Reviews

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"