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Top Books for Tween and Teen Climate Activists

Do you need inspiration to fight for climate justice? Originally compiled by Liz Bosarge 3/8/22

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18 items

  • 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.
    Book, 2014Washington, DC : Island Press, 2014. — 363.7387 KLEIN
  • Climate Action

    What Happened and What We Can Do

    Simon, Seymour,
    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.
    Book, 2021New York, NY : Harper, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers, 2021. — J 363.738 SIMON
  • 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.
    Book, 2020New York, NY : DK Publishing, 2020. — J 363.7387 HOOKE
  • Can You Hear the Trees Talking?

    Discovering the Hidden Life of the Forest

    Wohlleben, Peter, 1964-
    A global advocate for forests and our relationship with trees shares the mysteries and magic of the forest. For grades 3-5
    Book, 2019Vancouver ; Berkeley : Greystone Kids, 2019. — J 582.16 WOHLLEB
  • This Book Will (help) Cool the Climate

    50 Ways to Cut Pollution and Protect Our Planet!

    Thomas, Isabel, 1979-
    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!
    Book, 2018New York : Random House Children's Books, 2018 — J 363.735 THOMAS
  • The Beekeepers

    How Humans Changed the World of Bumble Bees

    Church, Dana L.,
    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…
    Book, 2021New York, NY : Scholastic Focus, 2021. — J 595.799 CHURCH
  • Hothouse Earth

    the Climate Crisis and the Importance of Carbon Neutrality

    McPherson, Stephanie Sammartino,
    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…
    Book, 2021Minneapolis : Twenty-First Century Books, [2021] — TEEN 363.7387 MCPHERS
  • Grades 7-9. A pocket introduction to Indigenous youth movements.
    Book, 2020New York : Penguin Workshop, an imprint of Penguin Random House LLC, [2020] — TEEN 304.28 MARTINE
  • Girl Warriors

    How 25 Young Activists Are Saving the Earth

    Sarah, Rachel,
    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…
    Book, 2021Chicago, Illinois : Chicago Review Press, [2021] — J 333.7209 SARAH
  • 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
    Graphic Novel, 2021Los Angeles, CA : Boom! Box, [2021] — TEEN BIO CARSON WILLIS
  • Earth Squad

    50 People Who Are Saving the Planet

    Zissu, Alexandra,
    Grades 4-7. Eco-heroes from all walks of life
    Book, 2021New York : Running Press Kids, 2021. — J 333.7209 ZISSU
  • The Plastic Problem

    60 Small Ways to Reduce Waste and Save the Earth

    Andrus, Aubre,
    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.
    Book, 2020Carlton, Victoria ; Oakland, CA : Lonely Planet Kids, 2020. — J 363.735 ANDRUS
  • Our World Out of Balance

    Understanding Climate Change and What We Can Do

    Minoglio, Andrea,
    An encouraging and comprehensive illustrated nonfiction guide introducing children to the important topic of climate change with clear facts and positive solutions.
    Book, 2021San Francisco, California : Blue Dot Kids Press, 2021. — J 363.738 MINOGLI
  • 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.
    Book, 2020New York, NY : Sterling Children's Books, [2020] — J 363.7387 HARMAN
  • The Story of More

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

    Jahren, Hope,
    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…
    Book, 2021New York : Delacorte Press, [2021] — TEEN 363.7387 JAHREN
  • How to Change Everything

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

    Klein, Naomi, 1970-
    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+
    Book, 2021New York : Atheneum Books for Young Readers, [2021] — J 363.7387 KLEIN
  • 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…
    Book, 2021Wilton, Connecticut : 360 Degrees, an imprint of Tiger Tales, 2021. — J 363.7387 STEVENS