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________________________________________________________________ Save the Planet Series Author: Claire Llewellyn, 2003 This engaging series introduces children to sustainability issues in a simple and fun way. The 'big issues' are presented to children using colourful illustrations and photographs in an easy to read format. The books include a range of activities that show readers how they too can make a difference! The following five titles of this series are available from the VAEE. Save the Planet - Fight Air Pollution How does the air we breathe become polluted? What are the alternatives to burning fossil fuels for energy? These questions are explored in this title using excellent examples relevant to young people's lives. Save the Planet - Let's Recycle What do we do with all the rubbish that we make? How can we stop using up all of the Earths valuable natural resources? The book shows how young people can make a difference through small behavioural changes to reduce waste and recycle. Save the Planet - Protect Natural Habitats How should we protect the world's natural habitats? How can we help stop polluting these environments? This title investigates these questions and other about how we can all help to protect natural habitats. Save the Planet - Save Energy How long will the oil, gas and coal we use last? What is global warming? Are there better ways of making and using energy? This title explores these questions and the impacts of energy use, particularly in relation to the everyday activities relating to young people in the home and at school. Save the Planet - Stop Water Waste How can we help keep our water sources clean? What can we do to reduce the amount of water we use? Students explore issues relating to water, its use and how we can help prevent pollution from entering our water sources.
________________________________________________________________ Recipes for Success in Literacy Authors: Serena Brodie-Hall & Olivia Mottram The Recipes for Success in Literacy series is based on the premise that children learn more when having fun. Students take responsibility for their own learning as they work independently through a variety of activities, setting their own learning goals. Environment and the World The title addresses the values and principles associated with democracy, social justice and ecological sustainability. Values and Days of Recognition This book provides students with an understanding of the values we share as a multicultural society.
________________________________________________________________ The Rabbit and the Fox Author: Daniel Hughes This unit of work for Year 3-6 students investigates the ecological issues that have arisen as a result of the introduction of exotic species. The unit of work also considers how culture and literature have shaped people's attitudes to species such as the foxes and rabbits. The Rabbit and the Fox fulfills learning outcomes in the Arts, Mathematics. Science and SOSE.
________________________________________________________________ Greenhouse Activities Book Authors: Eric Bottomley, Gil Freeman & Judy Glick This activities book, for primary school aged children, investigates issues surrounding greenhouse gas emissions and climate change. The book explores energy transformations in plants and animals and human use of energy for transport, in the home and at school.

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