Environment, sustainability and green issues Books

Age range 5+Nicole lives in Millaa Millaa, in tropical Queensland, Australia. Her pen pal, Jack, lives in the United Kingdom and is very interested in the tropical rainforest that surrounds Milaa Milaa. Through their letters we learn about the struggle...

Age range 3 to 6Lottie wants to take a bird count to see how many types of birds visit her garden. She finds sparrows nesting in the ivy, but the neighbour's cat is on the prowl and is trying to reach the little fledglings. Lottie has to save...

Age range 3 to 6Hey, water! I know you! You're all around.Join a young girl as she explores her surroundings and sees that water is everywhere. But water doesn't always look the same, it doesn't always feel the same, and it...

Age range 3 to 6First in a series of stories which encourage young children to enjoy and appreciate the natural world.A little boy is alarmed when he discovers a bee in a box. At first he is frightened and reacts aggressively. But gradually he realises...

Age range 9+This book provides both a wake-up call and hope. If we behave responsibly toward nature, these species can still be saved.We are born, we live, we die, and we loot our planet. We pollute it, mine it, cut down forests, and transform them into...

The first book in this series presents animals that once walked the Earth, but have vanished due to the actions of humankind.In this book, award-winning poet Radek Mal tells the stories of fortyone extinct species and studies the causes of their sad...

Age range 3+Being able to buy fruit is something we take for granted, but what if we had to grow our own? A little girl helps Granny Pip as she plants fruit bushes, feeds them with fertiliser, prunes and then harvests. Growing fruit is hard work, but...

Age range 3 to 6A little boy watches Shelly Hen as she feeds on bugs in the grass, chats to her friends and settles down in the nesting box to lay an egg.Complete with a fun quiz and information section, this book is intended to show very young children...

Age range 3 to 6 It's time to stop littering out planet! This gentle series introduces young readers to the natural habitats of animals which are being invaded by waste. There's a fun surprise on every page when, as if by magic, a...

Age range 3 to 6It's time to stop littering out planet! This gentle series introduces young readers to the natural habitats of animals which are being invaded by waste. There's a fun surprise on every page when, as if by magic, a...

There are so many plants to discover in the North! Join Meeka as she explores the tundra to find all sorts of plants, from Arctic cotton to purple saxifrage and everything in between. What blooming, growing greenery will she discover next?

There are so many insects to discover in the North! Join the little entomologist as she explores the tundra to find all sorts of bugs, from polaris bees to Arctic blue butterflies and everything in between. What flying, buzzing, crawling creatures will...

Immersive non-fiction with STEM and social justice themes that proves that the future of the environment is in our handsand helps pave the way forward.Evolution isn't just a thing of the past. It is happening right now, in every species across the...

When the world gets too loud and chaotic, a young boy's grandfather helps him listen with wonder instead.Kids laughing, sneakers squeaking, balls bouncing-for Thunder, the sounds of the school day often brew into overwhelming noise storms. But when...

Age range 9 to 12 Join TV's Survivorman on twelve edge-of-your-seat adventures as he proves anyone can be an outdoor explorer.From surviving a frigid night in northern Canada to munching on grubs in the Australian Outback, Les Stroud's passion for the...

A book that will inspire readers to connect more deeply with the natural world, from the award winning author of Sometimes I Feel Like A Fox.Inspired by the expression 'once in a blue moon,' Danielle Daniel has created a book of short...

Age range 3 to 6Tenzing Norgay and Edmund Hillary each tell their story, culminating in their thrilling ascent of Mount Everest.Tenzing Norgay grew up in Nepal, herding yaks in the shadow of Chomolungma, the mountain also known as Everest. He has always...

Age range 8 to 12The second book in the ThinkCities series explores water as a precious, finite resource, tracing its journey from source, through the city, and back again.Living in cities where water flows effortlessly from our taps and fountains, it's...

Ages 4 to 8 yearsLooking for Loons is now available in paperback! Just after sunrise a boy ventures to the front porch of his family cottage to scan the misty lake with an old pair of binoculars. He is looking for loons. As he waits, his other...

Age range 3 to 6The Rainbow Fish for kids who love the garden.Daisy is new to the garden and just opening her petals to the sun when Rose tells her that she's just a weed. What's a weed? Daisy asks. Weeds aren't planted on purpose, Rose...

Age range 8 to 12From the New York Times bestselling author of The Hidden Life of Trees and Can You Hear the Trees Talking? comes a guide to finding nature in the city for kids 8-12.Features STEM activities, fun facts, quizzes, photographs, and more.You...

