Resources Earth Day 2012: Books & Websites
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Kids Books & Websites to Celebrate Earth DayTeach the kids about ecology, recycling and how to protect the earth with some of these great books and interactive websites. For additional resources, visit our list of Kids Movies with Environmental Themes and our 'Going Green' guides for Kids & Teens.
"It's Earth Day" by Mercer Mayer Learn how to keep the earth clean with one of your favorite 'critters'!
"Earth Day: An Alphabet Book" by Gary Kowalski Enjoy learning about some of the wonderful things that nature gives us in this beautifully illustrated book.
"The Earth Book" by Todd Parr Cute illustrations accompany easy and attainable things that everyone can do to help the earth.
"I Can Save the Earth: One Little Monster Learns to Reduce, Reuse & Recycle" by Alison Inches Max, the Little Monster, is not very earth-friendly but kids can learn along with him as he discovers why it's so important to turn off the lights and do other 'green' things. Nice glossary for kids included. "Fancy Nancy Every Day is Earth Day" by Jane O'Connor Nancy is encouraging her family to be more 'green' but she learns too that sometimes there's a balance to what you can do. Fun Easy Reader for kids.
"The Three R's: Reuse, Reduce Recycle" by Nuria Roca First in a series, this book describes how kids and their families can be more eco-conscious. Includes a nice list of ideas for kids and resources for parents.
"EcoArt: Earth-Friendly Art and Craft Experiences for 3 to 9 year olds" by Laurie Carlson Fun ideas for kids on projects that can be made using items that might usually be recycled or discarded, along with items found in nature.
Kid-Friendly WebsitesGreat places for kids to play games, find activities and learn about the earth.
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