Books in Green and Growing series

Explains the natural patterns by which plants and animals depend upon each other and the environment for food, and emphasizes the dangers of pesticides and other human interference with the ecosystem.

In this fun book about reducing, reusing, and recycling, it's easy to learn that you're never too little to be a big help!

Traces the history of agriculture, which is the science of cultivating the soil, producing crops, and raising livestock, from prehistoric farming to modern agribusiness

Have you ever shopped for fruits, vegetables, or meat at a local farmers' market? Or maybe your family picks up a weekly box of fresh fruits and vegetables grown by local farmers in a community supported agriculture (CSA) program. So what does it mean to eat local, why is it a good idea, and how can you participate in your own community?

School and community gardens are popping up around the United States, providing fresh produce even in the most crowded spaces in the country. So what exactly is a community or school garden, and why might it be a good idea? What does it take to start a garden, and how can you get involved?

Describes briefly the evolution of plants, the different types of seeds they produce, and how seeds travel, take root, and reproduce

Explains how the growth of industry in modern times has brought about the pollution of air, water, and land, as well as the depletion of natural resources, and emphasizes the importance of conservation

Explains how day-to-day variations in the weather are determined by the interrelationships among temperature, humidity, wind, and air pressure

Have you and your family eaten organic foods? Maybe you've compared fruits and vegetables on the regular produce shelves to those in the organic food section at your local market. So what makes food organic, how is it different from the other foods at the grocery store, and why might you choose to eat organic?

Have you seen eggs labeled "free-range"? Maybe your family only buys meat from local farmers because you know and trust their practices when raising animals for food. So what exactly does "free-range" mean, and why are so many people buying free-range eggs and meat?

A shipping box becomes a princess palace. An old towel becomes a superhero cape. A plastic bottle becomes a flowerpot. In this die-cut touch & feel book, one child's trash is another child's treasure. This is a fun introduction to one of the three R's of conservation: reduce REUSE recycle.

Book by Bonner, P. A.