Fourth graders are emerging into a world where climate change and environmental issues are becoming increasingly impossible to ignore. Unlike some adults who might feel overwhelmed or distant from the problem, this new generation is uniquely positioned to be passionate about the environment. Their natural curiosity and sense of wonder about the world translates perfectly into a fascination with the amazing diversity of life on Earth. They're at an age where they're readily absorbing information and forming strong connections with the animals and ecosystems they learn about. This inherent love for the planet can easily spark a fire in their hearts to protect it.
However, this passion needs to be nurtured with the right tools.
Here's where engaging books come in. Informative and age-appropriate books can provide them with the knowledge they crave to understand the complexities of climate change and environmental issues. Through captivating stories and vivid illustrations, these books can paint a picture of the natural world's beauty and the potential threats it faces. But more importantly, good environmental books empower fourth graders. They can showcase real kids taking action, inspiring young readers to believe they too can make a difference. By learning about solutions and success stories, my students will equipped to turn their passion into action, sparking a lifelong commitment to protecting our planet.
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The Ecology Book: Big Ideas Simply Explained (DK Big Ideas)
• Amazon Business
$17.29
1
$17.29
We Are All Greta: Be inspired by Greta Thunberg to save the world
• Amazon Business
$7.59
2
$15.18
Good Morning Trees: A journey in learning about climate change and how to make a difference (Good Morning Learning Series)
• Amazon Business
$14.99
1
$14.99
I Have the Right to Save My Planet (I Have the Right, 2)
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$14.99
1
$14.99
Marshes and Swamps!: With 25 Science Projects for Kids
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$14.95
1
$14.95
Protecting the Planet (Together in Our World)
• Amazon Business
$13.10
1
$13.10
Earth's Climate Heroes (Sustainable Built Environment Guidance Report Series)
• Amazon Business
$12.99
1
$12.99
What's the Weather?: Clouds, Climate, and Global Warming (Protect the Planet)
• Amazon Business
$12.99
1
$12.99
How do we stop climate change?: Mind Mappers: Making Difficult Subjects Easy to Understand
• Amazon Business
$12.69
1
$12.69
Saving Tally: An Adventure into the Great Pacific Plastic Patch (Save The Planet Books)
• Amazon Business
$11.95
1
$11.95
Kids Who Are Changing the World: A Book From the GoodPlanet Foundation
• Amazon Business
$11.69
1
$11.69
What in the World is Happening to Our Climate?
• Amazon Business
$5.79
2
$11.58
Climate Change Activity Book for Kids: Creative Games about Global Warming, Nature Conservation, Environmental Protection, and Earth Ecosystem Changes for Children
• Amazon Business
$9.99
1
$9.99
Not for me, please!: I choose to act green
• Amazon Business
$9.99
1
$9.99
Rebel Girls Climate Warriors: 25 Tales of Women Who Protect the Earth
• Amazon Business
$8.95
1
$8.95
Materials cost
$213.31
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee
$3.20
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$246.51
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$43.50
Total project goal
$290.01
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$290.01
3 Donors
-$156.97
Donations toward project cost
-$139.42
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
-$17.55
Matching donations from our partners
-$125.99
Match offers toward project cost
-$107.09
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