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Science & Nature Chapter Books

Explore chapter books books about science & nature for children.

2,342 books

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George Washington Carver: The Genius Behind the Peanut

Camilla J. Wilson

One scientist's revolutionary agricultural research changed the American South forever by unlocking the hidden potential

Cover of Fire Escape: How Animals and Plants Survive Wildfires

Fire Escape: How Animals and Plants Survive Wildfires

Jessica Stremer

From fire-detecting beetles to parachute-dropping goats, see how the natural world uses clever survival tactics to stay

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Our Planet in Peril

Louise Petheram

Uncover how pollution turns into acid rain and the surprising ways it damages our forests, drinking water, and even our

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DK Eyewitness

Energy

Jack Challoner

From ancient fires to modern technology, see how humanity has discovered and mastered different power sources throughout

Ages 8–12

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Before the Seed: How Pollen Moves

Susannah Buhrman-Deever

Whirling winds, buzzy bees, and beetles move pollen through a world of green in this illustrated look at the mechanisms

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Animal Moves Out #2

Meerkat Moves Out of the Desert

For the curious child who wonders why they can't live in the woods or by the sea, this book explores why every creature

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DK Super Planet

Essential Ecosystems

Lola M. Schaefer

Infographics and hands-on experiments bring Earth’s habitats to life, helping you build a scientific vocabulary while un

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Nature Storybooks

Big Red Kangaroo

For the child captivated by the wild, this poetic journey into the Australian Outback reveals the quiet strength and con

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Scholastic Science Readers

Rocks and Minerals

Edward R. Ricciuti

For the young explorer who is constantly filling their pockets with pebbles and asking what they are. A clear, visual gu

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Summer of Fire: Yellowstone 1988

Patricia Lauber

Smoke fills the sky as Yellowstone burns through a dry 1988 summer, revealing the incredible way a forest heals and burs

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Dorothy Hinshaw Patent

Social networks thrive beneath the soil in the bustling world of the grasslands, where these creatures build their homes

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Insects and Minibeasts Up Close

For the curious child who loves exploring the garden, this guide uses vivid photos to explain how tiny snails grow, eat,

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Over and Under #5

Over and Under the Rainforest

Look past the emerald leaves and winding rivers of Central America to find a world where monkeys swing and sloths hide a

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Jane Goodall: Protector of Chimpanzees

Virginia Meachum

For the child who loves animals and dreams of big adventures, this biography shows how curiosity and patience can change

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Spooky Lakes: 25 Strange and Mysterious Lakes That Dot Our Planet

Mummifying waters, lightning-filled bays, and perfectly preserved shipwrecks await in this guide to the most mysterious

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

Take a Look at Snakes

Discover the incredible truth about how snakes move, where they hide, and the fascinating physical traits that help them

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How to Make a Mountain

For curious kids who love rocks and dirt, this humorous DIY guide transforms complex geology into an epic, millions of y

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Books for a Better Earth

Eating to Save the Planet

Every grocery store aisle holds secrets about the environment and our health, starting with the very first bite on a din

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The Are Back #1

The Wolves Are Back

Jean Craighead George

For the child curious about how the wild world repairs itself, this evocative look at Yellowstone shows how one animal c

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If You Take Away the Otter

Susannah Buhrman-Deever

When sea otters vanish, the kelp forests they protect fall into ruin; see how a single species can hold an entire underw

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African Animal Stories #2

For the child taking their first steps toward independence and learning that failure is a natural part of growing up and

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Poison Dart Frogs

Jennifer Owings Dewey

The rain forests of Central and South America are home to tiny, brightly colored frogs with surprising ways of raising t

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Pebble Plus: Life in a Habitat #1

Life in a Wetland

Carol K. Lindeen

For the young explorer curious about the muddy, busy world of marshes and swamps. Discover the animals and plants that c

Cover of Busy Animals: Learning about Animals in Autumn

Busy Animals #1

Busy Animals: Learning about Animals in Autumn

For the young explorer noticing the changing leaves and wondering where the squirrels and birds go when the air gets chi

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