Earth Day: Books for Kids

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

Updated March 21, 2024
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Kids vs. plastic : ditch the straw and find the pollution solution to bottles, bags, and other single-use plastics : how you can be a waste warrior!
Beer, Julie (Children's author)
Paper Book
Jam-packed with surprising information about plastic's effect on the environment, plus loads of practical ways kids can cut down on their plastic footprint, this is thekids guide to being part of the pollution solution! It's in your toothbrush ... your clothes ... your...
You can change the world
Bell, Lucy
Paper Book
Every day, we see a problem we would like to fix. A piece of rubbish in a green, grassy park. Plastic water bottles buried in the sand at the beach. A garbage bin overflowing onto the street. A skinny, stray dog. A homeless person on a cold day.These problems seem impossible for one person to change...
The gentle genius of trees
Bunting, Philip
Paper Book
What could we clever humans ever learn from trees? Take an unashamedly anthropomorphic wander through the woods to learn a few life lessons from our foliaged friends.
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 wild world handbook : how adventurers, artists, scientists--and you--can protect earth's habitats
Debbink, Andrea
Paper Book
Packed with real-life tales of adventure, breathtaking illustrations, and hands-on STEAM activities, this handbook is an inspiring guide for the next generation of climate activists, conservationists, and nature lovers. The wonder of the natural world surrounds us-from the Amazon...
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. Embark on the journey of a lifetime to 20 of the world's wildest places! Explore each environment, and learn about the keepers who are working to preserve them for future...
Beetles for breakfast
Finlay, Madeleine
Paper Book
Chomping into a cricket sandwich? Cruising down the highway in a coffee-powered car? Learn about the bizarre but genius ways our lives could be changed by planet-saving tech! Featured on The Guardian's "Science Weekly" podcast A Junior Library Guild selection...
The magic & mystery of trees
Green, Jen
Paper Book
Learn about the amazing natural science of trees in this gorgeously illustrated nature and science children's book. From the highest branch and leaf down to the complex ""wood wide web"" of roots in the soil, every part of a tree plays an important role in its own growth and the habitat...
The wonders of nature
Hoare, Ben
Paper Book
Every page reveals a surprising story from the natural world that you just won't forget. Discover the wonders of planet Earth and learn about some of the most amazing animals, plants, rocks and minerals, and microscopic life that live here. The storybook descriptions...
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
Ocean atlas : a journey across the waves and into the deep
Jackson, Tom
Paper Book
A comprehensive exploration of our oceans, covering geography, ecosystems, and animals through a mix of illustrations, photographs, maps, and diagrams. Map out the oceans layers, from the sunlight zone to the abyss, exploring the conditions within each zone and the different creatures that...
Old enough to save the planet
Kirby, Loll
Paper Book
* Be inspired by 10 children from around the world taking action against climate change in this non-fiction picture book * Read their stories, and discover how they became campaigners for the future of our planet* Meet 11-year-old Shalise from Australia, the world's youngest ocean activist; or 9...
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.
The Earth atlas
Van Rose, Susanna
Paper Book
Delve beneath the surface of Earth with this pictorial atlas and discover the secrets of our planet. How did planet Earth form? What's under the surface, and how can we see it? Why do volcanoes erupt? What do coasts and caves have in common? What's so important about rocks and...

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