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Science & Nature Middle Grade
Explore middle grade books about science & nature for children.
55 books
A Series of Unfortunate Events #2
The Reptile Room
Lemony Snicket
The Baudelaire orphans move into a room full of reptiles, but the wicked Count Olaf is never far behind in this second u
Ages 8–12
Thea Stilton #16
The Journey to the Lion's Den
Thea Stilton
A safari through the Kenyan savanna turns into a rescue mission when the Thea Sisters must track down a kidnapped lion c
Ages 7–10
Vet Volunteers #3
Trickster
Laurie Halse Anderson
David must work hard at the stables to regain Mr. Quinns trust after a series of mistakes keeps him away from the spirit
Ages 8–12
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At No. 6 Chelsea Walk #6
Andie's Moon
Linda Newbery
In 1969, as astronauts head for the moon, young artist Andie wonders if the magic of her paintings will change forever o
Ages 9–12
I Survived #19
The Great Molasses Flood, 1919
Lauren Tarshis
A massive tank of sticky molasses bursts in 1919 Boston, sending a deadly, fifteen-foot-tall wave through the streets of
Ages 8–12
Impossible Creatures #1
Impossible Creatures
Katherine Rundell
Christopher and Mal race through a hidden archipelago of unmapped islands to save magical creatures from a dark force th
Ages 9–13
This Book is Cruelty-Free
Linda Newbery
Everyday choices from the snacks on your plate to the clothes in your closet can protect animals and the planet in this
Ages 10–16
Florida Middle Grade Novels #7
Wrecker
Carl Hiaasen
Wrecker finds himself caught in a dangerous net of grave robbers and smugglers, forcing him to navigate a murky world to
Ages 10–14
Charlie Thorne #2
Charlie Thorne and the Lost City
Stuart Gibbs
A cryptic code left behind by Charles Darwin pulls genius Charlie Thorne out of hiding and into a high-stakes search for
Ages 8–13
Seekers #3
Smoke Mountain
Erin Hunter
Three young bears from very different worlds must unite to survive a perilous mountain trek in search of a legendary par
Ages 8–12
The Cruise of the Arctic Star
Scott O'Dell
A crew sails up the California coast, meeting the rhythm of the waves while uncovering historical secrets and anecdotes
Ages 10–14
The Time Quintet #5
An Acceptable Time
Madeleine L'Engle
Polly is studying science with her grandparents while grieving a mentor, but the arrival of a troubled student from her
Ages 12–16
A to Z Mysteries Super Edition #7
Operation Orca
Ron Roy
Dink, Josh, and Ruth Rose head to the Alaskan coast for a whale-watching trip that quickly turns into a high-seas myster
Ages 6–9
FunJungle #10
All Ears
Stuart Gibbs
Sleuth Teddy Fitzroy must track down a missing elephant and save a local habitat while proving his friend isn't the one
Ages 8–12
Solimar #1
The Sword of the Monarchs
Pam Muñoz Ryan
Sunlight through a sword-shaped rock sends a swarm of monarch butterflies to Solimar, bringing a mysterious magic just b
Ages 8–12
Wings #1
Wings
Aprilynne Pike
Fifteen-year-old Laurel’s life changes forever when a plant blooms from her back, revealing her hidden fairy identity an
Ages 12–17
The Austin Family Chronicles #4
A Ring of Endless Light
Madeleine L'Engle
Vicky Austin spends a summer of transition on a quiet island, finding solace among dolphins while facing her grandfather
Ages 12–17
Rabbit Hill #1
Rabbit Hill
Robert Lawson
The animals of Rabbit Hill watch anxiously as new folks move into the Big House. Everyone wonders if the newcomers will
Ages 8–12
Ingo #4
The Crossing of Ingo
Helen Dunmore
Siblings Sapphy and Conor face the most dangerous journey under the sea to protect the future of Ingo from a group of tr
Ages 9–13
An Immense World
An Immense World (Young Readers Edition)
Ed Yong
Leopard pee smells like popcorn and shrimp can punch faster than bullets in this vibrant look at the strange, hidden sen
Ages 8–12
The Rats of NIMH #3
R-T, Margaret, and the Rats of NIMH
Jane Leslie Conly
The secret community of Thorn Valley is in danger after two humans discover it, forcing Racso and his clever rat friends
Ages 8–12
Julie of the Wolves #2
Julie
Jean Craighead George
Julie navigates a rapidly changing Arctic as she fights to protect her wolf pack and follows her heart toward a young Si
Ages 10–14
The Windeby Puzzle
Lois Lowry
An aspiring girl warrior and an outcast orphan navigate the dangers of an Iron Age village in this mystery inspired by a
Ages 10–14
See You in the Cosmos
Jack Cheng
Armed with a golden iPod and his dog Carl Sagan, eleven-year-old Alex sets off on a road trip to send his personal messa
Ages 10–14
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