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967203
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b721573
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Chiras, Daniel D.
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| Title & Author
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EcoKids : : raising children who care for the Earth /\ Dan Chiras.
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| Publication Statement
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Gabriola Island, BC, Canada :: New Society Publishers,, [2005]
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, ©2005
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1 online resource (241 pages) :: digital, PDF file.
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1550923056
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: 9781550923056
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0865715335
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9780865715332
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Includes bibliographical references and index.
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| Contents
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My path to sustainable living -- Changing the world one child at a time -- Fostering love for nature -- Ecological literacy : teach your children well -- Promoting environmental values -- Affluenza, television, and your child -- Swimming against the mainstream : combating advertising and affluenza -- Walk the talk : teaching by example -- Ensuring success.
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| Abstract
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To forge a sustainable future, we need citizens who care for the Earth. We need citizens who understand that planet care is the ultimate form of self-care. But we also need generations who live according to their values and convictions and who can effect positive change in their lives and the lives of others. Because public schools and the popular media cannot be counted on to produce an Earth-friendly citizenry, the task falls to parents. Yet even aware parents often lack the understanding and resources to take on such a task. EcoKids addresses this gap by presenting a coherent plan that will.
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Environmental education.
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Human ecology-- Study and teaching.
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Écologie humaine-- Étude et enseignement.
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Environnement-- Étude et enseignement.
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Environmental education.
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Human ecology-- Study and teaching.
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| Dewey Classification
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363.7/0071
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GE70 C52 2005
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cci1icclacc
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coll11lacc
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| Parallel Title
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Eco kids :raising children who care for the Earth
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