Juvenile Nonfiction - Science & Nature - Environmental Science & Ecosystems

How could plastic-eating bacteria help reduce waste? Can a river be given human rights? Could we generate all the power we need from the sun and the wind? How do woolly sweaters help penguins in peril? Would building a giant sunshade in space stop...

100 Ways to Save the Planet is packed with activities to help young eco-warriors make a positive difference. From growing your own veg and learning how to sew to organizing a school seed bank and making a bird box, each colorful page is filled...

Why do volcanoes erupt?How do airplanes stay in the sky?Why did ancient civilizations build pyramids?What makes rainbows appear?Kids are naturally curious, and 100,000 Whys: Big Questions Kids Ask is filled with exciting answers that make learning fun, simple, and unforgettable.This engaging encyclopedia explores fascinating...

This title lets readers discover information about the 4-H and FFA organizations. Along with the history of 4-H and FFA traditions, readers will learn about the organizations' members, their activities, and different agricultural projects. Features include a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned...

From the creators of the award-winning An Egg Is Quiet, A Seed Is Sleepy, and A Rock Is Lively comes this gorgeous and informative introduction to the world of butterflies. Part of the incredible six-book Nature Books series from the award-winning duo of Dianna...

The desert is a habitat of extreme climate that provides plants and animals with unique survival challenges. A Desert Habitat provides an introduction to one of the world's most fascinating desert habitats: the Sonoran Desert. More plants and animals live in the Sonoran Desert...

Noah's family has just moved in to a new apartment on the 22nd floor when an Anna's hummingbird visits their balcony. Soon the young boy notices a fuzzy nest being built--like Noah's family, this hummingbird is making a new home. This true story shows...

Combining scientific facts with the art of poetry, this is a humorous and educational picture book about animals that look alike. How do you tell a llama from an alpaca, an alligator from a crocodile, or a dolphin from a porpoise? The animal kingdom...

"Fans will rejoice at the first sight of A Nest Is Noisy," promises School Library Journal, and they're right. From the award-winning creators of An Egg Is Quiet, A Seed Is Sleepy, A Butterfly Is Patient, A Rock Is Lively, and A Beetle Is...

From the award-winning creators of An Egg Is Quiet, A Seed Is Sleepy, A Butterfly Is Patient, and A Rock Is Lively comes this gorgeous and informative look at the fascinating world of nests.From tiny bee hummingbird nests to orangutan nests high in the...

A Rainforest Habitat introduces children to the huge trees, colorful flowers, and other plants in South American tropical rain forests. This fascinating book also outlines the insects, amphibians, mammals, and other animals that live there. Captivating photographs and easy-to-follow text help young readers understand...

Over and Under the Rainforest meets This Is How We Do It in A River of Dust--a celebration of global interconnectedness with an environmental lens, at a time when we need it most. I am dust, the dust of North Africa. I connect continents....

Follow the epic life cycle of one rock from its prehistoric creation to modern day, in this transportive nonfiction picture book perfect for fans of GRAND CANYON and the Over and Under series. Over one hundred million years ago, on the side of a...

A lyrical informational picture book about how open-net pen fish farms impact wild salmon and their ecosystems Salmon are central to their ecosystem and the lives of many Indigenous Nations, but the rapid rise of open net-pen fish farming has threatened these longstanding connections....

A National Science Teaching Association Outstanding Science Trade Book Follow a stone's journey through time as it faces ice, water, wind, and scorching heat in this beautiful nonfiction picture book that is Seeds Move! meets A Stone Sat Still. "Where do rocks come from?"...

Inspire kids to interact with the natural world around them with this sweet, hands-on picture bookConnect with nature in this interactive trip to an urban park full of wildlife! As you listen for birds, scatter seeds, spot animals and more, you'll learn how to...

Accomplished illustrator and nature writer takes you on a beautiful tour of the four seasons, pointing out with great artistic and verbal skills the many mysteries of nature -- from sightings of spring flowers to amazing life beneath pond ice. An entertaining and informative...

Let's get closer to wildlife that is hard to see. There are animals and plants in the skies, deep underwater, on clifftops, in caves, underground and from long, long ago that remain hidden from the world. In Above, Below and Long Ago, catch a...

Acadia National Park is on Maine's coast. The park protects the region's rugged coastline and diverse wildlife. Despite being one of the smallest parks in the National Park System, millions of people travel to Acadia each year to experience its unique beauty. Acadia National...

What can a potato do? To Peruvian scientist Alberto Salas, they have the power to change the world. Go on the hunt with Alberto for for wild potatoes before they go extinct in this playful picture book biography, gorgeously illustrated by Caldecott-honoree Juana Martinez-Neal....