Reading List for 6-8th Grade

Ignite the curiosity of middle school students with a curated reading list focused on climate-related stories, nonfiction, and scientific texts. Read about recycling, climate heroes, and natural resources while enhancing reading comprehension and text analysis skills. Embark on a journey of discovery and exploration through the texts on this book list. Happy reading, 6th-8th graders!

Hello Dr. Jane!

This resource includes a video, vocabulary terms, pre-reading questions, journal topics, and a biographical article about the award-winning Dr. Jane Goodall. 

Still Waiting Read Aloud [English & Spanish]

This poignant story tells the tale of a polar bear cub and its mother in the Arctic, describing the hardships and ultimate sacrifice the mother makes to search for food in the melting Arctic.

How Much Plastic from the Pandemic Ends up in the Ocean?

This scientific article presents research about the extra plastic waste produced as a result of the pandemic that may eventually end up in the oceans.

Without Warning! Wildfire Comic Book

This digital comic book is an engaging tool for teaching students about the dangers of wildfires and how they can be prevented.

Milly Zantow: Recycling Revolutionary

Read about how Milly Zantow started a global movement to recycle plastics, what motivated her to start this movement, and what challenges she faced in the movement's early phases.

Nonrenewable Energy Resources

This interactive book chapter describes the many types of fossil fuels, the effects of burning fossil fuels on the environment, and the difference between renewable and nonrenewable resources.

2023 Adirondacks Update Report

This series of articles, organized in a newsletter format, provides updates on various climate solutions and a partnership with Indigenous people in the Adirondack area of New York.

Wetland Wonders: New York's Budget Will Help Safeguard Them

This article from The Nature Conservancy explains the importance of providing environmental protection for small wetlands in New York.

Aviation Noise Impacts: State of the Science

This scientific review article discusses the many negative effects of noise pollution from aviation, citing several peer-reviewed studies and articles.

The Climate Crisis and Your Health

This e-book explains how the climate crisis impacts people's health.

Closing Thoughts

Encourage a love for reading while fostering environmental consciousness with our carefully selected middle school reading list. Let these stories inspire your young readers to become passionate advocates for a sustainable and harmonious future.