Krupp, longtime president of the Environmental Defense Fund, and Horn present a stirring and hopeful call to arms as they feature the bold innovators and investors who are reinventing energy and the ways we use it.

"Most people spend a good deal of time and a little more than half of their energy, money and resources in an effort to make their homes more efficient, for both themselves and the planet. But five days a week nearly all of America goes to work, and some spend almost as much time at their place of work as they do at home. With more than 30 million of these workplaces are small businesses, and 18,500 firms of 500 employees or more, the workplace is...

"An introduction for kids on where energy comes from and why it is important to save it"--Provided by publisher.

A practical guide packed with tips and projects for increasing your home's energy efficiency while reducing costs and cutting down on waste and pollution.

Introduces young readers to environmentally friendly power sources, which includes solar, wind, hydrogen, and geothermal powers; and also discusses fossil fuels, pollution, greenhouse gases, and the importance of conservation.