Earth Day (Revised Edition)

On My Own ~ Holidays

by Linda Lowery, Linda Lowery Keep, Mary Bergherr (Illustrator)

Earth Day is celebrated on April 22 each year to remind people about the dangers of pollution. Senator Gaylord Nelson organized the first Earth Day in 1970. On that day, peope marched, planted trees, and picked up litter. With small tasks young readers can do to help, Earth Day presents a hopeful look at the future of the planet.

Genres: Picture Books, Nonfiction, Childrens, Science

48 pages, Library Binding

First published August 1, 1991

Reviews

[Dolly · Rating 4 out of 5]

Interesting perspective on the history of Earth Day. It's an easy to read book, although a bit long for beginning readers. I found it an unfortunate coincidence that the author chose an oil spill off the California coast in 1969 to illustrate an example of the damage man has caused to the environment. None of us knew about that spill, but we are all too familiar with the constant news coverage of the oil spill and subsequent damage in the Gulf a few months ago. I like the suggestions in the back - easy way children can help make a difference.

[Shelli · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is both a historical and scientific look into Earth Day. The forward is even written by Gaylord Nelson, the former U.S. Senator and founder of Earth Day. The narrative is easy to follow and shows numerous examples of how various pollutants affect our earth and its inhabitants. The afterward is filled with simple things that everyone can do to help our planet every day, such as: recycling, water conservation, planting trees, and showing respect to animals.

[Sandybear76]

A longer book for kids about Earth Day and how it came to be a holiday. It seemed to be the only book for some years about Earth Day. Lots of facts.