April is Earth Month

Books for all ages about Earth Day, nature, conservation, recycling, and sustainability. Borrow or request one from your SCLS branch today.

Updated March 31, 2026
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101 tips for a zero-waste kitchen
Kellogg, Kathryn
Paper Book
Forty percent of all food produced in the US is wasted--the author of 101 Ways to Go Zero Waste is here with solutions! Kathryn Kellogg is taking her accessible tips for a zero-waste lifestyle and focusing on the heart of the house. Our kitchens can produce a shocking...
Curious George plants a tree
Perez, Monica.
Paper Book
George loves to go to the science museum. So, when he finds out that the museum is planning a "Green Day" dedicated to recycling and planting trees, and George is curious and wants to help out! But little monkeys eager to help can sometimes become little monkeys getting into trouble. When George...
Don't be trashy : a practical guide to living with less waste and more joy
McKenna, Tara
Paper Book
Get beyond the Mason jar and learn how to dramatically reduce the waste you produce over the course of a year--one sanity-saving step at a time--in this super-practical guide from the creator of The Zero Waste Collective.   Say goodbye to your bursting...
The Earth Book
Parr, Todd
Paper Book
This sweet homage to our beautiful planet from New York Times bestselling author Todd Parr is the perfect simple introduction to environmental protection and conservation. With his colorful illustrations, playful humor, and inclusive storytelling,...
The Lorax
Seuss, Dr.
Paper Book
#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER * Celebrate nature with Dr. Seuss and the Lorax in this classic picture book about sustainability and protecting the environment! I am the Lorax. I speak for the trees. Dr. Seuss's beloved story teaches kids to treat the...
PlantYou: scrappy cooking : 140+ plant-based zero-waste recipes that are good for you, your wallet, and the planet
Bodrug, Carleigh
Paper Book
Instant #1 New York Times Bestseller Save money, reduce food waste, and eat healthier than you ever have before with this highly anticipated cookbook from New York Times bestselling author and social media sensation, Carleigh Bodrug. ...
Simply living well : a guide to creating a natural, low-waste home
Watkins, Julia
Paper Book
Recipes, DIY projects, and inspiration for a beautiful and low-waste life, from the creator of @simply.living.well on Instagram In this timely and motivational guide, author Julia Watkins shares rituals, recipes, and projects for living simply and sustainably at home. For every area...
Up in the Garden and down in the Dirt : (Nature Book for Kids, Gardening and Vegetable Planting, Outdoor Nature Book)
Messner, Kate.
Paper Book
A follow-up to Over and Under the Snow that explores the hidden world and many lives of a garden through the course of a year, now in paperback.  Up in the garden, the world is full of green--leaves and sprouts, growing vegetables, ripening...
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,...

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