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A Carbon Almanac for kids

Kids can learn (and teach) about climate change from this free book. Already a hit with families and schools around the world.

Generation Carbon has been translated into many languages. See if it’s available in yours.

There’s also a dyslexia-friendly version!

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Generation Carbon has been translated to many languages. See if it’s available in yours.

There’s also a dyslexia-friendly version!

See translations
Group of kids reading Generation Carbon book
Download the eBook
Download Generation Carbon for every class member – a no-cost way to get the whole class to read the same book. Parents too!
Listen to audiobook
Download Generation Carbon audiobook or check out our "read along" edition on YouTube.
Get it in paperback
Buy a copy of Generation Carbon: It's Time to Start for your classroom or home.
Tell your foreign language teacher
Know a foreign language teacher? Generation Carbon is free in 10+ languages.
Know a reading specialist?
Generation Carbon is also available in the Dyslexie Font, which is easier to read for folks with Dyslexia and reading disabilities.
Ready-Made Lessons
Search for “The Carbon Almanac” on SeeSaw for ready-made lessons using the free ebook.

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Our Podcast For Kids

Generation Carbon – The Planet – and the Grownups! – need your help!

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We need you on our podcast!

Generation Carbon is a podcast for kids aged 5–10.
We invite kids 5–10, classrooms or community groups to submit questions, discussions, jokes, tips or facts about any climate or earth-related topic.
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How to contribute
Just click on the orange button to start recording, or record in any format, such as a voice memo on your phone, and send your recording(s) to podcasts@thecarbonalmanac.org.
  • Changemakers! Grab your grownups! You might need some help.
  • Record in a quiet place and sit close to the microphone.
  • Begin by Introducing yourself and let us know where you are from!
Download the contributor’s guide
By submitting your audio to the Carbon Almanac Podcast Network, you confirm that we have the right to use it in an episode of Generation Carbon.

Listen to some examples

Need some inspiration before you hit record? Listen to the messages that kids like you have shared in previous episodes.

Generation Carbon is part of the Carbon Almanac Network of Podcasts

Grownups! This podcast is a part of the Carbon Almanac Network of Podcasts. Visit our podcasts to find more information, or to listen to a show.
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The Climate Quest Board Game

Here’s a fun way to teach adults about climate change: Invite them to play a game with you. Introducing Climate Quest, a simple board game that will lead you down the path to a net-zero future.
Climate Quest board game
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Educational Activities & Handouts

Print and cut out these sharable cards encouraging kids to join the planet-saving team.
Record an in-class discussion on a climate-related topic and send it to the podcast! The more story reporters on the climate case, the better. This PDF will show you how
Listened to Generation Carbon in class? These activity sheets are made to accompany each episode.

Behind the Scenes

Illustrating Generation Carbon

The Carbon Almanac for kids

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