The third edition of Cambridge Connection: Environmental Studies is a series of books for classes 1 and 2, and conforms to the recommended pedagogical approaches, curricular goals, competencies and learning outcomes outlined in the National Curriculum Framework for School Education (NCF-SE) 2023 and the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. This edition also focuses on the three major developmental goals of Foundational Literacy and Numeracy (FLN) to facilitate opportunities for the holistic development of each learner. The key competencies and learning outcomes of FLN are tagged with appropriate pedagogical processes in Grades 1-3. The series aims at connecting the young learners of the 21st century to their immediate environment and creating awareness about the challenges posing a threat to our environment. It helps the learners to appreciate, be sensitized towards the existing issues and identify ways to conserve our natural resources and adopt sustainable practices.