Table of Contents

Introduction............................................................4

The Earth Needs Our Help..............................6

Reduce, Reuse, Recycle!...................................8

Where Does Trash Go?....................................10

Energy Superheroes............................................12

Let's Save Water!............................................................14

Planting Trees for a Greener Planet!........................16

Eating for the Planet.......................................................18

In Action!.............................................................................20

Earth Guardian.................................................................22

Glossary..............................................................................24

Works Cited.....................................................................27

The Earth is full of life—tall trees, winding rivers, and many different animals. It gives us air to breathe, water to drink, and places to explore. But sometimes, our actions can harm the planet. 

Introduction

Litter in parks, polluted air, and warming temperatures are making it harder for plants and animals to thrive. Small changes in the way we live can help protect nature and keep our environment healthy.

 
The Earth is an amazing place, full of animals, trees, and oceans. But… there’s a problem.

I'm trapped in plastic!

The Earth Needs Our Help

 Too much trash!
Pollution in the air and water!
The Earth is getting too hot!

Help! I can't breathe!

Every little action helps our planet! You can make a big difference by remembering the 3 R’s:

Reduce – Use less plastic and waste less. Small choices add up!

Reduce, Reuse, Recycle!

Reuse – Give old things a new purpose instead of throwing them away.

Recycle – Sort paper, plastic, and cans so they can be turned into something new.

Some trash goes to landfills, making giant mountains of garbage.

Some ends up in rivers and oceans, where animals get hurt.
Some is burned, making dirty air.

But guess what? Recycling and using less waste can stop this! 

Where Does Trash Go?

Too much plastic is hurting my friends!

Where am I going?

Do you use lights, TVs, or computers? They need energy to work! But where does energy come from?

Bad energy: Gasoline, coal, and oil make pollution.
Good energy: The sun, wind, and water are clean and powerful.

Energy Superheroes

Turn off lights when leaving a room.
Use solar power whenever possible.

Dripping faucets = Wasted water!
Long showers = More wasted water!
Rain barrels = A smart way to save!

Let's Save Water!

We can save water by:
Turning off the tap when brushing teeth.
Taking short showers. Collecting rainwater to water plants.

Trees are superheroes! They:
Make fresh air.
Give animals homes.
Help cool the planet.

Planting Trees for a Greener Planet!

You can help!
 Plant a tree.
 Take care of plants.
 Don’t cut trees down!