Houston Family Book List - March 2009

Toddlers (Ages 1-3)

I Love Our Earth by Bill Martin, Jr. and Michael Sampson
The authors of "I Love Our Earth" celebrate the beauty of the earth through the changing seasons. The many sights, sounds, and colors are highlighted in vivid photographs that capture the wonder of Earth.

Picture Books (Pre K-K)

The Great Kapok Tree by Lynne Cherry
The many different animals that live in a great Kapok tree in the Brazilian rainforest try to convince a man with an ax the importance of not cutting down their home.

Early Readers (Grades 1-3)

I Am Planet Earth by Jean Marzollo
The planet Earth describes its location in the solar system, its atmosphere, geographic features, and treatment by the people who live on it.

Children's Fiction (Grades 4-6)

Organic Crafts: 75 Earth-Friendly Art Activities by Kimberly Monaghan
This book includes a wide range of interesting projects, including clay beads, garden chimes, and a gourd birdhouse, that teach the principles of reusing, reducing and recycling.

Teen Fiction (Ages 12 & Up)

Generation Green: the Ultimate Teen Guide to Living an Eco-Friendly Life by Linda and Tosh Sivertsen
A thorough manual on green living that emphasizes what young people can do to help solve environmental challenges in their everyday lives.