Earth Day: Books for Kids

Fiction and non-fiction titles for kids all about our planet, climate change, and the great outdoors!

Updated April 18, 2026
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Planet Earth
Gilpin, Daniel
Paper Book
Discover the secrets of Planet Earth, from its fiery insides to the landforms and lifeforms on its surface! Basher Science: Planet Earth is a compelling guide to a community of characters who keep the world in motion. Learn just how hot it is at the Earth's core and how...
The observologist
Clarkson, Giselle
Paper Book
A highly illustrated, playful field guide for budding natural scientists and curious observers of the world right under our noses. Observology is the study of looking. An observologist makes scientific expeditions, albeit very small ones, every day. They notice interesting details in the...
The world's wildest places
Dyu, Lily
Paper Book
Discover the wildest places on earth, and meet the amazing people dedicating their lives to conserving them. The World's Wildest Places engages adventurous and curious children with the action being taken to combat the human impact on Planet Earth. Young readers can embark on the...
Once in a blue moon : nature's rarest events and best-kept secrets
Hawkins, Emily
Paper Book
Nature is full of surprises, some of which are so rare or extraordinary that very few people have witnessed them. Once in a Blue Moon delves into these exceptional events, elusive creatures and almost-fantastical phenomena, telling their stories and revealing their mysteries.
The last straw : kids vs. plastics
Hood, Susan
Paper Book
"Thoughtful and thought-provoking, this book will plant the seeds of environmental activism in young readers." --Kirkus (starred review) "I encourage everyone to read this book." --Dr. Jane Goodall There's no doubt about it--plastic is in almost...
My big book of outdoors : welcome to My big book of outdoors! In every season, there is something different to see, discover, make and do. So explore the seasons, get outdoors and into nature!
Hopgood, Tim
Paper Book
MEGA
Howard, Jules
Paper Book
The most ENORMOUS animals ever - past and present!
The world at night : discover the world that wakes when you sleep
Lerwill, Ben
Paper Book
In the deepest, darkest depths of night, our planet is transforming and thriving ... At night, magic is all around in the natural world, from bioluminescent seas in the Caribbean to the Northern Lights on Arctic winter nights. Explore the lives of animals who tread a...
Good Night, Earth: 5-Minute Stories About Nature After Dark
Lonely Planet Kids.
Paper Book
Heartwarming children's stories await in this beautiful fully-illustrated book packed with magical writing about nighttime; from shooting stars to moonbows and animals going to sleep. Settle down for the evening with this cosy read for curious minds. Discover uplifting non-fiction stories...
Our world in numbers : an encyclopedia of fantastic facts
Gifford, Clive
Paper Book
Zillions of fun figures at your fingertips! Do you want to impress your friends with the most incredible facts and stats? Would you like to number-crunch your way around the wonders of our world? Arm yourself with nuggets of number knowledge and fantastic...
How the Earth works
Pérez Díaz, Lucía
Paper Book
See below the surface of Earth and discover the secrets that lie beneath our feet in this fascinating book about Earth. Author Dr. Lucía Pérez-Díaz offers budding young Earth scientists aged 7-9 everything they need to decode the puzzle that is planet Earth On a...
Drawn to change the world : 16 youth climate activists, 16 artists : graphic novel collection
Reynolds, Emma
Paper Book
"A brilliant, powerful, must-read for anyone and everyone on planet earth." --Hannah Gold, author of The Last Bear The climate crisis is reaching a critical tipping point--and you might have heard of the countless amazing young people who are taking action and speaking up for change. ...
The biggest footprint
Sears, Rob
Paper Book
An illustrated, fact-filled book about climate change, by the bestselling author of The Beautiful Poetry of Donald Trump.
Home
Simler, Isabelle
Paper Book
Home is a beautiful and poetic reflection on all sorts on homes made and found in nature, by award winning French illustrator Isabelle Simler.
The Book of Fairies
Spikol, Susie
Paper Book
Discover the enchanting world of fairies and how to find them in secret hiding places you would never expect. Meet the Earth, Air, Fire, and Water fairies! From rainbows in bubbles to dandelion seeds on the wind, come meet the wee folk who enchant our everyday world. Wake with...
The buzz on wild bees : the little-known pollinators that keep our planet humming
Vermond, Kira
Paper Book
An engaging introduction to the wide world of wild bees Say the word "bee," and most kids think of honeybees or bumblebees. But there are around 20,000 discovered species of bees--and most of these are wild, solitary bees that don't live in hives. Readers will discover fascinating facts...
Planet Earth: Discover Our Place in Space
Weider, Shoshana Z.
Paper Book
This ultimate guide to Earth takes 7 to 9 year olds on an exploration of our planet through stunning illustrations, photographs, and fascinating information. This spectacular reference book for kids aged 7-9 explores our home planet, Earth, and how it fits into our solar...

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