Learn More With These Earth Day Selections
Billions spend their lives walking, running, jogging, and driving on the Earth below them. However, these attitudes ignore that the Earth is our most precious resource — providing life, sustenance, shelter, etc. One of the ways to adjust these views is to learn more about our home planet. So, here are some books to acknowledge and celebrate all the Earth provides us on Earth Day.
My Friend Earth
This children’s book is a love letter to the planet. Combining beautiful illustrations and touching prose reaches young readers on an intimate level. It fills their eyes and minds with all the marvelous things the Earth does for its inhabitants.
You can buy the beautiful love letter from outlets like Amazon and Barnes & Noble or check out from your local library.
The Great Kapok Tree
This literary children’s classic put the act of conservation in young minds for generations. Saving the Amazon rainforest is humanized by the Greek chorus of animals who advocate against chopping down the tree. The anthropomorphic characters and outstanding illustrations sent the message to millions of children.
You can buy this children’s classic from outlets like Amazon and Barnes & Noble or check out from your local library.
The Man from Clear Lake
This biography places a spotlight on the Father of Earth Day, Senator Gaylord Nelson. This portrait of the notable senator traces his progressive leanings from childhood to his political career. The book does a masterful job of interweaving his conservation efforts and political ties.
You can buy the environmental pioneer’s life story from outlets like Amazon and Barnes & Noble or check out from your local library.
Rooted: Life at the Crossroads of Science, Nature, and Spirit
This selection merges the world of science and spirituality. It is an exploration of humans’ relationship with nature through interconnectivity. The words have a sense of urgency as they relay tools for better stewardship of the environment.
You can buy the spiritual environmentalism book from outlets like Amazon and Barnes & Noble or check out from your local library.
Black Earth Wisdom: Soulful Conversations with Black Environmentalists
This thought-provoking anthology sounds the alarm on Black environmentalism with some of the most respected and influential voices. It interconnects the threads of environmentalism and racism. This collection weaves together a series of essays and interviews to explore the spiritual and scientific connection between the Earth and the African diaspora.
You can buy the earthly collection from outlets like Amazon and Barnes & Noble or check it out from your local library.
The Vast Wonder of the World
This children’s biography brings attention to an unsung hero in environmentalism. The book explores the life of African American scientist Ernest Everett Just through beautiful and experimental illustrations and literary lyricism. It tells Just’s story in a fun and imaginative way for young readers.
You can buy the pioneering scientist’s picturesque story from outlets like Amazon and Barnes & Noble or check out from your local library.
Silent Spring
This selection kicked off the U.S. environmental movement in the 1960s. Years of research and first-hand testimony put a spotlight on the United States’ relaxed approach to nature and the resulting consequences. Despite efforts to silence the message, it forever changed how the nation dealt with certain chemicals in American culture.
You can buy this forebearer of American environmentalism from outlets like Amazon and Barnes & Noble or check out from your local library.
All We Can Save
This collection of essays amplifies the voices of women from the climate movement. The collection speaks on environmental issues, including policies and activism. It offers a fresh range of perspectives on cleaning and maintaining the environment.
You can buy the essay collection from outlets like Amazon and Barnes & Noble or check it out from your local library.
A Life on Our Planet
As the companion book to the 2020 documentary A Life on Our Planet, this selection merges various formats to create a unique reading experience. One part is an autobiographical sketch of renowned scientific voice David Attenborough’s career as a presenter and natural historian. The rest concentrates on the decline in wildlife and rising carbon emissions, leading to warnings from the documentarian. It offers suggestions for combating the environmental crisis.
You can buy the documentary companion book from outlets like Amazon and Barnes & Noble or check out from your local library.
Eat for the Planet: Saving the World One Bite at a Time
This how-to and research study argues for planet-based eating over a meat-filled lifestyle. The book makes a compelling argument with research, intriguing infographics, and support from renowned scientists. It gives the reader tools to switch from meat to plant-based meals.
You can buy the compelling read from outlets like Amazon and Barnes & Noble or check out from your local library.
Don’t forget to add these must-read books to your Earth Day repertoire and beyond.
Originally published at http://adreonpatterson.net on April 25, 2024.
