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Science & Nature
Science & Nature Books for Kids – Wonderlit | Wonderlit
3,532 books about science & nature
0–3 yrs
1032 books
4–7 yrs
1806 books
8–11 yrs
732 books
Age
0–2
3–5
6–8
9–12
13+
Tiger, Tiger, Growing Up
Joan Hewett
Follow a tiny tiger cub through her first nine months at Marine World, learning how keepers care for and train one of na
Ages 7–10
Animals Explorers Saw
Animals Charles Darwin Saw
Sandra Markle
Strange and wonderful creatures fill the pages as you follow a ship's naturalist on a worldwide voyage that changed how
Ages 8–12
Ultimate Field Trip #3
Wading Into Marine Biology
Susan E. Goodman
Follow a class of middle schoolers into the tidal zones of Maine to study the fascinating creatures living where the lan
Ages 8–12
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12–18 yrs
63 books
Limberlost #1
Freckles
Gene Stratton-Porter
A one-handed orphan finds work guarding timber in a vast Indiana swamp, where he discovers the beauty of nature and the
Ages 12–18
Animals of the Underground #3
Grubs, Bugs, and Worms
Jody Sullivan Rake
A secret world of spiders, worms, and grubs lurks just beneath the soil, where tiny creatures work hard to keep the whol
Ages 5–8
The Ape Quartet #1
Endangered
Eliot Schrefer
When a revolution strikes a bonobo sanctuary, a teenager must brave the deep jungle to rescue the animals and find a way
Ages 12–17
Nature Exploration Picture Books
Porcupine
Marina Gardo
Spiky quills and curious habits take center stage in this close-up look at the unique anatomy of nature's prickly wander
Ages 4–8
Friends: True Stories of Extraordinary Animal Friendships
Catherine Thimmesh
Vibrant photographs reveal the heart-melting truth that friendship can bloom between the most unlikely animals, regardle
Ages 4–8
Bug Wars
Tarantula vs. Tarantula Hawk
Lindsy O'Brien
Fangs meet stingers in this high-stakes look at what happens when a giant spider and a predatory wasp cross paths in the
Ages 7–10
Animals Have Families
Nadia Ali
Discover how mother octopuses manage 50,000 babies and why zebras travel in a dazzle to keep their families safe and str
Ages 5–8
Nature in Action #1
Tide's Journey
Sally M. Walker
The shoreline changes with every wave as drifting wood bobs, crabs scurry, and the moon pulls the salty water across the
Ages 3–7
National Audubon Society First Field Guides #1
Wildflowers
Susan Hood
Learn to identify the colorful blossoms in your own backyard with this clear guide to wildflower species and where they
Ages 7–10
A Single Pearl
Donna Jo Napoli
A single, tiny grain of sand begins a quiet and inspiring journey to transform into something luminous and new.
Ages 4–8
National Geographic Readers
Slither, Snake!
Shelby Alinsky
Scaly skin and slithering tongues take center stage as you learn where different snakes live and how they navigate their
Ages 3–6
Extraordinary Series #1
Unusual Creatures
Michael Hearst
Wombats poop cubes and certain creatures live at the top of Everest; meet the world’s weirdest animals through hilarious
Ages 8–12
Move!
Steve Jenkins, Robin Page
Follow the wild motions of the animal kingdom as creatures swing, dance, and slide across the page in a vibrant display
Ages 4–8
Alba and the Ocean Cleanup
Lara Hawthorne
Alba loves collecting treasures in her coral home, but as the ocean turns gray with trash, a lucky encounter with a litt
Ages 3–7
When Dinosaurs Lived
Monsters of the Sea
Don Lessem
Venture deep beneath the waves to meet the prehistoric giants that ruled the oceans during the age of dinosaurs, featuri
Ages 6–9
Little Pebble: All About Nature #1
All About Oceans
Christina Mia Gardeski
Most of our planet is covered by water! Meet the swimming creatures and see the rolling waves that make the ocean such a
Ages 4–6
Sea Otter
Cameron Davis
Sea otters spend their lives tumbling and playing in the waves, using their unique grace to navigate a beautiful marine
Ages 3–7
Guinness World Records Up Close
Wild Weather
Kris Hirschmann
For the child who is fascinated by stormy skies or nervous about thunder. This guide uses real photos to explain the sci
Ages 6–9
Autumn Leaves
Ken Robbins
Leaves transform into a palette of brilliant colors every autumn; learn the science behind why they change and how to te
Ages 4–8
Nature Books
Puffins!
Maria Gianferrari
A tiny puffling hatches into the busy, precarious world of Atlantic Puffin City. Watch a seabird grow from a small fluff
Ages 4–8
Animals at Risk
Macaws at Risk
Kathryn Clay
Investigate why these clever, vibrant birds are disappearing and discover how humans can step in to stop habitat loss an
Ages 7–10