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The Best Earth Books for Kids

By the Bookroo Editors

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

Start with our editorial favorites, then browse recommendations organized by reading stage to find the right book for your reader.

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The Shortlist

Our 10 Favorite Books About Earth

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Picture Book · Ages 8–11 · 2015

Timeline

By Peter Goes

Explore history's timeline from the Big Bang to future wonders.

80 pages
6.3/7 Bookroo experts·4.3/5 Goodreads · 434 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 12–18 · 1864

Journey to the Center of the Earth

A daring descent into an Icelandic volcano reveals a hidden world of prehistoric wonders.

262 pages· 72,176 words· Est. 6.5 hour read
3.9/5 Goodreads · 231,227 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2015

The Boy Who Spoke to the Earth

A boy's quest for happiness leads him through Earth's wonders, but joy proves elusive.

42 pages· 408 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud
6.8/7 Bookroo experts·4.7/5 Goodreads · 208 ratings
Picture Book · Ages 3–6 · 2017

Here We Are

A person is introduced to the planet Earth and its inhabitants.

40 pages· 483 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud
6.3/7 Bookroo experts·4.5/5 Goodreads · 8,135 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 2020

If You Come to Earth

By Sophie Blackall (Illustrator)

A visitor from outer space learns about life on Earth and its inhabitants.

74 pages· 629 words· Est. 5 min read-aloud
5.9/7 Bookroo experts·4.3/5 Goodreads · 2,551 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2020

Your Place in the Universe

Discover your place in the universe through a journey of size and scale.

40 pages· 3,599 words· Est. 28 min read-aloud
5.6/7 Bookroo experts·4.4/5 Goodreads · 1,057 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 8–12 · 2019

Planet Earth

Explore Earth's wonders through intricate paper cutouts.

30 pages
5.5/7 Bookroo experts·4.5/5 Goodreads · 30 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 2017

The Street Beneath My Feet

Journey through Earth's layers from city streets to countryside depths in a foldout adventure.

20 pages
4.5/5 Goodreads · 545 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 4–8 · 1987

The Magic School Bus

By Joanna Cole, Bruce Degen (Illustrator) · Book #2 in the The Magic School Bus series

A forgotten homework leads to an unforgettable journey through Earth's core.

60 pages· 912 words· Est. 16 min read
4.2/5 Goodreads · 4,306 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 2017

If Sharks Disappeared

What if sharks vanished? Discover the ocean's fate.

40 pages· 411 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud
4.3/5 Goodreads · 1,077 ratings
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Earth Board Books for Babies & Toddlers

Sturdy, inviting books about earth for the youngest readers and listeners.

On the Day You Were Born

Ages 0–3 · 1991

Experience the earth's wonders as a newborn's arrival is celebrated worldwide.

It's Earth Day!

Ages 2–5 · 2008

A young critter tackles global warming with creative solutions.

I Love the Earth

Ages 0–3 · 1949

Discover why our planet needs love and care.

Clifford's Spring Clean-Up

Ages 0–3 · 1997

A giant red dog tackles spring cleaning and Earth Day surprises.

Big and Small, Room for All

Ages 0–3 · 2009

Explore the universe's vastness and discover how everything, big and small, is interconnected.

Mrs. Peanuckle's Earth Alphabet
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Mrs. Peanuckle's Earth Alphabet

Ages 0–3 · 2023

Discover Earth's wonders and learn the ABCs on a nature adventure.

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Earth Picture Books

Illustrated read-alouds about earth for preschool and elementary-age readers.

Save the Earth!

Ages 4–8 · 2012

A first grader tackles an Earth Day challenge to join Team Green.

Water Is Water

Ages 6–10 · 2015

Explore water's journey through its many forms in a poetic adventure.

The Spaceman

Ages 3–7 · 2024

A stranded Spaceman discovers Earth's wonders and a potential new home.

To Change a Planet
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To Change a Planet

Ages 4–8 · 2022

Small actions unite to change the planet's fate.

Children of the Earth... Remember

Ages 5–8 · 1997

A heartfelt call to protect and share our planet.

The Librarian Who Measured the Earth

Ages 4–8 · 1994

Discover how a Greek philosopher measured the Earth's size.

Earthrise

Ages 4–8 · 2018

In 1968, a photo from Apollo 8 changed how we see Earth.

Our Planet! There's No Place Like Earth
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Our Planet! There's No Place Like Earth

Ages 4–8 · 2022

Earth needs your help to slow climate change. Can you save your home?

My Friend Earth

Ages 3–5 · 2020

Explore Earth's wonders and learn how to be a good friend to our planet.

The EARTH Book

Ages 3–6 · 1949

A child shares their daily habits that help protect the environment.

The Day the River Caught Fire

Ages 5–8 · 2023

A river fire ignites a movement, sparking Earth Day's birth.

Maps and Globes

Ages 4–8 · 1985

Explore the world with maps and globes, from mountains to oceans.

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Earth Chapter Books & Middle Grade

Longer stories about earth for developing and independent readers.

Where Is the Bermuda Triangle?

Ages 8–12 · 2018

A mysterious region in the Atlantic Ocean where many ships and planes have disappeared under unexplained circumstances.

100 Things to Know about Planet Earth

Ages 8–10 · 2020

Discover 100 surprising facts about our world and how to protect it.

Is a Blue Whale the Biggest Thing There Is?

Ages 7–10 · 1993

Explore Earth's giants and their surprising proportions.

Where Are the Galapagos Islands?

Ages 8–11 · 2017

The Galapagos Islands are a unique and fascinating place where scientists can study how life changes over time

Under Water

Ages 6–10 · 2015

Explore hidden wonders beneath earth and sea, from submarines to burrowing creatures.

Planet Earth

2007

Explore Earth's wonders and natural processes.

National Geographic Student Atlas of the World

Ages 12–18 · 2001

Explore the world with updated maps, photos, and essays in this essential student atlas.

What Was the San Francisco Earthquake?
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What Was the San Francisco Earthquake?

Ages 8–12 · 2016

Experience the chaos of the 1906 San Francisco earthquake and the city's fiery rebirth.

Earth Day Escapade

Ages 6–9 · 2009

A float is sabotaged before the parade. Can the Clue Crew solve the mystery?

Where Is Easter Island?
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Where Is Easter Island?

Ages 8–11 · 2017

The discovery of Easter Island by Europeans and its subsequent history of colonization and slavery had a devastating impact on the native Rapa Nui people.

Julie and the Eagles

Ages 8–10 · 2007

A baby owl's cry leads to a race against time to save injured eagles.

Pi in the Sky

Ages 9–12 · 2013

Earth vanishes. Joss must retrieve it, uncovering cosmic secrets hidden in pies.

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