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32 pp.
| Rosen/PowerKids
| March, 2011
|
LibraryISBN 978-1-4488-2587-5$23.95
(4)
4-6
How to Be Earth Friendly series.
Energy focuses on the positives and negatives of various types of alternative energies--solar, wind, and hydroelectric, to name a few--while Transportation emphasizes hybrid cars, public transportation, and cycling as greener alternatives to driving gasoline-fueled automobiles. The information that's there is useful but it's also incomplete. Pertinent, well-captioned images appear alongside less relevant stock photos. Glos., ind. Review covers these How to Be Earth Friendly titles: Earth-Friendly Transportation and Earth-Friendly Energy.
32 pp.
| Rosen/PowerKids
| March, 2011
|
LibraryISBN 978-1-4488-2589-9$23.95
(4)
4-6
How to Be Earth Friendly series.
This book focuses on what it means for produce to be grown or livestock raised in an environmentally friendly manner. Topics include sustainability, pesticide use, and free-range and organic farming. The information that's there is useful, but it's also incomplete. Pertinent, well-captioned images appear alongside less relevant stock photos. "It's a Fact!" sidebars are included. Glos., ind.
32 pp.
| Rosen/PowerKids
| March, 2011
|
LibraryISBN 978-1-4488-2591-2$23.95
(4)
4-6
How to Be Earth Friendly series.
These books overlap in information, emphasizing carrying reusable water bottles and shopping bags and buying greener cleaning supplies. Shopping also discusses energy-efficient appliances and toys while Living includes facts about composting and recycling. The information that's there is useful but it's also incomplete. Pertinent, well-captioned images appear alongside less relevant stock photos. "It's a Fact!" sidebars are included. Glos., ind. Review covers these How to Be Earth Friendly titles: Earth-Friendly Living and Earth-Friendly Shopping.