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Planting Seeds of Change: Books to Celebrate Earth Day

Non-fiction Books for educating and inspiring kids to care for the environment while celebrating Earth Day.

Las Vegas-Clark County Library District

11 items

  • The Great Kapok Tree

    A Tale of the Amazon Rain Forest

    Cherry, Lynne
    A story about the importance of rainforests and why we need to protect them, with rich illustrations and informative content.
    eBookHarperCollins, 2021
  • A stunning book showcasing the beauty and diversity of Earth’s natural environments and animals.
    BookNew York, NY : DK Publishing, 2019. — QH48 .H53 2019
  • The inspiring story of Wangari Maathai, who started the Green Belt Movement, planting trees to fight deforestation and promote peace.
    eBookHarperCollins, 2008
  • Introduces beginning readers to Earth Day through simple, predictable text and related photos.
    BookMinneapolis, MN : Bellwether Media, 2023. — GE195.5 .S35 2023
  • A colorful and engaging book that explains simple ways children can help the environment.
    BookNew York : Little, Brown and Company Books for Young Readers, 2010. — QB631.4 .P387 2010
  • Step-by-step instructions for various crafts and recipes for an Earth Day party.
    BookMinneapolis, MN : Bellwether Media, Inc., 2023. — TT900.E17 L43 2023
  • Tree

    a Peek-through Picture Book

    Hegarty, Patricia
    An illustrated book that explores the life cycle of a tree and teaches children about nature and sustainability.
    BookNew York : Doubleday, 2015. — E
  • A fun way for kids to learn about climate change and the ways we can combat it, with Ms. Frizzle’s signature adventure.
    BookNew York : Scholastic Press, c2010. — QC903.15 .C65 2010
  • Here We Are

    Notes for Living on Planet Earth

    Jeffers, Oliver
    A gentle and insightful guide to the world, offering lessons on how to care for our planet and live in harmony with nature.
    BookNew York : Philomel Books, an imprint of Penguin Random House LLC, [2017] — E
  • On Earth Day, people celebrate what makes Earth special. Follow Cookie Monster and his friends from Sesame Street as they learn to be kind to Earth, on Earth Day and every day! How can you be kind to Earth?
    BookMinneapolis : Lerner Publications, [2020] — GE195.5 .L564 2020
  • Myths! Lies! Recycling scams? Discover the real story behind the first Earth Day celebration and some of the biggest US climate catastrophes--and their solutions! Don't miss the award-winning History Smashers series as they get to the…
    BookNew York : Random House, [2025] — GE195.5 .M48 2025