100 Ways to Save the Planet

Packed with ideas to help young readers become green superheroes from big projects, such as making a wildlife pond to smaller life changes such as brushing with a bamboo toothbrush.

-- Sue McGonigle * Books for Keeps *

"...more than simply another list of ways to save the planet. In conversational text, Jordan encourages young readers to become “Green Superheroes” by learning about and engaging with nature. Accompanied by brightly colored digital art, his 100 suggestions incorporate this theme, beginning with a footprint, to symbolize one’s carbon footprint, which can also be used to keep track of each accomplishment. The remaining activities can be completed in any order and range from investigation (learning about one new tree or minibeast—spider, millipede, snail—a day for several days) to lifestyle changes (starting a carpool posse with classmates and friends or learning how to read labels for sustainable products). Many, however, involve direct interaction with nature, such as taking an evening moth safari, making wildlife watering holes, and harvesting a sunflower for food for birds or even oneself. In addition, an international section introduces sustainable practices and examples from around the world. Concluding tips and resources top off this hands-on environmental guide.

-- Angela Leeper * Booklist *

This non fiction book is packed with information and activities how to save nature. The more you do, the more you will notice the connections with nature’s wonders Become a green superhero by recycling, reusing, reducing and repairing and foster a love for our planet.

* @the_treasure_outdoors *

Reduce, repair, recycle, reuse: these are key practical words for anybody looking to tread more lightly on our planet. There are plenty of ideas to implement these actions and it matters not whether children can actually read the book for themselves. With its enticing, clear illustrations by Joshua Rice and interesting facts, this is an invaluable handbook for any family, primary or even secondary classroom: think of all the environmental superheroes it could inspire.

-- Jill Bennett * Red Reading Hub *

This book is packed with actionable steps you can take to help our planet. From growing your own vegetables to brushing with bamboo it is packed with actions big & small!

* @picturebookrecommendations *

Little projects is a great way to get children interested in sustainability issues from a young age. This book by Tom Jordan with vibrant illustrations by Joshua Rice is packed with engaging activities – 100 of them – for easy things that kids and teens can do to take a productive step towards building a brighter future for our planet and becoming a ‘Green Superhero’.

The hardback contains simple tips that deliver instant environmental benefits, along with dozens of practical projects to care for birds, grow fruit and veg, batch cook, build biospheres and create wildlife corridors. It also includes ideas for getting other kids involved, such as organising a school seed bank and going on discovery walks together.

The ideas in 100 Ways to Save the Planet not only empower youngsters to become ‘environmental superheroes’ through fixing, swapping, recycling and sharing, it also contains fascinating facts on everything about our world, from woodlands, water and weather to energy, animals, the sky and stars. It’s a book I’ve enjoyed reading myself and I’m sure kids of all ages will love it too.

* My Thrifty Life by Cassie Fairy blog *

From growing your own veg and learning how to sew to organizing a school seed bank and making a bird box, each colorful page is filled with practical tips, fascinating facts, and engaging activities that empower kids to become environmental superheroes as they recycle, reuse, reduce and repair.

The vibrant illustrations and lively narrative will inspire young minds to take action and foster a love for our planet, making saving the world an achievable mission for all.

It is a lovely book that is packed with activities to help young eco-warriors make a positive difference. I like that the book expands your horizons & inspires to think outside the box to be more eco-friendly & get to know the #environment on a deeper level. See #nature differently, explore the great outdoors, & maybe have a great idea that will change the future. It's a nice & creative way to learn & try to protect our planet.

* @stylishmodernmotherho