Girls Who Green the World
by
Diana Kapp; Ana Jarén (Illustrator)
Profiles thirty-four female scientists, innovators, and activists working to solve the climate crisis in the areas of toxic clean-up, plastic waste, clean energy, environmental technology, and food waste and production. Discusses their backgrounds, how they became involved in climate issues, and their innovations and work.
The Story of More (Adapted for Young Adults)
by
Hope Jahren
Hope Jahren illuminates the science behind key inventions, clarifying how electricity, large-scale farming, and automobiles have both helped and harmed our world. She explains the current and projected consequences of unchecked global warming, from superstorms to rising sea levels, resulting from the unprecedented amounts of greenhouse gases being released into our atmosphere.
The Impact of Energy
by
Nancy Dickmann
Examines the environmental impact of fossil fuels, how they damage and pollute the air, water, and human health, and the efforts of scientists researching renewable, cleaner energy sources.
Protecting Our Planet
by
Jilly Hunt
Explores the current status of pollution and environmentalism around the world and how readers can champion the causes of clean and renewable energy in their own lives.
Going Blue
by
Cathryn Berger Kaye; Philippe Cousteau
Focusing on the Earth's water crisis, educational consultant Kaye and celebrity ocean spokesperson Philippe Cousteau present five stages of service learning – including investigation, preparation, action, reflection and demonstration. This informative and inspiring guide uses the story of Oklahoma's polluted Tar Creek to illustrate how this five-stage strategy plays out.
National Geographic Kids WATER!
by
Lisa M. Gerry
Uses visual diagrams, infographics, text blocks, essays, photographs, and other visual aides to describe the importance of clean fresh water in the world. Explains why water is important, living things' relationship with water, causes of water scarcity and pollution, climate change's effects on water, the importance of the world's oceans, and conservation tips.
Fresh Air, Clean Water
by
Megan Clendenan; Julie McLaughlin (Illustrator)
Discusses the right to live in a healthy environment with clean air, safe water to drink, and healthy soil to grow food. Explores important environmental rights court cases, and profiles young activists making a difference in the world.
Total Garbage
by
Rebecca Donnelly; John Hendrix (Illustrator)
An illustrated history of trash and how human activity produces it, seeking to answer important questions--like why we produce so much trash, why we seem so bad at dealing with excess trash, and what humanity might do to stop trash pollution from ruining more of the planet.
Diet for a Changing Climate
by
Sue Heavenrich; Christy Mihaly
What we eat has an effect on our planet, and our climate changes have also affected what is available to eat. As a result, many parts of the globe are experiencing a hunger crisis. One solution, according to the United Nations, is for everyone to add insects to their table. Insects are plentiful and nutritious. Learn about insects and other food options from regular people who enjoy them and from scientists.
Too Much Trash
by
Joan Marie Galat
Explores the danger human litter poses to animals in the wild, discussing different kinds of litter, where it comes from, and what young readers can do to limit their litter impact on the environment.
Cool Food
by
Robert Downey; Thomas Kostigen
Provides a guide to foods that can reduce one's carbon footprint and help fix the Earth's climate, and explores pathways to more sustainable grains, fruits, vegetables, sea vegetables, nuts, and syrup. Discusses farm to table options, food waste, fast food, and shopping.