Environmental Education Outdoor Education Science and Nature Kits Freshwater Ecosystems Animal Replicas Animal Discoveries
NEW Resources for the Trail and Classroom®
(800) 422-8886
  Home    About Us    Contact Us    Your Account    Shopping Cart    Wish List    Nature Gifts    Summer Specials  
You are here: > Children's Literature

Wide selection of children's books with an emphasis on science and nature. These resources offer a perfect way to blend language arts with science learning, making reading relevant to topics that children are naturally curious about.

  Children's Literature with Science & Nature Themes
In this section you will find a vast array of award-winning, educational books that will garner the interest of children and adults alike. Included are the classics such as The Lorax, along with a wide selection of creative new releases.
 
  Storytelling Techniques and Activities
Prior to the development of written languages, individuals often communicated knowledge, values and traditions through storytelling. Children benefit greatly from storytelling, both in terms of language acquisition and in terms of human contact. This section contains a wide array of technique guides for both beginning and advanced storytellers.
 
  Puppets for Storytelling
Puppets add considerable interest to stories about animals, food chain relationships, animal behavior, diversity, and life cycles. In addition, for teachers, interpreters and naturalists, puppets make excellent models for introducing behavioral traits and adaptations found in wild animals. Children naturally gravitate toward puppets and begin role playing as soon as they pick them up, making them an excellent enrichment tool for reading and storytelling.
 
  Alphabet and Counting Books for Ages 3-8
Intriguing, beautifully illustrated series for young children. Filled with fascinating stories and tales about a vast array of creatures and their habitats. These alphabet and counting books are perfect for extended care and after school programs, Head Start and Early Head Start programs, preschool and kindergarten teachers, camp leaders, daycare providers and parents.
 
  Nocturnal Animal Series for Ages 5-6
Five fascinating books for children in grades PreK-2 (ages 5-6). Each features colorful photos, maps, and a simple text that discusses the habitat, life cycle, range, and behavior of each species.
 
  Animal Kingdom Series for Ages 5-6
In this series, the basic classes of the animal kingdom are explained in simple yet engaging text. Full-color pictures accompany the text. Perfect introduction to the animal kingdom for children ages 5-6.
 
  Animal Homes Series for Ages 5-7.
Award-winning titles portray the diversity found in animal homes, from those found hundreds of feet high to those deep underground. These easy to read books welcome young readers into the homes of a wide variety of animals. Each includes word lists, diagrams, and notes for parents and teachers.
 
  Insects and Other Arthropods Series for Ages 5-7
Young children are universally fascinated by the creatures, mostly insects, that they find in yards, parks and playgrounds. This series introduces children ages 5-7 to the diversity found in insects and other arthropods. Large color photographs and simple text explore appearance, behavior and ecology of each group. Includes diagrams, word lists and notes to parents and teachers.
 
  Starting Life Series for Ages 5-8
Beautiful photographs complement this fresh approach to teaching young children about animal and plant life cycles. These award-winning, bright, bold picture books take young readers through each stage, from beginning stages to maturity. Creative die-cut pages get longer as the animal (or tree) grows. An engaging series for enriching science education at extended care and after school programs, in Head Start and Early Head Start programs, or for preschool and kindergarten teachers, camp leaders, daycare providers and parents.
 
  Wildlife Series for Kids for Ages 5-10
With beautiful graphics and easy to read, scientifically accurate text, these inspirational books are perfect for introducing children ages 5-10 to their favorite animals.
 
  Take-along Nature Guides for Ages 5-10
Children ages 5-10 will enjoy the creative activities and helpful identifications found in this series. Each guide is beautifully illustrated, well written, and inquiry-oriented - perfect for hands-on learning.
 
  Exploring the Animal Kingdom Series for Ages 6-7
This series offers a perfect introduction to the creatures that fascinate children. Young readers will explore the similarities and differences within the animal groups by learning about specific characteristics and traits unique to each. Includes activities, fun facts, and beautiful photographs. Ideal introductory level books for children with an interest in the world around them.
 
  Life in a Biome Series for Ages 5-6
This series introduces young children in grades K-1 to the concept of animal adaptation in places as diverse as deserts, oceans, rainforests and polar regions. Children explore the diversity of global habitats and read about the animals that call these places home. Each of the eight books in the series has a glossary, a read more section, global maps, notes to parents and teachers and internet links.
 
