Social issues & topics Books

Age range 9 to 12Interviews with 25 eco-activist teenspresenta hopeful picture of the future of environmentalism.Girl Warriors: How 25 Young Activists Are Saving the Earthtells the stories of 25 climate leaders under age 25.They've led hundreds...

Do you ever dream of being a marine explorer or adventurer? Are you a fan of cool, cute, or creepy creatures? Then here's some good news: some of the coolest, cutest, and creepiest creatures live in Earth's oceans and other watery places.Marine Science...

Soar with swallows and butterflies, swim with fish and frogs, and walk alongside elephants and camels. This bilingual children's book introduces kids to the Chinese language through a visit to the zoo.Lavishly illustrated with Chinese ink paintings from...

Is bamboo a food, a grass, or a wood? One little boy knows that it's all three!Told in both English and Chinese, Bamboo and Me is the story of a little boy whose house was surrounded by many bamboo forests and streams. He lived with bamboo all...

Amy Chan Zhou's searing memoir about growing up in rural Communist China features descriptions of pastoral beauty and tales of the simple joys of raising farm animals or catching fish in a local river. However, her childhood is scarred by the primitive...

Age range 3 to 6A parable for children about allyship, solidarity, and liberation, inspired by Archbishop Desmond Tutu.Archbishop Desmond Tutu said, 'If an elephant has its foot on the tail of mouse and you say that you are neutral, the mouse...

Age range 10 & upThe phenomenon of desperate refugees risking their lives to reach safety is not new. For hundreds of years, people have left behind family, friends, and all they know in hope of a better life. This book presents five true stories...

This inspiring children's book is based on a South American indigenous story about a courageous hummingbird who defies fear and expectations in her attempt to save the forest from fire. The illustrated story is supplemented by a natural and cultural...

Lilliana, a young nature lover, adores chorus frogs. Her room is already full of frog posters and toys but one night as she listens to frogs singing, she decides to bring home some real, live frogs. Chorus frogs are hard to find and catch, but that won't...

Age range 3 to 6What can crayons do to save the planet?Something is happening to our big green and blue Earth! Pollution is making it hard for plants to grow, for animals to play, and for oceans to stay clean. But what can anyone do about it? On a yucky,...

Age range 3 to 6A colourful discussion ofconservation that will entertain and educateany child! My Earth, My Home gently guides youngreaders through a conversation that illuminates the concept of global connectionand environmental cause and effect. An...

Winner of the 2021 World Literacy Award!The Morning Tribeis a middle grade action-adventure graphic novel that showcases young people protecting our critical environment and teaches that we are all part of the struggle to save the Earth's future and...

Age range 5 to 9Discover the joys of growing plants everywhere from your kitchen to your bedroom withMy First Indoor Garden,an interactive and illustrated guide for the youngest of gardeners.This book teaches you everything you need to know to succeed in...

Perfect for fans of the New York Times bestselling novel,Love & Gelatoby Jenna Evans WelchIt's no one's fault that Hallie Jacob is alone. That her grandpa got sick half a world away and so her parents yanked her to Colorado the last semester of her...

This relatable look at life in poverty for a kid today - and how hard it is to break out of the cycle - is perfect for fans of Joan Bauer and Cynthia Voigt. NPR Best Book of 2018, Bank Street List for Best Children's Books of 2019, Named to the Vermont...

Written by Melissa Pellicci of Jupiter, Florida and lavishly illustrated by Alexandra Zgondea of Codlea, Romania, Best Friends Forest is a whimsical tale that reflects a world where it is possible to live in love and playfulness with nature, to be best...

This heartwarming, beautifully written middle-grade historicalnovel about an untold American frontier story is destined to be a cherished classic.North Dakota, 1905After fleeing persecution in the Russian Empire, eleven-year-old Shoshana and her family,...

Age range 8 to 12Wild boar, alligators, hammerhead sharks...Can twelve-year-old Algie Emsworth survive the swamps of South Florida? More importantly, can he survive his asthma attacks long enough to make a scientific discovery and fulfill his dream of...

