Durable goods / [writer: Brandon Forbes].

Forbes, Brandon. (Author). World Book, Inc. (Added Author).

Summary:

"A guide to living a more environmentally friendly lifestyle by changing general practices at home and making smart choices when purchasing durable goods. Explores the harmful impact durable goods can have on the environment through the use of natural resources and energy. Features include fact boxes, sidebars, activities, glossary, list of recommended reading and Web sites, and index"--Provided by publisher.

Record details

ISBN: 0716614189
ISBN: 9780716614180
Physical Description: 64 pages : color illustrations ; 26 cm.
Edition: [2010 edition]
Publisher: Chicago : World Book, [2010]
Copyright: ©2010

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:	Includes bibliographical references (page 62) and index.
Formatted Contents Note:	Introduction -- The living room: Furniture -- Rugs and carpets -- Electronics -- Go green! The living room -- The kitchen: Dishwashers -- Refrigerators -- Ovens -- Go green! The kitchen -- The bedroom: Mattresses -- Cell phones -- Go green! The bedroom -- The bathroom: Water use -- Toilets -- Showers and sinks -- Go green! The bathroom -- The laundry room: Washing machines -- Clothes dryers -- Go green! The laundry room -- The office: Computers -- Go green! The office -- The yard: Grills -- Lawn mowers -- Go green! The yard -- Taking action.
Target Audience Note:	1190L Lexile