Author: Alan Bridgewater
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781847734396
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Everyone is interested in being more self-sufficient these days, and why should kids miss out on the fun? This timely book cleverly marries the themes of play and creativity with eco-awareness, and the results are spectacular. From building wind turbines, creating light and making fire to growing vegetables, collecting water and cooking outdoors, this book will really encourage kids to switch off their TVs and computers and get outdoors. The easy-to-follow step-by-step instructions and photographs mean that no venture is too difficult for children to follow with adult supervision, and with such a wide-range of projects there's something here that will appeal to every child and adult alike.
The Eco-Kids Self Sufficiency Handbook
Author: Alan Bridgewater
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781847734396
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Everyone is interested in being more self-sufficient these days, and why should kids miss out on the fun? This timely book cleverly marries the themes of play and creativity with eco-awareness, and the results are spectacular. From building wind turbines, creating light and making fire to growing vegetables, collecting water and cooking outdoors, this book will really encourage kids to switch off their TVs and computers and get outdoors. The easy-to-follow step-by-step instructions and photographs mean that no venture is too difficult for children to follow with adult supervision, and with such a wide-range of projects there's something here that will appeal to every child and adult alike.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781847734396
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Everyone is interested in being more self-sufficient these days, and why should kids miss out on the fun? This timely book cleverly marries the themes of play and creativity with eco-awareness, and the results are spectacular. From building wind turbines, creating light and making fire to growing vegetables, collecting water and cooking outdoors, this book will really encourage kids to switch off their TVs and computers and get outdoors. The easy-to-follow step-by-step instructions and photographs mean that no venture is too difficult for children to follow with adult supervision, and with such a wide-range of projects there's something here that will appeal to every child and adult alike.
Eco Kids
Author: Alan Bridgewater
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781743371589
Category : Conservation of natural resources
Languages : en
Pages : 144
Book Description
Presents a series of environmentally-focused projects that promote self-sufficency and an awareness of the need to preserve the Earth's resources, including building a wind turbine, making a solar-powered buggy, and creating a felt shoulder bag.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781743371589
Category : Conservation of natural resources
Languages : en
Pages : 144
Book Description
Presents a series of environmentally-focused projects that promote self-sufficency and an awareness of the need to preserve the Earth's resources, including building a wind turbine, making a solar-powered buggy, and creating a felt shoulder bag.
Eco Kids Self-Sufficiency Handbook
Author: A. & G. Bridgewater
Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing
ISBN: 1607656760
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 358
Book Description
• 28 exciting STEAM projects that combine creative play with eco-awareness. • Fun ideas range from building a wind turbine and a go-kart to creating light, growing vegetables and making green gifts. • STEAM jobs are expected to rise by thirteen percent in the next decade. Having a firm foundation in these areas is key for students to ensure potential for success. • When STEAM is applied to fun activities, learning takes on a whole new meaning.
Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing
ISBN: 1607656760
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 358
Book Description
• 28 exciting STEAM projects that combine creative play with eco-awareness. • Fun ideas range from building a wind turbine and a go-kart to creating light, growing vegetables and making green gifts. • STEAM jobs are expected to rise by thirteen percent in the next decade. Having a firm foundation in these areas is key for students to ensure potential for success. • When STEAM is applied to fun activities, learning takes on a whole new meaning.
Self-Sufficiency Handbook
Author: Alan Bridgewater
Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing
ISBN: 1620082357
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 631
Book Description
Whether you’re looking to adopt a greener lifestyle or wanting to go off the grid, this guide has all you need to know to boost your self-sufficiency. Worried about ever-rising fuel bills and longing for the day when you can be off-grid and independent? Anxious about the quality of the food you eat and planning to go organic? Yearning to get back to the way it was but don’t know where to start? This book will show you how to achieve the eco-friendly good life. The authors cover the ecological gamut from geothermal heating to crop rotation to soap making. They answer important questions like how much land is really needed to be self-sufficient, whether or not to depend entirely on natural forms of energy, and which farm animals will best meet your needs. There’s practical information here on building an insulated flue pipe chimney, identifying edible wild plants, and composting with worms—as well as recipes for jams, rhubarb wine, cheeses, and more. Packed with full-color photographs, helpful illustrations, and diagrams, Self-Sufficiency Handbook will appeal to urban dwellers who want to adopt certain aspects of greener living and to serious adherents of back-to-basics living. Inside Self-Sufficiency Handbook, you’ll find: –Inspirational yet practical introduction to a greener way of living –Essential reading for anyone considering a shift to a more self-sufficient lifestyle, no matter how small the change –Emphasis is on the positive aspects of self-sufficiency, such as cutting living costs and eating well –Covers everything from fitting a wind turbine to making honey from your own beehives. –Step-by-step instructions on keeping animals, growing organic food, and preserving your own produce –Guidelines for creating a self-sufficient home and eco-friendly home improvements “This book shows that self-sufficiency is not only better for the planet—it’s cheaper and more rewarding!” —Green Rewards/Sustainability Advisory Panel
Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing
ISBN: 1620082357
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 631
Book Description
Whether you’re looking to adopt a greener lifestyle or wanting to go off the grid, this guide has all you need to know to boost your self-sufficiency. Worried about ever-rising fuel bills and longing for the day when you can be off-grid and independent? Anxious about the quality of the food you eat and planning to go organic? Yearning to get back to the way it was but don’t know where to start? This book will show you how to achieve the eco-friendly good life. The authors cover the ecological gamut from geothermal heating to crop rotation to soap making. They answer important questions like how much land is really needed to be self-sufficient, whether or not to depend entirely on natural forms of energy, and which farm animals will best meet your needs. There’s practical information here on building an insulated flue pipe chimney, identifying edible wild plants, and composting with worms—as well as recipes for jams, rhubarb wine, cheeses, and more. Packed with full-color photographs, helpful illustrations, and diagrams, Self-Sufficiency Handbook will appeal to urban dwellers who want to adopt certain aspects of greener living and to serious adherents of back-to-basics living. Inside Self-Sufficiency Handbook, you’ll find: –Inspirational yet practical introduction to a greener way of living –Essential reading for anyone considering a shift to a more self-sufficient lifestyle, no matter how small the change –Emphasis is on the positive aspects of self-sufficiency, such as cutting living costs and eating well –Covers everything from fitting a wind turbine to making honey from your own beehives. –Step-by-step instructions on keeping animals, growing organic food, and preserving your own produce –Guidelines for creating a self-sufficient home and eco-friendly home improvements “This book shows that self-sufficiency is not only better for the planet—it’s cheaper and more rewarding!” —Green Rewards/Sustainability Advisory Panel
The Self-sufficiency Handbook
Author: Alan Bridgewater
Publisher: New Holland Australia(AU)
ISBN: 9781845376932
Category : Alternative lifestyles
Languages : en
Pages : 192
Book Description
As consumers become eco-conscious, they nurture a dream of living a 'self-sufficient' lifestyle. This book provides an introduction to the possibilities and methods involved in setting up the various aspects of a greener way of living. It covers such subjects as: the self-sufficient house, the organic food garden, animal husbandry, and the pantry.
Publisher: New Holland Australia(AU)
ISBN: 9781845376932
Category : Alternative lifestyles
Languages : en
Pages : 192
Book Description
As consumers become eco-conscious, they nurture a dream of living a 'self-sufficient' lifestyle. This book provides an introduction to the possibilities and methods involved in setting up the various aspects of a greener way of living. It covers such subjects as: the self-sufficient house, the organic food garden, animal husbandry, and the pantry.
Practical Self Sufficiency
Author: Sally Taylor
Publisher: Book Sales
ISBN: 9780906286494
Category : Gardening
Languages : en
Pages : 224
Book Description
A guide to living off the land includes instructions on vegetable and fruit gardening, animal husbandry, and preserving produce
Publisher: Book Sales
ISBN: 9780906286494
Category : Gardening
Languages : en
Pages : 224
Book Description
A guide to living off the land includes instructions on vegetable and fruit gardening, animal husbandry, and preserving produce
The Sustainable(ish) Guide to Green Parenting
Author: Jen Gale
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN: 1472984587
Category : Self-Help
Languages : en
Pages : 225
Book Description
'The most family friendly way to start doing your bit.' - The Sunday Times The must-have friendly green bible of accessible eco-tips for families. As a parent, getting out of the house with everyone wearing shoes (on a good day) can feel like you're winning, so adding 'being green' to the never-ending to-do list might feel like the thing to bring all your spinning plates crashing to the ground. If that's the case, then this is the book for you. Instead you'll find easy, do-able ideas and suggestions for you to pick and choose from, try out and adapt. Plus bucketfuls of encouragement as you explore what works for you and your family. No preaching. No judgement. No guilt.
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN: 1472984587
Category : Self-Help
Languages : en
Pages : 225
Book Description
'The most family friendly way to start doing your bit.' - The Sunday Times The must-have friendly green bible of accessible eco-tips for families. As a parent, getting out of the house with everyone wearing shoes (on a good day) can feel like you're winning, so adding 'being green' to the never-ending to-do list might feel like the thing to bring all your spinning plates crashing to the ground. If that's the case, then this is the book for you. Instead you'll find easy, do-able ideas and suggestions for you to pick and choose from, try out and adapt. Plus bucketfuls of encouragement as you explore what works for you and your family. No preaching. No judgement. No guilt.
Maker Comics: Live Sustainably!
Author: Angela Boyle
Publisher: First Second
ISBN: 1250880440
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 131
Book Description
Maker Comics: Live Sustainably! is a step-by-step DIY guide that will help kids roll up their sleeves and get making with confidence! Inside this graphic novel you'll find instructions for eight sustainability projects. After Isaac is caught vandalizing a sign at his local community garden, he’s put to work under the wing of one of the gardeners, Aurora. But Isaac’s time with Aurora isn’t just about growing vegetables! As they make useful projects together for the garden and for Isaac’s home, Aurora teaches Isaac about the natural and human-built systems we’re all a part of, how our decisions and lifestyles impact the planet, and how even a kid can make better choices to live more sustainably!
