AGES 3 to 7
COMPOSTING
Compost Stew (NF)(Ages 4-8)
by Mary McKenna Siddals and Ashley Wolff.
Fun and informative look at all the things you
can use to make nutrient-rich compost.
Garbage Helps Our Garden Grow: A Compost Story (NF)(Ages 5-8)
by Mary McKenna Siddals and Ashley Wolff.
Learn about composting as you follow one family’s
adventure in setting up a backyard compost bin
and using the compost in their garden.
GARDENS AND GARDENING
Carlos and the Squash Plant (FIC)(Ages 5-8)
by Jan Romero Stevens.
Carlos loves to garden, but hates to take baths.
One morning Carlos wakes up to find a squash
plant growing out of his ear!…
Anno’s Magic Seed (FIC)(Ages 5-8)
by Mary McKenna Siddals and Ashley Wolff.
This book interweaves math games with the story
of the sustenance seeds provide us, so it can
be read on different levels.
Beautiful (FIC)(Ages 5-8)
by Mary McKenna Siddals and Ashley Wolff.
A touching story about the gift of gardening
and watching that gift blossom. The story
centers on the relationship between…
From Seed to Plant (Rookie Read-About-Science) (NF)(Ages 4-7)
by Mary McKenna Siddals and Ashley Wolff.
This book is great for your young scientists.
It gives the right amount of information on
a topic accompanied by wonderful photos.
How Groundhog’s Garden Grew (FIC)(Ages 4-8)
by Mary McKenna Siddals and Ashley Wolff.
A charming story about Little Groundhog and
his garden through the seasons.
What Do Roots Do? (NF)(Ages 5-8)
by Mary McKenna Siddals and Ashley Wolff.
A beautifully-illustrated book about roots on
a variety of plants from around the world.
GREEN LIVING
The Curious Garden (FIC)(Ages 4-7)
by Peter Brown
A small boy finds an untended garden in the
middle of his dreary town and by nursing it back
to health, the entire city is transformed.
The Earth Book (NF)(Ages 4-10)
by Peter Brown
From saving energy to planting a tree, this book
illustrates easy ideas for how we can make the
earth happy.
VEGETABLES
Growing Vegetable Soup (NF)(Ages 4-7)
by Mary McKenna Siddals and Ashley Wolff.
This big book full of vibrant illustrations
describes how to grow vegetables. Includes
a recipe for vegetable soup.
The Vegetables We Eat (NF)(Ages 5 and up)
by Mary McKenna Siddals and Ashley Wolff.
Beautiful illustrations and interesting facts
about the kinds of vegetables and why we
should eat them.
Tops and Bottoms (FIC)(Ages 4-8)
by Mary McKenna Siddals and Ashley Wolff.
A funny retelling of a folk tale about an energetic
hare who tricks a lazy bear by planting certain
types of vegetables in the garden they share.
RECYCLING AND CONSERVATION
Recycle! A Handbook for Kids (NF)(Ages 7-10)
by Gail Gibbons
Cartoon illustrations and informative text
describe how to recycle and the benefits
The Adventures of a Plastic Bottle: A Story About Recycling
by Mary McKenna Siddals and Ashley Wolff.
Wonderful book about the life of a plastic bottle.
Learn about recycling from a new perspective.
Why Should I Save Energy? (FIC)(Ages 5-8)
by Mary McKenna Siddals and Ashley Wolff.
A family learns about conserving energy after
they experience a blackout.
Why Should I Recycle? (FIC)(Ages 5-8)
by Mary McKenna Siddals and Ashley Wolff.
A teacher and his students learn about recycling
and visit a recycling plant.
Why Should I Save Water? (FIC)(Ages 5-8)
by Mary McKenna Siddals and Ashley Wolff.
A family learns about conserving water after a
drought hits their area.
AGES 8 to 13
COMPOSTING
Compost Critters (NF)(Ages 8-12)
by Mary McKenna Siddals and Ashley Wolff.
An in-depth study of the creatures and
micro-organisms that thrive in the compost pile.
Informative text and photographs reveal the
ecology of backyard composting.
GREEN LIVING
What’s It Like, Living Green? Kids Teaching Kids, by the Way They Live (NF)(Ages 9+)
by Jill Ammon Vanderwood
In this book you’ll learn how other kids live
green, along with tips, like putting on a
sweater rather than turning up the heat.
The Everything Kid’s Environment (NF)(Ages 9+)
by Peter Brown
Learn how you can help the environment-by getting
involved at school, at home, or at play.
The New 50 Simple Things Kids Can Do to Save the Earth (NF)(Ages 9+)
by Peter Brown
This book encourages kids to make a difference
by providing them, their friends and their
families the tools to take action.
True Green Kids: 100 Things You Can Do to Save the Planet (NF)(Ages 10+)
by Peter Brown
True Green Kids invites the whole family to
embark on an eco-adventure through a series
of fun ideas that can be applied everywhere
from the living room to the local park.
Heroes of the Environment (NF)(Ages 10-15)
by Peter Brown
Inspiring stories of 12 North Americans
(including a few teens) who are working
to protect the environment.
