(4) 4-6 How to Be Earth Friendly series. Focusing on green architecture, the volume explores different building materials and alternative energy. The LEED system ("used to measure how green a building is") is discussed along with things families can do to be environmentally friendly. The information 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.

Reviewer: Sophie Williamson

(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.

Reviewer: Sophie Williamson

(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.

Reviewer: Sophie Williamson

(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.

Reviewer: Sophie Williamson

(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.

Reviewer: Sophie Williamson

(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.

Reviewer: Sophie Williamson