Books About Explorers · 253 titles considered

The Best Explorers Books for Kids

By the Bookroo Editors

Looking for excellent children's books about explorers? 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 Story Collector
The Tail of Emily Windsnap
The Shortlist

Our 10 Favorite Books About Explorers

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Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2018

The Story Collector

By Kristin O'Donnell Tubb, Iacopo Bruno (Illustrator) · Book #1 in the The Story Collector series

A library prank spirals into a quest to uncover a ghost and a missing stamp collection.

272 pages· 39,626 words· Est. 4.5 hour read
5.8/7 Bookroo experts·3.8/5 Goodreads · 1,139 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2018

The Nebula Secret

A young explorer uncovers a family secret that threatens his future at an elite academy.

216 pages· 52,975 words· Est. 6 hour read
5.8/7 Bookroo experts·4.3/5 Goodreads · 3,150 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2003

The Tail of Emily Windsnap

By Liz Kessler, Sarah Gibb (Illustrator) · Book #1 in the Emily Windsnap series

A girl discovers she's half mermaid and dives into a quest to find her father.

224 pages· 44,146 words· Est. 6 hour read
3.9/5 Goodreads · 29,672 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2018

Big Foot and Little Foot

A young Sasquatch named Hugo befriends a human boy named Boone through a series of letters and gifts exchanged through a magical stream

160 pages· 10,445 words· Est. 2 hour read
4.0/5 Goodreads · 863 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 5–8 · 1996

Midnight on the Moon

By Mary Pope Osborne, Sal Murdocca (Illustrator) · Book #8 in the Magic Tree House series

Two siblings travel through time and space to find four special things to free a magical librarian from a spell

80 pages· 5,940 words· Est. 1 hour read
7.0/7 Bookroo experts·4.0/5 Goodreads · 18,244 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2019

Young Captain Nemo

A young adventurer battles oceanic threats with a submarine and friends.

288 pages· 55,231 words· Est. 6 hour read
7.0/7 Bookroo experts·3.9/5 Goodreads · 62 ratings
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Board Book · Ages 3–5 · 2016

This Little Explorer

Discover the world's greatest explorers in a vibrant journey for young adventurers.

26 pages
6.4/7 Bookroo experts·4.0/5 Goodreads · 157 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 2018

Off & Away

Jo must conquer her fear of the sea to deliver mail and discover new adventures.

40 pages· 463 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud
6.1/7 Bookroo experts·4.3/5 Goodreads · 515 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 3–6 · 2018

A House That Once Was

By Julie Fogliano, Lane Smith (Illustrator)

Two children explore an abandoned house, uncovering its mysterious past.

The New York Times/New York Public Library Best Illustrated Children’s Books Award (2018)
40 pages· 542 words· Est. 5 min read-aloud
6.0/7 Bookroo experts·4.0/5 Goodreads · 1,509 ratings
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Board Book · Ages 0–3 · 2017

Jane Foster's London

Explore London's iconic sights through vibrant illustrations in this engaging board book.

26 pages
5.8/7 Bookroo experts·3.6/5 Goodreads · 18 ratings
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Explorers Board Books for Babies & Toddlers

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

Hopper and Wilson

Ages 3–5 · 2011

Two friends sail to the world's end, discovering home is where the heart is.

I Can Explore
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I Can Explore

Ages 0–3 · 2018

Join an interactive journey where young readers guide explorers through thrilling adventures with just their fingers.

What Makes Us Happy?

Ages 0–3 · 2018

Join three friends as they find joy in life's simple moments.

How to Babysit a Grandpa

Ages 0–3 · 2012

Discover the secrets to a perfect day with Grandpa, where kids take charge and fun never ends.

Baby Loves Gravity!

Ages 2–5 · 2018

Discover why things fall in this playful exploration of gravity for little ones.

What Can I Hear?

Ages 0–2 · 2012

Discover the world of sounds with playful babies.

Baby Paleontologist
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Baby Paleontologist

Ages 1–4 · 2020

Discover ancient secrets with Baby Paleontologist as fossils reveal the past.

