Go Green With Books From Baldwin

Earth Day is Friday and for those looking to enter a greener state of mind, has everything you need to learn about the history of the environmental movement to ways to save the planet around the house. This week's Library Picks are:

Silent Spring by Rachel Carson

Originally released in 1962, this classic of environmentalism warns about the dangers of widespread pesticide use and made a lasting impact on environmental law in the U.S.  This 40th anniversary edition includes a new forward by the author.

Eco-craft: Recycle, Recraft, Restyle by Susan Wasinger

Wasinger’s book is full of interesting home decorating projects using every day, recycled materials.

Going Green: True Tales from Gleaners, Scavengers, and Dumpster Divers by Laura Pritchett

This collection of essays chronicles the lives of people who live off the grid, surviving almost solely on items that other people and companies have thrown away.

Green Guide Families: the Complete Reference for Eco-friendly Parents

From the editors at Green Guide magazine, Green Guide Families is a comprehensive look at ways parents can foster an environmentally friendly household. Topics include healthy and eco-friendly foods, child care, toys that are free of chemicals and even eco-friendly vacation options.

Shift Your Habit: Easy Changes to Save Your Money, Time, Planet by Elizabeth Rogers

Rogers’ book offers numerous suggestions that the average family can follow to save money during the course of their day-to-day lives. Examples include driving five miles per hour slower (to save gas), using a low flow shower head and shutting off your computer at night.

Baldwin also has a selection of Earth Day books for kids, including story books and non-fiction titles. For a complete list, check out Baldwin's website.

To check out any of these books, visit the library's website and reserve your copy straight from the online catalogue. Make sure you come back to Birmingham Patch next week, to see what else is new in the stacks.