For years, Pat Libby has been teaching everyday citizens how to pass laws. Most of them knew next to nothing about the legislative process when they got started. Yet, many of those folks surprised themselves by passing a law on their first try. 'The Empowered Citizens Guide' provides an easy, 10-step framework that breaks down the legislative process into bite-sized pieces. If you are passionate about creating change in your community, city, or state...

Social Solutions seeks out what can be done to reverse climate change or prevent further damage. This title asks specifically what can governments, businesses, farmers, communities, consumers, and you can do. An emphasis is placed on working together and uniting towards a single, common goal. Facts, myths, and modern solutions are presented in clear, age-appropriate language. Readers learn what is being done to protect and live in the world of the...

Teaches kids the importance of cleaning up trash and the impact that doing so has on keeping the Earth clean. Includes full-color photographs and a glossary.

"The book that answers the age-old question: Can I Recycle This? Since the dawn of the recycling system, men and women the world over have stood by their bins, holding an everyday object, wondering, 'can I recycle this?' This simple question reaches into our concern for the environment, the care we take to keep our homes and our communities clean, and how we interact with our local government. Recycling rules seem to differ in every municipality,...