Space Rocket
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Space Rocket

Ages 0–3 · 2015

Join a space adventure with interactive fun as a bear explores the cosmos.

Above San Francisco

Ages 0–5 · 2010

A boy's imagination takes him soaring over San Francisco's iconic landmarks.

Curious Kitten

Ages 3–5 · 2016

Join a playful kitten on her adventures, making friends and chasing mice in an interactive story.

Slide and Play: Playful Puppy

Ages 3–5 · 2016

Join Puppy on an interactive outdoor adventure with playful surprises.

Under the Sea

Ages 4–8 · 2018

Discover ocean wonders and hidden creatures beneath the sea's surface.

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Explorers Picture Books

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

Edmund Unravels

Ages 5–8 · 2015

A yarn ball's adventure reveals the joy of exploration and the warmth of home.

Sam and Dave Dig a Hole

Ages 4–8 · 2014

Two brothers dig a hole in search of something spectacular.

Go for the Moon

Ages 5–10 · 2019

Experience the Apollo 11 moon landing through a young enthusiast's eyes.

Magnolia's Magnificent Map

Ages 4–8 · 2018

A bunny races to complete her map before a special event.

Ready, Set, Sail!

Ages 4–8 · 2018

Set sail with a tiger and turtle on a sea adventure full of surprises.

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Shackleton's Journey

Ages 7–11 · 2014

Explore Shackleton's Antarctic adventure through vivid illustrations and detailed drawings.

The High Hills

Ages 5–+ · 1986

Lost in fog, a young mouse's quest for gold turns perilous.

Song of the Wild

Ages 3–7 · 2017

Explore the wonders of wildlife through captivating poems and vibrant illustrations.

The Quest for Z

Ages 7–10 · 2017

A daring explorer seeks a legendary city in the Amazon jungle.

Inky's Amazing Escape

Ages 4–8 · 2018

An octopus escapes an aquarium, seeking the ocean's mysteries.

Wish for a Fish

Ages 4–8 · 1999

Dive into ocean wonders with rhymes and facts, guided by a curious cat.

Otis and Will Discover the Deep

Ages 4–8 · 2018

Two pioneers risk everything to explore the ocean's depths in a fragile metal sphere.

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Explorers Chapter Books & Middle Grade

Longer stories about explorers for developing and independent readers.

Oliver and the Sea Monkeys

Ages 7–10 · 2013

A boy sails to rescue his parents, facing sea monkeys and a wicked captain.

First to the Last Place on Earth

Ages 7–11 · 2016

Can Geronimo and friends outsmart the Pirate Cats to reach the South Pole first?

The Treasure Seekers

Ages 7–10 · 2019

A stolen map leads to a race for hidden treasures.

Race to the South Pole

Ages 7–10 · 2016

A young boy named Jack Nin stows away on a ship headed to Antarctica to help his family's struggling market garden.

The Double Helix
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The Double Helix

Ages 8–12 · 2019

Cruz races against time to solve a mystery before his 13th birthday changes everything.

Deep Water

Ages 10–14 · 2018

A dive goes wrong, leaving Julie to save herself and two reckless clients from the ocean's deadly grip.

The Underwater Planet

Ages 7–10 · 2016

Can spacemice outsmart pirate spacecats to claim underwater treasure?

The Falcon's Feather

Ages 8–12 · 2019

A young explorer's quest for answers leads to danger and mystery in icy waters.

Compass of the Stars
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Compass of the Stars

Ages 7–10 · 2020

Five mouse sisters embark on a thrilling adventure to uncover the secrets of the legendary queen's jewel.

Lift Your Light a Little Higher

Ages 4–8 · 2016

Explore the depths of Mammoth Cave with a guide who defies his chains.

The Tiger's Nest
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The Tiger's Nest

Ages 8–12 · 2021

Cruz faces a deadly foe and a life-altering secret on a perilous mission.

The Star Dunes
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The Star Dunes

Ages 9–12 · 2020

Cruz faces danger and secrets in Africa, risking everything for answers and a glimpse into his future.

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