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Science & Nature Books for Ages 4–7 – Wonderlit | Wonderlit

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Science & Nature Books for Ages 4–7

Between the ages of four and seven, every backyard pebble and passing insect feels like a profound mystery waiting to be solved. These 2,618 stories and field guides are designed to fuel that intense, wide eyed curiosity while your child begins to grasp how our vast world connects. Whether you are reading aloud before bed or cheering on an emerging reader, these books help transform their constant questions into a lifelong love for the natural wonders right outside your door.

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Cover of What Will I Be?

Just the Facts #3

What Will I Be?

For the child who wonders how a tiny egg becomes a bird or a tadpole turns into a frog. A playful guessing game about ho

Cover of Life in the Amazon Rainforest

Ecosystem Expeditions #1

Life in the Amazon Rainforest

Ginjer L. Clarke

For the curious explorer eager to discover the layers of the world's largest rainforest and learn how to protect its inc

Cover of Interrupted Journey: Saving Endangered Sea Turtles

Interrupted Journey: Saving Endangered Sea Turtles

Witness the incredible efforts of conservationists as they race to save the endangered Kemp's ridley sea turtle and help

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All About Animals

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Cover of The Frog

Animal Lives #1

The Frog

Margaret Lane

For the child who loves exploring the garden, this gentle guide reveals the hidden world of frogs, from tiny eggs in the

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Wildlife Crossings

For the nature lover concerned about the environment, this book explores how clever engineering helps wild animals safel

Cover of Polar Bear Puzzle

Adventures of Riley #4

Polar Bear Puzzle

Amanda Lumry, Laura Hurwitz

Travel to northern Canada to help Riley and his family track polar bears as they wait for the Hudson Bay ice to freeze s

Cover of Bats: Night Fliers

Let's-Read-and-Find-Out Science

Bats: Night Fliers

Learn exactly how these mysterious night fliers navigate the dark, where they sleep, and what makes their fuzzy bodies s

Cover of Volcanoes

Smart Words Reader

Judith Bauer Stamper

See how the Earth's crust cracks and erupts as you learn the essential science behind the world's most powerful and expl

Cover of Forest Explorer: A Life-size Field Guide

Forest Explorer

Forest Explorer: A Life-size Field Guide

For the child who loves to peer under rocks and climb trees, this life-size guide turns a backyard stroll into a thrilli

Cover of All About Turkeys

All About Animals #4

All About Turkeys

Watch how wild turkeys forage for food, find safe places to sleep, and use their instincts to stay alive in the deep woo

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Caroline Arnold's Habitats #1

A Day and Night in the Desert

Caroline Arnold

For the curious child fascinated by how the wild world changes when the sun goes down. Explore the rhythmic cycle of des

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Point It Out! Tips for Green Living

The Eco-Neighbor's Guide to a Green Community

J. Angelique Johnson

Empower your child to lead local change with practical tips on recycling, composting, and energy conservation for a heal

Cover of What's Up in the Amazon Rainforest

What's Up In... #1

What's Up in the Amazon Rainforest

Ginjer L. Clarke

For the young explorer eager to discover the world's wonders, this engaging guide brings the vibrant plants, animals, an

Cover of The Water

For the curious young observer who loves splashing in puddles and wants to know how we use water every day. This simple

Cover of Gets All Dried Up

The Magic School Bus TV Tie-ins #11

Gets All Dried Up

Joanna Cole, Suzanne Weyn

Life in the scorching desert is full of surprises as Ms. Frizzle shows her class how animals manage to thrive and find w

Cover of Gobble It Up!

Rhyming verses invite you to sing along and imagine life as a hungry shark, panda, or crocodile searching for a favorite

Cover of Way Out West Lives a Coyote Named Frank

Coyote Frank #1

Way Out West Lives a Coyote Named Frank

For the child who loves exploring the great outdoors. Join Frank the coyote on a cool, colorful stroll through his deser

Cover of Otters under Water

Otters under Water

Dip below the surface of a quiet pond to watch two young otter pups frolic, play, and hunt for food in their watery home

Cover of All About Turtles

All About Animals #3

All About Turtles

The world of land and sea turtles unfolds here, showing how these shelled creatures swim, crawl, and survive in the wild

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Smithsonian: Curious About

Curious About Fossils

For the young explorer wondering about the bones in their favorite museum, this book explains how fossils form and how s

Cover of Where Butterflies Grow

Just for a Day #2

Where Butterflies Grow

Feel what it is like to creep as a caterpillar and then emerge with bright new wings in this poetic look at the life of

Cover of Marty McGuire Digs Worms!

Marty McGuire #2

Marty McGuire Digs Worms!

Marty and Grandma Barb team up to help the planet by building a wiggly, squirmy worm habitat right in the middle of the

Cover of The Longest Day

Celebrating the Seasons #2

The Longest Day

For the curious child wondering why the sun stays up late in summer, this book blends science and global traditions to c

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All About Animals #12

All About Manatees

For the nature-loving child fascinated by the gentle giants of the water, this guide explores the wonder of manatees and

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