These books for little earth heroes are ideal reading for the younger generation. They are the ones who will have to pick up the mess from climate change, but these books use experts and positive attitudes, to see how we can all help. For gardening, see make your garden safe for pets to know toxic plants and other items to avoid.
One Home is a glorious journey by Hiba Noor Khan who meets 18 inspiring young activists who are taking a stand against climate change. With gorgeous illustrations, meet them as they travel to locations, protecting endangered habitats, experiencing new cultures and includes a toolkit for young naturalists. And simple activitities we can all do from home, to help protect the planet.
It’s a Wonderful World is a beautifully illustrated guide to teach young readers how to protect the planet and change the world. Find an excellent introduction to nature conservation and a unique guide to studying ecosystems and biodiversity, with graphic illustrations and stunning photos, and an enthralling insight into lesser-known animals that inhabit the natural world. For children age 7 to 9, from plastic pollution to snow leopards.
C is for Carbon Footprint is a nice debut book by a man who is experienced in environmental education, and decided to teach children how to reduce their carbon footprint using 26 tips, in a simple A to Z form.
This book is beautifully done. Each letter includes a lesson on how to improve our Mother Earth, with beautiful art to assist younger readers or anyone else, to imagine a better future for tomorrow. From simple fixes to lifestyle changes, this book will equip anyone with the tools to make a difference. Decrease your carbon footprint with the 26 tips on this book – from helping to stop pollution to becoming a better environmentalist.
Robert Donisch grew up learning about science and the environment, often camping outdoors with his family. After becoming an outdoor environmental and science educator, he wanted to write a book that was accessible to young readers, offering easy tips to lower their carbon footprint and energy consumption. He doesn’t claim to be an expert, but he has enough knowledge to help and can also write a nice book!
Your Planet Needs You! is an everyday guide to saving the earth. If ever there was a time to stand up for your planet, this is the time. What acts can we take, for the most pressing environmental issues we face today? This beginner’s guide to understanding the environment is ideal for newbies. It covers all the issues including:
- Plastic waste
- Pesticides
- Food production & chemicals
- Global warming
- Species extinction
It then gives practical and positive tips, to show how you can be part of the solution, whatever age you are. The book includes sections on air pollution, environmental law, fast fashion and ethical living, as well as recommending reading and lists of groups to get involved with. The book is set out in a handy A to Z format, with easy reference to go straight to the subject you need. Some of the many small chapters include:
- Acid rain
- Additives in food
- Animal testing
- Animals in textiles
- Consumer power
- Dolphins & whales
- Dry-cleaning
- Fast food & food waste
- Irradiation
- Noise pollution
- Nuclear power & nuclear weapons
- Radiation
- Refugees
- Seals & river life
- Your carbon footprint
- Zoos & captive animals
Bernadette Vallely has been an environmental activist for over 35 years. Amy Charuy-Hughes is a young simple living and ethical fashion expert, and Bethan Stewart James is a 9-year old Welsh eco-activist!
I Have The Right to Save My Planet is a beautifully illustrated gift book on what happens when we cut down forests, destroy animal habitats, throw plastic in the garbage and spray pesticides on fruits and vegetables. This vibrant book has suggestions to help: raise awareness of endangered animals, send a letter to your MP and peacefully protest.
This Pretty Planet is a beautiful illustrated picture book, to celebrate the beautiful place we call home. Winds blow. Tides flow. Shooting stars descend. Our lives begin, middle and end – on this pretty planet. From icy tundras to sandy beaches, lush forests to tall mountains – this book journeys around the earth to present the natural wonders.
Guardians of the Planet is a positive book (printed with waterless inks) that profiles Guardians of Green Energy, Food-Waste Fighters, Freshwater Friends and Friends of the Forests. It’s written by environmental law charity ClientEarth (which recently prevented illegal logging in European forests, to protect lynx, bison and other endangered species).
A Kid’s Guide to Saving the Planet looks at how the situation is not hopeless, with meteorologist Paul Douglas thoughtfully presenting the daunting problems of climate change, then offers realistic solutinos (some already working) to participate in now.
United We Are Unstoppable shares 60 stories from people changing the world. Aditya (16) stopped 26 million straws from polluting oceans, Cecilia (15) filed a lawsuit against the Canadian government for contributing to global warming and Delphin (19) makes eco-charcoal from organic waste in Burundi. Author Akshat Rathi has a great blog.
