7 Books to Teach Children About Wildlife
Our world is chock-full of extraordinary plants and animals. For children everywhere, growing up means not only learning about our world, but who we share it with as well. That’s why, in celebration of World Wildlife Day, we’ve compiled 7 wildly-entertaining books to teach children about everything from lions to frogs to manatees.
Through vibrant pictures and fun facts, these nature books are an exciting way for your reader to get up close and personal to animals they may have never seen (or heard of) before. These books also explain complicated subjects like endangered species, and teach them how to help keep animals’ homes clean and safe.
You can access all these stories on the free BookSmart app by clicking on the links below. Happy reading!
The Life Cycle of a Frog by Hilary Atkinson
Published by Kidza Books
Ages 6-8
Ever wonder where frogs come from? This vibrant picture book will tell you everything you want to know about the life journey of frogs from tiny tadpoles to full grown adults.
► Read it here.
In the Rain Forest by Christina Wilsdon
Published by Highlights
Ages 6-8
Journey into the exciting world of the rain forest in this beginner’s nonfiction book. Each page introduces a new weird and marvelous animal that is guaranteed to amaze readers.
► Read it in English here.
► Leer en español aquí.
Endangered Sea Life by Barbara Schmitz Garriel
Published by Highlights
Ages 9-12
Many plants and animals in the ocean are in danger of disappearing forever. Endangered Sea Life gives readers a glimpse into some of these remarkable animals and the major threats putting their lives at risk.
► Read it in English here.
► Leer en español aquí.
The White Dolphin by by Zhuo Meng-Xin
Published by Voices of Future Generations
Ages 6-8
When a little girl who loves animals listens to a white dolphin, she learns that it’s struggling because of destructive fishing and pollution in the ocean caused by humans. She also learns about marine mammal rescuers and is brave enough to join them in the fight to save marine animals.
► Read it here.
My First Big Book of Animals
Published by Dolphin Press
Ages 0-5
Teach young readers all about the different animals living around the world with this big book of animals. You’ll be able to spot some familiar faces like cats and dogs as well as some more surprising ones!
► Read it here.
Who Is Our Friend? by Jade Mathieson
Published by Book Dash
Ages 6-8
Rhino, Crocodile, Giraffe and Zebra all have an unlikely friend. Can you guess who he is?
► Read it here.
Keeper and his Special Nursery by Nina Orange
Published by African Storybook Initiative
Ages 6-8
This heartwarming picture book follows Keeper’s work to save orphaned animals. Keeper and his Special Nursery is a wonderful celebration of kindness and the preservation of wildlife. In particular, readers will find themselves gravitating towards the lovable cast of animals from naughty monkeys to sickly antelopes.
► Read it here.
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