Ecology

Fiction

Recycle Every Day! by Nancy Elizabeth Wallace (E)

When Minna has a school assignment to make a poster about recycling, her entire rabbit family spends the week practicing various kinds of recycling and suggesting ideas for her poster. (K-2)

The Lorax by Dr. Seuss (E)

The Once-ler describes the local pollution problem that results when he ignores the Lorax’s warning. (K-3)

The Paper Bag Prince by Colin Thompson (E)

A wise old man who visits the town dump every day moves into an abandoned train there and watches as nature gradually reclaims the polluted land. (1-4)

Too Much Garbage by Fulvio Testa (E)

Two boys, sent to take out the garbage, explore the city and find trash everywhere. (P-2)

Non-Fiction

Earth-Friendly Crafts for Kids by Heather with Joe Rhatigan (J745.5 Sm58e 2002)

Provides instructions for using recycled materials to create fifty different crafts and offers tips for an earth-friendly lifestyle. (5-9)

Ecology Crafts for Kids by Bobbe Needham (J745.5 N289e 1998)

Provides instructions for a variety of craft activities using recycled materials or items from nature and teaching a respect for the environment. (4-7)

Global Warming by Laurence Pringle (J363.7387 P936gw 2001)

Include information on nuclear power, the carbon cycle, coastal lands lost to rising sea levels, the perils of cement making, the effect of El Niño, the dangers of aerosols, and more. (5-8)

Let's Celebrate Earth Day by Connie and Peter Roop (J333.7 R6751 2001)

Introduces Earth Day to young readers. (K-3)

Nobody Particular by Molly Bang (J363.7384 B224n 2000)

Describes a female shrimper's attempt to stop a large chemical company from polluting a bay in East Texas. (4-8)

The Environmental Movement by Laurence Pringle (J363.7 P936e 2000)

Chronicles the history, key players, and future challenges of the environmental movement. (5-9)

Websites

Earth Day

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Kentucky Fish and Wildlife

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Kentucky Pride

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