Earth Day

In the Holidays for Children series for grades K–4, viewers are introduced to various holidays through live-action vignettes (with some creative animation) that present vocabulary words and important concepts, including the special day's history and origins, how to celebrate it, and the cultural heritage it embodies. This title focuses on Earth Day, celebrated in the United States on April 22. Originated in 1970 by Senator Gaylord Nelson, it's grown into a global occasion recognized by hundreds of millions of people. The activities shown here to mark the event include tree planting, composting, CFL bulb giveaways, and, of course, recycling. Other titles in this series include The 100th Day of School, Chinese New Year, Christmas Around the World, Cinco de Mayo, Columbus Day, Constitution Day, Easter, Halloween, Hanukkah/Passover, Independence Day, Kwanzaa, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Memorial Day/Veterans Day, Ramadan, Rosh Hashanah/Yom Kippur, Thanksgiving, and Valentine's Day. Recommended. Aud: K, E, P. (E. Gieschen)