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Science & Nature Picture Books – Wonderlit | Wonderlit

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Science & Nature Picture Books

Explore picture books books about science & nature for children.

183 books

Cover of Where Is Baxter the Bobcat?

Baxter the Bobcat

Where Is Baxter the Bobcat?

Max follows a trail of clues through his new school to find the mysterious Baxter, learning that even the newest student

Cover of The Climate Challenge

The Magic School Bus #12

The Climate Challenge

Ms. Frizzle breaks down the complex science of global warming into clear facts, showing how the next generation can help

Cover of Rock's Dream

A little rock refuses to listen to doubting forest friends and sets out on a determined quest to see something grow in t

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My Incredible World

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Cover of Love the World

Love the World

Todd Parr

Vibrant colors and playful illustrations celebrate everything from trees and bees to taking a stand, showing how simple

Ages 3–6

Cover of The Heart and the Bottle

The Heart and the Bottle

After a painful loss, a young girl decides to lock her heart away in a bottle, only to find the world feels much smaller

Cover of Little Llama Needs Pajama ABC

Little Llama Needs Pajama ABC

Join Little Llama on an alphabetical journey as he tries on different animal skins, only to realize that being himself i

Cover of I Love Earth

The World of the Very Hungry Caterpillar

The Very Hungry Caterpillar journeys through calm oceans and under bright skies to celebrate the lasting beauty of our p

Cover of The Lion & the Mouse

The Lion & the Mouse

An adventuresome mouse proves that even the smallest creature can perform a legendary deed when she rescues the King of

Cover of Bad Kitty

Bad Kitty Picture Books #1

For children who love silly animals and parents looking to sneak in some real pet care knowledge through slapstick humor

Cover of The Little Butterfly

The Little Butterfly

Pinkalicious makes a new friend in class and watches in awe as a tiny monarch caterpillar transforms into a beautiful bu

Cover of Bonjour, Butterfly

Fancy Nancy Picture Books #4

Bonjour, Butterfly

Nancy is heartbroken to miss a butterfly birthday party, but a surprising family trip might be fancy enough to save the

Cover of Sky Color

Peter H. Reynolds

Marisol wants to paint a library mural but has no blue paint, leading her to look up and see a sunset of colors she neve

Cover of The Misadventures of Sweetie Pie

The Misadventures of Sweetie Pie

Chris Van Allsburg

For children learning about the responsibility of pet ownership and the importance of treating all living creatures with

Cover of Rain Fish

Vibrant collage art reveals mysterious creatures made of cardboard, leaves, and lace that only appear when the sky turns

Cover of The Berenstain Bears' Dinosaur Dig

The Berenstain Bears' Dinosaur Dig

Jan Berenstain, Mike Berenstain

Brother and Sister Bear leave the museum behind to head into the field, where they search for real fossils and ancient d

Cover of Let's Talk About the Birds and the Bees

Let's Talk About the Birds and the Bees

For parents looking to answer big questions about reproduction and bodies with honesty and ease, using clear language fo

Cover of Raccoons!

My Incredible World

Get a close-up look at the masked bandits of the backyard through vivid photos and surprising facts about how raccoons l

Cover of The Leaf Thief

The Leaf Thief #1

One of Squirrel’s beloved leaves has vanished! He is certain a thief is on the loose, but his friend Bird might have a m

Cover of This Moose Belongs to Me

This Moose Belongs to Me

Wilfred thinks he owns a moose named Marcel, but he soon discovers that wild animals have their own ideas about rules an

Cover of Chipmunks!

My Incredible World

Peek into the busy world of these tiny seed-hoarders through vibrant photos and facts that bring the wonders of backyard

Cover of Capybaras!

My Incredible World

These gentle giants are actually the largest rodents on Earth; meet the fuzzy water hogs through colorful photos and sur

Cover of Goats!

My Incredible World

Meet the world's most acrobatic farm animals through vibrant photos and facts about everything from mountain climbers to

Cover of Otters!

My Incredible World

Perfect for little nature lovers who are curious about wildlife, this vibrant guide uses real photos to introduce the pl

Cover of Before Groundhog Day

Before Groundhog Day

The most fascinating thing you'll learn is how a groundhog spends his time inside his amazing underground home while wai

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