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Environmental Protection Grades 4 - 7 : Multcolib School Corps

(Updated 6/2026) A collection of non-fiction materials about Environmental protection for students in grades 4 through 7. The library has already-prepared Buckets of Books on this topic that you can check out. The Buckets contain books similar to those on this list (though not every title is exactly the same) plus a teacher's guide. See link below for Bucket of Books Classroom Collection. A custom book list created by Multnomah County Library School Corps librarians for assignments. Are you a teacher that lives or works in Multnomah County? Need a custom booklist? https://multcolib.org/assignment-alert

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  • Ultrawild

    An Audacious Plan for Rewilding Every City on Earth

    Mushin, Steve,
    "Join maverick inventor Steve Mushin as he tackles climate change with an avalanche of mind-bending and scientifically plausible inventions to fight climate change, rewild cities, and save the planet"
    Graphic Novel, 2025Minneapolis : Graphic Universe, 2025. — jgn 363.7 MUSHIN 2025
  • Green Cities

    How Green Infrastructure Helps Urban Centers Thrive

    Boudreau, Sheila,
    This book discusses urbanization, green infrastructure, environmentally sustainable architecture, and examples of urban environmental design from cities around the world. It also explores ways individuals and communities can participate in creating…
    Book, 2026Toronto, ON ; Berkeley, CA : Owlkids Books, [2026] — j 307.1216 B7567g 2026
  • Microbes to the Rescue

    Using Bacteria, Algae and Fungi to Clean Up the Planet

    Ridge, Yolanda, 1973-
    "This book explores how microbes can help address some of the most pressing environmental challenges on Earth."
    Book, 2025[Victoria, British Columbia] : Orca Book Publishers, 2025. — j 579 R5445m 2025
  • "Myths! Lies! Recycling scams? Discover the real story behind the first Earth Day celebration and some of the biggest US climate catastrophes--and their solutions!"
    Book, 2025New York : Random House Children's Books, a division of Penguin Random House LLC, [2025] — j 394.262 M5858h 2025
  • All Consuming

    Shop Smarter for the Planet

    Silver, Erin, 1980-
    "Examines disposable culture, its effect on the planet and practical ways young people can use their purchasing power."
    Book, 2024[Victoria, British Columbia] : Orca Book Publishers, 2024. — j 339.47 S5872a 2024
  • Our Plastic Problem

    a Call for Global Solutions

    Durnford, Megan,
    "This book explores the history, uses and problems with plastic."
    Book, 2025[Victoria, British Columbia] : Orca Book Publishers, 2025. — j 363.7288 D963o 2025
  • "It's easy to see news about the climate crisis and feel powerless to stop it. But there's another way of looking at things. Mikaela offers an inspiring and optimistic road map toward a brighter future for everyone! "
    Book, 2025New York, NY : Bright Matter Books, an imprint of Random House Children's Books, a division of Penguin Random House LLC, [2025] — j 363.70525 L7957c 2025
  • A Kid's Guide to Saving the Planet

    It's Not Hopeless and We're Not Helpless

    Douglas, Paul, 1958-
    "Presents the daunting problems of climate change and offers realistic solutions and actions that kids can participate in now"
    Book, 2022Minneapolis, MN : Beaming Books, 2022. — j 577.22 D735k 2022
  • Full of Life

    Exploring Earth's Biodiversity

    Thomas, Isabel, 1979-
    "Helps young readers understand how every living creature, from the tiniest germ to the biggest blue whale, is part of one big family tree."
    Book, 2022New York, NY : Phaidon Press Inc., [2022] — j 333.95 T457f 2022
  • "Aurora teaches Isaac about the natural and human-built systems we're all a part of, how our decisions and lifestyles impact the planet, and how even a kid can make better choices to live more sustainably!"
    Graphic Novel, 2022New York : First Second, 2022. — jgn 640.286 BOYLE 2022
  • This Book Will Save the Planet

    a Climate-justice Primer for Activists and Changemakers

    Sigwalt, Dany,
    "An illustrated study of the climate crisis that tells us exactly what we can do to help save the world we live in"
    Book, 2022Minneapolis, MN : Frances Lincoln Children's Books, [2022] — y 363.73874 S5792t 2022
  • Rush Hour

    Navigating Our Global Traffic Jam

    Silver, Erin, 1980-
    "This nonfiction book for middle-grade readers looks at the evolution of traffic, how it's affecting the environment and practical things young people can do to help."
    Book, 2022[Victoria, British Columbia] : Orca Book Publishers, 2022. — j 388.31 S5872r 2022
  • Global Water Crisis

    a Max Axiom Super Scientist Adventure

    Turner, Myra Faye,
    "Why is there a shortage of clean and healthy water? In this nonfiction graphic novel, Max Axion and the Society of Super Scientists travel around the world to learn the reasons behind the global water crisis."
    Downloadable Graphic Novel, 2022[United States] : Capstone, 2022. — Digital Comic
  • "This book examines how the energy that people use affects the environment, as well as what people are doing to make energy more Earth-friendly."
    Book, 2022Lake Elmo, MN : Focus Readers, [2022] — j 621.042 R291e 2022
  • Planet Ocean

    Why We All Need a Healthy Ocean

    Newman, Patricia, 1958-
    "Travel beneath the waves and visit three distinct parts of the ocean to examine climate change, pollution, and sustainability. And find out what you can do to protect the health of the ocean!"
    Book, 2021Minneapolis : Millbrook Press, [2021] — j 551.46 N554p 2021
  • "A graphic novel biography of Rachel Carson, the woman who changed the way America fought against the environmental crisis through her bestselling books, ultimately spurring the creation of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency."
    Graphic Novel, 2021Los Angeles, CA : Boom! Box, [2021] — ygn 508.092 WILLIS 2021
  • The Story of More

    How We Got to Climate Change and Where to Go From Here : Adapted for Young Adults

    Jahren, Hope,
    "Our enterprising spirit has tamed wild crops, cured diseases, and sent us to the moon-- but that spirit has created excesses that are quickly warming our planet to dangerous levels. Jahren takes us through the science behind the key inventions…
    Book, 2021New York : Delacorte Press, [2021] — y 363.73874 J253s 2021
  • Our World Out of Balance

    Understanding Climate Change and What We Can Do

    Minoglio, Andrea,
    Filled with engaging big ideas that will inspire children to think about their role in keeping our world healthy, Our World Out of Balance details how humans have thrown the planet off-balance and ways we can work together to be part of the solution…
    Book, 2021San Francisco : Blue Dot Kids Press, 2021. — j 363.738 M6661o 2021