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10 Eye-Opening and Inspirational Books to Celebrate Earth Day

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Packed with fascinating facts, planet-friendly projects, and practical tips for helping the Earth, these ten books are the perfect thing for Earth-dwellers of all ages. Have a look and pick your favorite below! 

Earth Day books for kids

What a Waste

From renewable energy to recycling, this playful but powerful book walks kids through the many ways that they can help the planet.

The Rainforest Book

This adorable picture book by author and illustrator Charlotte Milner lets kids discover the plants and animals of the rainforest and how we can protect them!

The Secret Explorers and the Rainforest Rangers

Swing into a rainforest adventure in this action-packed, conservation-themed installment of DK Books' new educational fiction series for children.
 

One of the newest additions to our bestselling Big Ideas series, this guide breaks down key environmental issues and ideas in an engaging, visual way.

Books on climate change and the environment

Climate Emergency Atlas

A text that is great for not only young readers, but also reading with the family. (We even have a downloadable conversation guide to get the discussion going.) It will tell you everything you need to know about climate change and how we can turn it around. 

The Ecology Book

Explore ecology in this accessible introduction to how the natural world works and how we have started to understand the environment, ecosystems, and climate change.

Is It Really Green?

Are paper bags always more environmentally friendly than plastic?What saves more water - using the dishwasher or washing up by hand?Find clarity on everyday green-living dilemmas to maximize your sustainability!

Beautiful books about planet Earth

Zoology

See the animal kingdom in all its glory, from jellyfish to polar bears, with up-close details of their unique features from head to toe.

Oceanology

Dive underwater and come closer to animals, plants, and other living things that inhabit a fantastic and almost incomprehensibly beautiful other dimension.

Eco crafts and DIY

Mend it, Wear it, Love it!

Learn how to mend and patch your favorite items. This way, you don’t have to part with them and you can reduce your fashion waste!