Families who loved Buried Sunlight: How Fossil Fuels Have Changed the Earth by Molly Bang often look for books with a similar feel. These 20 recommendations were selected for their similarity in style, theme, and reading level.
Reach for this book when your child starts asking big, complex questions about where things come from or expresses worry about the environment. It is a perfect choice for fostering a sense of deep time and interconnectedness, helping children see the magical yet scientific link between ancient sunlight and the energy we use today. Through vibrant, luminous illustrations, the book explains how prehistoric plants captured the sun's rays and eventually became the fossil fuels that power our world. It balances a sense of awe for the planet's history with a gentle, hopeful introduction to the responsibility of caring for our atmosphere. Parents will appreciate how it simplifies difficult STEM concepts into a lyrical narrative that feels both educational and deeply grounded in gratitude for the Earth.
