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Nature & Outdoors Books for Ages 12–18 | Wonderlit

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Nature & Outdoors Books for Ages 12–18

Nature for teenagers often intersects with environmental awareness, outdoor adventure, and the question of what we owe the planet we live on. These 5,839 books explore that intersection.

5,839 books

Cover of Wild Wings

Two friends fight to protect a rare Osprey nest in Scotland, sparking a journey that stretches across continents to save

Cover of The Invisible Wild

The Invisible Wild

Nikki Van De Car

Sixteen-year-old Emma must protect a mysterious boy and reconnect with the hidden spirits of Hawaii to save the only hom

Cover of R-T, Margaret, and the Rats of NIMH

The Rats of NIMH #3

R-T, Margaret, and the Rats of NIMH

Jane Leslie Conly

The secret community of Thorn Valley is in danger after two humans discover it, forcing Racso and his clever rat friends

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Cover of Medicine Walk

Medicine Walk

Ardath Mayhar

For the child stepping into big responsibilities, this survival story follows a boy's grueling desert trek to save his f

Ages 10–14

Cover of Gay-Neck, the Story of a Pigeon

Gay-Neck, the Story of a Pigeon

Dhan Gopal Mukerji

Born in India and trained by a young master, a courageous pigeon named Gay-Neck must overcome his paralyzing fear of haw

Cover of How I Wonder What You Are

How I Wonder What You Are

Sixth grader Laurel grapples with her sister’s strange behavior and the mysterious disappearance of a favorite tree afte

Cover of The Empty Place

The Empty Place

For the child grappling with a heavy loss who needs to know that their sadness is a place they can eventually walk throu

Cover of Go Wild

The Terrible Two #3

Mac Barnett, Jory John

Summer mischief in the woods turns serious when Miles and Niles must protect their lazy days of pranking from a local bu

Cover of A Caribbean Dozen

A Caribbean Dozen

John Agard, Grace Nichols

Thirteen poets share the warmth of the sun and the rhythm of the islands through vivid memories of growing up in the Car

Cover of Orphaned

The Ape Quartet #4

After a natural disaster separates her from her troop, a young gorilla must step up to protect her sibling in a dangerou

Cover of Ornithology

Felicity Brooks

For the child who wonders about the birds in their backyard, this guide transforms a simple walk outside into a fascinat

Cover of At Willie Tucker's Place

At Willie Tucker's Place

For the child who struggles with peer pressure and the desire to prove their courage. Dan and Willie face the tense real

Cover of Canyon Winter

For the child who needs to find their inner grit, this survival story follows a boy's transformation from a city kid to

Cover of The King of Slippery Falls

The King of Slippery Falls

While fishing for a giant trout, Lewis discovers he is adopted and might be linked to French royalty, turning his quiet

Cover of Global Warming: The Threat of Earth's Changing Climate

Global Warming: The Threat of Earth's Changing Climate

Laurence Pringle

For the inquisitive child asking big questions about the environment, this guide breaks down the science of our changing

Cover of Eagle & Birds of Prey

Eagle & Birds of Prey

David Burnie, Jemima Parry-Jones

Powerful talons, sharp eyesight, and incredible diving speeds reveal how eagles and hawks rule the skies and hunt their

Cover of Extreme Ice Adventure

Jake Maddox Adventure

Extreme Ice Adventure

For the child who thrives on high-stakes action or needs to build confidence in their ability to work with a team when t

Cover of Hatchet

Brian's Saga #1

Stranded in the Canadian wilderness after a plane crash, thirteen-year-old Brian must survive with nothing but his wits

Cover of The Cat and the Cuckoo

The Cat and the Cuckoo

Lyrical verses and striking artwork bring 28 creatures to life, from the hidden life of an otter to the whimsical flight

Cover of A Parcel of Trees

A Parcel of Trees

For the child seeking a sanctuary to call their own, this quiet mystery follows Susan as she digs into local history to

Cover of What Happened on Fox Street

What Happened on Fox Street

Tricia Springstubb

Mo Wren is determined to find the fox in the ravine before a developer buys her father's house and changes Fox Street fo

Cover of Royal Harry

For the child adjusting to a sudden family move or the weight of new responsibilities. Harry must navigate her new role

Cover of Leopard

Discovering Animals in Pictures

For the child who is starting to crave more autonomy, follow a young leopard's journey as he learns to trust his instinc

Cover of Hummingbirds

Peach Tree Books: Picture Books

Peach Tree Books

For the nature-loving child who is captivated by the tiny jewels of the garden. Explore the magical world of hummingbird

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Nature & Outdoors for Other Ages

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