[Sent to us by reader Leslie, who definitely keeps coming up with cool stuff
all the time.]

Looks like a good Christmas gift for kids interested in environmental
stewardship. The first book in the series (Enter the Earth) won the
2007 Independent Publisher Book Award, the 2007 iParenting Media Awards,
and the 2006 National Outdoor Book Awards. The second book in the
series (Way of Water) was released in May of this year.

(suggested for ages 9 - 12)
http://www.gaiagirls.com/

What would you do if you could hear the Earth asking for help? In the
Gaia Girls book series, that is what happens to four girls, each from a
different region of the world. They are approached by Gaia, the living
organism of the Earth. Each is endowed with powers over one of the four
elements: earth, air, fire, and water. The must learn to use their
powers to help Gaia survive the effects of modern humanity.

Each book includes book club questions, secret codes, and games.

Companion interactive web site contains Gaia Girls merchandise, puzzles,
movie, blog and ways to help Gaia.

Continue the adventure with Gaia Quest, our Quia.com-based self-directed
learning zoen. Readers will test their Gaia knowledge about each novel
and learn more about the real science tucked into each story.

[This text taken from the website]

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