Books About Animal Habitats

The Best Animal Habitats Books for Kids

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Looking for excellent children's books about animal habitats? This collection brings together Bookroo's highest-rated and most useful picks in one place.

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The Shortlist

Our 10 Favorite Books About Animal Habitats

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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2019

A Wolf Called Wander

By Rosanne Parry, Mónica Armiño (Illustrator) · Book #1 in the A Voice of the Wilderness series

A lone wolf embarks on a perilous journey to find a new home.

243 pages· 30,228 words· Est. 4 hour read

5.0/7 Bookroo·4.2/5 Goodreads · 12,442 ratings

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Hardcover

Summary: Swift, a young wolf, is forced to flee when a rival pack attacks, scattering his family. Alone, he embarks on a thousand-mile journey across the Pacific Northwest, facing forest fires, hunters, and hunger. Inspired by the true story of OR-7, this tale of survival and courage explores the challenges of one of nature's most misunderstood creatures. Will Swift find a safe place to call home?

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$1416

Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 2014

Manatees

By Laura Marsh, National Geographic Kids

Dive into the world of manatees and uncover their survival challenges.

32 pages· 809 words· Est. 7 min read-aloud

4.3 Goodreads · 131 ratings

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Library Binding

Summary: Journey into the underwater realm of manatees, the gentle 'sea cows' of the ocean. Discover how these endearing creatures nurture their young and navigate the dangers threatening their marshy homes. With captivating photos and engaging text, young readers will be enchanted by the mysteries of manatee life and the environmental challenges they face. Will these gentle giants overcome the perils of their habitat?

Picture Book · 2014

Owls

By Laura Marsh

This book explores the lives, behaviors, and characteristics of owls through facts, riddles, and close-up observations.

1,019 words

4.3 Goodreads · 223 ratings

Unknown Binding

Summary: Journey into the mysterious world of owls, where young readers will uncover how these fascinating creatures raise their young, hunt, and survive in the wild. With stunning photographs and engaging details, this book invites children to explore the hidden lives of owls, sparking curiosity and wonder about these nocturnal birds. What secrets do these feathered hunters hold in the shadows of the forest?

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$474

Chapter Book · 2002

Tadpoles and Frogs

By Anna Milbourne, Patrizia Donaera (Illustrator), Zoe Wray (Illustrator)

Witness a tadpole's transformation into a frog.

32 pages· 1,145 words

4.2 Goodreads · 137 ratings

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Summary: Follow the fascinating journey of a tadpole as it transforms into a frog. Discover the diverse world of frogs, exploring their unique eating habits and habitats. What secrets do these amphibians hold?

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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2004

Actual Size

By Steve Jenkins

Discover the true size of animals in a visually stunning journey.

Orbis Pictus Honor (2005)

34 pages· 2,210 words· Est. 17 min read-aloud

4.3 Goodreads · 2,651 ratings

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Summary: Explore the world of animals like never before, seeing them at their actual size. From the massive crocodile to the world's largest spider, this book reveals the astonishing scale of nature. Imagine a tongue two feet long or an eye bigger than your head. Dive into a visual adventure that challenges your perception and brings the animal kingdom to life in vivid detail. Perfect for curious minds eager to see the world from a new perspective.

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$958

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2009

Miles and Miles of Reptiles

By Tish Rabe, Aristides Ruiz (Illustrator), Joe Mathieu (Illustrator) · The Cat in the Hat's Learning Library series

Join a whimsical journey to uncover the secrets of reptiles with the Cat in the Hat.

48 pages· 1,069 words· Est. 9 min read-aloud

4.2 Goodreads · 341 ratings

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Summary: Embark on a rhyming adventure with the Cat in the Hat as he travels in his crocodile car to explore the fascinating world of reptiles. Discover how snakes use their tongues to smell, why chameleons change colors, and the difference between turtles and tortoises. With each page, young readers will encounter remarkable creatures like komodo dragons and frilled lizards, learning quirky facts and essential characteristics. This delightful journey promises to entertain and educate, sparking curiosity about the natural world.

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$1398

Picture Book · Ages 3–7 · 2015

Where's the Elephant?

By Barroux

Animals play hide-and-seek in the jungle, until the trees start to disappear.

32 pages

4.2 Goodreads · 361 ratings

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Summary: Where is the elephant? Where are the parrot and the snake? On every spread, three animals hide in a lush jungle, but as the pages turn a city creeps in, the trees vanish, and the animals have fewer places to go. A simple seek-and-find game becomes a way to talk about cities, habitats and what happens when forests are cut down.

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$693

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2012

Coyotes

By Joanne Mattern · North American Animals series

Bushy-tailed howlers roam across North America. Where do they live and what do they eat?

24 pages· 217 words· Est. 2 min read-aloud

3.6 Goodreads · 7 ratings

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Paperback

Summary: Coyotes howl under the night skies of North America. This Pebble Plus book uses simple text and photographs to show young readers where coyotes live, how they look, what they eat and how they raise their pups.

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Picture Book · Ages 6–9 · 1997

Ice Continent: A Story of Antarctica

By Louise Young, Larry Elmore (Illustrator)

A hungry chick waits while its mother crosses a frozen, dangerous world.

36 pages· 923 words· Est. 8 min read-aloud

3.6 Goodreads · 5 ratings

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Summary: Far beneath the Antarctic ice, an emperor penguin swims back toward her rookery, where her chick waits to be fed. Miles of frozen wasteland and a stalking leopard seal stand in her way. A picture-book story of the animals of Antarctica, with a fold-out pictorial glossary of the habitat.

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$869

Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 2010

Giraffes

By Mary Molly Shea · Animals That Live in the Grasslands series

How do the tallest animals on the grasslands eat, run and stay safe?

24 pages· 327 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud

3.8 Goodreads · 4 ratings

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Summary: Giraffes are known for their long necks and patterned coats. This early nonfiction book explains how their great height helps them reach the leaves they love, how their long legs let them run and kick to escape lions and crocodiles, and how they survive on the African grasslands.

Ages 3–6Picture Book Club