; ages 9 and up; already released ($15).

Timeout

Ethan, 8, of North Barrington, IL, affectionately calls his mom an "environmental psycho," but his love for the book What's It Like, Living Green? just might put him on the same path.

Bang For The Bite

If 10,000 little Biters spend a few hours per month reading books about treating the planet with care, it'll plant the seeds for years of good eco-habits.

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Mama Ruck on May 22, 2009 at 07:51 AM 1

Add 'The Barefoot Book of Earth Tales' to the list! It is a fantastic collection of stories from various cultures on how they work to protect the Earth. At the end of each story is an activity connected to the culture. I have enjoyed reading and sharing these stories that show just how long people have been caring for the Earth and the different ways that they do. Enjoy reading!

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