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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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(40)
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National Geographic Readers
Tigers
Marfe Ferguson Delano
For the curious toddler captivated by big cats: a simple introduction to how tigers live and play through stunning real-
Ages 0–4
Streetwise
Mr Darwin and the Ape Boy
Linda Newbery
For the child who asks 'where do we come from?' and 'is science always right?', this story explores big ideas through th
Ages 9–11
Stork: Discovering Stork in pictures
Fabian Purando
For the nature-loving child who asks a million questions about wildlife, this visual guide helps them discover the wonde
Ages 4–8
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12–18 yrs
57 books
My Incredible World
Owls!
Hope Aicher
For the budding naturalist who is fascinated by the night: this simple introduction uses real photos to reveal how owls
Ages 3–6
Notable Native People
Adrienne Keene
Meet Indigenous artists, activists, and scientists who changed the world. This collection features both historical icons
Ages 10–18
Measuring Time #1
How Long Is a Day?
Claire Clark
The cycle of morning, noon, and night becomes clear through simple explanations and photos that show how we measure time
Ages 4–7
Houghton Mifflin Leveled Readers
A City Park
Malcolm Higgins
Take a look around the local greenery to find out which furry and feathered animals make their homes in the middle of th
Ages 4–6
No One Is Too Small to Make a Difference
Greta Thunberg
A teenager stands before world leaders to demand a better future. These sixteen powerful speeches show how one small spa
Ages 10–18
Food Heroes #3
Sandor Katz and the Tiny Wild
Jacqueline Briggs Martin, June Jo Lee
Travel from New York to Tennessee with a fermentation enthusiast to see how microbes transform food in this detailed, il
Ages 4–10
Through the Seasons #1
Discovering the Wonders of Winter
Maddie Bellerose
For the curious child wondering why the days are shorter and the air is colder, this book explores the cozy and quiet tr
Ages 3–7
Hello Reader!
Listening to Whales Sing
Faith McNulty
A peaceful day of whale watching in the Atlantic turns into a heart-pounding survival story when a boy suddenly falls in
Ages 7–9
Secrets of the Lost City: A Scientific Adventure in the Honduran Rain Forest
Sandra Markle
Trek through the dense Honduran rain forest with scientists as they battle the elements to reveal the mysteries of a lon
Ages 9–13
City of Leafcutter Ants: A Sustainable Society of Millions
Amy Hevron
The underground world of the leafcutter ant comes to life, revealing how foragers, soldiers, and even pharmacists work t
Ages 4–8
A Dinosaur Named Ruth: How Ruth Mason Discovered Fossils in Her Own Backyard
Julia Lyon
Ruth Mason knew the strange shapes on her family farm were more than just rocks, and her persistent digging led to a wor
Ages 4–8
Isabella's Garden
Glenda Millard
Follow the quiet rhythm of nature as seeds sprout and insects roam through the changing seasons in this gentle, cumulati
Ages 3–8
Great Idea Series #8
Mary Anning's Curiosity
Monica Kulling
A young fossil hunter relies on her steady determination and a bit of luck to make impossible scientific breakthroughs i
Ages 6–9
Unforgotten: The Wild Life of Dian Fossey and Her Relentless Quest to Save Mountain Gorillas
Anita Silvey
Dian Fossey went to extreme lengths to protect mountain gorillas, often clashing with poachers in her relentless quest t
Ages 8–12
All Round the Year
E. Nesbit
For the child curious about the changing world outside their window, this classic collection of nature poems gently intr
Ages 3–8
The Girl Who Drew Butterflies
Joyce Sidman
In the 17th century, a pioneering woman used her incredible artistic talent to document the secret life cycles of insect
Ages 10–14
A Mom for Umande
Maria Faulconer
Follow baby gorilla Umande's real-life journey as zookeepers help him find the perfect surrogate mother to provide the l
Ages 4–8
Flying Deep
Michelle Cusolito
Journey to the darkest corners of the ocean floor inside a deep-sea submersible to witness the strange wonders of the wo
Ages 5–9
Every Hidden Thing
Kenneth Oppel
Rachel and Samuel join their rival paleontologist fathers on a high-stakes 1800s dinosaur hunt where the competition is
Ages 12–18
This Very Tree: A Story of 9/11, Resilience, and Regrowth
Sean Rubin
The resilient voice of a tree that survived the World Trade Center tragedy shares a moving perspective on recovery, regr
Ages 4–8
Real Size Science
Animals
Rebecca Rissman
For curious kids discovering the world, this book uses real-life animal photos to help identify circles, squares, and tr
Ages 4–7
