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Books by Gail Gibbons | Wonderlit

Books by Gail Gibbons

36 books · Ages 4–9

Known for the Gail Gibbons Informational Books series, Gail Gibbons writes picture books and middle grade for ages 4–9, alongside 26 standalone books, exploring themes of curiosity & wonder, nature & outdoors, animals.

Series

Emergency!

The Moon Book

Horses

Gail Gibbons Informational Books

10 books · Ages 4–9

Standalone Books (Ages 8–11)

Cover of Fire! Fire!

Brave crews battle blazes in the city, the forest, and on the water to show exactly how fire departments save the day.

Cover of The Milk Makers

The Milk Makers

Follow the journey of milk from the farm to the grocery store, beginning with how cows produce it and how it is processe

Cover of Weather Forecasting

Weather Forecasting

Step inside a weather station to see how forecasters use high-tech equipment to track storms and predict the changes in

By Age Range

Fire! Fire!

The Milk Makers

Weather Forecasting

Fire! Fire!

The Milk Makers

Weather Forecasting

Common Themes

Curiosity & Wonder Nature & Outdoors Animals Weather & Seasons Farming & Gardening History Empathy & Kindness Science & Nature

Ages 4–8

Cover of Monarch Butterfly

Monarch Butterfly

Follow the incredible journey of the monarch from a tiny egg to a long-distance traveler, complete with a guide on how t

Cover of From Seed to Plant

From Seed to Plant

Tiny seeds hold the secret to towering plants. Witness the intricate relationship and scientific journey that transforms

Cover of Stargazers

The night sky comes alive in this guide to why stars twinkle, how constellations got their names, and how telescopes hel

Cover of Say Woof!

Help your child understand what happens during a pet's checkup. This clear guide eases anxiety about vet visits and expl

Cover of Sea Turtles

Learn all about how sea turtles live, eat, and travel through the waves in this clear introduction to their underwater w

Cover of Marshes and Swamps

Marshes and Swamps

Detailed watercolor paintings reveal how plants and animals survive in the wetlands and what people are doing to protect

Cover of Knights in Shining Armor

Knights in Shining Armor

Step back into the Middle Ages to learn how warriors trained for battle, wore heavy steel, and followed a strict code of

Cover of Cats

Get to know your feline friends by learning how they use their incredible senses, why they behave so strangely, and what

Cover of Tell Me, Tree

The inner lives of trees come to life through vibrant illustrations, showing how leaves work and how to create a persona

Cover of Christmas Is...

Christmas Is...

For the curious child asking why we decorate trees or who Saint Nicholas was, this clear guide explains the history and

Cover of Halloween Is...

Halloween Is...

Ancient traditions and modern festivities collide in this look at how Halloween evolved from its early origins into the

Cover of Trains

For the child who stops to watch every freight car go by: explore the mechanics, history, and different types of locomot

Cover of Pigs

Learn the difference between a sow and a boar while tracing the history of farm pigs back to their wild ancestors throug

Cover of Wolves

Wolf pups, hunting habits, and the truth behind the howl come to life in this guide to how these misunderstood predators

Cover of Farming

A year on the farm unfolds through seasonal chores, from planting crops to tending animals as the weather changes.

Cover of Sharks

Sharks of all sizes, from the tiny dwarf shark to the massive whale shark, are revealed through fascinating facts about

Cover of Gulls, Gulls, Gulls

Gulls, Gulls, Gulls

Gulls are much more than just beach birds; learn how they live, hunt, and survive through beautiful watercolor illustrat

Cover of The Pumpkin Book

The Pumpkin Book

For the curious child wondering how a tiny seed becomes a giant orange pumpkin or a spooky jack-o-lantern.

Cover of The Honey Makers

The Honey Makers

For the child fascinated by the tiny creatures in the garden, this guide reveals the complex, hardworking world of honey

Cover of Spiders

Compare the structures of spiders and insects while learning fascinating facts about how different eight-legged hunters

Cover of Dinosaur Discoveries

Dinosaur Discoveries

Journey through prehistoric geologic periods to witness how dinosaurs lived and what led to their dramatic disappearance

Cover of Planet Earth/Inside Out

Planet Earth/Inside Out

For the curious child wondering what lies beneath our feet. This vibrant guide explains how our moving planet works, fro

Cover of Weather Words and What They Mean

Weather Words and What They Mean

For the curious child who asks what makes it rain or why the wind blows. This clear guide helps kids name and understand

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