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Books for Younger Readers
Books for Older Readers
Arctic Tale: Official Companion to the Major Motion Picture by National Geographic
This heartwarming, full-color book tells the tale of motherhood, community, the circle of life, and the rapidly changing environment that is home to the two giants of the North Pole — the walrus and the polar bear.
Knut: How One Little Polar Bear Captivated the World by Juliana, Isabella, and Craig Hatkoff, and Dr. Gerald R. Uhlich
Knut, a baby polar bear who resides at the Berlin Zoo in Germany, was rejected by his mother at birth and has been raised by zookeeper Thomas Dorflein to the delight of tens of thousands of people who visit the zoo each day.
Incredible Animal Adventures by Jean Craighead George
This chapter book for newly independent readers showcases ten remarkable animals and the feats that made them famous.
Owen and Mzee: The True Story of a Remarkable Friendship by Isabella Hatkoff, Craig Hatkoff, Dr. Paula Kahumbu, and Peter Greste
This touching story chronicles the fascinating story of a baby hippo who was orphaned by the December 2004 tsunami and the bond he formed with Mzee, a 130-year-old Alhambra tortoise at a wildlife sanctuary in Kenya.
Owen and Mzee: The Language of Friendship by Isabella Hatkoff, Craig Hatkoff, Dr. Paula Kahumbu, and Peter Greste
This sequel updates readers on the status of Owen and Mzee’s friendship a year and a half later, with particular regard to the way this unusual duo has learned to communicate with one another.
Scholastic First Discovery: Endangered Animals
Endangered Animals offers young readers an easy-to-use, easy-to-understand introduction to the animals struggling to survive on our planet and our responsibility to help them.
Why Should I Recycle? by Jen Green and Mike Gordon
When Mr. Jones takes his students on a class trip to a recycling plant, they learn the value of recycling and the importance of protecting nature.
Recycle Every Day! by Nancy Elizabeth Wallace
A busy family of rabbits demonstrates the three Rs of recycling. This book comes with useful games, activities, and recycling suggestions.
Magic School Bus Gets Recycled by Anne Capeci and Carolyn Bracken
Ms. Frizzle's class is holding a recycling drive. But when Phoebe loses her necklace, the kids hop on the bus to track it down. You'll never guess what happens when the class gets to the recycling center!
The Little House by Virginia Lee Burton
Winner of the prestigious Caldecott Medal in 1943, this charming tale of the rosy-pink Little House introduces children to the troubling effects of urbanization and the importance of protecting nature.
The Lorax by Dr. Seuss
Long before saving the earth became a global concern, Dr. Seuss, speaking through his character the Lorax, warned against mindless progress and the danger it posed to the Earth's natural beauty.
Go, Diego, Go! #2: The Rainforest Race by Lara Bergen, Corey Wolfe, and Art Mawhinney
Join Diego on a challenging mission to rescue the rain forest's precious animals.
Life in the Rainforests by Lucy Baker
This book introduces readers to the importance of rain forests, types of plant and animal life that live there, and how rain forests are threatened by deforestation.
Fire Storm by Jean Craighead George and Wendell Minor
While making their way down Idaho's Salmon River, Axel, Uncle Paul, and Aunt Charlotte suddenly find themselves surrounded by raging forest fires and learn a lesson about forest regeneration. The realistic pencil and crayon illustrations make it a perfect read-aloud!
Long Live Earth by Meighan Morrison
Rhyming verses describe what people have done to pollute our planet and what we can do to make things better for the future.
Great Kapok Tree: A Tale of the Amazon Rain Forest by Lynne Cherry
Exhausted from his labors, a man chopping down a great kapok tree in the Brazilian rain forest puts down his ax, and, as he sleeps, the animals who live in the tree plead with him not to destroy their world.
Winston of Churchill: One Bear's Battle Against Global Warming by Jean Davies Okimoto; illustrated by Jeremiah Trammell
This timely, funny story draws attention to the polar bears’ plight and helps children understand that in the face of global warming, everyone must help out.
Children of the Earth . . . Remember by Schim Schimmel
Out of love and concern for their planet, the animals and people of Mother Earth work together to protect the natural world.
The Earth Is Good: A Chant in Praise of Nature by Michael DeMunn and Jim McMullan
This book consists of short phrases that enumerate parts of the natural world and declare them good. Accompanied by a puppy, the child explores oceans, mountains, fields, and forests.
The Earth Is Painted Green: A Garden of Poems About Our Planet by Barbara Bernner Usborne and S.D.Schindler
Divided into nine sections, these poems focus on the changing seasons and the hope to keep the Earth “forever green.”
Earthsong by Sally Rogers and Melissa Bay Mathis
Earthsong is a striking picture book that introduces children to 11 endangered animals from around the world.
The Earth and I by Frank Asch
"The Earth and I are friends," begins this sentimental picture book in which a boy inventories the many ways he and the planet benefit and enjoy each other.
Our Earth by Anne Rockwell
Our Earth gives information about the North and South Poles, how an island is born, the path water takes to the sea, hot deserts, damp caves, high mountains, and tropical forests.
The Family of Earth by Schim Schimmel
Animals of all shapes and sizes gather beside Mother Earth to ask questions about the world around them. Kids learn that from big elephants and playful dolphins to flightless penguins and human beings, all animals are important members of the family of Earth.