  Animal Behavior Series for Ages 5-7
This award-winning series (Best Books for Children, Science Books and Films) shows children how different animals hunt for food, build their homes, raise and protect their young, communicate, find food, rest, protect themselves and move around.
 
  One Small Square Series for Ages 6-10
This interactive, popular book series effectively teaches children how to observe nature closely at the same time as teaching basic scientific methods. Each has beautiful illustrations to accompany an informative text. Along with habitat descriptions, these books feature suggested activities to extend studies from the classroom out into the field. Ages 6-10.
 
  Introduction to Ecosystems Series for Ages 6-9
This colorful, informative series helps readers explore the varied ecosystems of our planet, from deserts to rainforests, grasslands to oceans, wetlands to temperate forests. Each book in this series explains land formations, vegetation, climate, and describes the plants and animals that have adapted to these varied environments. Descriptive maps show the major locations of these ecosystems. Ages 6-9.
 
  Our Wild World Series for Ages 7-12
Beautiful photographs grace the pages of these fun, fact-filled books. Each volume includes 48 pages of up-close photos, color illustrations, fun facts and informative text. Also includes internet links for further study. In addition to being fascinating to read, these books also contain the latest research findings on each group of animals, making these books perfect research tools for school reports and projects. Ages 7-12.
 
  Introduction to Animals Series for Ages 7-9
The wonders of nature unfold in this series of wildlife books for young readers, ages 7-9. Each of these beautifully illustrated books focuses on what the animals look like, where they live, what they eat and what eats them. Captivating photography complements and clarifies the well written text. Ideal for pleasure reading as well as research and report writing for young explorers.
 
  Carnivore/Herbivore/Omnivore Series for Ages 8-9
These three books for children in grades 2-3 (ages 8-9) explore the three major dietary preferences found in the animal kingdom. Each features spectacular color photographs plus a 28 minute CD with additional images and a series of interactive questions.
 
  Big Science Ideas Series for Ages 8-9
This series offers an ideal way to help students in grades 2-3 learn about animal diversity, form and function. Captivating text is accompanied by dramatic color photographs.
 
  Life Cycle Series for Ages 8-10
Dramatic color photographs and clearly written text document the life history of six common yet fascinating arthropods, from egg to adult. Perfect for teaching children in grades 2-4 about animal life cycles using species that many will be familiar with.
 
  Eyewitness Book Series for Ages 8-adult
In this section you will find a complete collection of the renown Eyewitness books, famous for their informative text, amazing graphics and spectacular photography.
 
  Writings Inspired by Nature
This section features the works of both classic and contemporary nature writers including: John Muir, Henry David Thoreau, Ralph Waldo Emerson, Mary Austin, Aldo Leopold, Rachel Carson, Margaret Wentworth Owings, Paul Shepard, Robert Michael Pyle, David Quammen, Tim Palmer, Barry Lopez, Edward Abbey, Rick Bass, Wallace Stegner, Terry Tempest Williams along with many others.
 
  Entertaining Books for All Ages
This section includes wonderful and sometimes whimsical books for all ages.
 
  SALE ITEMS: Children's Science/Nature Books
The science and nature books for children on sale here are from catalog overstock and special purchases. All of these products are in new, mint condition at prices ranging from 35-65% off. New sale items are constantly being added (and removed when gone).
 
  SALE ITEMS: Children's Stories & Poetry
The children's science and nature stories, music and poetry resources on sale here are from catalog overstock and special purchases. All of these products are in new, mint condition at prices ranging from 35-65% off. New sale items are constantly being added (and removed when gone).
 

E-Newsletter Sign Up

Quick Order Form
 

Printed Catalog


Summer Specials

Science and Nature Gift Store Now Online!

Resources for enriching after school programs (such as Scout, Camp Fire, YMCA, 4-H and others)

Frequently Asked Questions

Awards and Articles about Acorn Naturalists

Science and Nature Music

Using Replicas for Teaching

Share this Page with a Friend
 

> Email this page to a friend <


Home | About Us | Contact Us | Acorn In the News | Frequently Asked Questions | Acorn Group Consulting
Your Account | View Shopping Cart | Ordering Information | Acorn Guarantee | Privacy and Security |
Webmaster


Website Copyright© 2013 by Acorn Naturalists ~ 180 South Prospect Avenue, Suite 230, Tustin, California 92780
(800) 422-8886