Books About The Ice Age

The Best The Ice Age Books for Kids

By the Bookroo Editors

Looking for excellent children's books about the ice age? 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 Shortlist

Our 2 Favorite Books About The Ice Age

What Was the Ice Age?
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2017

What Was the Ice Age?

By Nico Medina, Who HQ, David Groff (Illustrator) · What Was . . . ? series

The book explores the history of the Ice Age, its impact on the environment and human evolution, and the current state of the planet's climate.

112 pages· 7,643 words· Est. 1 hour read
4.1 Goodreads · 391 ratings
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Summary: Step back 20,000 years to an icy Earth where glaciers dominate and survival is a daily struggle. Witness the evolution of creatures like woolly mammoths and saber-toothed cats, alongside Neanderthals and early humans. As glaciers reshape the planet, discover how these beings adapt to a harsh, ever-changing world. Will they endure or succumb to the relentless cold?
Sabertooths and the Ice Age
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$674
Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 2005

Sabertooths and the Ice Age

By Mary Pope Osborne, Natalie Pope Boyce, Sal Murdocca (Illustrator) · Book #12 in the Magic Tree House: Fact Tracker series

The book explores the Ice Age, its causes, and its effects on the environment and human populations.

128 pages· 5,888 words· Est. 1 hour read
4.1 Goodreads · 806 ratings
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Summary: Join Jack and Annie as they unravel the mysteries of the Ice Age. Discover how early humans survived, who created the first cave paintings, and the fate of saber-toothed cats. This fact-finding journey is filled with intriguing details and vivid illustrations, perfect for young explorers eager to learn more about the world of their favorite Magic Tree House adventures. Dive into history and uncover the secrets of the past with these engaging nonfiction companions.
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