Science books for children
12 science books for children to inspire young environmentalists...
If you find it difficult to find age appropriate science books for children, especially environmental books, I recommend the following.
Dawn Publishing publishes kids science books that instill a deeper appreciation and insight into nature and that help them discover nature in the simplest of places. They publish environmental books for children in both fiction and nonfiction about climate change, nature appreciation, habitats, nature's cycles and nature education.
In One Tide pool: Crabs, Snails, and Salty Tails
A sharing nature with children book.
by Anthony D. Fredericks and Jennifer DiRubbio
A whole community of creatures live in the salty, splashy habitat of a tide pool. Vivid close-up art and amusing text make this book both fun and educational for children. Field notes in the back offer intriguing glimpses of these creatures, from snails to sponges, adding educational value. After reading this science book for children, kids will see tide pools with new eyes. A great inspiration for young naturalists.
Under One Rock: Bugs, Slugs, and Other Ughs
A sharing nature with children book.
by Anthony D. Fredericks
and Jennifer DiRubbio
A whole community of creatures lives under a rock! One of the worlds most fascinating habitats is right at your feet. No child will be able to resist looking under a rock after reading Frederickss rhythmic, engaging story, and seeing DiRubbios vivid close-up illustrations. Field notes and fantastic facts inspire endless exploration.
Salamander Rain: A Lake and Pond Journal
A sharing nature with children book by Kristin Joy Pratt-Serafini
Take a close look at your local lake, pond or woodland pool. Dont mind the mud see it from a kids eye view. Here is the journal and scrapbook of Klint, a young Planet Scout who kept notes for a year on his discoveries and became engrossed by the daily drama of turtles, crayfish dragonflies and water skimmers. Presented as a journal/scrapbook, it is an inspiration for any young environmentalist.
Around One Cactus: Owls, Bats and Leaping Rats
A sharing nature science book for children.
Around One Cactus by Anthony D. Fredericks and Jennifer DiRubbio
Have you seen a saguaro cactus? It looks lonely, standing in the dry, dry desert. But actually the saguaro is a haven for a whole community of creatures some cute, some creepy, all of them fascinating! Includes field notes and resources.
Over in the Ocean: In a Coral Reef
by Marianne Berkes and Jeanette Canyo
The coral reef in this book is like a marine nursery, teeming with mammals and babies! Children can count and clap to the rhythm of Over in the Meadow while puffer fish puff, as well as learn about the diverse sea life in the coral reef.
The Blues Go Birding Across America (The Blues Go Birding Series)
by Carol L. Malnor, Sandy F. Fuller, and Louise Schroeder
Follow the travels of Eggbert, Sammi, and all the BLUES as they discover an amazing variety of birds
across America from the eagle in Alaska, to the woodpecker in Michigan, to the mockingbird in Georgia.
Read their fascinating journals and Eggbert s birding tips. This book, the first in a series, is not just an imaginative travelogue - it's also a young person's primer to bird watching! A delightful way to introduce young children to birds and birding.
Saguaro Moon: A Desert Journal
A sharing nature science book for children.
by Kristin Joy Pratt-Serafini's Although this book is listed for grades 3-6 I used it to teach about animals in the desert. The nature journal entries are in bright colors and show how and where animals live in the desert. Animals include scorpions, butterflies, coyotes, tarantulas, and jackrabbits.
Going Home: The Mystery of Animal Migration
by Marianne Berkes and Jennifer DiRubbio
Great book for young zoologists. This book offers an introduction to animals migratory habits. The poems are written from the point of view of the migrating animals. Includes additional information about each of the animals, a map showing migratory paths, suggested books and Web sites, information about migration itself, and extended activities. Features well known animals such as the turtles, monarch butterflies, whales and more.
Over in the Arctic: Where the Cold Winds Blow
by Marianne Berkes and Jill Dubin
Over in the Arctic, the snow goose "honks" and the wolf "howls." Children count the baby animals and sing to the tune of "Over in the Meadow." The illustrations are all done in cut paper and show the dramatic landscape of the Arctic. from best selling children's book writer Marianne Berkes, author of Over in the Ocean: In a Coral Reef, Over in the Jungle: A Rainforest Rhyme and Going Around the Sun: Some Planetary Fun.
The Forever Forest: Kids Save a Tropical Treasure by Kristin Joy Pratt-Serafini's
A mother and son visit the Costa Rican rainforest and learn about its unique plants and animals. The boy learns that a grade two class led to the establishment of El Bosque Eterno de los Niños (the BEN) 20 years ago.
Near One Cattail: Turtles, Logs And Leaping Frogs
A sharing nature science book for children.
What creatures live in a bog-boggy place? From zip-zipping dragonflies to hip-hopping frogs, here's a medley of critters who swim, soar or crawl in a wetlands home that protects one and all. This engaging book is the fourth natural neighborhood to be portrayed by this dynamic author-illustrator duo, Anthony D. Fredericks, author and Jennifer Dirubbio, illustrator.
by Kristin Joy Pratt
PreSchool-Grade 3 This book provides an alphabetical introduction to various forms of ocean life, as seen through the eyes of Seamore the seahorse. A creature is spotlighted for each letter and framed by a colorful border featuring other organisms whose names begin with the same letter. All of the pictures are full of action and detail.
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