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• The Cartoon Introduction to Climate Change

  Klein, Grady

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  Climate change is no laughing matter--but maybe it should be. The topic is so critical that everyone, from students to policy-makers to voters, needs a quick and easy guide to the basics.

• Climate Action

  What Happened and What We Can Do

  Simon, Seymour,

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  For Grades 3-6. Everyone is affected by climate change. Reading Climate Action: What Happened and What We Can Do is the perfect introduction not only to the dramatic effects of climate change, but to the solutions.

• Climate Emergency Atlas

  Hooke, Dan,

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  Our house is on fire--it's time to wake up to the climate crisis facing planet Earth before it's too late. This unique graphic atlas tells you everything you need to know about climate change and what we can do to turn things around.

• Can You Hear the Trees Talking?

  Discovering the Hidden Life of the Forest

  Wohlleben, Peter, 1964-

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  A global advocate for forests and our relationship with trees shares the mysteries and magic of the forest. For grades 3-5

• This Book Will (help) Cool the Climate

  50 Ways to Cut Pollution and Protect Our Planet!

  Thomas, Isabel, 1979-

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  Our planet is heating up, and it needs your help! If you want to learn to reduce your carbon footprint and cool the Earth, here are practical tips and projects that make a difference!

• The Beekeepers

  How Humans Changed the World of Bumble Bees

  Church, Dana L.,

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  For centuries these insects pollinated our crops. But are they pushing out native pollinators? Why are some species of bumble bees flourishing whereas others are floundering, to the point of possibly disappearing forever? Dana Church's narrative…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• All the Feelings Under the Sun

  How to Deal With Climate Change

  Davenport, Leslie (Climate psychology educator and consultant),

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  A timely, thoughtful workbook that will help young readers work through their feelings of anxiety about climate change. Grades 6-9

• Hothouse Earth

  the Climate Crisis and the Importance of Carbon Neutrality

  McPherson, Stephanie Sammartino,

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  As hurricanes, droughts, floods, and wildfires are increasing in regularity and intensity, climate change can no longer be ignored. Melting permafrost, forest dieback, ocean acidification, and other processes are creating positive feedback loops…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Imaginary Borders

  Martinez, Xiuhtezcatl,

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  Grades 7-9. A pocket introduction to Indigenous youth movements.

• Girl Warriors

  How 25 Young Activists Are Saving the Earth

  Sarah, Rachel,

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  Interviews with 25 climate leaders under age 25 present a hopeful picture of the future of environmentalism. These fearless girls and young women from all over the world have led hundreds of thousands of people in climate strikes, founded…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Rachel Carson

  Willis, Birdie,

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  Meet Rachel Carson, the woman who changed the way America fought against the environmental crisis through her bestselling books, ultimately spurring the creation of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Grades 6-8

• Earth Squad

  50 People Who Are Saving the Planet

  Zissu, Alexandra,

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  Grades 4-7. Eco-heroes from all walks of life

• The Plastic Problem

  60 Small Ways to Reduce Waste and Save the Earth

  Andrus, Aubre,

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  Help solve the plastic problem! In this practical guide, you'll discover dozens of easy ways to reduce the use of plastic in your life.

• Our World Out of Balance

  Understanding Climate Change and What We Can Do

  Minoglio, Andrea,

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  An encouraging and comprehensive illustrated nonfiction guide introducing children to the important topic of climate change with clear facts and positive solutions.

• Climate Change and How We'll Fix It

  Harman, Alice,

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  Facing the challenges of climate change involves all of us. This book offers children truth without despair, hope without deception and a map to a better future.

• The Story of More

  How We Got to Climate Change and Where to Go From Here : Adapted for Young Adults

  Jahren, Hope,

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  Jahren, a geobiologist, has written an impassioned open letter to humanity as we stand at the crossroads of survival and extinction. Jahren takes us through the science behind the key inventions that, even as they help us, release untenable amounts…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• How to Change Everything

  the Young Human's Guide to Protecting the Planet and Each Other

  Klein, Naomi, 1970-

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  An empowering, engaging young readers guide to understanding and battling climate change from the expert and bestselling author of This Changes Everything and On Fire, Naomi Klein. Grades 8+

• Climate Action

  the Future Is in Our Hands

  Stevens, Georgina (Sustainability advisor),

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  In this book about climate change, we share the facts. But we also share hope. Learn about the causes of climate change and how it is affecting our world. Explore the human impact and what it means to have a carbon footprint. Read about innovative…Read moreRead more of this annotation