Lila and Andy learn about The Carbon Cycle: How Carbon Travels Through Our World, Nature's Amazing Recycling System, A STEM Adventure for Kids

Ever wonder what happens to fallen leaves in your backyard or where the air you breathe actually comes from? Join siblings Lila and Andy as they discover the carbon cycle, the invisible recycling system that connects every living thing on Earth.

Perfect for ages 8-14, this engaging science adventure transforms complex environmental concepts into an exciting journey of discovery. Young readers follow Lila and Andy from their backyard decomposition experiments to Germany's Black Forest, uncovering how carbon travels through air, water, soil, plants, and animals in an endless cycle that has sustained life for millions of years.

Through relatable analogies, fascinating "Did You Know" facts, and hands-on observations, children learn how they participate in this natural system every time they breathe, eat, or make everyday choices. The book expertly balances natural science education with climate awareness, showing how human activities affect the carbon cycle while empowering young readers with practical actions they can take.

From understanding why trees are "nature's carbon storage tanks" to discovering how ocean currents carry carbon around the globe, this illustrated guide makes environmental science accessible and inspiring. Young environmentalists will finish with both scientific knowledge and motivation to protect Earth's amazing recycling system.