Celebrating Earth Day

By Coll Rowe | April 15 2025 | ScienceEnvironmental Science

In celebration of Earth Day on April 22nd, we’re sharing curated book collections and resources that we hope will inspire your students to appreciate and respect their planet.

Check out our secondary level collections of titles in:

Earth Science
Environmental Science & Issues
Wildlife
Climate Change for Middle School and High School

Download the Teaching About Climate Change Guide here.

Sharks Don't Sink
Sharks Don't Sink
Adventures of a Rogue Shark Scientist
Jasmin Graham
9780593685259
The uplifting story of a young Black scientist’s challenging journey to flourish outside the traditional confines of academia, inspired by her innate connection to nature’s most misunderstood animal—the shark."Jasmin Graham has that winning combination of talent and grit needed to excel as a scientist. Every girl who wants to be a marine biologist should have this book." —Hope Jahren, New York Times bestselling author of Lab Girl and The Story of More
$28.00 US
Jul 16, 2024
Hardcover
224 Pages
Pantheon
Becoming Earth
Becoming Earth
How Our Planet Came to Life
Ferris Jabr
9780593133972
Becoming Earth is a "Vivid. Eloquent. Beautiful" (WSJ) exploration of the interconnectedness of our living planet.
$30.00 US
Jun 25, 2024
Hardcover
304 Pages
Random House
Total Garbage
Total Garbage
How We Can Fix Our Waste and Heal Our World
Edward Humes
9780593543375
An investigative narrative that dives into the waste embedded in our daily lives—and shows how individuals and communities are making a real difference for health, prosperity, quality of life and the fight against climate change, by a Pulitzer Prize winning journalist
$20.00 US
Feb 04, 2025
Paperback
288 Pages
Avery
Solving the Climate Crisis
Solving the Climate Crisis
Frontline Reports from the Race to Save the Earth
John J. Berger
9781644213223
Groundbreaking solutions to the climate crisis from scientists, engineers, civic leaders, entrepreneurs and activists, offering hope to all readers concerned about our planet's future.Offers practical actions that reflect technological and economic advances with an introduction by former United States senator Russ Feingold.
$28.95 US
Oct 24, 2023
Paperback
528 Pages
Seven Stories Press
Climate Is Just the Start
Climate Is Just the Start
Mikaela Loach
9780593897324
A guide to tackling the climate crisis from prominent activist Mikaela Loach. Her approach is one of HOPE and big-hearted optimism, inspiring kids and making them feel truly empowered to change the world.
$17.99 US
Mar 18, 2025
Hardcover
208 Pages
Bright Matter Books
Earth
Earth
The Definitive Visual Guide, New Edition
DK
9780744069839
Explore and understand the natural and human wonders of our planet
$50.00 US
May 07, 2024
Hardcover
528 Pages
DK
Melt
Melt
A breathless adventure story of courage and survival in a warming climate
Ele Fountain
9781782692881
A breathless adventure story of courage and survival in a warming climate, from the multi-award-winning author of Refugee 87
$13.95 US
Jun 06, 2023
Paperback
256 Pages
Pushkin Children's Books
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