Ages 8 to 10

Inspire Citizens Collection: Building Sustainable and Resilient Communities for Young Learners This collection for ages 8 to 10 provides educators with engaging resources to introduce students to sustainability and community resilience. Each book is...

A stunning illustrated overview of “green” architecture on every continent, packed full of cool STEAM facts and fascinating details.From a waste collection site built entirely from recycled materials, to a school designed to float during...

"Celebrate nature and the diverse world we live in, while giving an honest yet optimistic take on collective sustainability." - Forbes “Children have a unique curiosity for Nature and for this amazing planet we call home.” So writes His...

A sweet and powerful story told in second-person about facing your fears (or dragons) and how, when people work together, hope can prevail. It's a normal day in your normal town. You are all alone when you spot a dragon overhead. You know you can't...

A unique and beautiful approach to understanding the plastic problem with practical actions to help protect the planet.Every single minute, a dump-truck’s worth of plastic is emptied into the ocean, trashing beaches, killing wildlife, making food...

A joyful picture book from acclaimed author Margarita Engle about a young girl and her community celebrating the arrival of the water man who visits weekly to distribute water to the village.Water days are busy days,grateful, laughing,thirsty days.A...

An inspiring true story about how an activist in the Amazon worked with other Indigenous communities to protect and preserve their sacred lands and forests.Patricia (Paty) Gualinga grew up in her Kichwa village in the Amazon of Ecuador where mystical...

In this compelling middle-grade graphic novel The Leak, Ruth, a young journalist, is determined to uncover a secret that threatens her town.Ruth Keller is brash and precocious; she argues with her dentist, her parents, and her teachers. So, when she...

Jam-packed with surprising information about plastic's effect on the environment, plus loads of practical ways kids can cut down on their plastic footprint, this is the kids guide to being part of the pollution solution!It's in your toothbrush ...

In a small village in Paraguay, Diego dreams of giving music lessons to the children he sees each day. The only problem: there aren't enough instruments to go around. But when he and Nicolas, a carpenter, look to a nearby landfill, they see instruments...

Kids are on a mission to save the Earth! Recycle and Remake is the hands-on, practical guide you need to get started.This gentle, but empowering book is full of creative making activities, information, and ideas that give young eco-warriors...

Green architecture includes structures that use sustainable materials and energy sources. This book showcases fascinating green buildings--from houses and arenas to offices and museums--and the architects who built them. Includes table of contents,...

Humans have a complex relationship with planet Earth. Life depends on the planet's natural resources. Yet human activity has led to many environmental issues. Renewable energy is one of the leading environmental issues today. In this book, young readers...

Humans have a complex relationship with planet Earth. Life depends on the planet's natural resources. Yet human activity has led to many environmental issues. Industrialization is one of the leading environmental issues today. In this book, young readers...

An introduction to some of the natural resources that we rely on every day, why they are important, and why we need to conserve them.

Climate change is hurting the planet. It creates problems for people, plants, and animals. Protecting the environment is important for our future. Climate activists work to get laws passed. They share information about how to help. And they speak up to...

It's your world, so make it a sustainable one! Learn how small, everyday choices can lead to big, positive changes for the planet—from how you use energy to what you wear, eat, and buy. Packed full of tips and relevant actions for kids to take,...

“We have so many clever, clean ways to power our world: the push of the breeze, the warmth of the sun, even the flow of the tides. This book reminds us what a sweet planet it is ― and that if we're careful, we can keep it rolling on!” –...

JLG Gold Standard Selection, 2023 Best Children's Books of the Year, Bank Street College, 2024 Green Earth Book Award Honor, 2024 Nautilus Silver Book Award, 2024 Starred review, School Library Journal ★ "With youthful optimism and a can-do spirit,...

Go on a tour of eco-friendly farms around the globe! From urban gardens to farms under the sea, discover the many different sustainable ways people have been growing food for centuries, and new innovations that are battling the effects of climate change...

This book examines how the production of goods and waste affects the environment, as well as ways that people can reduce, reuse, and recycle. This book also includes a table of contents, fun facts, a “That’s Amazing!” special feature,...

This book examines how pollinators affect the environment, the threats these species face, and how people can help protect them with pollinator gardens. This book also includes a table of contents, fun facts, a “That’s Amazing!” special...

Most of our energy has come from oil, gas, and coal. Find out how we can heat and light our buildings, travel, and power our computers and devices without harming the planet in this resourceful title. Extracting resources damages the environment, and...

This book examines how transportation affects the environment, as well as what people are doing to make transportation more Earth-friendly. This book also includes a table of contents, fun facts, a “That’s Amazing!” special feature,...

This book examines how the energy that people use affects the environment, as well as what people are doing to make energy more Earth-friendly. This book also includes a table of contents, fun facts, a “That’s Amazing!” special feature,...

This book examines how the food that people eat affects the environment, as well as how people can engage in more Earth-friendly eating. This book also includes a table of contents, fun facts, a “That’s Amazing!” special feature, quiz...

Calling all global citizens! We are all part of one world. It's time to explore it! We are all part of one world. This nonfiction book introduces life around the globe while pointing out things we all have in common. Fun Storybook Features: This...

Unlikely bug buddies bring the science of compost heaps to life Bee is spending another beautiful, boring day pollinating flowers in the backyard when a visitor named Flea gallops onto the scene on a dog’s back. Flea is the one and only agent of...

Learn how and why a useful, 5000-year-old invention has become a threat to our planet--and what you can do about it--in this history of the simple straw.From reeds used by ancient Sumerians to bendy straws in World War II hospitals, people have changed...

It's not always easy to understand the experiences of people who are different from us. But we have to work at it to build better communities. In this book, you'll learn about practicing empathy, communicating respectfully, and building meaningful...

This engaging book shares with readers how they can live green and make a difference by saving water. The book includes easy-to-read text and vibrant photos, making it a great choice for beginning readers. It also includes a table of contents, picture...

This engaging book shares with readers how they can live green and make a difference by saving energy. The book includes easy-to-read text and vibrant photos, making it a great choice for beginning readers. It also includes a table of contents, picture...

Our world runs on energy! But traditional fossil fuels are doing great damage to the environment, and they will eventually run out. How might solar, water, wind and geothermal power come to our rescue? Readers can discover how different the world could...

Natural resources are things we use from nature to improve our lives. Learn about types of natural resources and practice reading words with the sound of long u spelled ui, ue, ew, oo, and u-consonant-e.

Envision a brighter future with this STEM-based subset of True Books. Thanks to the development of agriculture, our Earth can feed the almost 8 billion people that call it home. But the challenge facing us today is how to make the practice of large-scale...

Envision a brighter future with this STEM-based subset of True Books. We use a lot of energy to power our lives = from our homes and cars to our tablets and handheld games. The challenge facing us today is finding sustainable energy methods that will...

Sona is determined to get her whole suburban Indian neighborhood to help fight climate change in this second heartwarming story.When Sona learns about the climate crisis at school, she worries that nobody is doing enough to combat it. So she takes up the...

STEAM problem-solvers and twin mice Sydney and Simon learn about the dangers of pollution—and the power of recycling—in this illustrated chapter book for young readersLast we saw them, Sydney & Simon used science, technology, engineering,...

Yasmin is thrilled about her school’s new recycling program. But getting her friends to pitch in is no easy task! Will some creative thinking get Yasmin’s friends to be good recyclers?

Use your reading superpowers to learn all about how we could help Earth by saving energy - a high-quality, fun, nonfiction reader - carefully leveled to help children progress.Save Energy, Save Earth is a beautifully designed reader all about where...