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Science & Nature
Science & Nature Books for Kids – Wonderlit | Wonderlit
58 books about science & nature
Age
0–2
3–5
6–8
9–12
13+
Format
Chapter Books
Middle Grade
Graphic Novels
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Big Tree
Brian Selznick
For children processing the enormity of environmental change, this epic journey offers a sense of connection to the long
Ages 7–12
Willodeen
Katherine Applegate
In a land plagued by drought and fire, young Willodeen fights to protect the unlovable beasts that others call pests to
Ages 8–12
Stink #11
Stink and the Hairy Scary Spider
Megan McDonald
Stink is a science expert on everything except spiders, but a surprise encounter might be just what he needs to face his
Ages 6–9
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Thea Stilton
Thea Stilton and the Madagascar Madness
Thea Stilton
The Thea Sisters travel to Madagascar for adventure camp, only to find themselves hunting down a thief who is stealing e
Ages 7–10
Odder
Katherine Applegate
Odder the sea otter loves underwater acrobatics, but a run-in with a great white shark forces her to find a new kind of
Ages 8–12
Carl Hiaasen's Florida Novels #5
Squirm
Carl Hiaasen
Billy’s summer becomes a wild race across the country involving spy drones, grizzly bears, and a desperate mission to sa
Ages 10–14
I Survived #23
I Survived the Great Alaska Earthquake, 1964
Lauren Tarshis
Eleven-year-old Jack thinks he is Alaska tough until a massive 9.2 magnitude earthquake shatters the earth and tests his
Ages 8–12
Vet Volunteers #2
Homeless
Laurie Halse Anderson
Sunita is determined to rescue a group of feral cats, but she must face angry neighbors and skeptical experts to prove t
Ages 8–12
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
Thea Stilton and 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
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
The One and Only #1
The One and Only Ivan
Katherine Applegate
Ivan the gorilla is content with his mall enclosure and his art until a baby elephant arrives, sparking a powerful need
Ages 8–12
The One and Only Ivan #3
The One and Only Ruby
Katherine Applegate
Baby elephant Ruby shares the moving story of her life in the African savannah, reflecting on memories of home while sur
Ages 8–12
Father Water, Mother Woods
Gary Paulsen
The rugged woods of Minnesota come alive in these true stories of hunting, fishing, and the quiet lessons learned while
Ages 10–14
Vet Volunteers #7
Teacher's Pet
Laurie Halse Anderson
Maggie helps her science teacher adjust to his new guide dog, Scout, until a sudden accident puts the brave pup's life i
Ages 8–12
A Voice of the Wild #1
A Wolf Called Wander
Rosanne Parry
After a rival pack attacks his home, a young wolf cub named Swift must survive a perilous thousand-mile trek across the
Ages 8–12
Pax #2
Pax: Journey Home
Sara Pennypacker
A wounded boy and a protective fox find their lives intertwined once again as they seek healing for their families in a
Ages 8–12
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
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
Seekers #1
The Quest Begins
Erin Hunter
Three orphaned bear cubs from different worlds must unite to survive the wilderness, led by a mysterious shape-shifter t
Ages 8–12
Carl Hiaasen's Florida Novels #4
Chomp
Carl Hiaasen
Wahoo Cray struggles to manage his animal-wrangler father and an ego-driven TV star in the Everglades, until a real-life
Ages 10–14
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
