Community & Environmental Health: Book List
Literacy Connection
Recycle!: A Handbook For Kids
by Gail Gibbons
Discusses issues from landfills to the ozone layer with bright illustrations and in terms that young children can comprehend.
ISBN: 0316309435 Little, Brown Young Readers; Reprint edition (April 1, 1996) Ages 4-8
Discusses issues from landfills to the ozone layer with bright illustrations and in terms that young children can comprehend.
ISBN: 0316309435 Little, Brown Young Readers; Reprint edition (April 1, 1996) Ages 4-8
50 Simple Things Kids Can Do to Save the Earth
by the Earthworks Group
This book serves as a simple guide with activities for conservation, recycling, and other ways to protect the environment.
ISBN: 0836223012 Andrews McMeel Publishing 1990 Ages 9-12
This book serves as a simple guide with activities for conservation, recycling, and other ways to protect the environment.
ISBN: 0836223012 Andrews McMeel Publishing 1990 Ages 9-12
Community Helpers A to Z
by Bobbie Kalman and Nikki Walker
Adorned with photographs of community workers on the job, this book is sure to fascinate young readers.
ISBN: 0316309435 Little, Brown Young Readers 1996 Ages 4-8
Adorned with photographs of community workers on the job, this book is sure to fascinate young readers.
ISBN: 0316309435 Little, Brown Young Readers 1996 Ages 4-8
Air Pollution
by Rhonda Lucas Donald
This children's book gives the reader a realistic look at the causes and effects of air pollution. Through photographs and compelling text, the reader is called to action.
ISBN: 0516259989 Children's Press 2002 Ages 9-12
This children's book gives the reader a realistic look at the causes and effects of air pollution. Through photographs and compelling text, the reader is called to action.
ISBN: 0516259989 Children's Press 2002 Ages 9-12
Silent Spring
by Rachel Carson
The effects of pesticides are the main focus of this book that opens the eyes of any reader to the horrors of environmental pollutants.
ISBN: 0618249060 Mariner, 40th anniversary edition 2002 Teen-Adult
The effects of pesticides are the main focus of this book that opens the eyes of any reader to the horrors of environmental pollutants.
ISBN: 0618249060 Mariner, 40th anniversary edition 2002 Teen-Adult
Fiction Books
Angels in Pink: Kathleen's Story
by Lurlene McDaniel
It's the summer before her junior year, and 16-year-old Kathleen has to juggle caring for her sick mother, volunteering at the hospital, and crushing on a new boy. Just when things seem to go from bad to worse, Kathleen's two best friends Raina and Holly decide to volunteer with her. The three BFF's form the "Pink Angels" and learn the value of helping others.
by Lurlene McDaniel
It's the summer before her junior year, and 16-year-old Kathleen has to juggle caring for her sick mother, volunteering at the hospital, and crushing on a new boy. Just when things seem to go from bad to worse, Kathleen's two best friends Raina and Holly decide to volunteer with her. The three BFF's form the "Pink Angels" and learn the value of helping others.
Grades 7-12 ISBN-10: 044023865X
I Can Save the Earth!: One Little Monster Learns to Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle
by Alison Inches
Kids can follow Max the Little Green Monster's journey to environmental awareness and learn tips on how they can become little green monsters themselves. A kid-friendly glossary of terms is included in the back of the book.
Grades prek-2 ISBN-10: 1416967893
Chicken Sunday
By Patricia Polacco
Despite the differences in religion, sex, and race, Winston and Stewart Washington are young Patricia's best friends, and she considers their grandmother, Miss Eula, a surrogate since her own ``babushka'' died. On Sundays, she often attends Baptist services with her friends, and Miss Eula fixes a sumptuous fried chicken dinner with all the trimmings, after stopping to admire the hats in Mr. Kodinski's shop. The youngsters hope to buy her one, but when they approach the merchant looking for work, he mistakenly accuses them of pelting his shop with eggs.
Grades K-3 ISBN-10: 0698116151
Gracie's Girl
by Ellen Wittlinger
If you ask Bess Cunningham what matters most to her, volunteering is at the bottom of the list. It's bad enough that her mother gives all her attention to a community soup kitchen, but now Bess's best friend, Ethan, wants to volunteer there too. When an opportunity to work on the school musical arises, Bess must decide what's more important to her: popularity or being there for the people that need her.
by Ellen Wittlinger
If you ask Bess Cunningham what matters most to her, volunteering is at the bottom of the list. It's bad enough that her mother gives all her attention to a community soup kitchen, but now Bess's best friend, Ethan, wants to volunteer there too. When an opportunity to work on the school musical arises, Bess must decide what's more important to her: popularity or being there for the people that need her.
