The Recipes for Success in Literacy series is based on the simple premise that children learn more if they are having fun. The 'recipes' are a rich variety of activities that encourage all students to achieve success. Students take responsibility for their own learning as they work through the activities independently, set their own goals and feel valued as active members of the classroom.

The activities are flexible and can be used for small group work in learning centres or as whole class activities. The focus of the series is English, with activities grouped into the categories: Viewing, Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening, ICT, and Conventions. Recipes for Success in Literacy: Environment and the World addresses the values and principles associated with democracy, social justice and ecological sustainability.

 "Recipes for Success in Literacy: Environment and the World is one book in a series of three that provides opportunities for teachers to explore literacy learning experiences with their students on topics such as environmental, biological, meteorological and oceanographic issues facing societies of the world. The theme of this book encourages a cross curricular link with Studies of Society and Environment (SOSE)."