Top 5 Books for Kids

1. Have Fries, Will Travel! The Adventures of a Veggie-Powered Car & Eco-Rap Star

By Linda K. Hempel

An adventure story for all ages, here’s the story of a smelly diesel car at a used car lot that ends up running on biodiesel. It’s a journey with a rap star and a variety of colorful people he meets along the way. Includes an introduction by film star/activist Daryl Hannah and Grassolean Solutions founder Charris Ford.
Recommended for ages 9-12, 72 pages.

2. What If We Run Out of Fossil Fuels?

by Kimberly M. Miller

Life without oil heaters and gasoline powered cars? This book takes a look at our human dependence on fossil fuels while highlighting alternative energy sources and other solutions to prepare for this possible future.
Recommended for ages 9-12, 48 pages.

3. Alternative Energy

A look at the alternatives available in an easy-to-read format designed for ages 9-12, 48 pages.

4. Alternative Energy Sources

Here’s an exploration of different alternative energy sources, from wind, wave and solar to geothermal and nuclear energy.
Recommended for ages 9-12, 64 pages.

5. Solar Power

As part of the long-running True Book umbrella series, readers are presented with a clear picture of the sun and wind as natural forces, and then introduced to some of the technology (windmills and solar panels) used to harness their energy on a large scale. Also included is a future forecast that informs kids about the advantages and disadvantages of renewable resources and speculates on their use in years to come.
Recommended for ages 8-10, 48 pages.