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Science & Nature Chapter Books

Explore chapter books books about science & nature for children.

2,342 books

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Loch and his sister join a search for prehistoric creatures in a Vermont lake, only to realize the expedition leaders ha

Cover of My Very First Book of Food

My Very First Book #3

My Very First Book of Food

Flip the split pages to pair different animals with the foods they eat in this interactive matching game.

Cover of The Whale Shark

Octonauts TV Tie-In #5

The Whale Shark

For the young explorer fascinated by the giants of the deep. This gentle adventure fosters a sense of wonder for marine

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Cover of Out and About at the Planetarium

Out and About Field Trips #1

Out and About at the Planetarium

Theresa Jarosz Alberti

Step inside a dome of stars and see how planets move across the sky during an exciting behind-the-scenes tour of a local

Ages 5–8

Cover of The Hidden House

The Hidden House

Deep inside a quiet house, three dolls wait patiently as vines and trees slowly wrap around their home, hiding them from

Cover of What Elephants Know

What Elephants Know #1

What Elephants Know

Eric Dinerstein

For the child who feels like an outsider and is looking for where they truly belong. A lush adventure about finding fami

Cover of Daring Avalanche Rescues

Daring Avalanche Rescues

For the child fascinated by nature's power and the heroes who brave the elements. This high-interest guide blends thrill

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1001 Things to Spot

1001 Bugs to Spot

For curious kids who love to explore: this interactive search and find challenge builds early math skills through a vibr

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Jan Needle, Herman Melville

A vengeful sea captain leads his crew on a perilous, obsessive quest across the world's oceans to hunt down a legendary

Cover of On the Far Side of the Mountain

My Side of the Mountain #2

On the Far Side of the Mountain

Jean Craighead George

Sam and his sister Alice race against a corrupt ranger to rescue their beloved peregrine falcon from being sold to the h

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Fireflies for Nathan

Shulamith Levey Oppenheim

Summer magic fills the air as young Nathan catches fireflies in a jar, recreating the same glowing memories his father m

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Come to the Meadow

Anna Grossnickle Hines

A little girl waits for her busy family to notice the beauty of the outdoors until a special picnic finally brings every

Cover of We Give a Squid a Wedgie

An Accidental Adventure #3

We Give a Squid a Wedgie

C. Alexander London

For the adventurous child who thrives on high-stakes missions and finds courage in the face of daunting, deep-sea challe

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I Want to Be...

I Want to Be a Tyrannosaurus Rex

Thomas Kingsley Troupe

For the child who loves to roar, this book blends daily chores with dinosaur facts to explore what life would be like as

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Did My Mother Do That?

Holly and her father imagine what it is like when kittens and kangaroos are born before he tells her the special story o

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Race to the Bottom of the Sea

Kidnapped by a notorious pirate, eleven-year-old Fidelia must use her scientific expertise to recover lost treasure from

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Abigale the Happy Whale

Abigale the whale dreams up a clever plan to stop people from polluting her ocean home.

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My Bibi Always Remembers

For the child who looks up to a special elder, this gentle story celebrates the wisdom of a grandmother leading her herd

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Dormouse Dreams

A sleepy dormouse drifts through cozy winter dreams of blossoms and sunshine while waiting for the happy return of sprin

Cover of Stranded

For the child who feels underestimated and is ready to prove their strength while protecting the natural world.

Cover of Laika the Space Dog: First Hero in Outer Space

Laika the Space Dog: First Hero in Outer Space

Jeni Wittrock, Shannon Toth, Terry Flaherty

For the child curious about space exploration and the animal heroes who paved the way. This narrative history explores t

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Dragonbreath #6

Lair of the Bat Monster

For the child who thrives on quirky humor and hybrid storytelling, this adventure follows a nervous sidekick who must fi

Cover of Pighearted

Jeremiah needs a new heart to survive, and J6 is the research pig who might provide it, if their unexpected bond as brot

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Past and Present

River Communities

Danielle Smith-Llera

For the curious child wondering why big cities are often built by water, this guide explores how rivers shaped human his

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