Earth gives us air, water, and soil to live. “But people do things that hurt Earth.” (p. 8)  Author Peggy Hock stays objective as she mentions air pollution from power plants which burn coal and car exhaust, water pollution from chemicals used on lawns and gardens, and land pollution from littering and improper disposal of garbage.

Pages 20-21 “Five Ways to Help Earth”  1- Don’t litter…, 2- Recycle and buy recycled products…, 3- carpool…, 4- turn off lights…, 5- Plant a tree…”

Page 23  Four Pollution Fighting Inventions: electric car, solar plane, soybean-oil-powered bus, pedal-powered bus