Earth Day: Books for Kids

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

Updated April 1, 2026
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Foote Was First!: How One Curious Woman Connected Carbon Dioxide and Climate Change
Bryant, Jen
Paper Book
From award-winning author Jen Bryant and bestselling illustrator Amy June Bates comes the incredible true story of STEMinist Eunice Foote, the woman who discovered the science behind global warming. From a young age, Eunice Foote's natural curiosity led her to learn more about how the...
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...
Look at these landforms! : explore the breathtaking variety of landforms that shape our planet--from deep sea trenches, to vast plateaus, to the highest mountains on earth
Day, Nancy Raines
Paper Book
Explore the breathtaking variety of landforms that shape our planet--from deep ocean trenches to vast plateaus and the highest mountains on Earth! DK Super Planet Look at these Landforms! Is part of the new DK Super Planet series and encourages young minds to delve into...
The outdoor scientist : the wonder of observing the natural world
Grandin, Temple
Paper Book
From New York Times bestselling author and world-renowned scientist and autism spokesperson Temple Grandin comes a book about exploring the world around us, asking questions, and making sense of what we see--with 40 fun outdoor activities that promote independent thinking, which kids...
Once in a Blue Moon: Nature's Rarest Events and Best-Kept Secrets
Hawkins, Emily
Paper Book
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 ...
We are water protectors
Lindstrom, Carole
Paper Book
From author Carole Lindstrom and illustrator Michaela Goade comes a New York Times bestselling and Caldecott Medal winning picture book that honors Indigenous-led movements across the world. Powerfully written and gorgeously illustrated, We Are Water Protectors,...
History smashers : Earth Day and the environment
Messner, Kate
Paper Book
Myths! Lies! Recycling scams? Discover the real story behind the first Earth Day celebration and some of the biggest US climate catastrophes--and their solutions! Don't miss the award-winning History Smashers series as they get to the truth on the biggest environmental fibs!
No world too big : young people fighting global climate change
Metcalf, Lindsay H.
Paper Book
Fans of No Voice Too Small will be inspired by young climate activists who made an impact around climate change in their communities, countries, and beyond. It features 14 poems by bestselling authors that will encourage kids aged 5 to 9 to make a positive impact in their own...
Mushrooms and company : how a marvelously moldy network supports life on Earth
Roebers, Geert-Jan
Paper Book
Perfect for young environmentalists and nature enthusiasts comes an information-packed introduction to the fascinating world of mushrooms, molds, and more! In Mushrooms and Company readers dive deep into the fungal kingdom and are introduced to an incredible array...
The air we share : a pollution problem and finding ways to fix it
Romito, Dee
Paper Book
What goes up there ends up here! That's because air travels around the earth and carries lots of stuff in it! Air carries mostly good stuff like seeds, scents, and sounds. And it carries bad stuff like ash, dust and smog. Read about . . . the eruption of the volcano...
Home
Simler, Isabelle
Paper Book
ALSC Notable Children's Books List - Middle Readers (2025) A 2025 Mildred L. Batchelder Honor Book "Unites STEM learning with literary excellence . . . an essential purchase." -- School Library Journal (STARRED REVIEW) ...
Detective dogs are on the case : how working dogs sniff out invasive species
Stevens, Alison Pearce
Paper Book
A lively introduction to some of North America's most troublesome invasive species--and to the industrious dogs and handlers working to stop their spread! Meet Fenton and Frost; Fagen and Dia; Hilo, Diesel, and Seuss. These intrepid environmental detectives are on the...
The global ocean
Strauss, Rochelle
Paper Book
Though we think of Earth's five oceans as separate and distinct, they are actually a linked system of circulating water that is one single ocean - the global ocean. This comprehensive overview explores the global ocean's enormous influence on the planet, as well as humans' often-detrimental...
Plight of the pelican : how science saved a species
Stremer, Jessica
Paper Book
A richly illustrated nonfiction picture book celebrating how scientists and activists can work together to create change and protect wildlife, making the world safer for creatures both big and small. How do you save a species? Start at the edges of the food chain. In...
An immense world : how animals sense earth's amazing secrets
Yong, Ed
Paper Book
The New York Times bestseller now available with beautiful full-color illustrations for young readers! Explore the amazing ways animals see, hear, and feel the world, with Pulitzer Prize winner Ed Yong. Did you know that there are turtles who can track the Earth's magnetic...
What if ... every volcano erupted at once?
Young, E.
Paper Book
"I don't know anyone who can take complex scientific concepts and make them more accessible, stimulating and fun than Emma Young. It is truly a kind of genius." - Bill Bryson ---- Find out the answers to 33 crazy and laugh-out-loud questions about the Earth with science...

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