Plant a tree and walk to work--it's Earth Day! An annual celebration of awareness, Earth Day is designed to encourage people to take part in the preservation of their environment. Come inside Earth Day to learn the history of the event, the celebrations, and how you can get involved. Young readers will enjoy this inviting look into the world of environmental consciousness.

"Every year on April 22nd, millions of people around the world celebrate Earth Day. This special holiday is dedicated to honoring and protecting our precious planet, from the deepest ocean trench to the highest mountain peak. This book explains the history and customs of Earth Day, and includes fun activities that encourage kids to take action for the environment"--

Children around the world know that Earth Day is a holiday to show support for environmental causes, such as tree-planting initiatives or beach cleanups. But it actually started in 1970 as a way to protest the issues concerning the environment. Written in accessible language and with appropriate content, this volume introduces readers to the reasons we still celebrate Earth Day today. It encourages care for Earth and a sense of responsibility for the world around us. Full-color photographs show the beautiful world around us and what readers can do to take part on April 22 next year.

Discusses the concern for the environment that produced the original Earth Day and describes the activities that accompany its continuing celebration in the United States and around the world.

Did you know that Earth Day has been celebrated for almost 50 years? Today, 192 countries celebrate Earth Day. Explore these and other interesting facts in Earth Day, a Coming Together to Celebrate book.

Learn about the celebrations of Earth Day! Curriculum Connections: - Meaningful illustrations allow students to recognize and follow concepts in the text - Context clue opportunities allow students discern meaning of unknown words; a glossary provides further information - Age- and reading-level appropriate, each book helps students focus on a central topic, and provides key details