Books About Environmental Change

The Best Environmental Change Books for Kids

By the Bookroo Editors

Looking for excellent children's books about environmental change? This collection brings together Bookroo's highest-rated and most useful picks in one place.

Start with our editorial favorites, then browse recommendations organized by reading stage to find the right book for your reader.

Hicotea
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2019

Hicotea

By Lorena Alvarez · Book #2 in the Nightlights series

A magical realm needs Sandy's help to complete a mysterious painting.

64 pages· 1,830 words· Est. 21 min read
4.1/5 Goodreads · 2,386 ratings
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Summary: On a school trip, Sandy stumbles upon a magical realm inside a turtle shell. This enchanting world, filled with art and nature, holds an unfinished painting. The turtle seeks Sandy's unique touch to complete it. Can she rise to the challenge and uncover the secrets within this mystical museum?
Chapter Book · Ages 7–12 · 2007

The Nixie's Song

By Tony DiTerlizzi (Author/Illustrator), Holly Black · Book #6 in the The Spiderwick Chronicles series

A boy and his siblings must stop rampaging giants before Florida is destroyed.

208 pages· 16,178 words· Est. 2.5 hour read
3.7/5 Goodreads · 12,894 ratings
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Summary: In the sweltering Florida sun, eleven-year-old Nicholas Vargas faces more than just family upheaval. When a lake expedition reveals a nixie with a fiery giant problem, Nick, his stepsister Laurie, and brother Julian must act fast. Can they prevent the giants from turning Florida into ashes, or will their world be consumed by chaos? Adventure and danger await as they race against time to save their home.
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1990

The Year of the Panda

By Miriam Schlein, Kam Mak (Illustrator)

A boy's farm faces mysterious threats as a rare panda appears, hinting at hidden secrets.

96 pages· 8,509 words· Est. 1 hour read
3.5/5 Goodreads · 246 ratings
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Summary: On Lu Yi's family farm, strange events unfold. Government officials want the land, and a giant panda appears far from its natural habitat. When Lu Yi discovers an orphaned baby panda, he senses a connection between these mysteries. As he cares for the vulnerable creature, Lu Yi embarks on a journey that could alter his destiny. What secrets will the panda reveal, and how will they impact Lu Yi's future?
Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2013

Manatee Rescue

A girl vows to save an orphaned manatee, facing unexpected challenges.

112 pages· 13,821 words· Est. 2 hour read
3.8/5 Goodreads · 99 ratings
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Summary: Manuela's world shifts when her father's hunt leaves a baby manatee orphaned. Determined to save it, she embarks on a daring mission to return the calf to the river. As she faces the daunting challenge, Manuela questions her past beliefs and fights to protect the manatee from future threats. Can she succeed against the odds and change her community's views?
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