MCFL Kids: Earth Day and Activism

Carbon, Climate, Earth, and Us

by Levy, Debbie

Book - 2024

Gr. 2-4,The chemistry of climate change and meaningful ways to make changes for the better of the planet. Gr. 2-4,The chemistry of climate change and meaningful ways to make changes for the better of the planet. Show less

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Gifts From the Garbage Truck

A True Story About the Things We (don't) Throw Away

by Larsen, Andrew

Book - 2024

PreS - Gr. 3, Nelson Molina, a former employee for the New York City sanitation department, saved over 45,000 objects from the garbage to fix. PreS - Gr. 3, Nelson Molina, a former employee for the New York City sanitation department, saved over 45,000 objects from the garbage to fix. Show less

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Drawn to Change the World

16 Youth Climate Activists, 16 Artists

by Reynolds, Emma

Graphic Novel - 2023

Graphic Novel, Gr. 3- 7, Amazing young people who are taking action and speaking up for change. Graphic Novel, Gr. 3- 7, Amazing young people who are taking action and speaking up for change. Show less

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Something Happened to Our Planet

Kids Tackle the Climate Crisis

by Celano, Marianne

Book - 2023

K-Gr. 3, Concerned for our planet, a young child and her friends band together as the Earth Patrol and advocate for re-usable trays at their school. K-Gr. 3, Concerned for our planet, a young child and her friends band together as the Earth Patrol and advocate for re-usable trays at their school. Show less

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Zero Waste

How One Community Is Leading A World Recycling Revolution

by Drummond, Allan

Book - 2023

Gr. 1-5, Kamikatsu, Japan is known worldwide for its sanitation innovations. This small community of 1700 people is leading the way in a recycling and upcycling revolution. As of now, it has nearly achieved its goal of Zero Waste. Gr. 1-5, Kamikatsu, Japan is known worldwide for its sanitation innovations. This small community of 1700 people is leading the way in a recycling and upcycling revolution. As of now, it has nearly achieved its goal of Zero Waste. Show less

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The Last Plastic Straw

A Plastic Problem and Finding Ways to Fix It

by Romito, Dee

Book - 2023

Gr. 1-4, The story of the straw and the newest solutions, from plastic straw alternatives to activism by real kids like Milo Cress who started the Be Straw Free campaign when he was 11 years old. Gr. 1-4, The story of the straw and the newest solutions, from plastic straw alternatives to activism by real kids like Milo Cress who started the Be Straw Free campaign when he was 11 years old. Show less

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Live Sustainably!

by Boyle, Angela

Graphic Novel - 2022

Gr. 4- 6, After Isaac is caught vandalizing a sign at his local community garden, he's put to work under the wing of one of the gardeners, Aurora. But Isa...Show more Gr. 4- 6, After Isaac is caught vandalizing a sign at his local community garden, he's put to work under the wing of one of the gardeners, Aurora. But Isaac's time with Aurora isn't just about growing vegetables! As they make useful projects together for the garden and for Isaac's home, Show less

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It's A Wonderful World

by French, Jess

Book - 2022

Gr. 2-4, This title encourages children to take care of the planet, but it doesn't just focus on the problems--it teaches them proper practical solutions to the issues facing our world today. Gr. 2-4, This title encourages children to take care of the planet, but it doesn't just focus on the problems--it teaches them proper practical solutions to the issues facing our world today. Show less

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How to Become An Accidental Activist

by MacLeod, Elizabeth

Book - 2021

Gr. 3-7, This nonfiction book for middle-grade readers is full of stories about inspiring activists who have accidentally changed the world. The activists profiled are a variety of ages and come from around the world. Gr. 3-7, This nonfiction book for middle-grade readers is full of stories about inspiring activists who have accidentally changed the world. The activists profiled are a variety of ages and come from around the world. Show less

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The Last Straw

Kids Vs. Plastics

by Hood, Susan

Book - 2021

Gr. 3-6, Poems about the threats of plastic, and introduces readers to young activists who are making change with their great ideas. Gr. 3-6, Poems about the threats of plastic, and introduces readers to young activists who are making change with their great ideas. Show less

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Right Now!

