Helping Our Planet

Jane studied English at Exeter and Art History at York. She has worked on various Usborne dictionaries, encyclopaedias and learning books, and her edition of the Usborne Illustrated Dictionary was awarded a prize for a significant contribution to children's literacy. She has two sons and three stepsons who are now scattered across the globe. She gets a huge thrill from seeing her books on sale when she travels to the USA and Australia.

• Chapters in this book include:What's happening to our PlanetHow planet-friendly are you?The big energy challengeTen simple energy-saving movesReducing wasteFour important ways to cut own on wasteFour paper-saving tipsFour ideas for making the most of paperFive new ways to think about your clothesFour fabric-rescue plansReusing and recyclingWhat can and can't be recycled?Getting drastic about plasticTen practical steps towards zero plasticGIve moves to beat 'hidden plastic'Shopping choicesFour simple shipping guidelinesThree greener ways to shop onlineFood choicesFour planet-friendly eating choicesSix food-shopping guidelinesFour ways to fight food wasteFive energy-saving tips in the kitchenGetting aroundFour green travel choicesLooking after the earth's waterSeven water-saving movesFive water clean-up guidelinesCaring for the natural worldTen ways to help the natural worldFive wildlife safety tipsBuilding a better futureTen steps towards planet actionPlanet words and terms

As our students become more independent they start to hear the message about the plight of the planet more loudly and realise that even though they are still young, there is much they can do as individuals to contribute to the solution rather than the problem.Focusing on issues such as saving energy, reducing waste, cutting down on plastic, water conservation, shopping and travelling thoughtfully and caring for the planet's plants and creatures., this book presents more in-depth information that respects the reader's growing maturity and understanding. It includes a section on how they can make their voice heard so others take notice so rather than just becoming aware of the issue, they understand that they can also take action on a broader scale. By this age, students will also have a feeling for which particular area attracts them the most, so the accompanying Quicklinks also offer a way forward for greater awareness an action. With information in manageable chunks alongside lots of illustrations, this is one for those who are ready to take their journey to the next step.