Grades 3-7 ISBN-10: 0689849605
Why Should I Recycle?
by Jen Green
Today, some of the most important questions kids ask are related to the natural environment. The enlightening and entertaining four-book Why Should I? series demonstrates the importance of protecting nature.
Grades prek-2 ISBN-10: 0764131559
Straydog
by Kathe Koja
Rachel is a girl who feels unwanted and alone, and that there's nothing in the world she can relate to. That is, until she starts volunteering at the local animal shelter. Rachel begins to care for a feral collie she names Grrl and soon, the fact they're both angry and alone brings them closer together. But will she ever get Grrl to trust her?
by Kathe Koja
Rachel is a girl who feels unwanted and alone, and that there's nothing in the world she can relate to. That is, until she starts volunteering at the local animal shelter. Rachel begins to care for a feral collie she names Grrl and soon, the fact they're both angry and alone brings them closer together. But will she ever get Grrl to trust her?
Grades 4-8 ISBN-10: 0142400718
Hoot
by Carl Hiaasen
Roy Eberhardt has just moved to Coconut, Grove Florida from his home in Montana, and is having trouble fitting in. Typical problems of making friends and dealing with bullies lead Roy to an amazing adventure…trying to save endangered ground owls from losing their home to a construction project. Can Roy and his new pals save the birds in time? Read this funny, pro-nature classic and find out.
by Carl Hiaasen
Roy Eberhardt has just moved to Coconut, Grove Florida from his home in Montana, and is having trouble fitting in. Typical problems of making friends and dealing with bullies lead Roy to an amazing adventure…trying to save endangered ground owls from losing their home to a construction project. Can Roy and his new pals save the birds in time? Read this funny, pro-nature classic and find out.
Grades 3-7 ISBN-10: 0440419395
Our Big Home: An Earth Poem
by Linda Glase
The author exalts the life-giving rain, sun, soil and air that enable numberless plants, animals and "you and me" to inhabit a most amazing planet. Her exhilaration inspires a message of ecological respect without ever mentioning it directly. The text would be merely sweet on its own, but Kleven's kinetic mixed-media compositions, pulsing with flurries of color and light, swirl and flow as they accentuate the poem's happy rhythms. She creates a vibrant tapestry of people and nature in many settings: a city park, backyards, gardens, a sunset in the Middle East and a nighttime African savanna.
The author exalts the life-giving rain, sun, soil and air that enable numberless plants, animals and "you and me" to inhabit a most amazing planet. Her exhilaration inspires a message of ecological respect without ever mentioning it directly. The text would be merely sweet on its own, but Kleven's kinetic mixed-media compositions, pulsing with flurries of color and light, swirl and flow as they accentuate the poem's happy rhythms. She creates a vibrant tapestry of people and nature in many settings: a city park, backyards, gardens, a sunset in the Middle East and a nighttime African savanna.
Grades prek-2 ISBN-10: 0439397529
Missing Gator of Gumbo Limbo
By Jean Craighead George
Fleeing an abusive relationship, Liza's mom has taken her to live in a tent in the Florida Everglades, where they meet a small group of down and out friends…and a kind, 12-foot alligator named Dajun. But Liza soon learns that the gator is in trouble; he's threatened by the condominium owners nearby and by a pest control agent determined to shoot him. When Dajun disappears, it's up to Liza and her band to find and keep him safe. Ecological and anti-pollution themes run through this exciting adventure.
By Jean Craighead George
Fleeing an abusive relationship, Liza's mom has taken her to live in a tent in the Florida Everglades, where they meet a small group of down and out friends…and a kind, 12-foot alligator named Dajun. But Liza soon learns that the gator is in trouble; he's threatened by the condominium owners nearby and by a pest control agent determined to shoot him. When Dajun disappears, it's up to Liza and her band to find and keep him safe. Ecological and anti-pollution themes run through this exciting adventure.
Grades 4-7 ISBN-10: 006440434X
Recycle Every Day!
by Nancy Elizabeth Wallace
Wallace has placed her friendly rabbit family in a new situation. Minna is taking part in a contest at school in which the students are asked to make posters, and the best ones will be chosen for the Community Recycling Calendar. As the week progresses, she notes the many ways that her family recycles on a daily basis, from composting to sharing used books. She finally comes up with her idea and sets to work. On the day of the big announcement, Minna waits in suspense as each month is assigned a poster, and her name is not called.
