Love the earth : understanding climate change, speaking up for solutions, and living and earth-friendly life / by Mel Hammond ; illustrated by Monique Dong.
The earth needs our love -- The planet is getting warmer -- Earth-lover's notebook -- Life in the greenhouse -- The Fossil Fuel Blues -- CO2 in action -- Cool it! -- Trees, please! -- Turn fear into fuel -- Speak up for solutions -- Quiz: What kind of earth lover are you? -- Real girls, real change -- Girls on strike -- Listen up, leaders -- Invent, create, and innovate -- Idea sparks -- Get your hands dirty -- Join the club -- Spread the word -- Convincing a skeptic -- Live a climate-friendly life -- Quiz: How big is your carbon footprint? -- Use less -- Shop smart -- Quiz: Can you spot greenwashing? -- Eat your way to a healthier climate -- No plastic? Fantastic. -- Recycle -- Getting around -- Be kind -- Love the earth, love yourself -- On your mark, get set... Conserve! -- Celebrate your love for the earth -- Fun without fossil fuels -- Take the first step.
Summary:
"If you care about the earth, this book is for you. In these pages, you'll learn why climate change is a problem and how you can use your unique passions and talents to make a difference. With quizzes, crafts, party ideas, and a science experiment, this book proves that fighting climate change doesn't have to be scary-- it can be a lot of fun!"-- back cover.
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.