Environment, sustainability and green issues Books

Lucy the honeybee lives a buzzy and bee-a-utiful life with her bee buddies from the red hive—painting her home with propolis, collecting pollen, and playing with her best friend, Molly. That is, until members of the red hive fall sick and not even...

Flipping his grandfather's Adirondack property seems so easy that 22-year-old Ray Marks takes a month off college to do an earth science project and fix the farm at the same time.It's a solid place, and being smart, honest and a logical thinker -...

El tiburón y el león marino, es una historia para deleitar a los pequeños lectores, entretenerlos, instruirlos y guiarles acerca decuidar el planeta Tierra y todas sus especies.El tiburón, sorprendido al mirar la multitud de especies marinas saliendo del...

The Shark and the Sea Lion, is a story to delight young readers, entertain, instruct and guide them in taking care of planet Earthand all its species.The shark, surprised to see the multitude of marine species coming out of the water, asked the sea lion...

Join the author on a tour of Southwest Florida's incredible coastal marine life. In thirty years of recreational fishing, boating, and harvesting of stone crabs, she has seen a remarkable array of unique fish, crustaceans, birds, mammals, and other...

They scream. They laugh. They survive. Four kids with seemingly nothing in common are forced to team up for an entire summer for an extra credit project to discover nature. The thought of spending the summer together fills each one with dread. "What if...

It's Show and Tell Day and Earth is having trouble because of plastic pollution in her oceans. Can the other planets help Earth show off her amazing biodiversity?A colorful and delightful story to introduce children to the issue of plastic pollution,...

Did you ever wonder what the woodland animals do when the cold winds start to blow and the snow begins to fall? Do they hibernate? Do they frolic in the snow? Woe is Me! Find out in this fun and informative book about what animals, insects, and even...

Do your kids like learning about sea mammals and how to care for our ocean? Then they would love to join Amelia Ophelia and Narwally on an Unforgettable Ocean Adventure!Experience the magical world of the deep blue sea with "Amelia Ophelia and...

Debbie loves to draw and make her art into clothing. She also loves her dog, a corgi named Loki. When her class has a show-and-tell coming up, Debbie is driven to create something new.When she realizes she does not have time to print her designs on...

Daphne Sheldrick devoted her life to mothering elephants. From a young age, she was entrusted with the care of injured and abandoned animals. As an adult, she and her passionate team nurtured countless elephants back to health.When a tiny,...

EMBARK ON A JOURNEY WITH YOUNG HEROES IN A QUEST TO SAVE OUR PLANET!In a world where every action counts, a group of spirited kids embarks on thrilling adventures, each tale a testament to courage, innovation, and the relentless spirit to protect and...

In a world much like our own, outside a city cloaked in smog, an adventurous girl slips away from home. Shedding her protective mask, she finds comfort in the shadowy forest and momentarily forgets about her sick sibling and anxious parents. They have...

When a rainy day keeps John indoors at his grandfather's house, he can't help but feel disappointed. But his wise grandfather sees the rain as a wonderful opportunity to teach John an important lesson about life. Through a heartfelt conversation,...

"When the World Runs Out of Snow" is a captivating children's poetry book penned by talented poet Vincent Spada hailing from Massachusetts, USA. With exquisite illustrations by versatile concept artist Aura from Norwich, UK, this enchanting book is...

Come on an adventure with Willa the beluga whale in the icy Arctic Ocean. Through fun illustrations, learn all about beluga whales, from what they eat, to how they stay warm in frigid water, to their fun personalities. For older readers, there are bonus...

In her 5th book in the Under the Sea Series, Author Adrienne Palma and illustrator Dawn Van Ness create another gem for young readers. Full of beautiful illustrations that will capture young imaginations and an educational story that will teach children...

Adrienne Palma has authored yet another children's book with loads of educational information. Teachers, librarians and homeschoolers will love the beautiful colorful illustrations and easy to read stories that teach the listeners all about the Ghost...

Come along on a journey with Shalim the Sand Tiger Shark. From the coast of North Carolina to swimming around the shipwrecks known as the Graveyard of the Atlantic, enjoy learning about these beautiful sea creatures.

Discover the importance of composting with Alex and Mateo!Educational and silly, Save the Scraps tells the story of two children who learn how to compost with the help of their wiggly worm friend.With beautiful and charming...

Three best friends, who also happen to be siblings, embark on an adventure day of fun! But when one of them wanders off a little too far to Coyote Creek, they come across a wild surprise. Shhh! Don't tell Mom! 

This is a story about how discovering one's strengths while being bullied can lead to a powerful realization that one is capable of uncovering other gifts within themselves, becoming a valuable lesson for all to learn from. Blue, a moth, realizes he is...

Wearing his cape, and with sword in hand, Nicky loves to pretend he's a superhero. When he hears his big sister Ariana scream, he races to her bedroom to see what's scaring her...IT'S A SPIDER.While rescuing Ariana, he discovers he really does have a...

