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Science & Nature Early Readers – Wonderlit | Wonderlit

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Science & Nature Early Readers

Explore early readers books about science & nature for children.

125 books

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JumpStart 1st Grade Readers #1

A Wild Weather Day

Judith Bauer Stamper

The JumpStart friends huddle together to stay cozy and brave while a wild storm rages outside their windows.

Cover of The Ogs Discover Fire

The Ogs Discover Fire

Felicity Everett

A flurry of fast knitting causes a surprise spark in the Og household, leading young Mog to learn exactly how to keep a

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Nighttime Animals

Moths flutter, aardvarks roam, and bats take flight in this look at the busy lives of animals that only wake up once the

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Cover of Now and Long Ago

Now and Long Ago

Wiley Blevins

You will learn how simple daily chores were done with hand-held plows and old-fashioned tools before tractors and techno

Ages 4–7

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Pebble Plus: Insects

Praying Mantises

Get a close-up look at the unique physical traits and predatory behaviors that make the praying mantis such a fascinatin

Cover of Pythons

African Animals

Jody Sullivan Rake

Giant snakes slither through their African habitats as they hunt for food and reveal their unique behaviors.

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I Love My Shadow!

A playful little dog spends a sunny day at the beach leaping and bounding alongside his very best friend: his own shadow

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Discovering Dinosaurs

A thumb-spiked herbivore comes to life through simple facts about how the prehistoric Iguanodon looked, moved, and behav

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Watch the Bean Grow

Watch a tiny seed transform into a sprout and then a leafy plant in this simple, step-by-step look at how a bean grows.

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Patterns in Nature

Seasons of the Year

Plants change, weather shifts, and the world follows a beautiful, repeating pattern that tells us exactly which time of

Cover of Crickets

Pebble Plus: Insects

Discover how crickets move, eat, and use their bodies to create their iconic chirping sounds through simple text and clo

Cover of Whale vs. Giant Squid

Who Would Win? #3

Whale vs. Giant Squid

Compare the massive size, brain power, and hunting skills of killer whales and great white sharks to see who rules the o

Cover of Hills

Earth's Landforms

Lisa J. Amstutz

For the curious child who loves to climb and explore, this book explains how the rolling hills they see were formed and

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Rookie Read-About Science

For the young explorer curious about the desert: discover how prickly cactuses find water, stay safe with spines, and th

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DK Super Readers

All about Light

Ruth A. Musgrave

For the budding scientist who notices every shadow and sparkle, this early reader explains how light creates the world w

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Earth's Landforms

Lisa J. Amstutz

For the young explorer fascinated by what lies beneath our feet, this book reveals the secret world of stalactites, stal

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All Aboard Reading

Bats: Creatures of the Night

Discover how different types of bats hunt, sleep, and navigate the world in total darkness through their unique physical

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Let's Read About Weather

What Are Thunderstorms?

For the child who hides under the covers when the sky gets dark: this gentle guide uses science to transform scary booms

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Engage Literacy

Too Cold in the Desert

For the curious child who wonders how hot places stay cool, this early reader explores the surprising nighttime chill an

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Earth's Landforms

Lisa J. Amstutz

For the curious child who wonders how land forms in the middle of the ocean. This simple guide introduces islands throug

Cover of Dinosaurs! Battle of the Bones

Dinosaurs! Battle of the Bones

For the child who loves uncovering secrets from the past. This book explores the competitive world of fossil hunting and

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Discovering Dinosaurs

For the young explorer marveling at the giants of the past. This simple introduction captures the wonder of the long-nec

Cover of Backyard Detective: Critters Up Close

Backyard Detective: Critters Up Close

For the curious child who loves turning over rocks and looking for bugs, this guide uses stunning macro photography to r

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Penguin Young Readers #3

Ginjer L. Clarke

For the curious child fascinated by how animals grow, this engaging guide explains the secret world of pouches and the t

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