Books About Environmental Disasters

The Best Environmental Disasters Books for Kids

Looking for excellent children's books about environmental disasters? 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.

The Shortlist

Our 3 Favorite Books About Environmental Disasters

Lake of Slime
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$759
Chapter Book · Ages 5–9 · 2026

Lake of Slime

Four heroes must unite to stop a villain from turning the city into slime.

112 pages· 1,471 words· Est. 17 min read
3.6 Goodreads · 64 ratings
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Paperback
Summary: When the city's lake starts turning into goo, four unlikely heroes—Abby Astro, Blix Blaster, Captain Kooky Pants, and Wanda Weather—must set aside their differences to thwart the evil Dr. Slimepeople. Can these mismatched roommates work together to save their city from a sticky fate? Dive into this fast-paced, slime-filled adventure where teamwork is the only way to stop chaos. With short chapters and bold illustrations, this tale is perfect for young readers ready to leap into the world of chapter books. Will they succeed, or will the city be lost to slime forever?
The Last Immortals
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$1797
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2026

The Last Immortals

A tank-bred axolotl battles for survival amidst warring factions and a quest for freedom.

208 pages· 33,028 words· Est. 4.5 hour read
4.2 Goodreads · 19 ratings
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Hardcover
Summary: Zephyr, a tank-bred axolotl, escapes captivity only to face a new peril: a fierce conflict between factions. Desperate to find his sister, he trusts Neptune, a wise salamander, but betrayal forces him to confront Jasper, a power-hungry axolotl. As Zephyr navigates this treacherous world, he must choose between those who believe in regeneration and those who seek evolution. With danger lurking in the depths and on the surface, Zephyr's journey is fraught with legendary battles and unexpected alliances. Will he find his sister and a place to belong, or will the lake's secrets consume him?
Wild Wave
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$1797
Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2024

Wild Wave

By Rodman Philbrick · Book #3 in the The Wilds series

Two kids must survive a tsunami's aftermath and find help in a devastated world.

192 pages· 31,448 words· Est. 3.5 hour read
3.8 Goodreads · 304 ratings
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Hardcover
Summary: Nick and Jess face nature's fury when a tsunami devastates their town. Stranded in a shattered landscape, they must navigate danger to find safety. Encountering an elderly couple in need, the stakes rise as they work together to survive. Can they find help before it's too late?