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Science & Nature
Science & Nature Books for Kids – Wonderlit | Wonderlit
3,411 books about science & nature
0–3 yrs
999 books
4–7 yrs
1758 books
8–11 yrs
703 books
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(125)
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(55)
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(40)
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And So They Build
Bert Kitchen
Twelve different animal architects demonstrate the incredible ways they design and build unique structures in the wild.
Ages 5–10
Who HQ
Where Is Niagara Falls?
Megan Stine
Tightrope walkers and barrel-riders take on the thundering power of the falls in this history of the world's most famous
Ages 8–12
The One and Only Ivan #1
The One and Only Ivan
Katherine Applegate
Ivan the gorilla is content with his mall enclosure and his art until a baby elephant arrives, sparking a powerful need
Ages 8–12
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The One and Only Ivan #3
The One and Only Ruby
Katherine Applegate
Baby elephant Ruby shares the moving story of her life in the African savannah, reflecting on memories of home while sur
Ages 8–12
Little Devils
Robert J. Blake
For children navigating the scary first steps of independence and the worry of being separated from a parent.
Ages 4–8
Who HQ
What Was Pompeii?
Jim O'Connor
Mount Vesuvius erupted without warning in AD 79, burying a Roman city so completely it remained a hidden time capsule fo
Ages 8–12
The Day the Universe Exploded My Head
Allan Wolf
The sun speaks its mind and retired rocket ships find a home in this rhythmic, fact-filled journey through the solar sys
Ages 8–12
Father Water, Mother Woods
Gary Paulsen
The rugged woods of Minnesota come alive in these true stories of hunting, fishing, and the quiet lessons learned while
Ages 10–14
Insect World
Stink Bugs
Mari C. Schuh
Real photos show how these unique insects find their food and use their famous, smelly defense mechanisms to keep predat
Ages 4–7
Wild about Birds of Prey
Falcons
Jaclyn Jaycox
High-speed aerial dives reach over 240 miles per hour in the world of these fierce birds of prey. Get close to the actio
Ages 6–9
Find Out About #1
Animal Babies
Martin Jenkins
Some parents raise their young in massive crowds while others go it alone in this fascinating look at how different anim
Ages 3–7
Usborne First Encyclopedias #1
First Encyclopedia of Seas and Oceans
Ben Denne
Travel from coral reefs to the deep ocean to see how whales, sharks, and tiny plankton live amidst the shifting tides an
Ages 5–8
How to Hide #2
How to Hide a Butterfly & Other Insects
Ruth Heller
Watch closely as butterflies and beetles vanish into their surroundings using the incredible power of natural camouflage
Ages 4–8
Vet Volunteers #7
Teacher's Pet
Laurie Halse Anderson
Maggie helps her science teacher adjust to his new guide dog, Scout, until a sudden accident puts the brave pup's life i
Ages 8–12
Owen & Mzee #1
The True Story of a Remarkable Friendship
Isabella Hatkoff, Craig Hatkoff, Paula Kahumbu
An orphaned hippopotamus finds an unlikely protector and lifelong companion in a 130-year-old tortoise following a devas
Ages 4–8
Dinosaur Wars #2
Allosaurus vs. Brachiosaurus: Might Against Height
Michael O'Hearn
The massive Brachiosaurus faces off against the fierce Allosaurus in a prehistoric clash of size versus speed.
Ages 6–10
Flashlight
Lizi Boyd
A simple beam of light transforms the backyard at night, revealing a hidden world of friendly animals and quiet wonders
Ages 3–7
Bears on Chairs #9
Bears at the Beach
Shirley Parenteau
Yellow, Fuzzy, Floppy, and Calico head to the shore to build a sandcastle as tall as the sky, learning how to work toget
Ages 2–5
A Voice of the Wild #1
A Wolf Called Wander
Rosanne Parry
After a rival pack attacks his home, a young wolf cub named Swift must survive a perilous thousand-mile trek across the
Ages 8–12
Scholastic Discover More
Dolphins
Penelope Arlon
Dolphins use their own language to play and rescue friends in this close-up look at how these intelligent creatures live
Ages 6–9
My Incredible World
Goats!
Hope Aicher
Meet the world's most acrobatic farm animals through vibrant photos and facts about everything from mountain climbers to
Ages 3–7
Nerdy Babies #2
Nerdy Babies: Space
Emmy Kastner
For parents who want to foster a love for science from the very start. These curious babies explore the sun, moon, and g
Ages 0–3
My Incredible World
Otters!
Hope Aicher
Perfect for little nature lovers who are curious about wildlife, this vibrant guide uses real photos to introduce the pl
Ages 3–7
Hooray for Women!
Marcia Williams
Comic-style stories, facts, and jokes celebrate the achievements of over seventy world-changing women, from Cleopatra to
Ages 8–12
