Books About Environmental Science · 18 titles considered

The Best Environmental Science Books for Kids

By the Bookroo Editors

Looking for excellent children's books about environmental science? 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 Environmental Science

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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1994

Who Eats What?

By Patricia Lauber, Holly Keller (Illustrator)

Discover the vital connections in Earth's intricate food chain.

32 pages· 1,317 words· Est. 11 min read-aloud
3.9/5 Goodreads · 200 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 10–12 · 2018

Camp Panda

Can humans teach pandas to survive in the wild and avert extinction?

64 pages· 7,894 words· Est. 53 min read
3.9/5 Goodreads · 252 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2013

Toilet

Discover the journey of waste after you flush.

32 pages· 989 words· Est. 11 min read
3.8/5 Goodreads · 259 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 3–5 · 2016

In the Forest

Discover the hidden critters of the forest in this engaging co-reader.

48 pages· 834 words· Est. 7 min read-aloud
4.1/5 Goodreads · 48 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 9–12 · 2014

Beavers

Discover the secret lives and engineering marvels of beavers in today's world.

46 pages· 5,253 words· Est. 41 min read-aloud
4.0/5 Goodreads · 10 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 2003

Conservation

Discover how Earth's resources sustain life and how we can protect them for the future.

48 pages· 1,927 words· Est. 22 min read
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–11 · 2015

You Wouldn't Want to Live Without Extreme Weather!

Explore how weather extremes shape our world and survival strategies.

32 pages· 4,062 words· Est. 34 min read
3.9/5 Goodreads · 49 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 10–13 · 2006

Hurricane Katrina

Explore Hurricane Katrina's devastation and the struggle to rebuild.

32 pages· 6,242 words· Est. 42 min read
4.0/5 Goodreads · 3 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2024

Why? Weather

Uncover the mysteries of weather and climate change through engaging questions and answers.

144 pages· 18,286 words· Est. 2.5 hour read
4.3/5 Goodreads · 3 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 8–11 · 2008

Threat to the Leatherback Turtle

Can leatherbacks survive modern threats and return to their ancient nesting grounds?

32 pages· 2,529 words· Est. 20 min read-aloud
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Environmental Science Picture Books

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

The Life and Times of the Apple

Ages 4–8 · 1992

Discover the secrets behind apples' growth, history, and uses.

Deer Hunting

Ages 9–11 · 2010

Discover essential tips for young deer hunters seeking adventure and safety in the wild.

Rainforest Creatures

Ages 9–11 · 2007

Discover the hidden lives of rainforest creatures and their survival secrets.

Smart Words Reader: Life in the Grassland

Smart Words Reader: Life in the Grassland

2013

This book explores the grassland biome, its plants and animals, and its importance to Earth's ecosystems and human life.

Disasters by the Numbers

Ages 6–9 · 2021

Explore Earth's natural disasters through numbers and infographics, revealing their causes and impacts.

Ants

Ages 8–11 · 2007

Discover the secret world of ants and their survival tactics.

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