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Books by Steve Jenkins | Wonderlit

Books by Steve Jenkins

28 books · Ages 1–10

Known for the Time For... and Extreme Animals series, Steve Jenkins writes picture books and middle grade for ages 1–10, alongside 20 standalone books, exploring themes of curiosity & wonder, animals, nature & outdoors.

Series

Time for a Bath

Time to Eat

2 books · Ages 3–8

Speediest!

Deadliest!

Stinkiest!

Extreme Animals

3 books · Ages 4–9

Dinosaurs Roar

Insects

2 books · Ages 1–10

Almost Gone: The World's Rarest Animals

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

1 book · Ages 6–10

Standalone Books

Cover of What Do You Do when Something Wants to Eat You?

What Do You Do when Something Wants to Eat You?

Octopuses, beetles, and frogs use incredible survival tactics to outsmart predators in this look at the clever ways anim

Cover of Animals in Flight

Animals in Flight

Robin Page, Steve Jenkins

From tiny insects to massive soaring birds, discover the mechanics of wings and the incredible variety of creatures that

Cover of The Top of the World: Climbing Mount Everest

The Top of the World: Climbing Mount Everest

Learn about the specialized oxygen gear, survival techniques, and treacherous terrain required to reach the highest poin

Cover of Looking Down

Perspective shifts from the vastness of outer space down to a single ladybug in a backyard, revealing how the world chan

Cover of Hottest, Coldest, Highest, Deepest

Hottest, Coldest, Highest, Deepest

Earth is full of extremes, from the windiest peaks to the deepest ocean trenches and the snowiest plains where nature sh

Cover of Move!

Steve Jenkins, Robin Page

Follow the wild motions of the animal kingdom as creatures swing, dance, and slide across the page in a vibrant display

Cover of Biggest, Strongest, Fastest

Biggest, Strongest, Fastest

For the child who marvels at the world's wonders, this book uses stunning collage art to compare animal record-breakers

Cover of The True Adventures of Esther the Wonder Pig

The True Adventures of Esther the Wonder Pig

Steve Jenkins, Derek Walter, Caprice Crane

A tiny teacup pig named Esther grows much larger than expected, leading her family on a move from a small apartment to a

Cover of Look at Me!

Steve Jenkins, Robin Page

Animals use spectacular displays to lure prey, warn off rivals, and find mates, proving that being noticed is a vital pa

Cover of What Do You Do with a Tail Like This?

What Do You Do with a Tail Like This?

Steve Jenkins, Robin Page

For the curious child who wonders why animals look the way they do, this interactive guessing game reveals the amazing p

Cover of Toes, Teeth, and Tentacles

Toes, Teeth, and Tentacles

Steve Jenkins, Robin Page

Count your way through the wild world of animal anatomy, from strange tongues and rows of teeth to the many toes and ten

Cover of 100 Animals

For the curious toddler eager to explore the world's creatures. This interactive board book uses flaps and vibrant art t

Cover of Bones: Skeletons and How They Work

Bones: Skeletons and How They Work

For the child curious about why we have ribs or how a bat's wing compares to a human arm. This visual guide brings the h

Cover of How to Clean a Hippopotamus

How to Clean a Hippopotamus

Steve Jenkins, Robin Page

From birds cleaning giraffes to crabs riding jellyfish, these cut-paper collages reveal the surprising ways wild animals

Cover of Flying Frogs and Walking Fish

Flying Frogs and Walking Fish

Steve Jenkins, Robin Page

For the child who marvels at the weird and wonderful, this book celebrates nature's most surprising rule-breakers throug

Cover of How Many Ways Can You Catch a Fly?

How Many Ways Can You Catch a Fly?

Steve Jenkins, Robin Page

Some animals use leaves as tools while others dig complex holes; see if you can guess how six different creatures solve

Cover of Sisters and Brothers

Sisters and Brothers

Robin Page, Steve Jenkins

For the child curious about how siblings get along: or don't. Discover the surprising, competitive, and cooperative ways

Cover of The Animal Book

The Animal Book

For the child who asks a million questions about how animals eat, sleep, and survive. This visual encyclopedia brings th

Cover of Slap, Squeak and Scatter

Slap, Squeak and Scatter

Watch as animals flash their fur, dance, and cower to send secret messages in this fascinating look at how creatures tal

Cover of Creature Features

Creature Features

Steve Jenkins, Robin Page

From giant eyes to peculiar snouts, animals with the strangest features speak up to explain how their unique looks help

By Age Range

Time for a Bath

100 Animals

Dinosaurs Roar

What Do You Do when Something Wants to Eat You?

Animals in Flight

The Top of the World: Climbing Mount Everest

What Do You Do when Something Wants to Eat You?

Animals in Flight

The Top of the World: Climbing Mount Everest

Common Themes

Curiosity & Wonder Animals Nature & Outdoors Ocean & Marine Life Art & Creativity Bugs & Insects Birds Science & Nature

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Awesome 8

Biodiversity

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