Released on: June 5, 2008, 8:22 am

Press Release Author: Abbie Polk

Industry: Environment

Press Release Summary: Children\'s book publishing company supports \'going green\' for
the environment

Press Release Body: Mt. Pleasant, S.C. (June 5, 2008) - If someone told you to
measure your carbon footprint, which would you check first: your car, or your shoe
closet? June 5th is World Environment Day, and people all over the globe are getting
educated about their impact on the earth in honor of this United Nations sponsored
holiday.

Started in 1972, this year's slogan is Kick the Habit! Towards a Low Carbon Economy,
emphasizing the importance of reining in energy consumption and green house gas
emissions.

Right now, nothing is hotter than going green, but not everyone knows the cool
consequences of participating in a low-carbon lifestyle. Take this quick quiz about
greenhouse gas effects and see if your knowledge gets the 'green' light!

1. What are the main types of greenhouse gas?
a. Nitrogen Oxide, Carbon Bicarbonate, Carbon Dioxide and Plutonium Gas
b. Carbon Dioxide, Methane, Nitrous Oxide, and Helium
c. Carbon Dioxide, Methane, Nitrous Oxide, and Fluorinated Gases

2. What is 'the greenhouse effect'?
a. How mad your neighbor gets when your tomatoes grow bigger than his.
b. The role of the atmosphere in protecting the planet from heat loss.
c. How quickly the atmosphere loses heat when gasses leak in.

3. Are all greenhouse gas emissions our fault?
a. Not all, but the most potent Fluorinated Gases are man-made.
b. Yes, with the increase resulting from solar energy overuse.
c. No, it is a natural trend and human industry has no effect.

(see bottom of page for answers)

Don't worry if the questions left you stumped. The Environmental Protections
Agency's website is full of eye-opening facts for grown-ups looking to expand their
environmental education. For the younger generation, television shows and books that
promote an appreciation of nature help them grow-up green. Sylvan Dell Publishing
offers a range of titles for the budding environmentalist, such as The Rainforest
Grew All Around and In My Backyard. The Sylvan Dell website also offers free
quizzes and games that inspire kids to explore the natural world, locally and
globally.

There is a way to fit concern with the environment into every lifestyle. If you
can't bike to work, try to recycle paper and plastic. If you love your Styrofoam
cups, think about volunteering at a local nature reserve or bird sanctuary. Even
changing the type of light bulbs you use can have a major impact! According to the
ENERGY STAR website, if every American home replaced just one light bulb with an
ENERGY STAR qualified bulb, we would prevent greenhouse gases equivalent to the
emissions of more than 800,000 cars. This is just one example of how a single bright
idea can make huge impacts on the planet we call home.

(Quiz answers: 1. C, 2. B, 3. A)

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Sylvan Dell Publishing is a young company on a serious mission to create picture
books that excite children's imaginations, are artistically spectacular, and have
educational value. For more information, contact Abbie Polk, Public Relations, at
AbbiePolk@SylvanDellPublishing.com. To learn more about Sylvan Dell and its many
titles, visit www.sylvandellpublishing.com.




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