Age range 3 to 6A stunningly illustrated picture book about a curious caterpillar searching for the true meaning of the word 'beautiful.' But is there one true meaning - or many?A caterpillar lives a simple life on his leaf until one...

Age range 5-9'This inspired story about the magic of art, nature, and educators is a breath of fresh air.' -Booklist'Full of wonder...Schoolhouse bliss.' -Kirkus STARRED Review Let's all draw dinosaurs...outdoors!In...

Age range 3 to 9What's on the other side of the forest? A young rabbit and his father are determined to find out in this modern picture book that feels like a classic, calling to mind the tender work of Beatrix Potter.Some say that wolves,...

Age range 3 to 5Kids will look forward to their next nature walk after reading this playful yet calming book about wonderful forest sounds.The forest has lots to say... if you listen.When a child steps into the forest, her ears are open and her heart is...

Age range 5 to 9Kids will get lost in the visually stunning, imaginative world of this wordless picture book!In this colourful and moving portrait told from the up-close perspectives of a young girl and a grasshopper, a garden comes alive creatures,...

Age range 9+Paul is ten years old and lives with his aunt and uncle. Bruce, an old family friend, suddenly reappears after three years of silence, eager to keep a promise he made to Paul to take him on a three-day mountain trek.Paul longs for Bruce's...

Age range 9 to 12Perfect for home-schooling and virtual and blended learning,Palm Trees at the North Poleshares the science and history of climate change through awesome facts and detailed, colourful illustrations that will excite and draw kids into this...

Age range 12+ **Honourable Mention - Bologna Ragazzi Award**There's an invasive species in our oceans: Plasticus maritimus. It's a threat to our world. What is it? What can we do about it? When she was young, biologist Ana Pgo didn't play in a...

Age range 3 to 6Based on a true story, this sweet and playful picture book about a little lost narwhal introduces kids to the marine world and the surprising friendships under the sea.When little narwhal sets off on an adventure to see new sights, he...

High profile author: Rob Greenfield is an internationally acclaimed zero-waste environmental activist with 341k subscribers on YouTube and 816k followers on Facebook. Empowering and uplifting: Greenfield leads by example and shows kids how small actions...

Age range 3 to 6This evocative picture book celebrates a child's connection and kinship with whales, and will appeal to fans of If You Want to See a Whale by Julie Fogliano and Erin SteadSwimming, singing, and blowing bubbles - children and baby...

Age range 8+Encouraging, accessible, and easily digestible, this comprehensive, illustrated nonfiction guide introduces children ages eight to twelve to the important topic of climate change - with tips on How You Can Help and citizen scientist...

The second book in the Charlie's Adventures in Learning series shares Charlie's journey as she discovers how her favorite tree changes during the four seasons Winter, Spring, Summer, and Fall! A charming book for early readers, "The Tree in the Middle of...

Age range 9 to 12When Artemis Sparke has had it with humans, she heads to the nearby salt marsh to hang out with the birds, plants, and mollusks who don't make a big deal of her stutter. The shoreline sanctuary is predictable, unlike her family and...

Age range 9 to 12'...a must-read for anyone who has ever felt like a misfit and found solace in books and music.' -Jennifer Whiteford, author of GrrrlWith a partially-shaved head, purple Doc Marten boots, and the sinking realisation...

The true story of the last viable Asian elephant population and the man dedicated to saving themEarly on a January morning in 2015, a young bull elephant touched a sagging electric line in the Paneri Tea Plantation in the Udalgari District of Assam,...

*Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection *Pacific Northwest Booksellers Association (PNBA) Bestseller - Early & Middle ReaderMeet the playful and beloved Southern Resident orcas and the people working to save them from extinction using tactics...

Age range 7 to 9Fungi are everywhere!They live in the coldest corner of Antarctica and on hot, sandy desert dunes. They're in the air you breathe and the food you eat. But fungi are more than pizza toppings.They form partnerships with plants and help us...

Age range 9 to 12Beatrix Potter forged her own creative path to independence, fame, and financial success.Peter Rabbit, HuncaMunca, Mrs.Tiggy-Winkle, SquirrelNutkin, Jemima Puddle-Duck - many readers are familiar with the animal characters created by...

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...

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...

One day, Little Mo found an injured little bird in her backyard, and she spent all her time nursing the bird back to health. They quickly became friends, so when it was time for the little bird to take flight again, he didn't want to leave without...

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...

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...