About the BookSix-year-old Stella is so excited to go on a field trip with her class to the local nature center. While she is riding on the bus to the center, Stella sees garbage scattered alongside the road and wonders how all that litter got there.In...

In this graphic novel, Polly the mermaid's super-fast swimming speed makes her an ideal postal worker. But she dreams of becoming an environmental scientist so she can clean up her underwater world that is filled with too much plastic. With the help of...

In Zoe's and Joey's family, their dad's famous chocolate chip cookies are a family tradition. But when they try to stock up on chocolate chips, they're shocked to discover no chocolate on the shelves. What has happened to all the chocolate? And will the...

Learn how employees at Smithsonian's National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute are working hard to save animal species from extinction. Created in collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution, this Smithsonian Informational Text builds reading...

You might not realize it, but there are green invaders everywhere. They live in our lakes, our parks, and even in our back yards. What are they? They are invasive plants! Learn how people are working to stop the growth of invasive plant species and what...

How much life can one cubic foot hold? Read how photographer David Liittschwager and zoologist Chris Meyer studied life in one cubic foot, and how their findings can teach us about life on the entire planet. Created in collaboration with the Smithsonian...

On a clear night, you should be able to see the stars. But we cannot always see them. Light pollution prevents us from seeing the stars and causes other problems as well. Learn about light pollution with this STEAM book that will ignite a curiosity about...

Amphibians can be found all over the world. There are more than 7,500 kinds of amphibians living in streams, rainforests, deserts, and everywhere in between. Many of them are in danger due to a deadly fungus, but help is on the way! Created in...

Muddy Creek in Edgewater, Maryland is the site of a major makeover. The land around the stream has worn down. Find out what caused Muddy Creek to erode, and the many steps involved in saving it. Created in collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution,...

You've probably heard of lions and tigers. Perhaps you've seen them at the zoo. But have you heard of the clouded leopard? This shy member of the cat family is an endangered species. Their shyness makes studying them a challenge for zookeepers and...

Imagine a city with no cars or streets and where people ride boats to get around. This place is Venice, Italy. Built on a lagoon, Venice is in trouble. The city is sinking, and engineers are racing to save it before it is too late. Learn about the...

Teach students why it's important to keep the Earth clean. This book introduces students to the concepts of trash, pollution, and recycling. With images that are easy to identify and clear, simple sentence structures, this science reader simplifies...

This high-interest informational text will help students gain science content knowledge while building their literacy skills and nonfiction reading comprehension. This appropriately leveled nonfiction science reader features hands-on, simple science...

Learn all about the importance of recycling in this informative science reader! Readers will learn how to reduce reuse and recycle to do their part in helping our planet!

Teach students about the world's freshwater shortage in a relevant and engaging way! This Spanish nonfiction reader explains the many ways individuals are working to protect Earth's fresh water. Includes a related fiction story project and other key...

Teaching children about penguins is a fantastic way to introduce them to the wonders of nature. They will understand the importance of conservation and the need to protect the environment. Penguins are social animals and have unique behaviors that make...

Are you the hero animals and the Earth need?The Veganza Animal Heroes say "YES, you are!"Join the first ever team of plant-powered superheroes and their animal hero human friends in their quest to rescue and save ALL species of animals and the planet.Can...

"All About Mississippi River: A Kid's Guide to America's Mighty River" takes young readers on an exciting journey along one of the world's most famous rivers. This book is packed with fascinating facts and thrilling stories that bring the Mississippi...

As a long-time lover of domestic cats and a firm supporter of big cat conservation, Colette Anderson started researching the Ocelot and Margay to gain a wider knowledge of the smaller wild cats. She was surprised however, to discover how few of the wild...

Anita is a Junior Park Ranger that is excited to host a scavenger hunt at the National Park―until she finds that the park is closed due to litter in the campgrounds. Determined to enjoy the park with the general public, she recruits children and their...

A young boy with autism struggles to understand and reach out to a confusing and seemingly lonely world. Then, one day he makes a unique friend that will turn his world on end and begin to open his eyes and mind. 

Second book in the Nature's Li'l Samaritans series. Inspired by a true story, with allusions to Samuel Coleridge's mariner's tale. In Rhyme of the Aged Hummingbird, an Anna's takes readers on an informative, interactive journey from his bird's-eye view,...

On a snow day off, a little girl and her brother wait eagerly for the garbage truck to arrive and dump the trash can's contents into its belly. What joy to wave to the garbage man, and learn about recycling, through this bilingual Hindi-English book.

Un libro necesario e instructivo para alimentar las ganas de niños y jóvenes de cuidar y salvar nuestro planeta.Consejos que ayudarán a que los más pequeños se conciencien de que su papel es vital en la conservación del medio ambiente y que su futuro...

En este precioso libro ilustrado, los animales irán contando a los más pequeños cosas curiosas sobre ellos, a la vez que les hacen partícipes de su delicada situación y las maneras en que pueden ayudarles, a los animales y al planeta Tierra.Un moderno...