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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
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3–5
6–8
9–12
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Stairway Decodables: My First Science Concepts #1
Rocks
Laura Stickney
Earth is full of stones in every imaginable shape and size; learn to identify them while practicing short vowel sounds a
Ages 4–7
Working Frog
Nancy Winslow Parker
Peek inside the Reptile House at the Bronx Zoo as Winston the bullfrog gives a tour of his life, meals, and animal neigh
Ages 5–9
Great Environmentalists
Rachel Carson
Emily James
Fascinating photographs and a timeline trace the life of the groundbreaking scientist who revolutionized how we view the
Ages 4–7
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Crocodile Safari
Jim Arnosky
Journey deep into the Florida Everglades on a real-life expedition to track the elusive American crocodile, a creature u
Ages 6–10
Rookie Read-About Science
All About Light
Lisa Trumbauer
Shadows, rainbows, and sunshine come to life through simple explanations and real-world photos that reveal the science b
Ages 4–7
The Snail's Spell
Joanne Ryder
The garden becomes a giant forest of wonder when a child shrinks to the size of a snail to see the world through a tiny
Ages 4–8
My First Look at Science
Energy
Melissa Gish
Soft watercolor illustrations and simple text reveal the fascinating ways energy moves through the natural world.
Ages 4–8
Looking at Science
Why Living Things Need Light
Karen Aleo
Plants, animals, and humans all share a vital need for the sun; see how different living things capture and use light to
Ages 5–8
A Day in the Life: Desert Animals
Gila Monster
Anita Ganeri
For the child who is fascinated by 'creepy' creatures and dangerous animals, this guide explores the mysterious world of
Ages 5–8
Bats: Shadows in the Night
Diane Ackerman
Travel alongside a bat expert to see these misunderstood mammals up close and witness the secret nighttime world of the
Ages 8–12
How to Speak Dolphin
Ginny Rorby
Lily struggles to care for her autistic brother while facing a difficult choice between her family's expectations and a
Ages 9–13
Up Close
Rachel Carson
Ellen Levine
A determined biologist changes the world by exposing the hidden dangers of pesticides and sparking the modern environmen
Ages 10–14
Hey Warrior
Karen Young
For the child who experiences 'big feelings' or physical symptoms of worry, this book explains how their brain's 'warrio
Ages 5–12
Our Universe #1
The Sun Is Kind of a Big Deal
Nick Seluk
The Sun is the ultimate multitasker, keeping the planets in line and plants growing; learn how our favorite star handles
Ages 4–9
Farah Rocks #3
Farah Rocks Florida
Susan Muaddi Darraj
Farah is sent to a Florida retirement home while her brother is in the hospital, where she surprisingly bonds with a sci
Ages 8–12
Adventures with Finn and Skip #5
Arctic
Brendan Kearney
Finn and his dog Skip head to the Arctic for a winter dream, only to find themselves floating on an iceberg and facing t
Ages 3–7
The Stars Just Up the Street
Sue Soltis
Mabel can only see a few stars from her window, so she rallies her neighbors to turn off their lights and reveal the tho
Ages 4–8
Dinosaurs to Dragons
Elizabeth Shreeve
Ancient fossils may be the secret behind fire-breathing dragons and griffins; learn how real scientific finds inspired h
Ages 8–12
My Pollinator Garden
Jordan Zwetchkenbaum
Bees, bats, and butterflies rely on specific native plants for survival. Learn how to grow a backyard sanctuary that fee
Ages 6–10
National Geographic Kids Pre-readers #1
All About Bears
Jennifer Szymanski
From snowy polar regions to sun-drenched forests, vibrant photos and expert facts reveal how grizzlies, black bears, and
Ages 3–5
The Tide
Nik Pollard
Experience the crashing waves and salty air of the seashore through this exploration of the ocean’s predictable, rhythmi
Ages 4–8
See Inside
See Inside Your Head
Alex Frith
Lift the flaps to see how synapses fire, where memories are stored, and what your brain is actually doing while you are
Ages 6–10
Jacob Lansa #1
Thunder Cave
Roland Smith
For the teen processing the sudden loss of a parent while searching for a way to connect with the father who remains.
Ages 10–14
Down Came the Rain
Jennifer Mathieu
After losing her home to Hurricane Harvey, Eliza finds a shared connection with Javi as they navigate eco-anxiety and ac
Ages 13–18
