The Best Nature & Earth Sciences Kids' Books 2025

1. I Am: I Am a Big Dinosaur (Hardcover)

Explore a day in the life of a mighty dinosaur in this board book for babies and toddlers! What if dinosaurs could talk? Journey along for a day with a Brontosaurus in this charming dinosaur board book! Featuring full-color illustrations and easy-to-follow text for kids ages 0-3, this story is the perfect dinosaur gift for holidays, stocking stuffers, birthdays, or bedtime read alouds! Author-artist Francois Crozat was a winner of the coveted Critici in Erba prize at the international Bologna Children's Book Fair for his illustrations in I Am a Little Panda. What readers are saying: Perfect for a three year old dinosaur fan Wonderful for parents and kids to read together The illustrations are gorgeous and clear. Very high quality and the story is simple, but informative

I Am: I Am a Big Dinosaur (Hardcover)

2. Weather Forecasting, (Paperback)

This fun and educational picture book describes forecasters at work in a weather station as they track and gauge the constant changes in the weather. Will I need my umbrella? Is it a good day for the beach? Will school close because of snow? These are the questions weather forecasters answer every day. They can tell us what the weather is doing at any time of the day or night. But how do they do it? Weather Forecasting tells how. With straightforward text and colorful pictures, this behind-the-scenes look at a modern weather station answers basic questions kids ask most, and makes weather forecasting more fun and accessible than ever.

Weather Forecasting, (Paperback) Author: Aladdin Paperbacks ISBN: 9780689716836 Format: Paperback Publication Date: 1993-03-31 Page Count: 32

3. Bringing the Rain to Kapiti Plain (Hardcover)

A cumulative rhyme relating how Ki-pat brought rain to the drought-stricken Kapiti Plain. Verna Aardema has brought the original story closer to the English nursery rhyme by putting in a cumulative refrain and giving the tale the rhythm of "The House That Jack Built." Author: Verna Aardema Publisher: Dial Books Published: 01/01/1981 Pages: 32 Binding Type: Hardcover Weight: 0.80lbs Size: 8.50h x 10.80w x 0.40d ISBN: 9780803708099 Audience: Ages 4-8 Accelerated Reader: Reading Level: 4.6 Point Value: 0.5 Interest Level: Lower Grade Quiz #/Name: 9758 / Bringing the Rain to Kapiti Plain About the Author Verna Aardema (1911-2000) was a highly acclaimed storyteller and the author of many books of African folktales. Her book, Who's in Rabbit's House?, illustrated by Leo and Diane Dillon, was an ALA Notable Children's Book and a School Library Journal Best Book of the Year, 1977. Why Mosquitoes Buzz in People's Ears, also illustrated by the Dillons, was awarded the Caldecott Medal in 1976 and was chosen as an ALA Notable Children's Book, as was a third Aardema-Dillon collaboration, Behind the Back of the Mountain.

A cumulative rhyme relating how Ki-pat brought rain to the drought-stricken Kapiti Plain. Verna Aardema has brought the original story closer to the English nursery rhyme by putting in a cumulative refrain and giving the tale the rhythm of “The House That Jack Built.”

4. The World of Eric Carle: The Tiny Seed (Hardcover)

9780887080159. New condition. Hard cover. Language: English. Pages: 40. Picture book. Sewn binding. Cloth over boards. 40 p. Contains: Illustrations. World of Eric Carle. Intended for a juvenile audience. Dazzling colorful collage illustrations and a simple but dramatic text tell the fascinating story of the life cycle of a flower in terms of the adventures of a tiny seed.

Dazzlingly colorful collage illustrations and a simple but dramatic text tell the fascinating story of the life cycle of a flower in terms of the adventures of a tiny seed. Carried aloft by the autumn wind, the tiny seed, along with other bigger seeds, travels far over the world. the journey is perilous: one of the bigger seeds is burned by the sun; another falls into the ocean; still another is eaten by a bird. Even after those that are left have landed on fertile ground and begun to grow, danger is near: one small plant is stepped on; one little flower is picked; but the tiny seed keeps growing almost unnoticed. Young readers will cheer at the happy outcome of this exciting tale. And they will long remember the heartening message of the tiny seed's steadfast perserverance in the face of many hazards and obstacles until its final joyful success.

