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Upcycle-saurus ♻️ 🦕 🗞️ Juvenile Non-Fiction Books

this list goes along with our 2026 Summer Reading theme Unearth a Story, and our program Upcycle-saurus (inspired by the book "Sustainable Play" by Sydney Piercey [linked in list]) event: https://events.dbrl.org/events?n=2&term=Upcycle-saurus&r=months see the E and SE level booklist here: https://dbrl.bibliocommons.com/v2/list/display/2784819047/3062001547

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21 items

  • Sustainable Play

    60+ Crafts and Games for An Earth-kind Home

    Piercey, Sydney,
    Paperback, 2022London : Greenfinch, 2022. — 745.5083 PIE
  • Part of a series. // "Make some noise by creating your own homemade musical instruments. Crafters practice comprehension skills as they use text and diagrams to follow the steps for each project. The activities push students to learn and apply…
    Book, 2016Ann Arbor, Michigan : Cherry Lake Publishing, [2016] — J784.1923 RAU
  • "Become a makeover master with these stylish and environmentally friendly ideas for bedroom decorations, storage solutions, and even furniture. Dream Bedrooms contains twelve projects to transform every child's bedroom using recycled materials. From…
    Paperback, 2007Boston : Kingfisher, 2007. — J747.7708 CRA
  • Part of a series. // "Sweatshirt too small? Jeans too ripped? Upcycle them! Sock cat toys or cozy dog beds, one-of-a-kind denim scrunchies, snuggley flannel throw pillows, and more! Save cast-off clothes from the landfill and use eco-creativity to…
    Book, 2022North Mankato, Minnesota : Capstone Press, an imprint of Capstone, [2022] — J746 MOR
  • Cardboard Creations

    Open-ended Exploration With Recycled Materials

    Rucci, Barbara (Barbara B.),
    "Provides instructions for creating art projects using recycled materials, such as cardboard boxes and old jars and containers."
    Paperback, 2018Seattle, WA : The Innovation Press, [2018] — J745.54 RUC
  • I Am Not a Toilet Paper Roll

    the Recycling Project Book : 10 Incredible Things to Make With Toilet Paper Rolls!

    Dynamo Limited,
    "Take your craft projects to a whole new level with this ingenious series that turns recycling into an art form! Imaginations will soar as kids take a plain old toilet paper roll and turn it into a unicorn, pirate, treasure chest, ninja, space…
    Paperback, 2018Hauppauge, NY : Barron's Educational Series, 2018. — J745.5 DYN
  • Charming Woodland Crafts

    50 Fun and Easy Projects Made From Natural and Recycled Materials

    Padilla, Sibia Torres,
    "Capture the Magic and Whimsy of the Enchanted Forest. Make spellbinding nature crafts that will transport your wild child into the realm of fairies, gnomes and enchanted toadstools. Discover how to use flowers and fairy lights to create a dreamy…
    Paperback, 2025Salem, MA : Page Street Kids Publishing Co., 2025. — J745.5 PAD
  • "This book, presenting step-by-step illustrations, shows you how to make twenty-one crafts out of old playing cards, marker caps, toy cars, neckties, and other things."
    Book, 2009Minneapolis : Millbrook Press, c2009. — J745.5 ROS
  • EcoArt!

    Earth-friendly Art & Craft Experiences for 3- to 9-year-olds

    Carlson, Laurie M., 1952-
    "Presents art and craft projects that benefit the environment through such activities as recycling."
    Book, 1993Charlotte, Vt. : Williamson Pub., 1993. — J745.5 CAR
  • ""Recycle household cardboard into incredible art projects that you can wear, share, and play with. Learn how to build and decorate more than 25 amazing creations, including costumes and castles, gifts and games, puppets and pirate ships."
    Book, 2017New York, New York : DK Publishing, 2017. — J745.54 WES
  • Big Book of Building

    Duct Tape, Paper, Cardboard, and Recycled Projects to Blast Away Boredom

    Ventura, Marne
    "Simple step-by-step instructions teach readers how to make original projects from duct tape, paper, cardboard, and recyclable materials."
    Paperback, 2016Mankato, Minnesota : Capstone Press, [2016] — J745.5 VEN
  • Trash to Treasure

    a Kid's Upcycling Guide to Crafts : Fun, Easy Projects With Paper, Plastic, Glass & Ceramics, Fabric, Metal, and Odds & Ends

    Scheunemann, Pam, 1955- ,
    "With easy step-by-step instructions, this book will help kids get creative and recycle and repurpose their trash into handmade treasures. All projects feature common everyday items to reuse in a fun new way. From bottle-top pop art to felted…
    Paperback, 2013Minneapolis, Minnesota : Scarletta Junior Readers, [2013] — J745.5 SCH
  • "Contains activities that encourage readers to read for comprehension, use information gained from the text and illustrations to follow step-by-step directions, determine relationships among steps in a technical process, and build the skills they…
    Book, 2014Ann Arbor, Michigan : Cherry Lake Publishing, [2014] — J745.5 RAU
  • Cardboard Activity Lab

    25 Exciting Recycling Projects for Crafty Kids

    Westing, Jemma,
    "Recycle household cardboard into incredible art projects that you can wear, share, and play with. Learn how to build and decorate more than 25 amazing creations, including costumes and castles, gifts and games, puppets and pirate ships."
    Book, 2023New York : DK Publishing, [2023]. — J745.54 WES NEW ED.
  • "The perfect book for budding conservationists and eco warriors! The book is packed full of step-by-step projects for crafty kids eager to reuse, recycle, and do their bit for the environment. With a mixture of simple and challenging projects,…
    Paperback, 2015Lake Forest, CA : QEB, 2015. — J745.58 THO
  • Part a series. // "Step-by-step instructions show how to reuse cardboard of various types, duct tape, glue, markers, old CDs, and other recyclables to create a variety of crafts."
    Book, 2018North Mankato, Minnesota : Capstone Press, a Capstone imprint, [2018] — J745.5 MAN
  • Likeable Recyclables

    Creative Ideas for Reusing Bags, Boxes, Cans, and Cartons

    Schwartz, Linda
    "Shows how to decrease the garbage we produce by making toys, games, and other crafts out of items we usually discard."
    Book, 1992Santa Barbara, Calif. : Learning Works, c1992. — J745.584 SCH
  • Part of a series. // "What to do with old plastic toys, bottles, jugs, and bags? Recycling is great, but upcycling is better! Repurpose old plastic into cushy pillows, quirky troll villages, even a funky bird feeder! Get eco-creative with more than…
    Book, 2022North Mankato, Minnesota : Capstone Press, a Capstone imprint, [2022] — J745.572 MOR
  • "Look I'm an Ecologist helps children discover they already have the tools they need to be an awesome ecologist: an inquisitive mind, unlimited imagination, and super senses! Whether they are doing nature crafts indoors; growing plants on a…
    Book, 2021New York : DK Children Publishing, 2021. — J577 HIC
  • The Motorboat Book

    Build & Launch 20 Jet Boats, Paddle-wheelers, Electric Submarines & More

    Sobey, Edwin J. C., 1948-
    "Shows how to build watercraft from recycled and easy-to-find materials, using everything from electric motors, balloons, and gears to water jets, steam, chemical reactions, and gravity."
    Paperback, 2013Chicago, Illinois : Chicago Review Press, [2013] — J623.8201 SOB