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Nature & Outdoors Books for Ages 8–11 – Wonderlit | Wonderlit

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Nature & Outdoors Books for Ages 8–11

Nature at chapter book age means ecology, conservation, field guides, and fiction set in the wild. These 13,282 books connect children to the natural world with both wonder and knowledge.

13,282 books

Cover of Two Bad Ants

Chris Van Allsburg

Two restless ants leave their colony for a taste of the unknown, only to find that the world outside is much more danger

Cover of Serafina and the Seven Stars

Serafina and the Seven Stars

Serafina patrols the grand halls of Biltmore alone, fearing that a nameless terror is haunting the estate while she doub

Cover of Hey, Al

A janitor and his dog escape their cramped apartment for a magical island, only to realize that a perfect life might be

Cover of Call Me Hope

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Call Me Hope

Gretchen Olson

Hope uses lessons from history and shifts at a second-hand shop to find her own strength while surviving her mother's hu

Ages 10–14

Cover of Noah's Ark

Witness the grandeur of the great flood alongside tender moments like shooing bees from a hive and welcoming animal babi

Cover of The Day That Went from Bad to Verse

The Zack Files #20

The Day That Went from Bad to Verse

A strange tick bite leaves Zack floating through the air like a balloon and unable to speak in anything but rhythmic rhy

Cover of Cue for Treason

Cue for Treason

Geoffrey Trease

Fleeing an evil villain, Peter and Kit hide in plain sight as apprentices to William Shakespeare, only to stumble upon a

Cover of All or Nothing

Chestnut Hill #3

Malory must decide if she is willing to leave her home and family behind for a chance to join an elite summer riding tea

Cover of The Hidden Oracle

The Trials of Apollo #1

The Hidden Oracle

The god Apollo has been stripped of his powers and banished to New York City as a mortal teenager who must survive monst

Cover of Planetarium

Welcome to the Museum #4

Venture from icy moons to swirling galaxies in this oversized gallery of the universe, featuring detailed illustrations

Cover of Up a Road Slowly

Up a Road Slowly

Following the loss of her mother, Julie navigates a decade of emotional change and growth while living with her schoolte

Cover of The Door in the Wall

The Door in the Wall

Marguerite de Angeli

Stranded in plague-ridden London while his parents are away, young Robin must find his strength to survive a perilous jo

Cover of Dicey's Song

Tillerman Cycle #1

After leading her siblings to safety, Dicey must figure out who she is when she isn't just the caretaker, even as the pa

Cover of Invincible Louisa

Invincible Louisa

The fascinating life of Louisa May Alcott unfolds, from her Pennsylvania childhood to the family experiences that inspir

Cover of Amos Fortune, Free Man

Amos Fortune, Free Man

Elizabeth Yates

Born an African prince and stolen into slavery, Amos Fortune spends decades working with quiet dignity to purchase his o

Cover of Incredible Jobs You've (Probably) Never Heard Of

Incredible Jobs You've (Probably) Never Heard Of

Natalie Labarre

For the child who asks a million questions about how the world works, this humorous guide explores the wildly weird ways

Cover of The Midwife's Apprentice

The Midwife's Apprentice

A nameless orphan in medieval Europe begins a new life as a midwife's apprentice, uncovering her own strength despite he

Cover of They Were Strong and Good

They Were Strong and Good

An artist looks back at the everyday lives of his ancestors, honoring the ordinary people who were never famous but rema

Cover of Finding Narnia: The Story of C. S. Lewis and His Brother

Caroline McAlister Biographies #2

Finding Narnia: The Story of C. S. Lewis and His Brother

Caroline McAlister

For the creative child who loves building imaginary worlds or feels a deep bond with their sibling through shared play.

Cover of Finding Winnie: The True Story of the World's Most Famous Bear

Finding Winnie #1

Finding Winnie: The True Story of the World's Most Famous Bear

Lindsay Mattick

A veterinarian rescues a bear cub in 1914 and brings her to the front lines of WWI, beginning a journey that eventually

Cover of Sail

Dorien Brouwers

For the child facing a new beginning or feeling overwhelmed by change, this lyrical journey uses a ship's voyage to insp

Cover of Milkweed

An orphan survives the streets of Nazi-occupied Warsaw by his wits, finding hope in bread and angels while navigating a

Cover of A Nest Is Noisy

A Nature Storybook #5

A Nest Is Noisy

Dianna Hutts Aston

For the child who loves exploring the backyard or local park, this poetic look at animal homes sparks a deep appreciatio

Cover of Green Eggs and Ham Take a Hike

Dr. Seuss Graphic Novels #2

Green Eggs and Ham Take a Hike

Sam-I-am won't give up until his skeptical friend finally agrees to taste a peculiar green breakfast in this classic rhy

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