Family Reads Earth Day Books

Image of three nature-related books against a green background. The books are: Bicycling With Butterflies, Discovering Plants and Flowers, and Nature's Best Hope.

🌍 Spring into Earth Day with these family-friendly reads! From tales of environmental superheroes to eco-friendly adventures, we’ve got the perfect reads to inspire and entertain. Let’s nurture our planet, one page at a time! 🌱

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The Kids in Mrs. Z's Class

18 Kids. 18 Stories. 1 Series. The Kids in Mrs. Z’s Class is a realistic chapter-book series that tells the stories of each of the 18 students in Mrs. Z’s class. Set in Curiosity Academy, a new magnet school in the town of Peppermint Falls, each book in the series is written by a different…

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Downloadable activity sheet about the science of rainbows.

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Make a Pinhole Projector

Sky Gazing author Meg Thacher shares two DIY eclipse pinhole projector projects that you can make at home.

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BOOKS FOR LITTLEST READERS AGES 0-4

The Baby Chicks Are Singing/Los Pollitos Dicen

BOOKS FOR LITTLE KIDS AGES 4-8

Brains On! Presents...Earth Friend Forever — Brains On! Presents…Earth Friend Forever

Backpack Explorer: Discovering Plants and Flowers

featured RECIPE

Todd Parr makes vegan pepperoni quesadillas and shares tips on how to help the earth every day!

BOOKS FOR BIGGER KIDS/MIDDLE GRADE AGES 8-12

A Child's Introduction to the Environment

Nature's Best Hope (Young Readers' Edition)

The Atlas Obscura Explorer’s Guide for the World’s Most Adventurous Kid

BOOKS FOR TEENS AGES 13+

Ship Breaker (National Book Award Finalist)

CELEBRATE 30+ years of brain quest!

Image of space with colorful planets, a child astronaut, and kids in a rocket. The text in the center reads Brain Quest.

Stimulate the mind in a fun, approachable way. Celebrate 30+ years of Brain Quest: check out the new look, new products, and new packaging with the same A+ content!

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Picture Books to Celebrate Earth Day

Calling all picture book readers with a passion for plants and an appreciation for the great outdoors! Earth Day is approaching, and you don’t need a green thumb to make a special home for these books…

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A Guide to Eclipses

A total solar eclipse happens somewhere on Earth about every year and a half. On April 8, 2024, there will be a total solar eclipse in North America.

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Middle Grade Environmentalism

As a self-proclaimed tree hugger, there is nothing I love more than getting cozy with a good book that sings with love for our planet and all the creatures we share it with. Choosing books with a focus on environment is a great way for young readers to gain an understanding of and grow their…

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Observing at Feeders: Birdwatching for Beginners

Bird feeders are an easily accessible place to start observing, identifying, and appreciating the birds around us. Learn the basics with advice from acclaimed nature illustrator Clare Walker Leslie.

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