Look below to learn about some great books and documentaries, filled with facts, information and ideas that will teach you lots and let you explore more ways to get involved!
- Catch the Wind, Harness the Sun (http://p-e-a-c-e.3dcartstores.com/Catch-the-Wind-Harness-the-Sun–Paperback_p_40.html) - Catch the Wind, Harness the Sun includes 22 exciting projects and experiments on renewable energy where you can use the power of the sun and wind to create energy. Projects, including building a windmill and solar cooker, teach children about environmental science and ways to make a difference against climate change. The book also includes facts, information and the “Green Giants” – real kids around the world who are doing green projects. For more information on this awesome book, watch this video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H-yNs0FkiAA
- Save the Earth Science Experiments for Eco Friendly Kids (http://www.amazon.ca/Save-Earth-Science-Experiments-Projects/dp/1600593224/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1301259569&sr=8-1-spell) - This awesome book includes science fair projects about energy, water, pollution and garbage. These fun projects show what is happening to our planet and teach us how and why these things are happening. The book also includes facts and information about our planet and the environment and ways that you can take action at home. As well, you’ll learn how to make a science fair project and become a real scientist by taking measurements, recording data, calculating averages, stating a hypothesis and making observations.
- An Inconvenient Truth (http://www.climatecrisis.net/an_inconvenient_truth/about_the_film.php) - An Inconvienent Truth is sold as a DVD and a book. It talks about the unfortunate event of Global Warming and illustrates how it was caused, what it’s doing to our planet and how we can help stop it. It is an amazing documentary, filled with fully explained information and facts. This documentary shows that we need to take action now and will make you feel motivated to make a difference. It’s a great way to learn about what’s happening to our planet!
- Planet Earth (http://dsc.discovery.com/convergence/planet-earth/planet-earth.html) - Planet Earth is a series of fascinating documentaries featuring biomes all over the world. It explores natural ecosystems around the world and describes the animals that live in these places. These films show how animals behave and live in their natural environments and how to they are linked to other animals to form an ecosystem. You’ll learn why things will change dramatically if species become endangered and why we need to keep nature the way it is today. These films are great ways to learn about our planet through exploration and information.
- Story of Stuff (http://www.storyofstuff.com/) – Watch The Story Of Stuff where activist Anne Leonard reveals the shocking truth of where our stuff comes, how its really made and how much of it is actually thrown out. The Story of Stuff illustrates the story of products from when their made to when their thrown out. It fully explains the reasons why we need to change our consumption habits and how outrageous our habits can be. Filled with facts and statistics, The Story Of Stuff will get you to think twice before buying a product!
- Highway Cats (http://www.janettaylorlisle.com/books/HighwayCats.html) – Written by Janet Taylor Lisle and illustrated by David Frankland, Highway Cats is the winner of the Newberry Honour. Highway Cats is an environmental story where three kittens are tossed carelessly onto the highway. None of the highway cats know what to do with them. But when the highway cats’ forest is threatened to be cut down, the three kittens may be their only hope . . . A story that will warm your heart, Highway Cats teaches us to care not only for the environment but also to care for the helpless.
