Girls Who Green the World by
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 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.
Protecting Our Planet by
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
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
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.
Total Garbage by
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
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.
Hand to Earth by
Examines various effects of global warming, and offers ways to combat each one and help the environment.
Cool Food by
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.