Publisher: First Second
ISBN: 1250880440
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 131
Book Description
Maker Comics: Live Sustainably! is a step-by-step DIY guide that will help kids roll up their sleeves and get making with confidence! Inside this graphic novel you'll find instructions for eight sustainability projects. After Isaac is caught vandalizing a sign at his local community garden, he’s put to work under the wing of one of the gardeners, Aurora. But Isaac’s time with Aurora isn’t just about growing vegetables! As they make useful projects together for the garden and for Isaac’s home, Aurora teaches Isaac about the natural and human-built systems we’re all a part of, how our decisions and lifestyles impact the planet, and how even a kid can make better choices to live more sustainably!
Practical Self-sufficiency
Author: Dick Strawbridge
Publisher: Dorling Kindersley Ltd
ISBN: 0241444551
Category : Self-Help
Languages : en
Pages : 280
Book Description
Find your route to a more sustainable lifestyle with Dick Strawbridge, of Channel 4's Escape to the Chateau, and his son James. We can all take steps to reduce our carbon footprint and be more self-sufficient. For some, that might mean upping sticks and living off the land. For the rest of us, the reality might involve smaller, but no less important, lifestyle changes: cutting back on plastic or food waste, growing vegetables, preserving meat and fish, preparing jams and chutneys, baking sourdough bread, making your own plant-based milks, or keeping a chicken or two. Dick and James Strawbridge know what it's like to make these changes. Between them, they've lived on a smallholding, in a terraced house, and even a chateau. In this updated edition of Practical Self-sufficiency they share everything they've learned, and give you the tools you need for a more rewarding and environmentally conscious life.
Publisher: Dorling Kindersley Ltd
ISBN: 0241444551
Category : Self-Help
Languages : en
Pages : 280
Book Description
Find your route to a more sustainable lifestyle with Dick Strawbridge, of Channel 4's Escape to the Chateau, and his son James. We can all take steps to reduce our carbon footprint and be more self-sufficient. For some, that might mean upping sticks and living off the land. For the rest of us, the reality might involve smaller, but no less important, lifestyle changes: cutting back on plastic or food waste, growing vegetables, preserving meat and fish, preparing jams and chutneys, baking sourdough bread, making your own plant-based milks, or keeping a chicken or two. Dick and James Strawbridge know what it's like to make these changes. Between them, they've lived on a smallholding, in a terraced house, and even a chateau. In this updated edition of Practical Self-sufficiency they share everything they've learned, and give you the tools you need for a more rewarding and environmentally conscious life.
Living Like Ed
Author: Ed Begley, Jr.
Publisher: Crown
ISBN: 0307451976
Category : House & Home
Languages : en
Pages : 242
Book Description
FROM THE PIONEER OF ECO-CONSCIOUS LIVING A committed environmentalist for more than thirty years, Ed Begley, Jr., has always tried to “live simply so others may simply live.” Now, as more and more of us are looking for ways to reduce our impact on the planet and live a better, greener life, Ed shares his experiences on what works, what doesn't–and what will save you money! These are tips for environmentally friendly living that anyone–whether you own or rent, live in a private home or a condo–can try to make a positive change for the environment. From quick fixes to bigger commitments and long-term strategies, Ed will help you make changes in every part of your life. And if you think living green has to mean compromising on aesthetics or comfort, fear not; Ed's wife, Rachelle, insists on style–with a conscience. In Living Like Ed, his environmentalism and her design savvy combine to create a guide to going green that keeps the chic in eco-chic. From recycling more materials than you ever thought possible to composting without raising a stink to buying an electric car, Living Like Ed is packed with ideas–from obvious to ingenious–that will help you live green, live responsibly, live well. Like Ed.
Publisher: Crown
ISBN: 0307451976
Category : House & Home
Languages : en
Pages : 242
Book Description
FROM THE PIONEER OF ECO-CONSCIOUS LIVING A committed environmentalist for more than thirty years, Ed Begley, Jr., has always tried to “live simply so others may simply live.” Now, as more and more of us are looking for ways to reduce our impact on the planet and live a better, greener life, Ed shares his experiences on what works, what doesn't–and what will save you money! These are tips for environmentally friendly living that anyone–whether you own or rent, live in a private home or a condo–can try to make a positive change for the environment. From quick fixes to bigger commitments and long-term strategies, Ed will help you make changes in every part of your life. And if you think living green has to mean compromising on aesthetics or comfort, fear not; Ed's wife, Rachelle, insists on style–with a conscience. In Living Like Ed, his environmentalism and her design savvy combine to create a guide to going green that keeps the chic in eco-chic. From recycling more materials than you ever thought possible to composting without raising a stink to buying an electric car, Living Like Ed is packed with ideas–from obvious to ingenious–that will help you live green, live responsibly, live well. Like Ed.