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Science & Nature
Science & Nature Books for Kids – Wonderlit | Wonderlit
3,525 books about science & nature
0–3 yrs
1027 books
4–7 yrs
1804 books
8–11 yrs
732 books
Age
0–2
3–5
6–8
9–12
13+
People to Know
Jane Goodall: Protector of Chimpanzees
Virginia Meachum
For the child who loves animals and dreams of big adventures, this biography shows how curiosity and patience can change
Ages 8–11
Spooky Lakes: 25 Strange and Mysterious Lakes That Dot Our Planet
Geo Rutherford
Mummifying waters, lightning-filled bays, and perfectly preserved shipwrecks await in this guide to the most mysterious
Ages 8–12
DK 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
Ages 3–5
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12–18 yrs
63 books
Let's-Read-and-Find-Out Science
Take a Look at Snakes
Betsy Maestro
Discover the incredible truth about how snakes move, where they hide, and the fascinating physical traits that help them
Ages 5–9
How to Make a Mountain
Amy Huntington
For curious kids who love rocks and dirt, this humorous DIY guide transforms complex geology into an epic, millions of y
Ages 5–9
Books for a Better Earth
Eating to Save the Planet
Anne Broyles
Every grocery store aisle holds secrets about the environment and our health, starting with the very first bite on a din
Ages 8–12
The Are Back Books #1
The Wolves Are Back
Jean Craighead George
For the child curious about how the wild world repairs itself, this evocative look at Yellowstone shows how one animal c
Ages 4–9
If You Take Away the Otter
Susannah Buhrman-Deever
When sea otters vanish, the kelp forests they protect fall into ruin; see how a single species can hold an entire underw
Ages 5–9
African Animal Stories #2
Young Lions
Toshi Yoshida
For the child taking their first steps toward independence and learning that failure is a natural part of growing up and
Ages 4–8
Poison Dart Frogs
Jennifer Owings Dewey
The rain forests of Central and South America are home to tiny, brightly colored frogs with surprising ways of raising t
Ages 6–10
Tracks in the Wild
Betsy Bowen
For the child who loves exploring the woods and wonders who was there before them. Discover the secrets of the forest th
Ages 6–10
Earth's Landforms
Caves
Lisa J. Amstutz
For the young explorer fascinated by what lies beneath our feet, this book reveals the secret world of stalactites, stal
Ages 5–8
Pebble Plus: Life in a Habitat #1
Life in a Wetland
Carol K. Lindeen
For the young explorer curious about the muddy, busy world of marshes and swamps. Discover the animals and plants that c
Ages 4–7
Busy Animals #1
Busy Animals: Learning about Animals in Autumn
Lisa Bullard
For the young explorer noticing the changing leaves and wondering where the squirrels and birds go when the air gets chi
Ages 5–8
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
World of Nature #1
Chickens Aren't the Only Ones
Ruth Heller
Bright pictures reveal the surprising variety of creatures that hatch from eggs, including fish, reptiles, insects, and
Ages 3–8
Charles and Emma: The Darwins' Leap of Faith
Deborah Heiligman
Inside the private letters of Charles and Emma Darwin, a deep romance flourishes despite their conflicting views on scie
Ages 12–18
Alpaca or Llama
Tamra B. Orr
One has a long neck and the other has fluffy ears, but can you spot the real differences? Compare these two look-alike a
Ages 5–8
Buried Treasures
Stéphane Compoint
Peer through the lenses of world-class photographers to see ancient artifacts, rare fossils, and hidden natural wonders
Ages 8–12
Sea Bear
written and illustrated by Lindsay Moore
For the child learning to navigate seasons of waiting and change. A lyrical look at a polar bear's journey across the sh
Ages 4–8
Tree Tales
Desert Giant: The World of the Saguaro Cactus
Barbara Bash
In the Sonoran Desert, a single giant cactus acts as a bustling apartment complex for owls, woodpeckers, and bats lookin
Ages 6–10
Outside and Inside
Outside and Inside Giant Squid
Sandra Markle
The elusive giant squid comes to life through detailed photographs of its anatomy and a close look at how it hunts and s
Ages 7–11
Barnum's Bones
Tracey Fern
For the child who asks a million questions about how dinosaurs ended up in museums and loves the thrill of a messy, mudd
Ages 4–8
My First Dinosaur Atlas
Penny Arlon
Travel back to the Triassic, Jurassic, and Cretaceous periods to learn how more than 125 different dinosaurs lived, ate,
Ages 3–7