Grades Prek-2 ISBN-10: 0761452907
Non-Fiction Books
Where Does the Garbage Go?: Revised Edition (Let's-Read-and-Find-Out Science 2)
by Paul Showers
Children learn in school about how things "used to be." They take a field trip to a landfill where garbage and trash (brought in from a nearby big city) are still being buried, but they refer to recycling as a commonplace activity in which the whole town participates. A pie chart breaks down the composition of a landfill by percentages. Showers mentions toxic ash and smoke generated from incinerators and the basic problem of too much trash.
Grades 1-4 ISBN-10: 0064451143
Kid's Guide to Service Projects: Over 500 Service Ideas for Young People Who Want to Make a Difference
by Barbara A. Lewis and Pamela Espeland
This guide has something for everyone who wants to make a difference, from simple projects to large scale commitments. Kids can choose from a variety of topics, including animals, crime fighting, the environment, friendship, hunger, literacy, politics and government, and transformation.
Grades 3-8 ISBN-10: 0915793822
Teens with the Courage to Give: Young People Who Triumphed Over Tragedy and Volunteered to Make a Difference
by Jackie Waldman
This book compiles the personal stories of 30 teens who overcame difficulty in their lives through the help of volunteers, or who changed their lives through volunteering. There are stories of courage and transcendence as each teen tells, in their own words, their personal tale. It's an easy and inspiring read intended to encourage teens to reach out and help others as a way of helping themselves.
by Jackie Waldman
This book compiles the personal stories of 30 teens who overcame difficulty in their lives through the help of volunteers, or who changed their lives through volunteering. There are stories of courage and transcendence as each teen tells, in their own words, their personal tale. It's an easy and inspiring read intended to encourage teens to reach out and help others as a way of helping themselves.
Grades 8-12 ISBN-10: 1573245046
Everything Kids' Environment Book: Learn how you can help the environment by getting involved at school, at home, or at play
By Sheri Amsel
Whether you're in the classroom, at home, or out with friends, this book will give you simple actions and clever, everyday solutions for protecting the planet, from creative uses for old grocery bags to making your own greenhouse and compost pile.
By Sheri Amsel
Whether you're in the classroom, at home, or out with friends, this book will give you simple actions and clever, everyday solutions for protecting the planet, from creative uses for old grocery bags to making your own greenhouse and compost pile.
Grades 2-7 ISBN-10: 159869670X
Save the Earth Science Experiments: Science Fair Projects for Eco-Kids
by Elizabeth Snoke Harris
Fun, easy-to-follow guides help you plan and build awesome earth-friendly projects for the science fair, or just for the heck of it. Snoke isn't just an author, she's a scientist too, and her book will show you how to create alternative fuels, generate wind energy, test the ozone, and on and on! Great fun with a great result: learning more about how to save the planet!
by Elizabeth Snoke Harris
Fun, easy-to-follow guides help you plan and build awesome earth-friendly projects for the science fair, or just for the heck of it. Snoke isn't just an author, she's a scientist too, and her book will show you how to create alternative fuels, generate wind energy, test the ozone, and on and on! Great fun with a great result: learning more about how to save the planet!
Grades 6-9 ISBN-10: 1600593224
Fun With Recycling: 50 Great Things for Kids to Make from Junk
By Marion Elliot
Why throw stuff into the garbage can, or even into the recycling bin, when you can use it as art supplies? This fun book will show you how to make treasure from trash, and save money by skipping your next trip to the craft store.
By Marion Elliot
Why throw stuff into the garbage can, or even into the recycling bin, when you can use it as art supplies? This fun book will show you how to make treasure from trash, and save money by skipping your next trip to the craft store.
Grades 2-6 ISBN-10: 1842154087
Catch the Spirit: Teen Volunteers Tell How They Made a Difference
by Susan K. Perry
"Catch the Spirit" is a collection of twenty real-life stories about teens that have made a difference. Through their volunteer efforts, these young people have improved the lives of others and often provided hope in seemingly hopeless situations.
by Susan K. Perry
"Catch the Spirit" is a collection of twenty real-life stories about teens that have made a difference. Through their volunteer efforts, these young people have improved the lives of others and often provided hope in seemingly hopeless situations.
Grades 9-12 ISBN-10: 0531164993
It's Our World, Too!
by Phillip M. Hoose
This book is a collection of essays about children who have made notable achievements. After the tragic and transforming events of September 11, 2001, young people are seeking out ways to become constructively engaged in their world.
by Phillip M. Hoose
This book is a collection of essays about children who have made notable achievements. After the tragic and transforming events of September 11, 2001, young people are seeking out ways to become constructively engaged in their world.
Grades 3-7 ISBN-10: 0374336229
