Childrens' Sustainability Books

Author: Deborah Burnside
Publisher: Allen & Unwin, Australia (2005)

There's litter on Everest, junk in outer space and scrap in you back yard. Rubbish is everywhere! Dig up the dirt on dumps, deains, dunnies and dustheaps. Take the lid of landfills and go for gold in mobile phones. Find out why FBI agents fossick through rubbish bins, who lives in bottle houses and how to turn garbage into a fashion statement. Discover ways to relish your rubbish and treasure your trash!

Softcover, 88 pages (new)

Author: M Twinn
Publisher: Child's Play (1991)

This picture book helps you to explain how conflict and war arise, at home, in families, sport, between causes, and countries.

'If we only listened to the other side's point of view, we could often resolve problems and arguments without fighting. If we act in the heat of the moment, it is soon too late to avoid conflict.'

Through examining the causes and impacts of conflict on countries, culture, and people, children can learn that war is not the answer. Just because war has been a means to solving conflict for a long time it does not mean that it is right to keep going to war to solve conflicts.

'But we can't wait for nations, groups or families to see sense. It has to start with each one of us. There are more of us than we think. We can convince the others. Let's do something about it. NOW! Let's live in peace. Let's share our world. War is just plain SILLY.'

Hardcover, 32 pages (new)

Author: Alex Woolf
Publisher: Chrysalis Children's Books, United Kingdom (2004)

The World Issues series covers some of the most controversial subjects affecting our lives today. Each title looks first at one person's experiences, and then examines the facts, arguments and opinions from around the globe. Special debate panels, supported by a wealth of resource material, invite the reader to discuss the issues that are currently shaping our world.

How and what you buy in the shops has repercussions that impact on people worldwide. This book examines the fundamental questions surrounding the issue of consumerism today. What is consumerism? When did consumerism begin? Why do businesses advertise? Are children affected by consumerism? How does consumerism affect poorer countries?

Author, Alex Woolf, studied History and Government at Essex University. After ten years spent editing series for children on history and social issues, he is now a freelance writer, specializing in 20th-century history and politics. He has written books on subjects ranging from the Wall Street Crash to terrorism.

Topics include:
* Rajendra's story
* What is consumerism?
* Has consumerism always existed?
* What drives us to consume?
* How does consumerism affect society?
* How does consumerism affect poorer countries?
* Are non-western countries consumerist?
* Does consumerism affect the environment?
* Why are some people opposed to consumerism?
* Is consumerism good or bad?
* What is the future of consumerism?
* Reference
* Glossary
* Further information

Hardcover, 61 pages (new)

Author: Fiona Macdonald
Publisher: Chrysalis Children's Books, United Kingdom (2004)

The World Issues series covers some of the most controversial subjects affectin g our lives today. Each title looks first at one person's experiences, and then examines the facts, arguments and opinions from around the globe. Special debate panels, supported by a wealth of resource material, invite the reader to discuss the issues that are currently shaping our world.


Equal opportunitie should be an unquestioned part of modern society. But this book asks whether minority groups really are given equal opporunities in education and employment. Why are women paid less than men? What is institutionalized racism? Why are transport and workplaces still unsuitable for people with disabilities?

Award-winning author, Fiona Macdonald, studied history at Newnham College, Cambridge, and has worked as a university tutor as well as giving talks for schools and television. She has written over 100 information books for young people.

Topics include:
* Neil's story
* Waht are equal opportunities?
* How did equal opportunities begin?
* Are worlking women equal with men?
* Why is there racial discrimination?
* How does religion affect equal opporunities?
* Are people with disabilities given equal opportunities?
* Do older people have a right to work?
* Can we achieve ewual opporunities for all?
* Reference
* Glossary
* Further information

Hardcover, 57 pages (new)

Author: Clive Gifford
Publisher: Chrysalis Children's Books, United Kingdom (2004)

The World Issues series covers some of the most controversial subjects affecting our lives today. Each title looks first at one person's experiences, and then examines the facts, arguments and opinions from around the globe. Special debate panels, supported by a wealth of resource material, invite the reader to discuss the issues that are currently shaping our world.


Food technology affects every aspect of the food production and the relationship humans have with food. This book examines the fundamental questions surrounding the issue of how we prepare and eat our food. What is food technology? How has buying and selling food changed? How big a problem is obesity? Who invented frozen foods?

Award-winning author, Clive Gifford, has travelled through more than 70 countries researching and writing books for young people. His recent novel, The Water Puppets, set during Vietnam War, explores the issues involved in searching for a new home.

Topics include:
* Joseph's story
* What is food technology?
* Has food technology brought benefits?
* Why are there concerns about food technology?
* What are genetically modified foods?
* How is the food industry regulated?
* What is the future for food technology?
* Reference
* Glossary
* Further information

Hardcover, 61 pages (new)

Author: Steve Parker
Publisher: Chrysalis Children's Books, United Kingdom (2002 and 2003)

The World Issues series covers some of the most controversial subjects affecting our lives today. Each title looks first at one person's experiences, and then examines the facts, arguments and opinions from around the globe. Special debate panels, supported by a wealth of resource material, invite the reader to discuss the issues that are currently shaping our world.

Genetic engineering allows today's scientists to affect life itself. This books asks whether it will prove to be a blessing or a curse. What exactly is genetic engineering? How can it help fight against sickness and famine? Is GM food really safe? What does the cloning of human beings mean for the future?

Award-winning author, Steve Parker, has written more than 150 books, and gives regular talks and science workshops for schools, libraries and television. He is a Scientific Fellow of the Zoological Society of London, and has worked for organizations including the Science Museum and the BBC.

Topics include:
* Naomi's Story
* What are genes?
* What are genetic conditions?
* What is biotechnology?
* Does genetic engineering affect my food?
* What is cloning?
* Is genetic engineering big business?
* Reference
* Glossary
* Further information

Hardcover or softcover, 57 pages (new)

Authors: Rosie Harlow and Sally Morgan
Publisher: Kingfisher, United Kingdom (1999)

This book looks at the problem of producing too much rubbish and explains how recycling it can help to make our environment a cleaner and safer place. It suggests lots of experiments and things to do to look out for, as well as ways to reduce, reuse and recycle our waste. You should be able to find nearly everything you need for the experiments in and around your home.

Paperback, 32 pages (as new)

Written by a Greytown local super star Michelle Dawnson is a great story for kids all ages. This picture book introduces children to the delights of gardening and learning gardening skills from grandparents.

Every day after school, Tom goes to Nana's house and enjoys digging in the garden, pulling out the weeds and watering the garden. Today when Tom arrives, Nana has a surprise. 'Close your eyes and no peeking Tom.' Says Nana. 'I have a surprise for you!' 'What could the surprise be?' wondered Tom.