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Caring for Mother Earth: Grades 3-5

By Skokie Staff Youth Services

How can kids and families become better stewards of our planet? What does Earth need more of and, even more important, less of? Find the answers--and more--with these books for kids in grades 3, 4, and 5.

  • One World: 24 Hours on Planet Earth

    2023 by Davies, Nicola

    This narrative nonfiction book discusses the importance of environmental protection while also exploring the concept of time and place as two sisters visit a variety of animals across the world at the same moment.

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  • Round and Round Goes Mother Nature

    2023 by Dawnay, Gabby

    Another book reflecting on the importance of time and the changes that are happening all around us. "Every story has a beginning, middle, and end and so does everything in our world." This is a tight literary introduction to animal and plant life cycles.

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  • What a Waste

    2019 by French, Jess

    From pollution and litter to renewable energy and plastic recycling, our actions affect planet Earth. We produce a lot of waste, but where does it go and how does it affect us?

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  • Sustainable Structures: 15 Eco-Conscious Buildings Around the World

    2024 by McMillan, Kate

    Part of the Books for a Better Earth series, readers will pore over the detailed art and many examples of "green" architecture--including a school designed to float during flood season in Bangladesh--in this innovative STEAM book.

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  • Earth Day and the Environment

    2025 by Messner, Kate

    Kate Messner's entertaining and informative History Smashers graphic novel series takes a comprehensive look at the real story behind the first Earth Day celebration and some of the biggest U.S. climate catastrophes.

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  • Becoming a Good Creature

    2020 by Montgomery, Sy

    This children's adaptation of the bestselling How to Be a Good Creature highlights the importance of human-animal relations. Older kids will enjoy exploring this empathic and mature picture book.

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  • Saving Earth: Climate Change and the Fight for Our Future

    2022 by Rhuday-Perkovich, Olugbemisola

    This dramatic call-to-action features the compelling stories of past and present climate activists.

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  • I Have the Right to Save My Planet

    2021 by Serres, Alain

    Children have a right to advocate for the environment, too! This empowering book inspires children from all backgrounds to fight for our planet's future.

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  • Animal Climate Heroes!

    2024 by Stevens, Alison Pearce

    Animals are doing their part to save the planet, and we can, too! Learn how forest elephants, whales, sea otters, and echidnas are making a difference in this serious (yet also fun) book.

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  • How to Make a Better World

    2020 by Swift, Keilly

    This fun and inspiring guide to making the world a better place and becoming a good citizen is packed with ideas and tips for kids who want to know how to make a difference.

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