5. Splash! (Hardcover)

"A young girl and a menagerie of animals...in ever-changing combinations swim in or fall in and climb out of the girl's backyard pond. The animals' continual activity encourages young children to use beginning mathematical skills to respond to the question that appears at the bottom of each double-page spread: 'How many are in my pond?'....The humorous situations and interactive questions make this book an excellent choice for both group and individual sharing."--Horn Book.

Splash! (Hardcover)

6. Welcome to the Green House (Paperback)

A vibrant, lushly illustrated exploration of a rain forest and all its breathtaking wonders. Welcome to the green house, where day and night, the melodic prattle of exotic animals fills the air. The rich hues and tones described in the text explode in each illustration, and with every turn of the page, readers can feel the heat and vibrancy of this tropical paradise. "Unlike the plethora of contrived or sentimental books on the subject, this one is simplicity itself -- eloquent and effective". -- Kirkus Reviews *"The next best thing to a guided tour". -- School Library Journal, starred review "A strikingly vibrant package". -- Publishers Weekly

A vibrant, lushly illustrated exploration of a rain forest and all its breathtaking wonders. Welcome to the green house, where day and night, the melodic prattle of exotic animals fills the air. The rich hues and tones described in the text explode in each illustration, and with every turn of the page, readers can feel the heat and vibrancy of this tropical paradise. "Unlike the plethora of contrived or sentimental books on the subject, this one is simplicity itself -- eloquent and effective". -- Kirkus Reviews *"The next best thing to a guided tour". -- School Library Journal, starred review "A strikingly vibrant package". -- Publishers Weekly

7. Splash!, (Paperback)

Splash goes the cat! Splash goes the dog! Who's jumping in the pond? Falling in and crawling out, how many animals can you count?

Splash!, (Paperback) Author: HarperTrophy ISBN: 9780688152840 Format: Paperback Publication Date: 1997-04-24 Page Count: 32

8. Every Autumn Comes the Bear (Paperback)

Each autumn, just before the onset of winter, a bear shows up in the rugged woodland, interacting with birds, foxes, and other animals, and preparing for his long hibernation. With beautiful watercolor illustrations, it's a close-up peek into the forest by celebrated author, painter, and wildlife expert Jim Arnosky.

Every Autumn Comes the Bear, (Paperback) Author: Puffin Books ISBN: 9780698114050 Format: Paperback Publication Date: 1996-09-09 Page Count: 32

9. Paperstar Book Grandfather Twilight, (Paperback)

When day is gone, and shadows begin to deepen, it is time for Grandfather Twilight to close his book, put on his jacket, and go for a walk through the forest. Little birds hush as he walks by, and the rabbits and other small creatures watch in silence as he performs his very special evening task and returns to his house among the trees. Small readers and listeners, too, will sense the serenity of this poetic story, and will be comforted to learn that the twilight is a gentle, friendly time. Exquisite pictures extend and illuminate the text, to reveal the nightly miracle so faithfully performed by Grandfather Twilight. Perfect for reading aloud and for sharing at bedtime, this beautiful and reassuring book will be cherished by old and young alike.

Paperstar Book Grandfather Twilight, (Paperback) Author: Puffin Books ISBN: 9780698113947 Format: Paperback Publication Date: 1996-11-12 Page Count: 32

10. Whose Eyes Are These?

Beautifully detailed watercolors and fun rhymes help children learn about God's love for all His creation. This interactive book for young children has a surprise mirror on the final page--a surprise look at the reader's eyes, which see all of God's creatures.

Beautifully detailed watercolors and fun rhymes help children learn about God's love for all His creation. This interactive book for young children has a surprise mirror on the final page--a surprise look at the reader's eyes, which see all of God's creatures.