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1952 –
Environmental movements have shaped the global conversation about protecting the planet. In the 1960s, Rachel Carson’s book Silent Spring raised awareness about the dangers of pesticides, sparking the modern environmental movement. Activists pushed for cleaner air and water, leading to the creation of Earth Day and major environmental laws. Over time, movements expanded to address climate change, deforestation, and species extinction. Today, young activists like Greta Thunberg are leading global efforts to combat climate change, calling for urgent action to protect the Earth for future generations.
Picture books
Spring After Spring: How Rachel Carson Inspired the Environmental Movement
Upbeat picture biography of Rachel Carson
One Plastic Bag: Isatou Ceesay and the Recycling Women of the Gambia
Inspiring true story of a Gambian woman who started a recycling movement
The Day the River Caught Fire
True story of how a fire on the the Cuyahoga River fueled the environmental movement and led to Earth Day
A River Ran Wild: An Environmental History
True story of pollution and restoration through the lens of one river
I Am Farmer: Growing an Environmental Movement in Cameroon
Inspiring true story of a farmer and environmentalist in Cameroon
All That Trash: The Story of the 1987 Garbage Barge and Our Problem with Stuff
True story of a barge full of garbage that sparked environmental activism
Alexander von Humboldt: Explorer, Naturalist & Environmental Pioneer
Incredible true story of a naturalist and explorer who became the “father of ecology”
Into the Deep: The Life of Naturalist and Explorer William Beebe
Exciting true story of a deep-sea explorer and conservation pioneer
Non-fiction books
Biographies
Who Was Pete Seeger?
Biography of a musician whose work supported the Civil Rights and environmental movements
Activities
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