Green homes

Part of the True Book: A Green Future series (8 titles), this book looks at topics related to eco-friendly homes. Multiple chapters with accessible, straightforward text explain the need for more-sustainable living, what makes a house a green home, different types of green homes, and what they may look like in the future. High-quality photos allow readers to see STEM at work through a wide variety of green construction and sustainable practices around the world, from homes made of rammed earth in Yemen to self-sustainable microhomes (Ecocapsules) designed in Slovakia. Sidebars add more fascinating insights, such as spotlighting biodegradable bricks made of fungi. No matter how students currently live, they can still collect energy-saving tips to try around their own homes from the informative text and a concluding checklist.

Gr 4--6--This series paints a hopeful picture of the future, exploring engineering advancements in farming, construction, transportation, and energy crucial for achieving environmental goals. Dramatic images contrast traditional practices with sustainable alternatives. Readers delve into natural alternatives to pesticides and herbicides, different types of renewable energy, and the problems caused by lithium batteries in electric cars. The authors candidly address barriers, including cost considerations. Throughout, timelines, diagrams, and striking photos enhance understanding, with Green Homes showcasing how eco-friendly construction yields stunning structures. Each book opens with true or false statements, providing answers at the end. Actionable steps are presented, from composting to energy conservation. The back matter includes insightful statistics, additional resources, a glossary, and an index. VERDICT A comprehensive and hopeful exploration of a greener future.