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Birds Books for Ages 8–11 – Wonderlit | Wonderlit

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Birds Books for Ages 8–11

Bird books at chapter book age explore ornithology, migration, ecology, and the particular pleasure of learning to identify what you see. These 2,370 books are for the young birder and the child who's just starting to notice.

2,370 books

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Caring for Your Animals

Caring for Your Bird

For the child preparing to bring home their first feathered friend, this guide teaches the basics of bird care with clea

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A family in Moscow opens their home to Martha, a wild crow with a broken wing, as they work together to nurse her back t

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Julia Garstecki

For the child who loves exploring the backyard, this guide transforms every outdoor walk into a scavenger hunt for feath

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Little Library of Animals

Rockhopper Penguins

Jody Sullivan Rake

For the curious child who loves weird and wonderful wildlife, this book explores the quirky looks and hopping habits of

Ages 5–8

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The Whooping Crane A Comeback Story

Dorothy Hinshaw Patent

Scientists at wildlife refuges lead a high-stakes, forty-year mission to bring the endangered whooping crane back from t

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The Hoiho: New Zealand's Yellow-Eyed Penguin

The yellow-eyed hoiho is the rarest penguin on Earth. Learn how these unique birds live in the forests of New Zealand an

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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

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Nature Storybooks

White Owl, Barn Owl

For the child who loves exploring the backyard at dusk or wonders what goes on in the secret world of animals after the

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Guardians of Ga'Hoole #15

The War of the Ember

Peace at the Great Ga'Hoole Tree allows learning and art to flourish, but the memory of the Striga and the Pure Ones lin

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Penguin Young Readers: Level 3

Owls: Birds of the Night

Emily Sollinger

From tiny hunters smaller than an avocado to giants with five-foot wingspans, discover how these silent birds thrive in

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Nacho And Lolita

Pam Muñoz Ryan

A rare bird sacrifices his own bright feathers to turn a barren landscape into a lush haven for the swallow he loves to

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For the child who marvels at every bird in the backyard, this rhythmic celebration of color and flight is a perfect intr

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Blue Jay the Pirate #1

The High Skies Adventures of Blue Jay the Pirate

Blue Jay and his feathered crew take to the skies to outsmart dastardly crows and dodge the Colonial army in this high-f

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Emperor of the Ice: How a Changing Climate Affects a Penguin Colony

For the curious child asking about the natural world, this beautifully told story explores the resilience of penguins an

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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

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The Winter Bird

For a child facing an unexpected change or physical setback, this lyrical story offers comfort through the beauty of the

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A Terrible Place for a Nest

For the child who loves watching backyard wildlife. This story shows how humans can make small, kind adjustments to help

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Guardians of Ga'Hoole #16

The Rise of a Legend

Long before he was a mentor, Ezylryb the owl faced military battles and a brother's betrayal on his journey to becoming

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For the curious child who marvels at the natural world and wants to understand how Arctic animals survive and thrive in

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Home in the Sky

For children learning about compassion and finding their place in the world, this gentle story explores the concept of f

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Birds in colors

For the child who marvels at the natural world and wants to learn about the diversity of wildlife through vibrant, real-

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Eva's Treetop Festival

Rebecca Elliott

For the young achiever who feels overwhelmed by big projects, this diary follows Eva as she learns that asking for help

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Beautiful Blackbird

The colorful birds of Africa seek out the beautiful Blackbird, hoping he will share a touch of his special brew to decor

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Arabel and Mortimer #1

A wild raven with a two-word vocabulary moves into Arabel's home, sparking a series of chaotic and comical changes for t

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