Earth Day

In this book, early fluent readers will learn about the history of Earth Day, including how extreme pollution caused activists to step up to protect our environment, what laws were passed because of the holiday, and how it is celebrated in different parts of the world today. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more about the history behind this popular holiday. A Take a Look! infographic provides a timeline of how Earth Day helped pass U.S. laws that protect our environment, sidebars present interesting, supplementary information, and an At a Glance recap offers a map and quick stats on the history of the holiday. Children can learn more about Earth Day using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Earth Day also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, a glossary, and an index. Earth Day is part of Jump!'s Holiday History series.