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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
0–2
3–5
6–8
9–12
13+
The Stuff Between the Stars: How Vera Rubin Discovered Most of the Universe
Sandra Nickel
Vera Rubin looked past what she could see to name the dark matter holding the universe together, overcoming barriers to
Ages 6–9
Eva
Peter Dickinson
After waking from a coma following a terrible accident, thirteen-year-old Eva begins to suspect that her life was saved
Ages 12–16
Seabird in the Forest
Joan Dunning
A pair of seabirds journey from the Pacific Ocean to the giant Douglas firs of California to raise their single fledglin
Ages 4–9
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The Emperor Lays an Egg
Brenda Z. Guiberson
Father and mother penguins work as a team to protect their egg and raise a chick in the freezing cold of the Antarctic.
Ages 4–8
The Fisherman and the Turtle
Eric A. Kimmel
For the child who struggles to say 'enough' or always wants the next best thing. This regional retelling explores how ru
Ages 4–8
Scholastic True Zoo Stories
The True Story of Corky, the Blind Seal
Georgeanne Irvine
Corky the harbor seal finds a way to keep performing and connecting with fans at the San Diego Zoo even after losing his
Ages 5–9
Jala and the Wolves
Marti Dumas
Animal lover Jala discovers a mysterious mirror in her room that acts as a portal, pulling her away from her wolf facts
Ages 7–10
Boy Named Isamu, A: A Story of Isamu Noguchi
James Yang
For the quiet child who sees the world differently. This poetic story celebrates how wandering, wondering, and observing
Ages 3–7
Florette
Anna Walker
For the child feeling out of place after a move. This gentle story explores how to find beauty and belonging in a concre
Ages 3–7
Fireflies!
Julie Brinckloe
The soft glow of fireflies in a jar feels like holding a piece of the moon, until a young boy realizes that keeping them
Ages 4–8
The Heart and Mind of Frances Pauley
April Stevens
For the child who feels more at home in the quiet of the woods than the chaos of the lunchroom, finding beauty in being
Ages 8–12
Dillon Dillon
Kate Banks
A tenth birthday at Lake Waban brings the long-awaited truth behind Dillon's matching names, leading to a summer of heal
Ages 8–11
Little Tigers
written and illustrated by Jo Weaver
For the child who is feeling a little anxious about a big change, this soothing story about finding a new home provides
Ages 2–6
No Shelter Here
Rob Laidlaw
For the child who loves dogs and wants to understand how to help those in need, this book explores the complex history a
Ages 8–12
Chipmunk Song
Joanne Ryder
For the child who loves exploring the backyard, this lyrical journey invites them to imagine life as a small creature pr
Ages 4–8
Lighter Than Air
Matthew Clark Smith
Nineteen female pilots defy expectations in 1929 as they take to the skies for the very first official women-only air ra
Ages 4–8
Wild Boy
Mordicai Gerstein
A boy raised in the wild must confront the confusing rules and expectations of a civilization that views his freedom as
Ages 6–10
Fault Lines
Johanna Wagstaffe
Discover the incredible science of shifting tectonic plates and learn how people around the world prepare for the ground
Ages 9–12
What It's Like to Be a Bird: From Flying to Nesting, Eating to Singing —What Birds Are Doing, and Why
David Allen Sibley
Detailed illustrations and fascinating facts reveal exactly how birds fly, why they sing, and what is really happening i
Ages 8–12
Grassroots: Poems by Carl Sandburg
Carl Sandburg
Sweeping prairie landscapes and quiet moments of nature come to life through the rhythmic words of a premier American po
Ages 5–10
Maria Sibylla Merian
Sarah B. Pomeroy, Jeyaraney Kathirithamby
Born in 1647, Maria Sibylla Merian spent her life meticulously observing and drawing the secret life cycles of insects t
Ages 10–14
Inspired by Animals #1
Invented by Animals
Christiane Dorion
Robots, surgical tools, and waterproof gear often start with nature; see thirty-two animals whose amazing bodies inspire
Ages 7–11
Even an Ostrich Needs a Nest: Where Birds Begin
Irene Kelly
From simple twigs to elaborate structures, see how forty different bird species build unique homes for their families us
Ages 4–8
The Adventure Is Now
Jess Redman
For the child who feels like an outsider and needs a push to step outside their comfort zone: join Milton on a mystery-f
Ages 8–12
