Eat Your Vegetables (and plant them too!) You can also have houseplant fun with fruits, nuts, herbs, and spices. From the common carrot to the exotic cherimoya, dozens of foods have pits, seeds, and roots waiting to be rescued from the compost bin and brought back to life on your windowsill. Planted and nurtured, the shiny pomegranate seeds left over from breakfast and the piece of neglected gingerroot in your refrigerator will grow into healthy, vigorous houseplants kitchen experiments in the wonder of botany."
You can keep that trash and reuse it in all kinds of wonderful ways! Do you see that old jar? Don’t throw that away! You can turn it into...a new vase! Follow an eco-conscious super hero as he teaches kids how to recycle and reuse common household items! The six large flaps throughout show that oridinary trash is really a treasure. From turning old clothes into fun costumes or an old box into a brand new car, kids will learn that saving the environment is super cool!
Be Planet Friendly! What should you recycle, renew, and reuse? Practically everything! Is there a gadget graveyard in your house? Want to get the most mileage out of your electrical appliances? Tired of having to choose between paying high prices for repairs or good money for a cheap replacement? Well, no more! These savvy secrets help you make the most of your purchases-and your money-by making things last longer and work better. You'll discover: -More than a thousand ways to maximize the value of everything you own, from furniture and fishing reels, to cell phones and ceiling fans, to iPods and earrings, and much more -Practical, money-saving ideas for making things last longer-from giving batteries staying power to keeping a washing machine in top condition -Fix-it-fast tips for making simple, inexpensive repairs when belongings go on the fritz -Learn how to say good-bye to possessions when it's time, whether by recycling, donating, selling, or tossing Don't Throw It Out by Lori Baird and the Editors of Yankee Magazine is packed with ideas to help you extend the life of your treasured possessions and keep your still-usable household items out of the landfill when you've decided you no longer need them.
Winner of the 2016 Theodor Seuss Geisel Award Mo is the youngest kid on the Robins, his football team. His classmates don’t mind, but the kids on their rival team tease him for being a "butterfingers" who's too tiny to catch the ball. But Mo's coach has a plan to turn Mo's little size into a big win for the Robins! This Level 2 reader about a little African-American boy with a big passion for sports was the winner of the Theodor Seuss Geisel Award in 2016.
This book explains to young readers the importance of caring for the environment of our planet and stopping the spread of plastic pollution. In the book, a bear and his animal friends wander through a forest collecting discarded items that have been left behind by careless people. Recycling tips and tips for using alternatives to plastic straws are also provided.
Nowadays the ecologists and anti-pollution experts tell us not to throw things away. This book tells you things to do with many things that would otherwise be thrown away.
Vincent Beach has crossed many rivers, beginning in 1944 when he left his rural Jamaican home and enlisted in the Royal Air Force. He dreamed of becoming a jazz musician and without any musical background, bought an old clarinet and began to practice. He emigrated to the United States and, with little education and even less money, joined the United States Air Force and completed a 22-year career as a military bandsman. In his autobiography Vincent shares the intimate details of his inspiring life. An ordinary man by his own description he has experienced a lot-from war, to racism, to love found, lost, and rediscovered, to the birth of his children, and the tragic deaths of two of them from Lupus. Vincent's heartwarming story will engender hope and optimism in readers everywhere. Book jacket.
What British parent hasn't noticed, on visiting France, how well-behaved French children are compared to our own? Pamela Druckerman, who lives in Paris with three young children, has had years of observing her French friends and neighbours, and with wit and style, is ideally placed to teach us the basics of French parenting."
Everyone knows crafting is so much fun - but did you know that it can sometimes create excess waste that is not good for our planet? For this imaginative collection of projects, most of what you need is already in your recycling box, but for other supplies there is a handy guide on what gets a planet-friendly thumbs up and what to avoid. Throughout the book you'll find facts, tips and handy hints on how to be a crafty eco warrior. There are also special information sections dotted throughout covering tips and ideas for climate activism and an overview of the main climate issues we face.
It is very possible you are not presently discouraged. (Bless the Lord ) However, how many dear brothers or sisters do you know who are in the heat of the battle and need to pick up a clean, fresh towel? Don't Throw in the Towel will show you that you have an important part to play in God's eternal plan a plan that is described from Genesis to Revelation. There is nothing more encouraging. The message of this book has been a personal stepping stone for readers. You will not be disappointed as you read and practice the principles listed in Don't Throw in the Towel. Anyone, of any age, will benefit from Schrock's message. Before you decide to throw in the towel, read this book. Every preacher and Bible teacher could benefit from this book."
