Climate Education

The future of our planet is not written yet. Climate change, biodiversity loss, pollution, deforestation, environmental injustice, and the depletion of natural resources have become defining challenges of our generation. Yet amid these global crises lies an even greater opportunity—the power of individuals, communities, educators, scientists, policymakers, entrepreneurs, and young people to become catalysts for change. Can We Still Save the Planet? is a compelling collection of stories, research, practical solutions, and inspiring experiences from contributors around the world who believe...

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER “An imperative call to action” (Nick Offerman) to get children off their screens and into nature, with tips for bonding activities that teach the importance of outside time and build tough, curious, competent kids—from the host of the Netflix series and...

For fans of Everything Is F*cked and Against Purity: Living Ethically in Compromised Times, a book about facing the multiple crises of modernity--and hospicing modernity--with maturity, humility, and integrity. This book is not easy: it contains no quick-fix plan for a better, brighter tomorrow...

In his long-awaited memoir, Yvon Chouinard-legendary climber, businessman, environmentalist, and founder of Patagonia, Inc.-shares the persistence and courage that have gone into being head of one of the most respected and environmentally responsible companies on earth. From his youth as the son...

NATIONAL BESTSELLER “A comprehensive, entertaining, and compelling argument for how rebuilding social infrastructure can help heal divisions in our society and move us forward.”—Jon Stewart NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY NPR “Engaging.”—Mayor Pete Buttigieg, The...

Ever wonder if plants sleep or why their leaves are shaped a certain way? The inner workings of the plants you love are revealed and celebrated in this guide by botany expert Dr. Scott Zona. A Gardener’s Guide to Botany is not just another book on how to grow plants. Instead, it’s a...

An indispensable analysis of how the world really produces and consumes its food—and a scientist's exploration of how we can successfully feed a growing population without killing the planet We have never had to feed as many people as we do today. And yet, we misunderstand the essentials of...

A SUNDAY TIMES BEST NON-FICTION BOOK OF THE TWENTY-FIRST CENTURY A beautiful, lyrical exploration of the places where nature is flourishing in our absence "[Flyn] captures the dread, sadness, and wonder of beholding the results of humanity's destructive impulse, and she arrives at a new...

100 Fascinating Facts About Weather and Climate: Explore Weather Patterns, Tornadoes, Hurricanes, and Climate Change Subtitle: A Fun and Informative Guide to Weather and Climate for Kids, Teens, and Nature Enthusiasts! Are you ready to unlock the secrets of the sky and explore the powerful forces that shape our planet? Dive into the exciting, action-packed world of weather and climate with this essential guide! From the gentle breeze to the fury of a hurricane, this book packs 100 jaw-dropping facts that will turn any reader into an atmospheric expert. Whether you're a curious adventurer, a...

When it comes to mastering a foreign language, finding interesting topics makes all the difference. But finding books designed for language learners can be hard! This book addresses that. You’ll learn to improve your French while listening to one of the most important topics of the century: climate change. Told through authentic conversations in intermediate French, you’ll become confident in the words, phrases, and expressions that you'll need to speak about the topics you care about.

We still have time to change the world. From Greta Thunberg, the world's leading climate activist, comes the essential handbook for making it happen. You might think it's an impossible task: secure a safe future for life on Earth, at a scale and speed never seen, against all the odds. There is...

Can an overworked teacher possibly turn an unruly incident with students into an opportunity for learning, growth, and community-building? If restorative justice has been able to salvage lives within the world of criminal behavior, why shouldn't its principles be applied in school classrooms and cafeterias? And if our children learn restorative practices early and daily, won't we be building a healthier, more just society? Two educators answer yes, yes, and yes in this new addition to The Little Books of Justice and Peacebuilding series. Amstutz and Mullet offer applications and models.

An authoritative and eye-opening history that examines how Monsanto came to have outsized influence over our food system. Monsanto, a St. Louis chemical firm that became the world’s largest maker of genetically engineered seeds, merged with German pharma-biotech giant Bayer in 2018—but its...

Stop Making Babies and Save the Planet is a bold, data-driven examination of one of the most avoided conversations in modern society: how population growth intersects with poverty, climate change, and environmental sustainability. Drawing from demographic research, climate science, economics, and public health data, this book explores how education, reproductive autonomy, and economic security influence fertility rates—and how voluntary population stabilization can reduce environmental strain without sacrificing human rights. This is not a call for coercion. It is a call for informed ...

With so many immediate and intensifying crises unfolding around us, how can therapists adapt to promote healing and growth? “As these intriguing essays make clear, some of the finest minds in the world are thinking through the problems and arriving at powerful answers." —Bill McKibben...

Laura A. Schifter and Jonathan Klein highlight the many ways in which K-12 schools and students have tremendous potential to advance solutions on environmental issues, and they provide frameworks for enacting change, in Students, Schools, and Our Climate Moment. Schifter and Klein demonstrate how the effects of climate change intersect with US public schools on multiple levels.

The New York Times–bestselling author of Rise of the Robots shows what happens as AI takes over our lives If you have a smartphone, you have AI in your pocket. AI is impossible to avoid online. And it has already changed everything from how doctors diagnose disease to how you interact with...

In her first novel since the Pulitzer Prize–nominated The Quick and the Dead,the legendary writer takes us into an uncertain landscape after an environmental apocalypse, a world in which only the man-made has value, but some still wish to salvage the authentic. "She practices ... camouflage...

What if the story of one country could unlock the secrets of our shared human journey? From the depths of the Amazon to the heights of political upheaval, Brazil is not just a nation—it’s a mirror. A mirror that reflects colonization and resistance, slavery and survival, empire and reinvention. In The History of Brazil, Eleanor Whitcombe invites you into a sweeping, emotionally resonant exploration of a land where contradictions collide and transformation never stops. ✔ Discover how a Portuguese outpost became the seat of a European empire ✔ Uncover the brutal logic behind the ...

In Teach for Climate Justice, accomplished educator and social and emotional learning expert Tom Roderick proposes a visionary interdisciplinary and intersectional approach to PreK-12 climate education. He argues that meaningful instruction on this urgent issue of our time must focus on climate justice—the convergence of climate change and social justice—in a way that is emotionally safe, developmentally appropriate, and ultimately empowering.