Picture Books

To Change a Planet, by Christina Soontornvat
This is one of my personal favorites on the subject of climate change. Beautiful pictures illustrate
how small actions can add up to great damage, and how individuals can help reverse climate
change.

Just a Worm, by Marie Boyd
This colorful book explores the role that worms and other insects play in keeping gardens
healthy. It demonstrates the concept of interdependence while introducing facts about the
natural world.

My Grandfather's Song, by Nguyen Quang Phung
This picture book takes a personal approach to the environment, exploring a single family's
connection to their land, their home, and each other.

My Big Book of Outdoors, by Tim Hopgood
This activity book offers suggestions for ways families with young children can enjoy the
outdoors in all seasons.

Early Readers

Project Earth, by Carol Kim
In this early chapter book (for grades 1-3), a young girl learns about climate change, but the
adults in her life get in the way of her efforts to save energy.

The Tiny Seed, by Eric Carle
The early reader (grades K-2), describes a plant's life cycle through the seasons.

Kids Who Are Saving the Planet, by Laurie Calkhoven
This early reader (grades 1-3), shows many ways children can take action to help the
environment.

Upper Elementary

Ecology for Kids : Science Experiments and Activities, by Liz Heinecke
This book for ages 7 and up combines biographies of notable environmental scientists with
experiments families can do at home.

Plants to the Rescue, by Vikram Baliga
This informational book for ages 8 and up examines the role plants play in the environment and
surprising new uses for plants, like detecting landmines and cleaning oil spills.

Two Degrees, by Alan Gratz
This middle-grade novel explores the potential effects of climate change, as three characters
struggle through three different environmental disasters.

The First Rule of Climate Club, by Carrie Firestone
In this novel for ages 9 and up, a middle schooler starts a climate club and begins to notice all
the ways people in her suburban community waste energy and resources.

Rebecca Molloy | Librarian I, Youth Services
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