Gifts from the Garbage Truck by
What if everywhere you looked, you saw something to make? Instead of seeing something broken, you saw something to fix? Instead of seeing something to throw out, you saw something to give away? This is how Nelson Molina sees the world. A former employee for the New York City sanitation department, Nelson saved over 45,000 objects from the garbage to fix and show his community through his museum, Treasures in the Trash. Explore the hidden potential in what we often discard and think differently about consumption, waste, and the impact of small actions. With themes of upcycling, anti-consumerism, love for community, and finding joy, Gifts from the Garbage Truck inspires kids to think creatively and curiously about what they do (and don't) throw away!
Inside the Compost Bin by
Through lyrical text filled with concrete processes and facts, readers will build and tend to a compost bin. From creation of the "compost cake" to using the compost, budding composters will discover what it takes to have a successful bin-and the benefits a bin can have to the environment. Master composter, Melody Sumaoang Plan, shows readers the physical, biological, and chemical processes involved and rich illustrations take them deep inside the murky bin. Robust back matter includes in-depth information on starting your own bin, compost "recipes," and troubleshooting tips.
It's a Wonderful World by
This title encourages children to take care of the planet, but it doesn't just focus on the problems--it teaches them proper practical solutions to the issues facing our world today. Veterinarian, author, and TV host Jess French guides kids through taking care of our planet, from living a sustainable lifestyle to using their voice in politics. Unlike many books about the environment, Jess not only covers how to take care of plants and animals, but also the positive contribution that humans can make on each other's lives, too. Strong themes of self-care and mindfulness run through the book, and kids are introduced to activism. Discover how to reduce your carbon footprint, understand the importance of preserving our forests, oceans, and endangered animals, and learn the best ways to stand up for what you believe in.
Milkweed for Monarchs by
This lyrical picture book looks at the lifecycle of the monarch butterfly and conveys the need to care for our planet
The Noisy Puddle by
This immersive introduction to a vernal pool--an ever-changing puddle habitat--encourages young naturalists and future water stewards to listen, watch and witness the seasonal changes of this "now-you-see-me, now-you-don't" wetland wonder and its inhabitants.
Recycling Day: What Happens to the Things We Throw Away by
Empty things, broken things, yucky things -- follow the journey of recycled objects as they move through the recycling process in order to be reused in all sorts of interesting ways. From garbage collectors and waste recycling center workers to container ship captains and landfill employees, children will be fascinated to find out how trash is managed! Additional nonfiction back matter includes three pages of fully illustrated recycling facts and tips to inspire kids to reduce waste and reuse items
Taking Care of Where We Live by
Part of the nonfiction Orca Think series for middle-grade readers, this illustrated book introduces readers to ecological restoration and what they can do to help ecosystems in their own communities and around the world.
When Beavers Flew by
This fascinating picture book tells the unique, quirky, and true story of how Elmo Heter saved 76 beavers from destroying a town in Idaho by parachuting them into uninhabited wetlands.
The Wolf Effect by
An exploration of the reintroduction of wolves into Yellowstone Park, and the positive cascade effect they caused on its environment and surroundings
The World Is Ours to Cherish: a Letter to a Child by
An honest yet hopeful take on climate change written in the form of a letter and addressed to children everywhere
Zero Waste by
In this fifth installment in Allan Drummond's picture book sequence about green living, a village in Japan takes a stand against its throwaway past and shows that it really does take a village to make sustainable change.
Empowering girls kit : save the planet
Meet Nicole, a polar marine biologist, and Josie, a wildlife conservationist. They love our beautiful planet and are passionate about doing what they can to protect it! Nicole and Josie come with books, an Earthopoly game, and an endangered animals origami set to help you learn about their careers, climate change, and how you can make a difference too!
Better Than We Found It: Conversations to Help Save the World by 
Breaking the Mold: Changing the Face of Climate Science by
Sixteen profiles of scientists who are changing the face of science and the future of Earth through their research"-- Provided by publisher.
"Scientists who collect microbes from surfers' skin, who use radar sensors to gather data miles away, who combat inequality by pushing for cleaner air policies. Each with their own story, all working to make life better for future generations. Celebrated author Dana Alison Levy profiles 16 people, all studying different elements of the earth's landscape, animals, and climate, who defy stereotypes of who can be a scientist. From analytical chemists to volcanologists, from global experts to recent graduates, these scientists share what they were like as young people, how they got where they are now, and what they--and the rest of us--can do to help the planet.
Climate Champions: 15 Women Fighting for Your Future by
These 15 contemporary climate champions are on the frontlines of science to create a sustainable future on Earth.
They are climate scientists, journalists, professors, academics, researchers, and policy makers from around the world who draft policies with real-world impact, run science labs to find new answers to old problems, and lead organizations at the forefront of change. These women reveal how racial and social injustices lie at the root of the climate crisis.
How to Manage Your Eco-Anxiety by
How does climate change make you feel? Sad? Afraid? Powerless? Guilty? Manage your eco-anxiety with this helpful guide. Drawing on years of experience as a psychoanalyst, Anouchka Grose shares cutting-edge insights on how to manage your eco-anxiety. Find out how to validate your emotions and build your resilience. Discover the comfort that can be found in your community. Understand and face your eco-anxiety with ten accessible steps. A "tool kit" at the end of each step shows you ways to build on that knowledge and take action. You'll finish this book feeling equipped with solutions and practical advice to help you be kinder to the planet . . . and yourself.
Megalodons, Mermaids, and Climate Change by
From mythical marine creatures to wacky weather questions, marine scientist Ellen Prager and meteorologist Dave Jones have spent years responding to oft-repeated misinformation and misunderstandings about the ocean and atmosphere. Their colleagues get many of the same questions, time after time. (Should you pee on a jellyfish sting? Do Megalodons still exist? What about mermaids? Can a person be swallowed by a whale? Why is my local forecast for rain wrong all the time?) In this book, the authors use humor, storytelling, and their personal experiences to showcase science misunderstandings related to topics in their fields of expertise: the ocean, marine life, weather, and climate change. In each topical chapter, the authors will present and answer frequently asked and often wacky questions and include additional and relevant information about the subject matter. For example, is the Bermuda Triangle supernatural? Does climate change cause hurricanes? The chapters increase in complexity over the course of the book, from simple yes/no questions (Are mermaids real?) to the very complex topic of climate change. Concluding chapters explore where ocean and climate misinformation originates and how to find trusted sources of information and data in these areas
Saving Earth: Climate Change and the Fight for Our Future by
A timely and important illustrated nonfiction guide for middle grade readers about the history of our fight against climate change, and how young people today can rise to action.
The Twenty-One: The True Story of the Youth Who Sued the US Government Over Climate Change by
From severe flooding in Louisiana to wildfires in the Pacific Northwest to melting permafrost in Alaska, catastrophic climate events are occurring more frequently--and severely--than ever. And these events are having a direct impact on the lives (and futures) of young people and their families.
In the ongoing landmark case Juliana vs. United States, twenty-one young plaintiffs claim that the government's support of the fossil-fuel industry is actively contributing to climate change, and that all citizens have a constitutional right to a stable climate--especially children and young adults, because they cannot vote and will inherit the problems of the future.
Elizabeth Rusch's The Twenty-One is a gripping legal and environmental thriller that tells the story of twenty-one young people and their ongoing case against the U.S. government for denying their constitutional right to life and liberty. A rich, informative, and multifaceted read, The Twenty-One stars the young plaintiffs and their attorneys; illuminates the workings of the United States's judicial system and the relationship between government, citizens' rights, and the environment; and asks readers to think deeply about the future of our planet.
