Earth Day is celebrated annually on April 22nd. Earth Day was first celebrated in 1970 and it is now celebrated annually in over 193 countries as a way to show support for environmental protection. Below find an assortment of recently published books with stories, activities and information to celebrate and support our planet.
You can find even more activities, books and resources for celebrating Earth Day from the Library here and pick up an Earth Day coloring sheet in the Trove at the Library starting April 22nd! Also, check out Lauren’s recent post on parenting titles for outdoor learning and play.
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We Are All Connected: Taking Care of Each Other & the Earth by Gabi Garcia, illustrated by Natalia Jimenez Osorio
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The Outdoor Scientist: The Wonder of Observing the Natural World by Temple Grandin
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Be the Change: Rob Greenfield’s Call to Kids – Making a Difference in a Messed-Up World by Rob Greenfield and Atonia Banyard
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Zero Waste Kids by Rob Greenfield, illustrated by Alissa Imre Geis
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The Tantrum That Saved the World by Megan Herbert and Michael E. Mann
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Planting Peace: The Story of Wangari Maathai by Gwendolyn Hooks, illustrated by Margaux Carpentier
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Recycle and Play: Awesome DIY Zero-Waste Projects to Make for Kids by Anges Hu
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Our Planet! – There’s No Place Like Earth by Stacy McAnulty, illustrated by David Litchfield
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We Are Better Together by Bill McKibben, illustrated by Stevie Lewis
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This is the Tree We Planted by Kate McMullan, illustrated by Alison Friend
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Professor Figgy’s Weather and Climate Science Lab: 52 Family-Friendly Activities Exploring Meteorology, Earth Systems, and Climate Change by Jim Noonan
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Rebel Girls: Climate Warriors – 25 Tales of Women Who Protect the Earth by Rebel Girls
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One Earth by Eileen Spinelli, illustrated by Rogério Coelho
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Earth Squad: 50 People Who Are Saving the Planet by Alexandra Zissu, illustrated by Nhung Lê
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