Books (click on the title to purchase from Amazon.com)
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Old Turtle by Douglas Wood, 2001.
Helps children understand our role and responsibility to the earth.
Ages 4-8
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Tales from the Waterhole by Bob Graham.
Amusing story about animals enjoying the water and summer on the African Savanna.
Ages 4-8
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Earth Friends at the Grocery Store (Earth Friends) by Francine Galko. Chicago, IL: Heinemann Library, 2004.
This book discusses specific changes we can make daily to be a better friend to the environment. It discusses the importance of reducing waste, recycling, and reusing products particularly when grocery shopping. It gives specific suggestions of choices we can make that will help the environment.
Grades K-2
www.heinemannlibrary.com
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Fifty Simple Things Kids Can Do to Save the Earth
by the Earthworks Group and Illustrated by Michele Montez.
Kansas City, MO: Andrews McMeel Publishing, 1990.
Discusses in age-appropriate language changes kids can make to be
healthier for the earth.
Adult participation also encouraged.
6-9 year olds
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Kid Heroes of the Environment
by the Earthworks Group, Catherine Dee and Michele Montez, 1991.
Explains about kids’ projects and success stories in taking on
different environmental issues.
Great for ideas of projects kids can do.
8-11 year olds
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Turtle Tracks by Sally Harman Plowden and illustrated by Tee Plowden. Spartanburg, SC: Palmetto Conservation Foundation/PCF Press, 2001.
This story tells of a girl and volunteer who are helping turtles in need. Maybe there aren’t many turtles where you live, but there are plenty of other chances to help animals who need your help!
Ages 9-11
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The Lorax (Classic Seuss)  by Dr. Suess.
Appropriate for children and adults of all ages, this book teaches about different ecological problems – pollution, deforestation, etc. in a meaningful way.
All ages
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50 Simple Things Kids Can Do to Recycle by the Earthworks Group, 1994.
Helpful tips on garbage, what can be recycled and how to pack a no-garbage lunch – in addition to information on reducing and reusing.
Grades 4-8
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