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Books about Sustainability for Kids |
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Go Green for Earth Day
by Lisa Bullard
Readers will learn about Earth Day through a charming narrative full of delightful illustrations and a diverse cast of characters. Comprehension questions, fun facts, and critical thinking questions keep readers engaged and thinking while they read and learn about the importance of caring for earth.
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A Year with Mama Earth
by Rebecca Grabill
Combines lyrical text and uplifting artwork in a celebration of nature's beauty that depicts a devoted Mama Earth who cares for nature's plants and animals, lovingly transforming them throughout the seasons of the year.
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Here We Are: Notes for Living on Planet Earth
by Oliver Jeffers
The award-winning creator of How to Catch a Star offers an intimate missive about the world and his hopes for his child, sharing uplifting and sweetly humorous observations about the importance of kindness and tolerance.
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On Earth
by G. Brian Karas
Take a journey into space to explore the earth's rotation, the various seasons, weather patterns, the process of day turning into night, and more through simple text and bold illustrations. An ALA Notable Book.
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Earth Day
by Linda Lowery
Explains, in simple text and illustrations, how and why Earth Day became an international holiday calling global attention to the problems of pollution, environmental destruction, and waste of natural resources.
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Cleaning Up the Earth
by Precious McKenzie
Describes the impact of pollution on the environment and discusses actions people can take to clean up the Earth.
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Thank You, Earth: A Love Letter to Our Planet
by April Pulley Sayre
The award-winning photographer and author of Best in Snow presents a striking, visual love letter to the planet that introduces children to concepts in science, nature and other disciplines through vibrant, close-up images of subjects ranging from plants and animals to weather and natural-world landscapes.
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Climate Change
by Shelley Tanaka
Takes an in-depth look at this global issue by reviewing the environmental consequences facing future generations, the factors causing this problem, and the politics involved in implementing the necessary changes to resolve it moving forward.
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Books about Sustainability and Animals
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If You Take Away the Otter
by Susannah Buhrman-Deever
A poignant account of the Pacific Coast trophic cascade stemming from the near-extinction of otters describes how new laws helped protect the species, its kelp forest habitat and the creatures that depended on its environmental balance.
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Books about Sustainability and Our Oceans
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Marine Science for Kids: Exploring and Protecting Our Watery World
by Josh Hestermann
Featuring a foreword by the host of Mutual of Omaha's Wild Kingdom, a vibrantly photographed guide to exploring the underwater world draws on multiple scientific fields of interest to share engaging facts about animals ranging from sharks and penguins to whales and octopuses.
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We Are Water Protectors
by Carole Lindstrom
When a black snake threatens to destroy the earth, one young water protector takes a stand to defend the planet's water, in a tale inspired by the many indigenous-led conservation movements across North America.
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Keeping Water Clean
by Ewan McLeish
Every day 25,000 people die from using unclean water. This book, which explains how environments are affected by human interference, examines the issues and suggests some answers.
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Books about Sustainability and Pollution
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Keeping the Air clean
by John D. Baines
Explains the phenomenon of air pollution and discusses the importance of preserving clean air
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The Last Straw: Kids vs. Plastics
by Susan Hood
A nonfiction STEM picture book about the threat of plastic and how kids are combating environmental challenges presents accessible poems that are perfectly paired with vibrant and dynamic artwork, making it a book that will inspire readers to change the way they think about plastic and their part in caring for the planet.
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Books on How You Can Be More Sustainable
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Start Now: You Can Make a Difference
by Chelsea Clinton
From #1 New York Times best-selling author, a book geared for the youngest activists is filled with facts, stories and tips on how to change the world.
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Old Enough to Save the Planet
by Loll Kirby
Uplifting portraits of 12 young environmental activists who are stepping up to raise awareness and promote positive change explains how young people all over the world are launching initiatives to reforest the planet, eliminate single-use plastics and protect pollinator insects.
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