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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+
Ultimate Field Trip #1
Bats, Bugs, and Biodiversity
Susan E. Goodman
Middle school students trek deep into the Peruvian Amazon to witness the incredible variety of life hidden within the wo
Ages 9–13
Horrible Science #10
Angry Animals
Nick Arnold
Discover which scientist ate a poisonous snake for dinner and where to find dragons with bad breath in this wild hunt fo
Ages 8–12
Birds
Bird Families
Helen Frost
Look closely at the clever ways birds build their homes, from cozy nests tucked in tree branches to sturdy dwellings per
Ages 4–7
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Snapshots in History
Hurricane Katrina: Aftermath of Disaster
Barb Palser
The Gulf Coast changed forever in 2005. Trace the timeline of Hurricane Katrina and the rebuilding efforts that followed
Ages 9–13
Saving Wonder
E. Mary Knight
Curley Hines loves his home in the Kentucky mountains. To save Red Hawk Mountain from destruction, he must find the powe
Ages 8–12
Scientists in the Field
Extreme Scientists: Exploring Nature's Mysteries from Perilous Places
Donna M. Jackson
For the child who asks how science happens in the real world: meet the brave researchers who fly into storms, crawl thro
Ages 9–12
Timeline #1
Life on Earth
Michael Bright
Life has transformed over millions of years through genetic mutations, catastrophic environmental shifts, and the incred
Ages 10–14
Elephant Scientist, The
Caitlin O'Connell, Donna M. Jackson
For the child who asks a million questions about how animals think and feel. Discover how a scientist uses patience and
Ages 10–14
Flying Frogs and Walking Fish
Steve Jenkins, Robin Page
For the child who marvels at the weird and wonderful, this book celebrates nature's most surprising rule-breakers throug
Ages 4–8
Let's-Read-and-Find-Out Science
Almost Gone: The World's Rarest Animals
Steve Jenkins
For the child curious about the natural world but concerned about its future. This book explores the beauty of rare anim
Ages 6–10
The Mangrove Tree
Susan L. Roth, Cindy Trumbore
In drought-stricken Eritrea, Dr. Gordon Sato works with villagers to plant coastal trees that provide food for livestock
Ages 6–11
Don't Let Them Disappear
Chelsea Clinton
For the young animal lover who feels a deep connection to the wild. This gentle introduction to endangered species balan
Ages 4–9
A Place to Start a Family
David L. Harrison
For the curious child who marvels at how animals build their own homes, this collection of poems celebrates the ingenuit
Ages 5–9
Girls Who Changed Science and Art #1
Finding Wonders: Three Girls Who Changed Science
Jeannine Atkins
For the girl who loves to ask 'why,' these verse stories show how three historical women turned their childhood curiosit
Ages 10–14
Is This a House for Hermit Crab?
Megan McDonald
For the child facing a big transition or feeling like they have outgrown their current space and need to find where they
Ages 3–7
Dragon Bones and Dinosaur Eggs: A Photobiography of Explorer Roy Chapman Andrews
Ann Bausum
Follow Roy Chapman Andrews into the Gobi Desert, where he braved the elements to prove dinosaurs were egg-layers and cha
Ages 8–12
My Visit to the Zoo
Aliki
A young guide walks through a conservation park where animals live in natural habitats, sharing secrets about their eati
Ages 4–8
How to Hide #1
How to Hide an Octopus and Other Sea Creatures
Ruth Heller
Octopuses and other clever sea creatures vanish right before your eyes by changing colors to match the ocean floor in th
Ages 4–8
Insects
Flies
Cheryl Coughlan
Get a close-up look at the wings, eyes, and surprising habits of the common fly through simple text and detailed photogr
Ages 4–7
From Seed to Plant
Gail Gibbons
Tiny seeds hold the secret to towering plants. Witness the intricate relationship and scientific journey that transforms
Ages 4–8
The Magic School Bus #4
The Magic School Bus Lost in the Solar System
Joanna Cole
A routine class trip to the planetarium turns into a real-life space mission when Ms. Frizzle's bus blasts off to tour t
Ages 6–9
Round
Joyce Sidman
Search through the trees and grass to find the curves of the natural world and learn why nature chooses round shapes for
Ages 3–7
Mountain #1
My Side of the Mountain
Jean Craighead George
Sam Gribley leaves his crowded city life behind to survive alone in the mountains, discovering his own strength among th
Ages 9–13
Daisy Dawson #2
Daisy Dawson and the Secret Pond
Steve Voake
For the child who finds magic in every garden and forest, this story celebrates the quiet wonder of the outdoors and the
Ages 6–9
