Nature & Outdoors Books for 9–12 Year Olds
20 nature books for 9–12 year olds, picked from the 114 nature books in our review library. Nature books slow kids down and sharpen their eyes — the outdoors gets bigger the closer you look. Every pick links to our full review, with age fit and where to buy.
Adventures in the Magical Forest A Fantasy Chapter Book for Kids
Anniston Rose Clark
Bob Shumaker was raised in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio and now lives in Simpsonville, South Carolina with his wife, Sharon and their daughter, Katy. He retired early from his sales and marketing company to focus on one of his lifelong passions: writing. He began writing at age nine, inventing short stories
Drawing Zentangle Nature (How to Draw Zentangle Art) by Jane Marbaix
Jane Marbaix
The beauty of nature has inspired some of the world's greatest artwork. Now, with the help of Zentangle art, artists of all capabilities can create their own nature-themed masterpieces. This engaging volume uses colorful illustrations and concise step-by-step instructions to introduce readers to Zen
Sea Otter Sunrise (Magic Tree House) by Mary Pope Osborne
Mary Pope Osborne
The #1 bestselling Magic Tree House series for chapter book readers is ready to whisk you away across the world with Jack and Annie--this time to save sea otters after a shark attack! Magic Tree House is the perfect series for kids ready to transition from leveled readers and picture books to longer
Forest Bedtime Stories A Cozy Storybook for Kids about Feelings
Kamil Wysocza
Say good night in the sweetest way with this heartwarming bedtime journey through the forest!
Super Science Comics Explore Stem, Nature, and Space! (Set)
Various
Comics are an excellent way to get young people interested in reading. With the help of this innovative series, comics can also be an excellent way to get young people interested in STEM, nature, and space. In each book, readers will meet and follow along with some friendly characters, and learn all
Kelp the Underwater Forest! The Underwater Forest! (Worlds Weirdest Plants)
Patricia Fletcher
Forests can be found all over the world, including underwater! Giant kelp forests grow in coastal waters where the water is very clear so sunlight can reach the sea floor. Kelp can grow up to 18 inches a day if the conditions are right, meaning kelp forests can spring up quickly! Full-color photogra
Glad Goat and the Forest Zoo by Karen Keleher
Karen Keleher
Even in a small forest zoo, the hero may be someone you know.
Adventures in the Friendly Forest A 30-Day Storybook Devotional
Amanda Jass
Welcome to the Friendly Forest! This 30-day storybook devotional features beautiful illustrations, lovable characters, and reflective questions that will help kids learn and grow in their faith. Blaze, Hensley, Hoo, Cubby, and Flora love living in the Friendly Forest! So when a big storm brings big
The Nature of Change Lessons of Determination, Resilience, and Hope
René Marsh
In The Nature of Change by CNN correspondent René Marsh, Amal and Kit struggle with all the different experiences they encounter following a move. As kids explore alongside the siblings, they will discover how to manage the emotional ups and downs that come with change ... and see that the important
The Wonders of Nature (DK Childrens Anthologies)
Ben Hoare
Uncover awe-inspiring stories behind the natural world with this nature book for curious kids aged 7-9. The world is filled with curious objects such as amazing rocks and minerals, microscopic life, plants, animals and more. The wonders of wildlife are so much bigger than young minds can fathom and
Rock? Plant? Animal? How Nature Keeps Us Guessing
Etta Kaner
An interactive guessing game featuring nature's most unusual adaptations and characteristics Can you tell the difference between a rock, a plant, and an animal? While it might sound simple, the vast diversity of life on earth can throw us some serious curveballs! Sometimes, what looks like a plant i
Magic Tree House Merlin Missions Books 1-25 Boxed Set by Mary Pope Osborne
Mary Pope Osborne
Merlin Mission Books 1-25 of the #1 New York Times bestselling Magic Tree House series boxed together for the first time ever! Magic Tree House Merlin Missions are more challenging adventures for the experienced Magic Tree House reader. In each adventure, Merlin the magician sends Jack and Annie on
Detective Duck The Mystery at Emerald Pond (Detective Duck #3) by Henry Winkler
Henry Winkler
From New York Times bestselling creators, Emmy Award-winning actor Henry Winkler, children's book author Lin Oliver, and Caldecott Medal-winning author-illustrator Dan Santat, comes a hysterical, full-color chapter book adventure When the Pond Squad is invited to participate in the Emerald Pond Game
Viruses (A True Book Invisible Nature) by Jay Leslie
Jay Leslie
Discover the microscopic world all around us and how it impacts our lives with this new series of books for young readers! Have you ever had the flu? If so, you have experienced what viruses can be! Viruses are germs that invade our bodies and make us sick. They are so tiny that 500 million of the s
Magic Tree House 1-4 Treasury Boxed Set by Mary Pope Osborne
Mary Pope Osborne
Join Jack and Annie on four time traveling adventures in this series. Meet Jack and Annie! Jack and his younger sister, Annie, are just regular kids. But when they discover a tree house in the woods, something magical happens. Jack and Annie are whisked back in time to the Age of Dinosaurs, a mediev
Adventure in Grand Canyon National Park A Mystery Adventure
Aaron Johnson
Follow the clues to real locations on a quest to solve an ancient mystery. The scavenger hunt takes Jake and his friends, where few people venture to go, into the depths of the Grand Canyon. Jake, Amber, and Wes encounter new dangers and find their friendship tested as they follow the clues Jake's g
Glacier (A True Book National Parks) by Joanne Mattern
Joanne Mattern
"[In this book], readers will get a ... view of the park as they explore its ... landscapes and examine its ... population of plants and animals. They will also learn about the parks history, what environmental threats it faces today, and more"--Amazon.com.
My Sweet Orange Tree (Pushkin Childrens Classics) by JOSÉ MAURO DE VASCONCELOS
Doesn’T Shy Away From Raw
A WORLDWIDE CLASSIC OF CHILDREN'S LITERATURE: a moving, life-affirming story of a mischevious boy from Brazil and the power of kindness and imagination. Meet Zezé - Brazil's naughtiest and most loveable boy, his talent for mischief matched only by his great kindness. When he grows up he wants to be
The Forest of Stars by Heather Kassner
Heather Kassner
This luminous middle-grade fantasy transports readers to a magical woodland where trees grow shimmering stars instead of fruit, creating a world where grief and wonder intertwine. When a young girl g...
Johanna Basfords Notes from Nature 30 Affirmations Cards to Color
Johanna Basford
This set of 30 coloring cards combines intricate nature illustrations with uplifting affirmations, creating a mindful activity that blends artistic expression with positive psychology. Each card feat...