Earth Day (Kids)

Updated March 31, 2025
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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!
Why? Weather: Brilliant Answers to Baffling Questions
DK
Paper Book
This exciting reference book uncovers everything you need to know about weather in an engaging question-and-answer format. Explore the intriguing answers to more than 200 questions about weather and learn all about the real-time impacts of the climate crisis in this absorbing...
Spooky lakes : 25 strange and mysterious lakes that dot our planet
Rutherford, Geo
Paper Book
Dive into the most mysterious waters around the world (if you dare) in Spooky Lakes, an illustrated nonfiction book from TikTok star and educator Geo Rutherford Some of Earth's strangest--and creepiest--wonders lie deep below the surface. There's Lake Natron, a...
A kids book about climate change
Artis, Zanagee
Paper Book
Explore the impact of climate change and empower kids to be proactive to protect our world. This is a kid's book about climate change. Climate change is a topic that can be overwhelming for kids and grownups. So if you're looking for the best place to better understand the climate...
Change is in the air : carbon, climate, Earth, and us
Levy, Debbie
Paper Book
The Nature Generation's Green Earth Book Award Winner 2025 NSTA Outstanding Science Trade Book 2025Chicago Public Library's Best of the Best Books of 2024 New York Public Library Best Books of 2024 A nonfiction picture book about...
Fossil Fuels: A Graphic Guide
Loureiro, Stephanie
Paper Book
Fossil fuels heat our homes. They power cars, trucks, and planes. But every use of these fuels adds to rising temperatures on Earth. And they are nonrenewable. Someday, they will run out. Since the 1800s, people have studied the effects of burning fossil fuels. This process puts gases in...
Climate Migrants: A Graphic Guide
Hill, Christina
Paper Book
Being forced from home is something no one wants to experience. But climate change is causing flooding, new weather patterns, and destruction to houses and cities. It can make resources such as food or clean water hard to come by. It can even wipe out entire communities. As climate change...
Drawn to change the world : 16 youth climate activists, 16 artists
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. ...
Global
Colfer, Eoin
Paper Book
From New York Times bestselling author Eoin Colfer and the team behind the Artemis Fowl graphic novels and bestselling, acclaimed graphic novel Illegal comes a compelling and timely story that follows two courageous children as they face the effects of climate change. Time is running out...
Bog Myrtle
Sharp, Sid
Paper Book
Best Books of 2024 lists: NYPL, New York Magazine, Quill & Quire * JLG Gold Standard Selection * Moonbeam Children's Book Award Winner * Kids Indie Next Pick From the acclaimed author of The Wolf Suit comes another weirdly hilarious, masterfully thought-provoking, and lushly painted early...
Renewable energy : power the world with sustainable fuel, with hands-on science activities for kids
Twamley, Erin
Paper Book
A hands-on project book all about renewable energy for young scientists looking toward the future! How do we heat our homes, light our rooms, and power our cars? With energy! And the type of energy we use matters to our health and the health of the planet. ...
Let's get creative : art for a healthy planet
Rose, Jessica (Author of Let's get creative)
Paper Book
Environmental artists across the globe are using their creativity to help the environment and create a more sustainable world. There's no question that creating art makes our lives better. Just think about how happy you feel when you're dancing, singing, painting or crafting. But have you...
Live sustainably!
Boyle, Angela (Illustrator)
Paper Book
Maker Comics: Live Sustainably! is a step-by-step DIY guide that will help kids roll up their sleeves and get making with confidence! Inside this graphic novel you'll find instructions for eight sustainability projects. After Isaac is caught vandalizing a sign at his...
Respect our world : sustainability
Heikel, Ramona.
Paper Book
It's up to us : building a brighter future for nature, people and planet ; the children's Terra Carta
Lloyd, Christopher
Paper Book
"Celebrate nature and the diverse world we live in, while giving an honest yet optimistic take on collective sustainability." - Forbes "Children have a unique curiosity for Nature and for this amazing planet we call home." So writes His Majesty King Charles III in his...
Team green!
Beaty, Andrea
Paper Book
New York Times bestselling author Andrea Beaty and neuroscientist Theanne Griffith's Going Green! is the sixth book in The Why Files, a nonfiction early-reader series starring Ada Twist, Scientist! How can the sun power the lights in our homes? What...
Sustainable living
Brundle, Harriet
Paper Book
What is sustainable living, and how does it benefit our environment? These questions and more are answered in this volume about living an environmentally friendly life. Young readers will learn how to think critically about their own carbon footprint. They'll be inspired to use and re-use recycled...
Lights along the river
Skene, Pat
Paper Book
On a cold winter morning in 1952, Patsy Lamondin wakes to the day electricity will finally be connected to her small town along the Magnetawan River. Patsy and her siblings buzz with excitement, eagerly awaiting the ceremony being held at the center of town. The Lamondins have lived along...
Hurricane rescue
Rajan, Rekha S.
Paper Book
The Disaster Squad is ready to save the day in this action-packed early chapter book series perfect for fans of the Magic Tree House series, or for kids who aren't quite ready to read I Survived! Pick a book. Grow a Reader! This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line...
Emily Windsnap and the tides of time
Kessler, Liz
Paper Book
Emily Windsnap must travel through time in order to save the people of her hometowns -- both human andmerfolk -- in the exciting ninth book of the New York Times best-selling series. When Emily makes a wish on a magic stone, she gets a glimpse of what the future...
Outdoor skills for kids : the essential survival guide to increasing confidence, safety, and enjoyment in the wild
Tilton, Buck
Paper Book
Buck Tilton, co-founder of the Wilderness Medicine Institute and author of over 40 outdoor books, shares his decades of wilderness experience with young readers in Outdoor Skills for Kids. Partnering again with author and artist Christine Conners, this book offers over 100 important...
Catch a crayfish, count the stars : fun projects, skills, and adventures for outdoor kids
Rinella, Steven
Paper Book
#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER . A hands-on, gloves-off, muddy-boots activity book for young adventurers ages eight and up, offering fun projects and adventures to build lifelong skills and knowledge about the natural world-from the host of MeatEater andauthor of The MeatEater...
Outdoor kids in an inside world : getting your family out of the house and radically engaged with nature
Rinella, Steven
Paper Book
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER . "An imperative call to action" (Nick Offerman)to get children off their screens and into nature, with tips for bonding activities that teach the importance of outside timeand build tough, curious, competent kids-from thehost of the Netflix series and podcast...
The unplugged family activity book : 60+ simple crafts & recipes for year-round fun
Wolf, Rachel J.
Paper Book
Get ready for kid-approved ideas that celebrate the great outdoors year round! Whether you're building forts or making fresh cider, there's something for every kid and every season. What might unfold if we put away our devices for an hour, a day, or even longer? What...
Backyard adventure : get messy, get wet, build cool things, and have tons of wild fun! 51 free-play activities
Thomsen, Amanda
Paper Book
The backyard has long been a space associated with recreation and relaxation, a private patch of earth to escape to, and a springboard for the imagination. In her signature style and drawing on her personal experience as a mother, gardener, and author, Amanda Thomsen encourages kids to create...
Get outside! : how humans connect with nature
Payne, Leah
Paper Book
We know spending time in nature is good for us, but why? And how did people become so disconnected from the natural world, anyway? Get Outside! How Humans Connect with Natureexplores the important relationship between people and nature. It asks big questions, like Are humans part of nature...

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