Why is Coco Orange?

Hmmm… good question!  Coco has a problem. He’s a chameleon, but he can’t change colors, and his asthma is acting up. Read how Coco and his friends at Lizard Lick Elementary solve this mystery as they learn about air quality and how to stay healthy when the air quality is bad.  http://www.airnow.gov/index.cfm?action=picture_book.index

Play some cool games and learn about the Air Quality Index at:

http://www.airnow.gov/index.cfm?action=aqikids_home.index

Wendy Dew is the Environmental Education and Outreach Coordinator for Region 8 in Denver, Colorado.

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