101 Ways You Can Help Save the Planet Before You’re 12! (NF)(Ages 6-12)
by Peter Brown
This enlightening book harnesses children’s
natural energy, enthusiasm, optimism, and
drive to make a difference in the world.
Not Your Typical Book About The Environment (Ages 9+)
by Peter Brown
Funny and motivating book that explains how
small choices kids’ make can really help
the environment.
John Muir: My Life with Nature(Sharing Nature with Children Book) (Ages 10+)
by Peter Brown
This is a book that expands your sense of hope,
adventure, and awareness to help make each
young adult a true champion of nature.
NATURE
Berries, Nuts, and Seeds (Take Along Guides) (Ages 8+)
by Diane Burns
This book gives great information about various
different selections of nuts, seeds, and
berries and it invites young naturalists to
spot wildlife.
Fun with Nature (Take Along Guides) (NF)(Ages 8+)
by Mary McKenna Siddals and Ashley Wolff.
Includes the Take Along Guides: “Caterpillars,
Bugs and Butterflies”; “Frogs, Toads and Turtles”;
“Rabbits, Squirrels and Chipmunks”; “Snakes,
Salamanders and Lizards”;…
Trees, Leaves & Bark (Take Along Guides) (NF)(Ages 8+)
by Mary McKenna Siddals and Ashley Wolff.
An introduction to the world of insects,
caterpillars, and butterflies including
identification information, educational
activities, and fun facts.
Camp Out! The Ultimate Kids’ Guide (NF)(Ages 10+)
by Mary McKenna Siddals and Ashley Wolff.
Learn all the essential tasks to enjoying a
great camp out from pitching a tent to
building a campfire.
RECYCLING, CONSERVATION AND POLLUTION
Mars, Jimmy and Me (FIC)(Ages 8-13)
by Barrett K. Hays
On a futuristic earth, Jimmy’s family decides to
move to Mars. With humor and a smattering of
science, the story asks readers…
One Well: The Story of Water on Earth (NF)(Ages 8-13)
by Mary McKenna Siddals and Ashley Wolff.
All about water: where it comes from, where it
goes, what it does, and why nearly everything
on earth needs it.
AGES 14 & UP
GREEN LIVING
Easy Green Living (NF)(Ages 15+)
by Renee Loux.
While aimed at adults, this book offers information
about making eco-friendly choices in personal care,
cleaning products, and gardening. Includes recipes
and product recommendations.
Generation Green (NF)(Ages 13+)
by Renee Loux.
Includes tips on living green, interviews and
lists of resources for charitable organizations
and green web sites.
Girls Gone Green (NF)(Ages 13+)
by Renee Loux.
Inspiring stories of real girls (including some
celebrity girls) who are helping the environment
in a variety of ways from writing blogs to
cleaning up beaches.
The Green Teen (NF)(Ages 13+)
by Jenn Savedge.
Covers the entire range of eco-friendly from why
to do it, small steps to do now, and how to start
projects with bigger impact. Includes interviews
with green teens.
GREEN CAREERS
75 Green Businesses You Can Start to Make Money and Make a…(NF)(Ages 15+)
by Glenn Croston
This book is aimed at adults but has plenty of
useful information for teens inserted in green
careers
Careers in Renewable Energy: Get a Green Energy Job (NF)(Ages 15+)
by Peter Brown
Includes explanations of the green energy field
with valuable resources including professional
associations and job listing web sites.
Green Careers: Choosing Work for a Sustainable Future (NF)(Ages 15+)
by Peter Brown
Packed with information about the wide world of
green careers. Includes case studies of real
people working in the field.
NATURE
Keeping a Nature Journal (NF)(Ages 10+)
by Clare Walker Leslie and Charles E.Roth
Discover a Whole New Way of Seeing the World
Around You.
RECYCLING, CONSERVATION AND POLLUTION
Earthgirl (FIC)(Ages 13+)
by Jennifer Cowan
The story of a teen girl’s foray into the world of
environtmentalism and her dilemma about how
far to go to save the planet.
Ecotopia (FIC)(Ages 13+)
by Mary McKenna Siddals and Ashley Wolff.
The classic utopian environmental novel describes
the world of Ecotopia (formerly Northern California,
Oregon and Washington), an independent country
whose whole focus is eco-friendly living, from
the point of view of an outsider.
Going Blue (NF)(Ages 11+)
by Mary McKenna Siddals and Ashley Wolff.
Learn about the earth’s water crisis and specific
suggestions for how you can learn more and
how you can help.
The Carbon Diaries 2015 (FIC)(Ages 14+)
by Mary McKenna Siddals and Ashley Wolff.
The not-so-futuristic story of 16-year-old
Londoner Laura living with carbon rationing
and other day-to-day effects of global warming.
The Carbon Diaries 2017 (FIC)(Ages 14+)
by Mary McKenna Siddals and Ashley Wolff.
In this sequel to The Carbon Diaries 2015, Laura
is now a college student faced with new challenges
in a city that has become a virtual wasteland
after more rationing and political conflict.