EcoKids: Raising Children Who Care for the EarthTo forge a sustainable future, we need citizens who care for the Earth. We need citizens who understand that planet care is the ultimate form of self-care. But we also need generations who live according to their values and convictions and who can effect positive change in their lives and the lives of others. Because public schools and the popular media cannot be counted on to produce an Earth-friendly citizenry, the task falls to parents. Yet even aware parents often lack the understanding and resources to take on such a task. EcoKids addresses this gap by presenting a coherent plan that will help parents foster love for nature, teach children the importance of environmental protection, and promote environmental values and inspire action - actions that will last a lifetime. A hopeful and inspiring guide for parents, topics covered include ways to:
Each chapter includes an inspiring case study of a child who's making a difference, short pieces that highlight serious problems such as global warming, along with positive solutions that can be read aloud to children, and activities for children. A resource guide lists helpful books, articles, videos, and organizations. |
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... wildlife and create a humane , sustainable future . I sleep better at night just knowing you are out there " fighting " the good fight with love , compassion , insight , wit , and wisdom . ACKNOWLEDGMENTS L ike all of my books , this work.
... wildlife habitat showed significant movement away from sustainability . On balance , the negative trends offset the positive ones by a 3 to 1 ratio . All in all , the trends suggest quite strongly that we're living and con- ducting ...
... wildlife habitat , and cities . The rise in sea levels would also worsen the damage from storms . Less developed nations would also suffer enormously if the oceans rise . Low - lying island nations , many of them tropical resort places ...
... wildlife habitats . Like many children who live next to wild places , Andrew had a spe- cial place he called his own - a boulder by the stream on which he would sit whittling and thinking . While sitting quietly , he'd seen deer and ...
... wildlife of the Galapagos or the savannahs of Africa . Local flora and fauna are what you , your children , and your community endanger most immediately - although with a global economy , our impacts stretch far and wide . An inti- mate ...
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