Real Kids Speaking up for Change

by Paul, Miranda

Book - 2021

K- Gr. 2, A joyful, inspiring informational picture book that introduces readers to eleven young people from around the world who didn't wait until they were grown to speak up about things that matter to them and change the world for the better K- Gr. 2, A joyful, inspiring informational picture book that introduces readers to eleven young people from around the world who didn't wait until they were grown to speak up about things that matter to them and change the world for the better Show less

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Green Machine

The Slightly Gross Truth About Turning your Food Scraps Into Green Energy

by Donnelly, Rebecca

Book - 2020

PreS-Gr. 3, Green Machine is a playful nonfiction picture book celebrating innovation in the energy cycle with food waste composting. PreS-Gr. 3, Green Machine is a playful nonfiction picture book celebrating innovation in the energy cycle with food waste composting. Show less

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We Are Water Protectors

by Lindstrom, Carole

Book - 2020

K- Gr. 3, Water is the first medicine. It affects and connects us all... When a black snake threatens to destroy the Earth and poison her people's water, ...Show more K- Gr. 3, Water is the first medicine. It affects and connects us all... When a black snake threatens to destroy the Earth and poison her people's water, one young water protector takes a stand to defend Earth's most sacred resource. Inspired by the many indigenous-led movements across North America, this bold and lyrical picture book issues an urgent rallying cry to safeguard the Earth's water from harm and corruption Show less

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Taking on the Plastics Crisis

by Testa, Hannah

Book - 2020

Gr. 7 and Up, In this personal, moving essay, youth activist Hannah Testa shares with readers how she led a grassroots political campaign to successfully ...Show more Gr. 7 and Up, In this personal, moving essay, youth activist Hannah Testa shares with readers how she led a grassroots political campaign to successfully pass state legislation limiting single-use plastics and how she influenced global businesses to adopt more sustainable practices. Show less

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Kids Fight Plastic

How to Be A #2minutesuperhero

by Dorey, Martin

Book - 2020

Gr. 2-6, Every kid can be a superhero, fighting plastic waste at home, at school, and in their community. This engaging guide is chockfull of facts, vibrant art, graphics, and #2minutesuperhero missions-- practical ways to take action now. Gr. 2-6, Every kid can be a superhero, fighting plastic waste at home, at school, and in their community. This engaging guide is chockfull of facts, vibrant art, graphics, and #2minutesuperhero missions-- practical ways to take action now. Show less

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Greta's Story

The Schoolgirl Who Went on Strike to Save the Planet

by Camerini, Valentina

Book - 2019

Gr. 3- 7, How Greta Thunberg brought world wide attention to climate control through activism. Gr. 3- 7, How Greta Thunberg brought world wide attention to climate control through activism. Show less

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This Book Will (help) Cool the Climate

50 Ways to Cut Pollution and Protect Our Planet!

by Thomas, Isabel

Book - 2018

Gr. 3-7, Reduce your carbon footprint and cool the Earth, with practical tips and projects that make a difference! Gr. 3-7, Reduce your carbon footprint and cool the Earth, with practical tips and projects that make a difference! Show less

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Citizen Scientists

Be A Part of Scientific Discovery From your Own Backyard

by Burns, Loree Griffin

Book - 2012

Gr. 4-6, A look at citizen scientists and seasonal projects that kids can do. Gr. 4-6, A look at citizen scientists and seasonal projects that kids can do. Show less

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One Plastic Bag

Isatou Ceesay and the Recycling Women of the Gambia

by Paul, Miranda

Book - 2015

K- Gr. 3, In Njau, Gambia plastic bags caused many problems for gardens and livestock until Isatou Ceesay found a way to recycle the bags and transform her community. K- Gr. 3, In Njau, Gambia plastic bags caused many problems for gardens and livestock until Isatou Ceesay found a way to recycle the bags and transform her community. Show less

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Energy Island

How One Community Harnessed the Wind and Changed Their World

by Drummond, Allan

Book - 2011

Gr. 1-5, It's windy on the Danish island of Samsø. Meet the environmentally friendly folks who, in a few short years, worked together for energy independence, and who now proudly call their home Energy Island. Gr. 1-5, It's windy on the Danish island of Samsø. Meet the environmentally friendly folks who, in a few short years, worked together for energy independence, and who now proudly call their home Energy Island. Show less

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