When you come from Nowhere, can you ever really make it anywhere?  Welcome to Nowhere, Arizona, the least livable town in the United States. For Gus, a bright 13-year-old with dreams of getting out and going to college, life there is made even...

The BOOK is based on the lyrics from a song with the same name. The video has over 641,000 views on YouTube as of May 2021 (after 9 months). LInk to the video is: https://youtu.be/bY3WOPjv23s In 2019 his book ALLAH MADE EVERYTHING (9780860377702) was...

The year is 2212. Sixteen uneventful years have passed since the catastrophic event known simply as the Resource Wars and an uneasy peace still exists between the three distinct zones that divide the Earth's surface.The War's effects have reached far and...

Story is written by Fawzia Gilani, who authored two popular books: CINDERELLA AN ISLAMIC TALE and SNOW WHITE AN ISLAMIC TALE. An uplifting story that will introduce children to the idea of a religious pilgrimage, the Hajj in Islam, and the Kaaba. A...

Totty is a story of a brave turtle that overcomes different obstacles with the help of his friends. His adventure brings him full circle back to his birthing place, where he is saved by the Turtle Sea Rescue staff that help him and then release him back...

The perfect tool to help inspire compassion in our world's youth." -Jane Goodall, world-renowned primatologist  The 20th anniversary edition of the hilarious picture book that poses the classic conundrum- To squish or not to squish? With a meaningful...

Follow in Greta Thunberg's footsteps and join the global mission to save our planet from climate change. With in-depth text and data, this necessary and timely book will answer readers' questions on what climate change means, what its consequences will...

Help your child identify, understand, and take control of their feelings with the kid-friendly cognitive behavioral therapy and self-regulation exercises in this easy-to-use workbook. When children have difficulty self-regulating, it can make it harder...

This book is the perfect answer to the question "What is Ecology, and why should I care?" Explore the basics of Ecology by following a wide variety of real-world examples about how living things cope in all sorts of environments. Learn how ecosystems...

A colourful information book filled with 100 fascinating and surprising facts. How could plastic-eating bacteria help reduce waste? Can a river be given human rights? Could we generate all the power we need from the sun and the wind? How do woolly...

Climate change is having an enormous impact on the world around us - it has become a Climate Crisis. This book uses simple language and vivid illustrations to explain complex questions clearly. How does the climate work? What are we doing to change it?...

Shortlisted, ABIA Small Publishers’ Children’s Book of the Year, 2020 Shortlisted, Australian Book Design Award – Best Designed Children’s Non-Fiction Illustrated Book, 2020 Shortlisted, The Environment Award for Children’s Literature, 2020 Kids are on a...

A Little Golden Book Once there was a little bunny. He was all alone. One day he found an egg. He could hear something moving inside the egg. What was it?  So begins the Golden Easter classic about a bunny - and a little duck that is about to hatch!

Did Hitler′s daughter, Heidi, really exist? - What if she did? It began on a rainy morning, as part of a game played by Mark and his friends. It was a storytelling game, and the four friends took turns weaving tales about fairies and mermaids and horses...

One boy's extraordinary experience of wartime survival. One mother's incredible courage. Based on an astounding true story. It is German-occupied Poland in 1942 and Jewish lives are at risk. Nazi soldiers order young boys to pull down their trousers to...

Isla and her mother go on an enchanting journey to the Global Seed Vault in Norway to discover a garden waiting at the end of the world. At the end of the world is an island covered in ice.  On the island is a mountain. Inside the mountain is a vault...

Unleash your creativity with "Sparks of Imagination" by Stephen Hogtun, a captivating exploration into the limitless power of the mind. In this inspirational guide, Hogtun empowers readers to tap into their creative potential and transform ideas into...

Understanding climate change can give kids the power to fight for their future. Explore the impact of climate change and empower kids to be proactive to protect our world.  Climate change is a topic that can be overwhelming for kids and grownups. So if...

This book teaches kids about the importance of diversity of plants, animals, and environments, and how to protect these wonderful and crucial elements of our world The nature in our world is wonderful, and it's up to us to take care of it. You may feel...