We have only one planet, so it’s up to all of us to take care of it. Books can teach your kids valuable lessons about environmental topics. If you’d like your kids to become good stewards of the planet, these environmental science books are a great place to start.
1. Starting Young: Environmental Science Books for Elementary Kids
Young children love books that feature their favorite characters, such as the gang from Sesame Street. In Trash That Trash, Elmo and Abby! and It’s Earth Day, Cookie Monster!, kids can follow along with these beloved Muppets as they learn about environmental science topics.
The Cloverleaf Books series also has a wealth of environmental titles for budding naturalists. The selection includes Watch Over Our Water and Look Out for Litter.
I Am Farmer is a picture book about a boy in Cameroon who loved plants and soil. This true story tells how he worked to improve the water quality and growing practices in his country.
For another example of an African environmentalist, turn to Environmental Activist Wangari Maathai. This nonfiction text teaches kids about Africa’s first female recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize and her strategy to increase Kenya’s tree population.
Hands-on kids will enjoy putting environmentalism lessons into practice with themed projects. Earth-Friendly Earth Day Crafts has ideas to inspire their creativity.
2. Next Level: Environmental Books for Adolescents
As kids get older, they can handle a more in-depth look at complicated environmental issues. In Where Have All the Bees Gone?, for example, they can explore the problem of dwindling bee populations. Hothouse Earth takes a look at climate change and the trouble it brings.
Did you know that the first Earth Day event was held in 1970? Earth Day and the Environmental Movement provides an interesting look at the history of this holiday. It also covers changes to environmental policies that have occurred over the last five decades.
After reading about a problem, teens don’t always know what they can do to bring about change. Taking Action to Help the Environment highlights people who have made a difference and provides tips that readers can put into action right away.
LightSail’s collection of TED-Ed videos is another fantastic resource for kids who are studying environmental science. The lineup of must-watch clips includes “Can 100% Renewable Energy Power the World?” and “A Young Inventor’s Plan to Recycle Styrofoam.” Turn your children loose with these environmental books and videos, and see how they’re inspired to make a difference in the world around them.
Posted on 2.Feb.22 in Book Recommendations
