Archimedes Notebook

 Earth Day may have been last week, but this book reminds us that Every Day is Earth Day – and that we can, by taking small actions, make th...

This Friday is Arbor Day, a day when schools, communities and homeowners plant trees to help make the world a better place. Trees help slow ...

A Warmer World: From Polar Bears to Butterflies, How Climate Change Affects Wildlife By Caroline Arnold; illustrated by Jamie Hogan 52 pag...

Recycle paper, plastic and glass, and buy products with less packaging. This can save 1,000 lbs. of carbon dioxide a year. “Take a second lo...

North: the Amazing Story of Arctic Migration By Nick Dowson; illustrated by Patrick Benson 56 pages, for ages 7 and up Candlewick Press, 20...

Author Laurie Lawlor, who shared her book Rachel Carson last Friday suggests that we can all walk and ride our bikes more often. “Don’t rid...

Rachel Carson and Her Book that Changed the World By Laurie Lawlor; illustrated by Laura Beingessner 32 pages, for ages 7-10 Holiday House ...

One Thing Wednesday features one thing you can do to make the earth a better place. Today's idea: change a light bulb. Which lights in...

Welcome to Earth Month. Instead of just one single day, I'm celebrating the Earth all month long. This year's theme: climate c...