This series is designed to help young readers gain a better
understanding of the impact people have on our environment.
Beginning with clear and simple explanations of each issue, the
books then discuss how these problems can be confronted and offer
practical suggestions for ways that young children can be involved.
The many photographs very effectively illustrate these concerns and
suggestions. Whereas most of the definitions in the glossaries are
appropriately worded for young children, a few words may require
further explanation. Each book includes a short "Read More"
section. Also included are instructions for finding relevant
Internet sites through FactHound, a very attractive and easy-to-use
Web site that suggests pre-selected, age-appropriate Internet
resources for each topic. This is an excellent introductory series
on ecology and conservation that children will certainly enjoy. In
addition to teaching about ecology, the indexes, glossaries, tables
of contents, and bibliographies can also be used to teach young
children about the parts of a book. Recommended.-- "Library Media
Connection"
Water is important and is in limited supply. In this book, children
are shown how they can make a difference using and protecting this
resource. This is an ideal component of a unit on pollution. If you
are introducing or completing a lesson on the water cycle, you can
start the conservation conversation. In the Caring for the Earth
series, good pictures support the text and are balanced in gender
and race. In addition, several features enhance the book---there is
a glossary that includes important words, an index allows readers
to practice primary research skills, and there is a link to
screened websites related to the book and a bibliography of other
books. The controlled vocabulary found in this series makes these
books great choice to use in small groups in first or second grade.
They provide an ideal entry into the world of informational text
for young students. The characters are shown taking action to help
solve the problem that has been identified. They show children
taking positive action, which is a powerful message for children at
this age.-- "NSTA Recommends"
What can elementary students do with that margarine tub or milk
carton instead of throwing it in the trash? Let's Reduce Garbage!,
Let's Reuse!, and Let's Recycle! use simple language and colorful
pictures to introduce students to ways to reduce the amount of
garbage they produce. This is an ideal component of a unit on
pollution. Water is important and is in limited supply. In Let's
Save Water!, children are shown how they can make a difference
using and protecting this resource. If you are introducing or
completing a lesson on the water cycle, you can start the
conservation conversation. In the Caring for the Earth series, good
pictures support the text and are balanced in gender and race. In
addition, several features enhance the book -- including a list of
screened websites related to the book and a bibliography of related
books. The controlled vocabulary found in this series makes these
books a great choice to use in small groups in first or second
grade. They provide an ideal entry into the world of informational
text for young students. The characters are shown taking positive
action to help solve the problem that has been identified, a
powerful message for children at this age.-- "Science & Children"
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