Describes how methods of transportation add to global warming, introduces theoretical and current technology that reduces carbon emissions of vehicles, and explores how individuals can produce less carbon dioxide as they travel.
Examines the impact humans have on the environment when using water and offers examples of ways to live sustainably, including conserving water around the home and eating foods grown with efficient irrigation.
Examines the impact humans have on the environment when using food resources and offers examples of ways to live sustainably, including buying food that has been grown organically, buying food in season, and avoiding unnecessary packaging.
Examines the impact humans have on the environment when using energy and offers examples of sustainable living, including choosing to use clean energy, planting trees, using low-energy lights, and traveling on foot or by bicycle.
Examines the impact that shopping has on the environment and offers examples of ways to reduce its negative effects, including buying food online, recycling, and buying things that are locally grown and manufactured.
Hardcover
(Macmillan Education Australia Pty Ltd, April 4, 2008)
"This important series uses environmental footprints to explore ecological sustainability in a child-friendly way. Each book provides simple examples of how everydayresource use results in heavy or light environmental footprints.