Natural World

Elementary

Fossil Huntress

Andi Diehn

Discover Mary’s journey from a curious girl in France to a pioneering paleontologist in Tanzania, with STEM activities for young explorers!

Worm Weather

Jean Taft

Join in the rainy-day fun, as kids splash through the puddles, affecting another weather enthusiast, a nearby worm.

Compost Stew

Mary McKenna Siddals

From apple cores to zinnia heads, discover the best ingredients a successful compost pile and learnhow to protect the Earth.

Forest Has a Song

Amy Ludwig VanDerwate

In a woodland world of charm, creatures sing their songs in playful poems and vibrant art!

Shark Lady

Jess Keating

A beautiful picture book that dive into the inspiring story of a trailblazing scientist who challenged & and unlocked the secrets of sharks.

Ducks Overboard

Markus Motum

Discover the pollution crisis in our oceans through the eyes of one lost plastic duck in this engaging and stylish picture book based on a true story.

Living Fossils

Caroline Arnold

Meet living fossils like the horseshoe crab and dragonfly, creatures unchanged for millions of years, still thriving today!

Keepunumuk

D. Greendeer, A. Perry and A. Bunten

Written and illustrated by Indigenous creators, about how children from the Mashpee Wampanoag tribe learn the story of Weeâchumun (corn) and the first Thanksgiving.

What's in Your Pocket?

Heather Montgomery

A beautifully illustrated picture book about how nature collectors like Charles Darwin and Jane Goodall were once curious kids with pockets full of treasures.

Great Carrier Reef

Jessica Stremer

An STEM picture book documenting the transformation of an aircraft carrier that was gutted and turned into the world’s largest artificial reef.

A Flicker of Hope

Cynthia Harmony

A heartwarming tale of a girl waiting for her beloved Papá to return when the monarchs fly south to their home in Mexico.

Middle School

The Way of the Hive

Jay Hossler

Experience the life of a honeybee in this coming-of-age story about a bee named Nyuki.

The Girl Who Drew Butterflies

Joyce Sidman

A beautifully illustrated, evocative recounting of a five-year expedition in South America.

High School

The Adventures of Alexander Von Humboldt

Andrea Wulf

A beautifully illustrated, evocative recounting of a five-year expedition in South America.

Braiding Sweetgrass for Young Adults

Robin Wall Kimmer

An Indigenous botanist blends wisdom and science, revealing nature's gifts and timeless lessons.

Imaginary Borders

Xiuhtezcatl Martinez

A powerful and inspiring call to action by a young climate activist offering hope and fresh insights .