"Growing Up Green" allows young students (grades K–2) to build critical and creative thinking skills, while also improving skills in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). The book's 10 problem-based investigations explore sustainability and environmental concerns, such as reducing one's carbon footprint, developing green manufacturing processes, initiating a recycling program, and investigating humans' impact on local wildlife. Each investigation includes comprehensive teacher instructions, ideas for differentiation, hands-on student activities, reproducible student resources, reflection opportunities, and assessment options. The engaging investigations guide learners through the process of identifying problems, developing research questions, gathering and analyzing data, developing possible solutions, and disseminating information to others. Perfect for general education classrooms, for single- or multi-grade gifted classrooms, or as part of a pull-out program, the investigations feature crosscurricular connections, tying into English language arts, mathematics, and social studies concepts. Also included is a list of apps and websites, as well as a list of suggested children's literature, related to sustainability and environmental science that can be used to increase students' understanding and curiosity.