Books (click on the title to purchase from Amazon.com)

	Old Turtle by Douglas Wood, 2001. Helps children understand our role and responsibility to the earth. Ages 4-8
	Tales from the Waterhole by Bob Graham. Amusing story about animals enjoying the water and summer on the African Savanna. Ages 4-8
	Earth Friends at the Grocery Store (Earth Friends) by Francine Galko. Chicago, IL: Heinemann Library, 2004. This book discusses specific changes we can make daily to be a better friend to the environment. It discusses the importance of reducing waste, recycling, and reusing products particularly when grocery shopping. It gives specific suggestions of choices we can make that will help the environment. Grades K-2 www.heinemannlibrary.com
	Fifty Simple Things Kids Can Do to Save the Earth by the Earthworks Group and Illustrated by Michele Montez. Kansas City, MO: Andrews McMeel Publishing, 1990. Discusses in age-appropriate language changes kids can make to be healthier for the earth. Adult participation also encouraged. 6-9 year olds
	Kid Heroes of the Environment by the Earthworks Group, Catherine Dee and Michele Montez, 1991. Explains about kids’ projects and success stories in taking on different environmental issues. Great for ideas of projects kids can do. 8-11 year olds
	Turtle Tracks by Sally Harman Plowden and illustrated by Tee Plowden. Spartanburg, SC: Palmetto Conservation Foundation/PCF Press, 2001. This story tells of a girl and volunteer who are helping turtles in need. Maybe there aren’t many turtles where you live, but there are plenty of other chances to help animals who need your help! Ages 9-11
	The Lorax (Classic Seuss) by Dr. Suess. Appropriate for children and adults of all ages, this book teaches about different ecological problems – pollution, deforestation, etc. in a meaningful way. All ages
	50 Simple Things Kids Can Do to Recycle by the Earthworks Group, 1994. Helpful tips on garbage, what can be recycled and how to pack a no-garbage lunch – in addition to information on reducing and reusing. Grades 4-8
	The Great Kapok Tree: A Tale of the Amazon Rain Forest by Lynne Cherry, et al This book helps to teach children the about what happens to animals and the world ecology when rain forests are destroyed. Young adult
	The Recycler's Handbook: Simple Things You Can Do by the Earthworks Group. erkeley, CA: EarthWorks Press, 1990. Contains helpful information about reducing waste and how citizens can protect the environment through conservation of natural resources and recycling.

Web Resources

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
This webpage is an environmental kids’ club with lots of helpful information and resources – especially for kids – about saving the earth.

    http://www.epa.gov/epahome/students.htm
    Has information for teachers and students of different ages.

    http://www.epa.gov/teachers/
    Resources for teachers (and parents)

AmericanForest & Paper Association
This website has information about recycling and conserving paper. Fun and educational for youth and teachers.

Earth 911
Directs you to resources in your area about recycling and protecting the earth.

Nike’s Reuse-a-Shoe Program
Recycle your athletic shoes (any brand)! Currently available in the UK, Australia and Japan.

Can Central
Lots of helpful information available about recycling cans and the benefits!

http://www.eia.doe.gov/kids/onlineresources.html
This resource helps classroom teachers and parents to teach about energy. Many different links.

Environmental Health and Safety Online
Has a long list and index by lots of different environmental topics.

    http://www.ehso.com/ehshome/childrenresources.htm
    This link has MANY resources designed for parents and teachers who       
    will be teaching  kids about working with the environment.

   http://www.ehso.com/stategov.php
    This link has information on environmental protection agencies and divisions 
    and provides links to resources in many of the different states. (Depending on 
    your state, it may or may not be very helpful to aid families interested in 
    volunteering.)

North American Association for Environmental Education
This page has links where you can search by region and state to learn of different educational resources about the environment and your local area!

Eco Kids
This website has many fun and educational facts for kids to learn more about the environment (and has resources for parents and teachers as well).

http://www.earthdayonline.org/2002/tips.html
Green tips! Funny tips for ways to save energy and the earth!

Endangered Species.com
Helpful information about endangered species, facts, causes why species are endangered, and ways families can help.

    http://www.endangeredspecie.com/Ways_To_Help.htm
    This impressive website has a list of ways adults and kids can help with the 
    environment as well as help to protect endangered species. (The 
    environmental problems also impact the habitats of many animals.)

Greenpeace International
This website has links to help find your local Greenpeace organization and learn how you can become involved in helping the environment.

U.S. Department of Energy – Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy
This website includes energy-saving tips for environmental and money savings in different areas at home, including information about insulating your home, using renewable energy resources, and choosing the most energy-efficient products. Also includes information for ordering free brochures on energy-saving (in English and Spanish).