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Nature & Outdoors Books for Ages 12–18 – Wonderlit | 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 5,844 books explore that intersection.

5,844 books

Cover of We Are the Weather Makers

We Are the Weather Makers

The history of our changing climate unfolds alongside scientific predictions and practical steps to help protect the pla

Cover of The Light in the Lake

The Light in the Lake

Sarah R. Baughman

For the child navigating the heavy waves of losing a sibling. This gentle mystery helps young readers bridge the gap bet

Cover of Amazing Predators

Animal Superpowers

Amazing Predators

For the child who is fascinated by the wilder side of nature, this book explores how the world's most impressive hunters

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Cover of Rage of Fire

Mysteries in Our National Parks #2

Rage of Fire

Gloria Skurzynski, Alane Ferguson

A family trip to Hawaii turns dangerous when a meeting with a local boy leads to a high-stakes pursuit by the vengeful g

Ages 8–12

Cover of The Tale of the Swamp Rat

The Tale of the Swamp Rat

An orphaned rat finds guidance from an ancient alligator while trying to survive in a drought-stricken swamp where other

Cover of Green Angel

After a disaster leaves her world in ashes, fifteen-year-old Green retreats into her garden. A ghostly dog and a silent

Cover of Keepers of the Marsh

Keepers of the Marsh

For the child who feels like an outsider in their own family or community and is looking for the courage to protect the

Cover of The Wild Robot Field Guide

The Wild Robot Field Guide

For the curious reader who loves digging into the details of their favorite fictional worlds and wants to connect storyt

Cover of Kakapo Rescue: Saving the World's Strangest Parrot

Scientists in the Field

Kakapo Rescue: Saving the World's Strangest Parrot

For the child who feels a deep connection to the natural world and wants to see how science and passion can save a speci

Cover of Linnea in Monet's Garden

Linnea in Monet's Garden

Christina Björk

For the curious child who loves art and nature, this classic journey through Monet's garden brings art history to life t

Cover of Flora and Tiger

Flora and Tiger

Gentle moments from a celebrated life unfold through nineteen short stories where animals connect a childhood in Germany

Cover of Stingers

Randy Wayne White

For the child who loves tech and the outdoors, this adventure builds excitement for environmental science through high-s

Cover of Silk & Venom: Searching for a Dangerous Spider

Silk & Venom: Searching for a Dangerous Spider

For the curious child who loves creepy-crawlies and wonders what scientists actually do all day. Follow a real arachnolo

Cover of Wild Turkey, Tame Turkey

Wild Turkey, Tame Turkey

Dorothy Hinshaw Patent

For the curious student wondering why farm turkeys look so different from the ones in the woods, this guide explores the

Cover of Cartons, Cans, and Orange Peels: Where Does Your Garbage Go?

Cartons, Cans, and Orange Peels: Where Does Your Garbage Go?

The journey of your trash unfolds as you follow the path from the bin to the landfill, learning how recycling can give o

Cover of Return of the Wolf

Return of the Wolf

Dorothy Hinshaw Patent

Two lone wolves cast out from their original packs find each other in the wild to start a new family and raise their pup

Cover of The Ice is Coming

The Book of Wirrun #1

The Ice is Coming

Patricia Wrightson

Ancient ice-spirits threaten to freeze the Australian landscape, forcing a young man named Wirrun to seek out a legendar

Cover of Wild Voices

The frozen winter landscape reveals the raw survival stories of farm dogs and five wild creatures, including a fox, a ly

Cover of The Creature of Black Water Lake

Culpepper Adventures #1

The Creature of Black Water Lake

For the adventurous child who loves exploring the great outdoors and enjoys the thrill of uncovering local legends and s

Cover of Highly Suspicious and Unfairly Cute

Highly Suspicious and Unfairly Cute

For the teen navigating the pressures of academic success while managing OCD, or anyone learning to forgive a friend who

Cover of Sunshine

Marion Dane Bauer

For the child grappling with the absence of a parent and the complicated path toward reconciliation and forgiveness.

Cover of The Crimson Tide

Fighting Fantasy #52

The Crimson Tide

For the child who feels passionate about protecting the planet and loves a high-stakes mystery where kids are the heroes

Cover of The Python of Pura Malai and Other Stories

The Python of Pura Malai and Other Stories

For the nature-loving child who is curious about the wild world, these stories explore the beauty and drama of Sri Lanka

Cover of A Bear Named Trouble

A Bear Named Trouble

Marion Dane Bauer

In the wilds of Alaska, a lonely boy whose family is split between states finds an unexpected connection with an orphane

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Nature & Outdoors for Other Ages

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