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Nearly all these documents are available from EPA's National Service Center for Environmental Publications (NSCEP). Click on any of the linked titles below to view the item in NSCEP. You can download them and print them yourself or you can order multiple copies of most publications from NSCEP.

EPA's Chicago office provides printed curriculum materials to educators and students free of charge.

Publication requests are not being filled at this time due to the pandemic.

  1. EPA's Chicago office can only fill orders from the following states: Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio and Wisconsin.
  2. Due to high demand and budget constraints we have limited copies of each publication. You may request multiple copies in the Comment field in the order form.

How to order publications from EPA Region 5

  1. Online - Fill out the online order form below.
  2. By mail - Mail your request to:
    Publications
    U.S. EPA Region 5
    Air and Radiation Division (AT-18J)
    Chicago, IL 60604
  3. By phone - Call 312-353-5282 or 800-621-8431 extension 35282

Please allow 2 weeks for delivery.

Cover of Why is Coco Orange?Why is Coco Orange? (EPA 456K10001) 2012 
Colorful book on how Coco and his friends solve this mystery as they learn about air quality and how to protect themselves when the air is unhealthy. This book is for children, especially those with asthma, and their caretakers. Ages 4-8. (Elementary)

 cover of Adventures of the Garbage GremlinAdventures of the Garbage Gremlin (EPA 530SW90024) 1990
comic book emphasizing importance of recycling (Elementary)

thumbnail of Pack A Waste-Free LunchPack A Waste-Free Lunch (EPA 530H05002) 2005
A poster on how to pack an environmentally friendly lunch. (Elementary or Secondary)

thumbnail of Science Fair FunScience Fair Fun: Designing Environmental Science Projects for Students Grades 6-8 (EPA 530K10002) 2010
overview of the scientific method, sample project ideas for students and teachers (Elementary or Secondary)
thumbnail of Happy Earth Day Coloring and Activities BookHappy Earth Day Coloring and Activities Book (EPA 905M90002) 1990
Popular coloring book emphasizes things kids can do every day to help the earth. (Elementary)

thumbnail of 25 ways poster

25 Ways that YOU can help to Make Your World a Better Place
mini poster outlining steps you can take to become more environmentally friendly. (Curriculum)

thumbnail of Life Cycle of a Soccer BallThe Life Cycle of a Soccer Ball
Large, informative and colorful two-sided poster on the life cycle of a soccer ball. (Elementary or Secondary)

 

thumnbail of Climate Change Art Challenge PosterClimate Change Art Challenge Poster: A Resource for Educators 2010 
The poster, geared towards 6-8 grade teachers, includes information on the effects of climate change, climate change vocabulary, actions you can take against climate change, and activities. Please indicate number of posters (up to 25) in the comment section of the order form. (Curriculum)

thumbnail of Life Cycle of a CDThe Life Cycle of a CD or DVD (EPA 530H03002) 2003
Large, informative and colorful two-sided poster on the product life cycle of CDs & DVDs; with student activities and related websites. (Elementary or Secondary)

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