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Science & Nature

Science & Nature Books for Kids – Wonderlit | Wonderlit

3,532 books about science & nature

0–3 yrs1032 books

4–7 yrs1806 books

8–11 yrs732 books

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0–2 3–5 6–8 9–12 13+

Cover of Lost City: The Discovery of Machu Picchu

Lost City: The Discovery of Machu Picchu

For the child who loves exploring the backyard or dreams of hidden treasures, this stunning journey through the Andes br

Cover of Aquarium

Scholastic Placebook

Susan Canizares

For the budding explorer getting ready for their first trip to the aquarium, this book uses real photos to introduce mar

Cover of The Night Sky

Gazing upward reveals a world of wonders, from the patterns of ancient constellations to the glowing tails of passing co

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12–18 yrs

63 books

Cover of To Dare Mighty Things: The Life of Theodore Roosevelt

To Dare Mighty Things: The Life of Theodore Roosevelt

Doreen Rappaport

A sickly boy with big ambitions grows up to be a monumental president in this biography told through personal quotes and

Ages 6–10

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The Decorator Crab

The Octonauts are on the case when their radar and supplies start vanishing, leading them to a very sneaky undersea susp

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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 What Could Lola Be?

What Could I Be?

What Could Lola Be?

Little Hedgehog Books

For the child who loves to play pretend, this book nurtures self-belief and explores the exciting world of potential car

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The Story Goes On

For the child marveling at a garden or questioning how things grow, this lyrical book of verse explores the beautiful, n

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Three Bird Summer

Sara St. Antoine

For the child navigating a changing family dynamic who finds peace in the quiet rhythms of nature and the spark of a new

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Jason Douglas Griffin

For the child who feels small in a big world or faces a daunting transition. This lyrical story encourages patience and

Cover of Cosmic Wonder: Halley's Comet and Humankind

Cosmic Wonder: Halley's Comet and Humankind

For the curious child marveling at the night sky, this sweeping journey through time explores how one celestial visitor

Cover of All About Turkeys

All About Animals (Jim Arnosky) #1

All About Turkeys

Watch how wild turkeys forage for food, find safe places to sleep, and use their instincts to stay alive in the deep woo

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An Accidental Adventure #2

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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Otters under Water

Dip below the surface of a quiet pond to watch two young otter pups frolic, play, and hunt for food in their watery home

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Facing Your Fears

Facing Your Fear of the Dark

Heather E. Schwartz

For the child who feels nervous when the lights go out, this supportive guide explains nighttime fears and offers simple

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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

Cover of Did My Mother Do That?

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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On a Chariot of Fire

For the child who needs to see that girls can be daring pioneers too. Discover the true story of a fearless woman who so

Cover of Race to the Bottom of the Sea

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

Cover of Lighter than Air: Sophie Blanchard, the First Woman Pilot

Lighter than Air: Sophie Blanchard, the First Woman Pilot

Matthew Clark Smith

For the quiet child finding their inner strength, this breathtaking story shows how a shy girl became a pioneering pilot

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First Facts: Animals Finding Food

Animals Finding Food

For the curious young explorer who wants to know how creatures survive in the wild. This simple guide shows how differen

Cover of Math Fables Too: Making Science Count

Math Fables Too: Making Science Count

For the child who loves animals but finds math a bit tricky. This engaging book uses rhymes and nature to turn counting

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Flower Fairies #4

Flower Fairies of the Winter

Cicely Mary Barker

For the child who loves exploring the garden in winter. This classic collection uses whimsical verse and botanical art t

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What Is the Story Of?

What Is the Story of Frankenstein?

Sheila Keenan, Who HQ

For the curious child fascinated by movie monsters and spooky history. This book explores how a young woman's scary stor