Green Guide Families: The Complete Reference for Eco-Friendly Parents [Paperback]

Catherine Zandonella (Author), The Green Guide (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 16, 2010

When we published The Green Guide in 2008, Meryl Streep called it "the ultimate green living reference." Now, building on that success, here’s a guide to eco-friendly parenting that’s expertly organized and filled with practical advice, definitive explanations, and imaginative ideas.

Addressing the key environmental issues faced by parents of young children today, this book takes a straightforward approach to such urgent concerns as lead-painted toys; the risks and benefits of vaccinations, antibiotics, and vitamins; the potential side effects of plastic bottles and containers; how to manage food allergies and avoid fat- and sugar-filled snacks; and much more.

A trained scientist, seasoned writer, and mother of two small children, author Catherine Zandonella combines knowledge and experience as she helps parents guide youngsters through a society that doesn’t always make green lifestyle choices easy. She also offers sensible advice on raising children who "think green" right from the start and shows how green choices can actually cost less.

Combining two trusted names with tried-and-true advice, this is sure to become the go-to guide for a new generation of green parents.

Editorial Reviews

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National Geographic's Green Guide Families is without question, the best family resource book I have read. --Michele from readoutloud.wordpress.com

"My copy is marked up and dog-eared and well loved." --Christie from thetravelingcircus.com

"This book makes it easy to protect your family and the earth from toxic pollutants because all the research and data is consolidated into this one easy guide." --Moody Mommy at moodymommy.wordpress.com

"Green Guide Families manages to provide a ton of helpful information -- but without judgment or condescension." --A Hen and Three Chicks ahenandtwochicks.blogspot.com

"If you're thinking of going green, or just looking for that one go-to resource, this is the book for you. It's smart, easy to read, and filled with valuable information." --Paige from canningwithkids.com

About the Author

Catherine Zandonella is former science editor of The Green Guide and has been a science writer for Nature and New Scientist.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 400 pages
• Publisher: National Geographic; 1 edition (March 16, 2010)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1426205422
• ISBN-13: 978-1426205422
• Product Dimensions: 7.5 x 0.8 x 9.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.5 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,029,412 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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CATHERINE ZANDONELLA


Catherine Zandonella is a science journalist who covers topics from environmental health and toxicology to biomedical research and technology. As science editor of National Geographic Green Guide since 2002, Zandonella has covered numerous aspects of green living.

A parent of young twins, Zandonella understands that children are far more vulnerable than adults to toxins in our environment. Children are also fascinated by the natural world and are eager to keep the planet as pollution-free as possible. In the "Green Guide for Families," Zandonella combines her knowledge of environmental toxicology with her own experiences raising eco-conscious kids to create a resource for all parents who want to green their family's lifestyle.

Zandonella has a master's degree in public health with an emphasis on environmental toxicology from the University of California, Berkeley. She studied science writing at the University of California, Santa Cruz's science writing program. She has a Bachelor of Science in pharmacology from the University of California, Santa Barbara.

Prior to becoming a science writer, Zandonella worked as a research associate in a biotechnology company. This hands-on experience gave her insight into the process of scientific discovery, allowing her to bring a deeper understanding to her coverage of science research.

Zandonella also served as a Peace Corps volunteer in Lesotho, in southern Africa, where she taught high school math and science for two years. The experience of living in a rural village that lacked electricity and paved roads shaped her desire to better the livelihoods of people and improve the planet through her writing.

Zandonella has written numerous articles for New Scientist and Nature magazines and other publications, and for scientific academies and foundations. See her Web site at www.catzan.org for a select list of published articles.

Zandonella is a member of the National Association of Science Writers, the Society of Environmental Journalists and the Author's Guild.

She lives near Princeton, N.J.

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars excellent reference, May 30, 2010

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This review is from: Green Guide Families: The Complete Reference for Eco-Friendly Parents (Paperback)

This book is the best reference I've read for keeping harmfull contaminants out of our daily lives. In addition, it's an exellent reference for sorting out the many products that are damaging our enviroment. This book should be in everyone's book shelf, highly accessible, because it is going to be used a lot.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Learn about how you can be more Eco-friendly! Great guide...., April 18, 2010

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On a mission to not only eat as healthy as possible, but also to be more environmentally friendly in general, I was thrilled to read this book! It really puts into perspective the impact each of us has on the environment from products we put on our bodies, foods we eat, cleaners we think we are "cleaning" with and ways we can we can teach our kids to love and respect the environment.

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Wonderful Reference Book For Eco Living, April 16, 2010

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This review is from: Green Guide Families: The Complete Reference for Eco-Friendly Parents (Paperback)

Catherine has shared a wealth of knowledge in her book "Green Guide Families". It is filled with tips, advices and easy to follow steps that lead to a very healthy life.

It is a treasure for the whole family to keep, and to teach young children with green habits so they can enjoy lifelong benefits.