Why Are the Ice Caps Melting? The Dangers of Global Warming by Anne Rockwell and Paul Meisel
This informative book explains the greenhouse effect, the sources of global warming, what the effects of warming have been so far, and what they might be in the future.
What If the Polar Ice Caps Melted? by Katherine Friedman
Friedman explains the growing hole in the ozone layer, causes of ozone depletion, harmful effects of UV rays, and potential solutions. Photos and diagrams reinforce the message.
An Inconvenient Truth: The Crisis of Global Warming by Al Gore
Former Vice President Gore's research offers kids a dynamic look at the climate issues threatening our planet.
Life as We Knew It by Susan Beth Pfeffer
Told in journal entries, this is the heart-pounding story of Miranda’s struggle to hold on to the most important resource of all — hope — after an asteroid collides with the moon.
Down-to-Earth Guide to Global Warming by Laurie David and Cambria GordonDown-to-Earth is filled with facts about global warming and its disastrous consequences, loads of photos and illustrations, as well as suggestions for how kids can help combat global warming in their homes, schools, and communities.
Silent Spillbills by Tor Seidler
Readers will empathize with this tenderhearted bird-loving heroine, 13-year-old Katerina Farnsworth, and her valiant environmental efforts.
Poetry for Young People: The Seasons by John N. Serio (editor), Robert Crockett (illustrator)
With works by such poets as Shakespeare, Langston Hughes, e.e. cummings, and Nikki Giovanni, plus a haiku for every season, this anthology spans the year exquisitely.
Hoot by Carl Hiaasen
In his first novel for a younger audience, Carl Hiaasen plunges readers right into the middle of an ecological mystery made up of endangered miniature owls and three middle-school kids determined to save them.
Flush by Carl Hiaasen
Newberry Award–winner Carl Hiassen tells the exciting adventure of Noah, who is determined to sink a crooked casino and prove the boat owner is dumping illegally.
The Riverkeepers: Two Activists Fight to Reclaim Our Environment as a Basic Human Right by John Cronin and Robert Kennedy (author), with an introduction by Al Gore
Former Hudson River commercial fisherman Cronin became an environmental activist when he saw that his river was too polluted to fish and founded Riverkeepers. Here is the story of Riverkeepers' battle against environmental offenders.
This Moment on Earth: Today's New Environmentalists and Their Vision for the Future by John Kerry and Theresa Heinz Kerry
John Kerry and Teresa Heinz Kerry introduce their environmental policies by providing examples of the dangers facing the environment and the solutions that concerned people have found.
Tracking Trash: Flotsam, Jetsam, and the Science of Ocean Motion (Scientists in the Field) by Loree Griffin Burns
This book is a fascinating account of ocean currents, drifting trash, and the scientists who study them.
Everglades by Jean Craighead George and Wendell Minor
Newbery Medalist George presents a haunting plea for the preservation of endangered ecosystems, beautifully illustrated by Minor's majestic paintings.
The Talking Earth by Jean Craighead George
A young woman of the Seminole tribe begins to question the validity of old customs over the more pressing problems of nuclear war and pollution, in a tale by the Newbery Medalist.
Changes in Latitude by Will Hobbs
Teddy's obsession with the endangered sea turtles leads him to discover a factory where the animals are being slaughtered âÃÃ?Â?Ã?Â?ÂÃ?Â?Ã?Â?ÃÃ?Â?Ã?Â?ÂÃ?Â?Ã?Â? a discovery that changes his life forever.
Worms Eat My Garbage: How to Set Up and Maintain a Worm Composting System by Mary Appelhof
This is the definitive guide to vermicomposting âÃÃ?Â?Ã?Â?ÂÃ?Â?Ã?Â?ÃÃ?Â?Ã?Â?ÂÃ?Â?Ã?Â? a process using red worms to recycle food waste into nutrient-rich food for plants. Provides complete illustrated instructions on setting up and maintaining small-scale worm composting systems.
Every Minute on Earth by Steve Murrie and Matthew Murrie
The Earth and its inhabitants are active every minute of the day. Find out what processes the planet goes through in just a minute’s time! Learn more.
You Can Save the Planet: 50 Ways You Can Make a Difference by Jacqui Wines
A call to action for children everywhere, this book looks at the effects of pollution, global warming, and the destruction of our planet.
Silent Spring by Rachel Carson
Silent Spring revealed the dangers of pesticide use and brought readers a new awareness of humankind’s contamination of the environment, which ultimately led to the creation of the Environmental Protection Agency.
Earth in the Balance: Ecology and the Human Spirit by Al Gore
Earth in the Balance focuses on the threats that everyday choices pose to our climate, water, soil, and diversity of plant and animal life.
One Well: The Story of Water on Earth by Rochelle Strauss
This book warns about pollution, lends insight into its causes, the number of people affected, and explains how people can conserve water in daily life.
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Happy Birthday, Moon
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Happy Birthday, Moon
by Frank AschMistaking his own echo for the Moon's voice, Bear believes that Moon is having a birthday too. So he sets out to get an appropriate gift. "Elements of sharing and cherished friendship create a warmth that's very appealing." - Booklist
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¿Has Visto a Mi Patito?
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¿Has Visto a Mi Patito?
by Nancy TafuriWhen a mother duck loses her eighth and most adventurous duckling, she asks the other pond animals for help. The little one is never actually lost, only playfully concealed in each picture. "A game as well as a story." - Publishers Weekly
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