Celebrating Earth Day

By Coll Rowe | April 15 2025 | Science & Technology

In celebration of Earth Day on April 22nd, we’re sharing curated book collections and resources that we hope will inspire your students to appreciate and respect their planet.

Check out our elementary level collections of titles in:

Earth & Space
Environmental Science & Issues
Wildlife
Climate Change

Download the Teaching About Climate Change Guide here.

Rachel Carson's Wonder-Filled World
Rachel Carson's Wonder-Filled World
How the Scientist, Writer, and Nature Lover Changed the Environmental Movement
Kate Hannigan, Katie Hickey
9781662680571
This STEAM picture book biography highlights how scientist and writer Rachel Carson became the author of the groundbreaking book Silent Spring and the mother of the modern environmental movement.
$18.99 US
Mar 11, 2025
Hardcover
40 Pages
Calkins Creek
History Smashers: Earth Day and the Environment
History Smashers: Earth Day and the Environment
Kate Messner
9780593705308
Myths! Lies! Recycling scams? Discover the real story behind the first Earth Day celebration and some of the biggest US climate catastrophes--and their solutions! Don't miss the award-winning History Smashers series as they get to the truth on the biggest environmental fibs!
$9.99 US
Mar 11, 2025
Paperback
240 Pages
Random House Books for Young Readers
The First Rule of Climate Club
The First Rule of Climate Club
Carrie Firestone
9781984816481
In this companion to Dress Coded, an eighth grader starts a podcast on climate activism and rallies her friends to create lasting change in their local community and beyond—now available in paperback!
$8.99 US
Jul 04, 2023
Paperback
384 Pages
G.P. Putnam's Sons Books for Young Readers
A Kids Book About Climate Change
A Kids Book About Climate Change
Zanagee Artis, Olivia Greenspan
9780744094688
Explore the impact of climate change and empower kids to be proactive to protect our world.
$19.99 US
Mar 12, 2024
Hardcover
72 Pages
DK Children
What Is the Story of Smokey Bear?
What Is the Story of Smokey Bear?
Robert Squier, Who HQ, Steve Korté
9780593385708
Who HQ brings you the stories behind the most well-known characters of our time. In this addition to the What Is the Story Of? series, young readers will get to know American icon Smokey Bear's history with the U.S. Forest Service and fire safety!
$7.99 US
Sep 03, 2024
Paperback
112 Pages
Penguin Workshop
Climate Is Just the Start
Climate Is Just the Start
Mikaela Loach
9780593897324
A guide to tackling the climate crisis from prominent activist Mikaela Loach. Her approach is one of HOPE and big-hearted optimism, inspiring kids and making them feel truly empowered to change the world.
$17.99 US
Mar 18, 2025
Hardcover
208 Pages
Bright Matter Books
How to Explain Climate Science to a Grown-Up
How to Explain Climate Science to a Grown-Up
Ruth Spiro, Teresa Martínez
9781623546205
The best-selling author of the Baby Loves Science series levels up with this playful STEM picture book introducing kids (and grown-ups) to climate science.
$17.99 US
Mar 04, 2025
Hardcover
32 Pages
Charlesbridge

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