Books About Ecology · 269 titles considered

The Best Ecology Books for Kids

By the Bookroo Editors

Looking for excellent children's books about ecology? 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.

The Secret Explorers and the Lost Whales
Over and Under the Rainforest
The Shortlist

Our 10 Favorite Books About Ecology

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Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 2020

The Secret Explorers and the Lost Whales

By S.J. King · Book #1 in the The Secret Explorers series

Two friends go on an underwater adventure to help a lost whale calf find its mother and the rest of the pod.

128 pages· 8,809 words· Est. 1.5 hour read
4.1/5 Goodreads · 459 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–10 · 2009

Dragonbreath

By Ursula Vernon · Book #1 in the Dragonbreath series

A young dragon named Danny goes on an underwater adventure with his friend Wendell to learn about the ocean for a school paper, encountering various sea creatures along the way.

160 pages· 9,852 words· Est. 2 hour read
4.0/5 Goodreads · 6,921 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2002

Hoot

Can a new kid save endangered owls from a pancake empire's expansion?

292 pages· 61,220 words· Est. 7 hour read
3.8/5 Goodreads · 111,770 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2019

The Nature Girls

Girls explore diverse biomes, meeting animals in vibrant settings.

32 pages
6.0/7 Bookroo experts·3.7/5 Goodreads · 309 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2020

The Sea Knows

Uncover the ocean's secrets and its mysterious creatures in a lyrical journey beneath the waves.

48 pages
5.8/7 Bookroo experts·4.2/5 Goodreads · 126 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 2019

Greta and the Giants

By Zoe Tucker, Zoe Persico (Illustrator)

A girl faces giants destroying her forest. Can she save it?

32 pages· 686 words· Est. 6 min read-aloud
5.8/7 Bookroo experts·4.1/5 Goodreads · 1,411 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 2017

Over and Under the Pond

A mother and child explore the world above and below a pond.

48 pages· 441 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud
5.6/7 Bookroo experts·4.2/5 Goodreads · 2,630 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 4–9 · 2020

Over and Under the Rainforest

A young explorer and their guide hike through the rainforest, discovering its hidden world of animals and plants.

48 pages· 623 words· Est. 5 min read-aloud
5.5/7 Bookroo experts·4.2/5 Goodreads · 715 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 2011

Why Oh Why Are Deserts Dry?

Explore desert mysteries with the Cat in the Hat's rhyming adventure.

48 pages· 1,332 words· Est. 11 min read-aloud
5.5/7 Bookroo experts·4.1/5 Goodreads · 235 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 3–6 · 2018

Heal the Earth

Embark on a magical journey to heal the Earth and inspire change.

40 pages· 538 words· Est. 5 min read-aloud
5.4/7 Bookroo experts·3.8/5 Goodreads · 308 ratings
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Ecology Board Books for Babies & Toddlers

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

Hug Time

Ages 5–6 · 2007

A kitten's hugs aim to change the world, one animal at a time.

It's Earth Day!

Ages 2–5 · 2008

A young critter tackles global warming with creative solutions.

Panda Bear, Panda Bear, What Do You See?

Ages 0–3 · 2003

Discover endangered animals through vibrant rhymes and illustrations.

I Love the Earth

Ages 0–3 · 1949

Discover why our planet needs love and care.

Jo MacDonald Saw a Pond

Ages 2–4 · 2011

Discover the hidden wonders of a pond with Jo MacDonald.

I Love You, Sun, I Love You, Moon

Ages 2–5 · 1994

Discover the magic in everyday wonders through a child's eyes.

Bee & Me

Ages 2–5 · 2008

Discover the vital role bees play in our world.

Can't Catch Me!
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Can't Catch Me!

Ages 0–3 · 2018

A mischievous lion cub's playful chase leads to unexpected encounters.

Who's Hiding in the Rain Forest?

Ages 2–5 · 2020

Discover hidden rain forest animals and their secrets.

A Home for Polar Bear

Ages 0–5 · 2009

Discover simple ways to protect our planet.

I Am a Force of Nature
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I Am a Force of Nature

Ages 1–3 · 2021

Discover your inner rainbow and butterfly, embracing nature's wonders within.

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Ecology Picture Books

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

If Polar Bears Disappeared

Ages 4–8 · 2018

What if polar bears vanished? Discover the global impact of their extinction.

Spring After Spring

Ages 4–8 · 2018

A scientist fights to keep nature's voice alive against a silent threat.

Many

Ages 5–8 · 2017

What happens when Earth's rich tapestry of life unravels to just one species?

Tall Tall Tree

Ages 8–12 · 2017

Discover hidden wildlife in towering redwoods through a playful counting adventure.

The Curious Garden

Ages 3–5 · 2009

A boy's care transforms a gray city into a lush garden.

The Little Gardener

Ages 3–7 · 2015

A tiny gardener struggles to nurture his beloved garden against all odds.

Cactus Hotel
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Cactus Hotel

Ages 5–8 · 1991

The life cycle of a cactus is described from seed to maturity.

The Mess That We Made
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The Mess That We Made

Ages 5–7 · 2020

Witness the ocean's plight and join the fight against pollution in a rhythmic journey of change.

Desert Night Desert Day

Ages 3–7 · 2011

Discover desert secrets as creatures thrive day and night.

David Attenborough

Ages 4–7 · 2020

Discover how a young boy's passion for nature led him to become a world-renowned conservationist.

Redwoods

Ages 4–8 · 2009

A boy's train ride turns magical as a book transports him to ancient redwood forests.

The Magic & Mystery of Trees

Ages 7–9 · 2019

Uncover the secret life of trees and their hidden communication network.

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Ecology Chapter Books & Middle Grade

Longer stories about ecology for developing and independent readers.

Aquicorn Cove

Ages 7–12 · 2018

A girl must protect magical creatures from a looming storm.

The Lost Words

2017

Rediscover nature's magic as lost words return to enchant and inspire.

The Serviceberry

2024

Discover a world where reciprocity and gratitude redefine wealth and community.

Polar Bear Patrol

Ages 4–8 · 2003

A class trip to the North Pole reveals unexpected Arctic wonders.

Coral Reefs: Cities of the Ocean

Ages 9–13 · 2016

Dive into the vibrant world of coral reefs and uncover their ecological secrets.

Merhorses and Bubbles

Ages 7–9 · 2017

A young girl helps a magical frog and a group of merhorses solve the mystery of a polluted stream

Willodeen

Ages 8–12 · 2021

A girl must solve the mystery of missing creatures to save her village.

Food Chain Frenzy

Ages 7–10 · 2003

A reluctant student faces a wild field trip exploring ecosystems and food chains with a quirky teacher and a know-it-all cousin.

Rain Forests
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Rain Forests

Ages 7–10 · 2000

Uncover rain forest secrets with Jack and Annie's fact-finding adventure.

Frank Einstein and the Bio-Action Gizmo
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Frank Einstein and the Bio-Action Gizmo

Ages 8–12 · 2018

Kid genius Frank Einstein faces off against a rival in a science showdown on Earth.

Savanna Showdown

Ages 7–10 · 2015

A race across the savanna tests Mari's knowledge and courage. Can she keep up?

Over and Under the Waves

Ages 5–8 · 2022

Dive into the hidden world of kelp forests, teeming with life just beneath the waves.

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