Favourite books about the environment (older children)
From climate change to animal conservation, these books will encourage children and young people to think about and discuss pressing issues about the environment.
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The Earth Book
Author: Jonathan Litton Illustrator: Thomas Hegbrook
Interest level: 7+
Reading age: 9+
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The Earth Book
Author: Jonathan Litton Illustrator: Thomas Hegbrook
Interest level: 7+
Reading age: 9+
Learn about the inner workings of our earth, including earthquakes, volcanoes, thunderstorms and tsunamis; animal life on earth; t…
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Plastic Sucks! You Can Make a Difference
Author: Dougie Poynter
Interest level: 9-11
Reading age: 9+
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Plastic Sucks! You Can Make a Difference
Author: Dougie Poynter
Interest level: 9-11
Reading age: 9+
Plastic is one of the problems of our age, but what can we do about reducing how much we use? There’s a great mix here, from …
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This Book is Not Rubbish: 50 Ways to Ditch Plastic, Reduc...
Author: Isabel Thomas Illustrator: Alex Paterson
Interest level: 9-11
Reading age: 9+
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This Book is Not Rubbish: 50 Ways to Ditch Plastic, Reduc...
Author: Isabel Thomas Illustrator: Alex Paterson
Interest level: 9-11
Reading age: 9+
There are some worrying realities in the world at the moment when it comes to the environment. Luckily, this readable gem is full …
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Earth Heroes: Twenty Inspiring Stories of People Saving O...
Author: Lily Dyu Illustrator: Jackie Lay
Interest level: 6-11
Reading age: 7+
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Earth Heroes: Twenty Inspiring Stories of People Saving O...
Author: Lily Dyu Illustrator: Jackie Lay
Interest level: 6-11
Reading age: 7+
When faced with climate change, the biggest threat that our planet has ever confronted, it's easy to feel as if there is nothing y…
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The Incredible Ecosystems of Planet Earth
Author: Rachel Ignotofsky
Interest level: 6-11
Reading age: 7+
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The Incredible Ecosystems of Planet Earth
Author: Rachel Ignotofsky
Interest level: 6-11
Reading age: 7+
This huge world we live in, with its infinitely varied regions, countries and communities, is – so we learn in Rachel Ignotofsky’s…
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Where the River Runs Gold
Author: Sita Brahmachari
Interest level: 10-13
Reading age: 9+
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Where the River Runs Gold
Author: Sita Brahmachari
Interest level: 10-13
Reading age: 9+
Shifa and her brother Themba live in a world destroyed by climate change, but when they're sent away to work, they're horrified to…
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The Dog Runner
Author: Bren MacDibble
Interest level: 12-14
Reading age: 12+
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The Dog Runner
Author: Bren MacDibble
Interest level: 12-14
Reading age: 12+
A perilous adventure with dystopian and environmental themes that cut unnervingly close to potential reality, The Dog Runner is a …
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Young Heroes: Inspirational Children from Around the World
Author: Lula Bridgeport Illustrator: Federica Frenna / Isabel Munoz / Julianna Swaney
Interest level: 6-11
Reading age: 7+
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Young Heroes: Inspirational Children from Around the World
Author: Lula Bridgeport Illustrator: Federica Frenna / Isabel Munoz / Julianna Swaney
Interest level: 6-11
Reading age: 7+
This collection of remarkable young people’s achievements is truly inspirational. With a gentle guide to being a hero yourself at …
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Kids Fight Plastic
Author: Martin Dorey Illustrator: Tim Weeson
Interest level: 6-11
Reading age: 8+
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Kids Fight Plastic
Author: Martin Dorey Illustrator: Tim Weeson
Interest level: 6-11
Reading age: 8+
By 2050 there will be more plastic than fish in the ocean. Kids Fight Plastic presents powerful facts about how oceans a…
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The Territory
Author: Sarah Govett
Interest level: 15+
Reading age: 13+
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The Territory
Author: Sarah Govett
Interest level: 15+
Reading age: 13+
This is a truly exceptional novel, exciting, gripping and intense, with relatable protagonists whose agonies become the reader&rsq…
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FloodWorld
Author: Tom Huddleston
Interest level: 10-14
Reading age: 9+
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FloodWorld
Author: Tom Huddleston
Interest level: 10-14
Reading age: 9+
When the sea level rose, a wall was built to protect London. Now Kara and Joe are stuck in the middle between the privileged …
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Wolf Light
Author: Yaba Badoe
Interest level: 12-18
Reading age: 11+
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Wolf Light
Author: Yaba Badoe
Interest level: 12-18
Reading age: 11+
Three girls, far apart in the world, are born with magical powers into a sisterhood. Together, they must defend the planet they sh…
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The House of Light
Author: Julia Green
Interest level: 9-11
Reading age: 9+
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The House of Light
Author: Julia Green
Interest level: 9-11
Reading age: 9+
A wonderfully imaginative and beautifully written story about a climate change-wrecked world that feels very timely and shows…
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The Wild Folk
Author: Sylvia V Linsteadt
Interest level: 10-12
Reading age: 10+
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The Wild Folk
Author: Sylvia V Linsteadt
Interest level: 10-12
Reading age: 10+
When the City's stargold starts running out, the leaders are set on destroying everything to find more – including the countryside…
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Earth Shattering Events: Volcanoes, Earthquakes, Cyclones...
Author: Robin Jacobs Illustrator: Sophie Williams
Interest level: 6-11
Reading age: 7+
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Earth Shattering Events: Volcanoes, Earthquakes, Cyclones...
Author: Robin Jacobs Illustrator: Sophie Williams
Interest level: 6-11
Reading age: 7+
In any given year, there may be hundreds of large-scale geological or meteorological disasters on earth – and they’re becoming mor…
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Under the Weather
Author: VariousEditor: Tony Bradman
Interest level: 9-10
Reading age: 8+
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Under the Weather
Author: VariousEditor: Tony Bradman
Interest level: 9-10
Reading age: 8+
A thought-provoking collection emphasising the importance of individual, as well as group initiatives.
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Zinnia and the Bees
Author: Danielle Davis
Interest level: 9-12
Reading age: 9+
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Zinnia and the Bees
Author: Danielle Davis
Interest level: 9-12
Reading age: 9+
A funny, moving story about loss, love, loyalty and misunderstanding, all featuring a quirky young heroine, a hilarious swarm of b…
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Follow the Moon Home
Author: Deborah Hopkinson and Philippe Cousteau Illustrator: Meilo So
Interest level: 5-12
Reading age: 6+
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Follow the Moon Home
Author: Deborah Hopkinson and Philippe Cousteau Illustrator: Meilo So
Interest level: 5-12
Reading age: 6+
When Viv moves to a new home and school, she discovers that her local beach is a loggerhead turtle nesting area - but some baby tu…
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