
Set aside a shelf for kids to display their nature hiking treasures. Add these books for easy reference, and your appreciation for God’s creation will be in abundance! Browsing these books can inspire field trips to nature reserves, zoos, and the park to see firsthand the nature you are reading about.
by Stan and Jan Berenstain
by Sonlight Science Pre-K Package
This book is an anthology of three Berenstain bears Title:
- almanac (Seasons, weather and astronomy)
- Nature guides (Plants, animals and geosciences)
- Science fair (Machines, matter and energy)
They find the book humorous yet factual, easy to read and easy to understand. It’s filled with colorful cartoon illustrations and diagrams to inspire love for the outdoors.
edited by J. Patrick Lewis
by Sonlight History of science

This is a beautiful collection of poems. Breathtaking nature-themed poetry is paired with superb National Geographic photography. Don’t miss this – a feast for the eyes, ears and mind!
by Liz Dalby
by Sonlight Science D.
See how different animals eat, move, attack, defend, communicate, and generally live their lives. This reference book contains fascinating insights into the amazing, unexplained and mysterious realms of animals, plants, fish, reptiles and insects. Your children will be fascinated by the breathtaking color photography.
by Erin McHugh
National parks is the only kid-friendly, family-focused book that covers all 59 US national parks, as well as famous monuments and landmarks. With vivid text and hundreds of color illustrations and photographs, it offers fascinating, memorable information on all aspects of the parks, such as history, geography, natural wonders, native wildlife and birds, and unique features that make each park special. Also included are dozen of activities like quizzes, word and picture hunts, and car games.
by John Holzmann
A thorough, fascinating, and illustrated introduction to most of the plants and animals in the world: how they are classified and how they live. Explains some problems of modern taxonomy (classification) from a biblical point of view.
by Candice F. Ransom
by Sonlight Science D.
This biography tells the true story of Rachel Carson, an award-winning writer and marine biologist in the 1950s. Her love for nature and animals prompted the ecological movement.
by Emma Helbrough
by Sonlight Science A.
How do flowers grow in arid deserts? Which flower smells like rotten meat? Find the answers in this easy-to-read nature text for beginners.
by Anna Milbourne
by Sonlight Science A.
How do tadpoles become frogs? What is the biggest frog in the world? Learn about the wonderful world of the frogs in this easy-to-read nature reference.
by Trevor Day
by Sonlight Science D.
Have you ever wondered why the sea is blue, how water drives our weather, or how water changes the earth’s landscape? This eye-opening guide will lead you to look at this slippery substance in a whole new way.
Excellent photography, helpful graphics and spectacular fold-out pages explain topics from the water cycle to water management.
by Stephanie Turnbull
by Sonlight Science A.
How do caterpillars turn into butterflies? What are you eating? Learn more about these fascinating insects in this easy-to-read nature book for beginners.
by DK Publishing
by Sonlight Science C.
Loaded with facts, dramatic photos, and helpful graphics on all weather conditions. Learn about how hurricanes and tornadoes form, how we use the weather as a source of electricity, and much more.

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