Read about the history of Earth Day from the first celebration back in 1970, to today's annual observance on April 22.

Plant a tree and walk to work--it's Earth Day! An annual celebration of awareness, Earth Day is designed to encourage people to take part in the preservation of their environment. Come inside Earth Day to learn the history of the event, the celebrations, and how you can get involved. Young readers will enjoy this inviting look into the world of environmental consciousness.

Read Along or Enhanced eBook: On April 22 each year, more than a billion people around the world join together to shine a spotlight on Planet Earth. Let’s Celebrate Earth Day encourages young readers to learn about why this important holiday was created and about the many little things we can do to make big changes in the health of our planet.

Discusses the concern for the environment that produced the original Earth Day and describes the activities that accompany its continuing celebration in the United States and around the world.

Ms. Webster's class plans a party to celebrate Earth Day.

Children around the world know that Earth Day is a holiday to show support for environmental causes, such as tree-planting initiatives or beach cleanups. But it actually started in 1970 as a way to protest the issues concerning the environment. Written in accessible language and with appropriate content, this volume introduces readers to the reasons we still celebrate Earth Day today. It encourages care for Earth and a sense of responsibility for the world around us. Full-color photographs show the beautiful world around us and what readers can do to take part on April 22 next year.

Did you know that Earth Day has been celebrated for almost 50 years? Today, 192 countries celebrate Earth Day. Explore these and other interesting facts in Earth Day, a Coming Together to Celebrate book.