Environmental Reads for Young Children

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The Vast Wonder of the World by Mélina Mangal

A beautifully illustrated biography tells the story of a Ernest Everett Just who overcame numerous challenges and made significant contributions to science.

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Kate, Who Tamed The Wind by Liz Garton Scanlon and Lee White

A rhythmic story about a girl who comes up with a sustainable and creative solution for a windy problem.

 

 

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10 Things I Can Do To Help My World by Melanie Walsh 

Introduces children to basic things they can do to help the environment. It is a 10-step guide to being environmentally conscious for kids.

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The Hike by Alison Farrell 

A lovely adventure story about three young explorers who set out on a hike in their local forest.

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Rachel Carson: Preserving a Sense of Wonder by Thomas Locker and Joseph Bruchac 

A beautifully illustrated book about the childhood of Rachel Carson, the author of the book Silent Spring, which changed the environmental movement in the U.S.

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When Green Becomes Tomatoes By Julie Fogliano and Julie Morstad 

Poems that brings each of the four seasons to life.

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 Ice! Poems about Polar Life by Douglas Florian 

A collection of fun poems about animals living in the polar region. It talks about the animals’ adaptations, biomes and much more.

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Climate Change for babies by Chris Ferrie and Katherina Petrou 

Explains the scientific concepts behind global warming in a way that is simple and easy to follow.

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Kaia and the Bees by Maribeth Boelts 

A girl overcomes her fear of bees and discovers how important they are.

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 The Water Princess by Susan Verde

Based on supermodel Georgie Badiel’s childhood; it tells the story of a young girls dream of getting clean water for her village.