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Science & Nature Books for Kids – Wonderlit | Wonderlit
3,528 books about science & nature
0–3 yrs
1029 books
4–7 yrs
1805 books
8–11 yrs
732 books
Age
0–2
3–5
6–8
9–12
13+
Joyful Noise: Poems for Two Voices
Paul Fleischman
For two siblings or friends looking for a unique way to play together, these rhythmic poems bring the sounds and secrets
Ages 8–12
Pond Year
Kathryn Lasky
Two friends find year-round wonders at a local pond, from summer wildflowers and tadpoles to winter ice skating.
Ages 4–8
Baxter the Bobcat
Where Is Baxter the Bobcat?
Keri McCarty
Max follows a trail of clues through his new school to find the mysterious Baxter, learning that even the newest student
Ages 5–9
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All About #1
Alligators
Jim Arnosky
Watch alligators swim and hunt through vibrant watercolor paintings that bring the mysterious life of the swamp to the p
Ages 4–8
Plant Parts
Thirsty Roots
Nadia Higgins
Vibrant illustrations and catchy songs explain how roots anchor giant plants and pull vital nutrients from the soil to h
Ages 4–7
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
Where Is?
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 #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
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
What Was?
What Was Pompeii?
Jim O'Connor, Who HQ
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 #6
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
