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Go green : a family guide to a sustainable lifestyle / inspired by Erin L. Thompson ; illustration, Magnus B. Oskarsson ; authors, Asthildur Bjorg Jonsdottir, Ellen Gunnarsdottir, Gunndis Yr Finnbogadottir.

By: Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextPublisher: [New York?] : Edda Publishing USA LLC, [2014]Copyright date: ©2014Description: 94 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cmContent type:
  • still image
  • text
Media type:
  • unmediated
Carrier type:
  • volume
ISBN:
  • 1940787009
  • 9781940787008
Other title:
  • Disney Mickey & friends go green
Subject(s):
Contents:
Dear families -- Why go green -- Well-being with Mickey -- The circle of life -- Connect with others -- No man is an island -- Be active -- The great outdoors -- Be curious, notice new things -- Notice how the seasons change -- Keep learning -- Lifelong curiosity -- Giving -- Gifts for the planet -- Making good choices -- Choosing change -- Truth -- Love -- Peace -- What is an ecological footprint -- Carbon footprint -- Food footprint -- Housing footprint -- Goods and services footprint -- The three R's of sustainability -- Reduce -- Reuse -- Recycle -- Craft cupboard -- Arts and crafts spring -- -- Arts and crafts summer -- Arts and crafts fall -- Arts and crafts winter -- Organic and sustainable farming -- Compost -- Protecting our soil -- Container garden -- Watch your garden grow -- Eat locally -- Eating seasonally -- What a journey it has been.
Summary: NATURAL HISTORY & PETS. Overview Go Green is a new brand of Disney books, encouraging families to lead a sustainable lifestyle. It is however not only a line of books but an opportunity for families to spend time together. It is an all around guide for families to take steps towards transforming their lives to live a healthier, greener, and a more sustainable lifestyle. The book This first Go Green book is for everyone whether they are new to the concept of sustainability or someone who's lifestyle is green. The books three main focal points are; explaining sustainability in a simple and fun way, putting the concept into perspective for children and families and to show easy and fun steps to take in the green direction. All through the book are tips and fun facts connected to sustainability and the reader will find that not all is lost and a few easy steps will take the family in a new direction. Ages 5+
Holdings
Item type Home library Collection Call number Materials specified Status Date due Barcode Item holds
Children's Book Children's Book Main Library Children's NonFiction 333.72 J81 Available 33111007917244
Total holds: 0

Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:

Overview

Go Green is a new brand of Disney books, encouraging families to lead a sustainable lifestyle. It is however not only a line of books but an opportunity for families to spend time together. It is an all around guide for families to take steps towards transforming their lives to live a healthier, greener, and a more sustainable lifestyle.  

 

The book

This first Go Green book is for everyone whether they are new to the concept of sustainability or someone who's lifestyle is green. The books three main focal points are; explaining sustainability in a simple and fun way, putting the concept into perspective for children and families and to show easy and fun steps to take in the green direction. All through the book are tips and fun facts connected to sustainability and the reader will find that not all is lost and a few easy steps will take the family in a new direction.  

 

Chapter headings

These are a few of the chapter headings, with a reservation that the wording of them might change slightly:  

·         Go Green with Mickey

·         What is the circle of life?

·         Fun and active lifestyle!

·         Exploring the world!

·         Why recycle?

·         Growing our own greens  

 

The brand

Two subsequent titles are in production, Go Green! The Family Challenge and Go Green! Create Your Own Garden. In addition to the books a strong community will be present online, via the Go Green webpage and all social media.

Concepts illustrated with images of Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse.

Includes bibliographical references (page 94).

Dear families -- Why go green -- Well-being with Mickey -- The circle of life -- Connect with others -- No man is an island -- Be active -- The great outdoors -- Be curious, notice new things -- Notice how the seasons change -- Keep learning -- Lifelong curiosity -- Giving -- Gifts for the planet -- Making good choices -- Choosing change -- Truth -- Love -- Peace -- What is an ecological footprint -- Carbon footprint -- Food footprint -- Housing footprint -- Goods and services footprint -- The three R's of sustainability -- Reduce -- Reuse -- Recycle -- Craft cupboard -- Arts and crafts spring -- -- Arts and crafts summer -- Arts and crafts fall -- Arts and crafts winter -- Organic and sustainable farming -- Compost -- Protecting our soil -- Container garden -- Watch your garden grow -- Eat locally -- Eating seasonally -- What a journey it has been.

NATURAL HISTORY & PETS. Overview Go Green is a new brand of Disney books, encouraging families to lead a sustainable lifestyle. It is however not only a line of books but an opportunity for families to spend time together. It is an all around guide for families to take steps towards transforming their lives to live a healthier, greener, and a more sustainable lifestyle. The book This first Go Green book is for everyone whether they are new to the concept of sustainability or someone who's lifestyle is green. The books three main focal points are; explaining sustainability in a simple and fun way, putting the concept into perspective for children and families and to show easy and fun steps to take in the green direction. All through the book are tips and fun facts connected to sustainability and the reader will find that not all is lost and a few easy steps will take the family in a new direction. Ages 5+

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