A practical and upbeat guide to saving resources and protecting the environment. Each brief chapter begins with an often humorous "Take a Guess," followed by an overview of a problem in "Did You Know," "What You Can Do," and "See For Yourself" sections. Statistics and measurements are translated into age-appropriate terms, such as comparing children's weight to the amount of garbage thrown away in a year. Simple demonstrations (counting cans in a supermarket) impress upon children the vast quantities of materials and energy routinely used. 50 Simple Things Kids Can Do to Save the Earth presents the problems and solutions in an optimistic and encouraging fashion. Parents and teachers will find this to be a useful guide for increasing awareness of environmental problems and a superb teaching tool.