Nature and Earth-Friendly Books for All Ages
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Everyone can enjoy learning more about nature and the environment!
Children and adults can enjoy reading about nature and learning what everyone can do to respect and save the earth! Enjoying nature can start with children at an early age as they explore the shape of a pinecone or feel sand beneath their bare toes. Older children and young adults can enjoy the beauty of nature; get exercise while hiking; and become environmentally-friendly as they recycle. Parents can enjoy sharing nature with their children as they birdwatch together; watch the stars come out at night; complete family projects like a backyard habitat; and teach their children why recycling is important.
To watch my family's backyard habitat grow, please come visit my lens, Create a Backyard Habitat - a Hobby for the Whole Family.
Note: All photos on this lens, not including book cover images provided by Amazon.com , were taken by me or a family member.
The Book that Really Impressed Me:
Last Child in the Woods: Saving Our Children from Nature-Deficit Disorder
Amazon Price: $1.85 (as of 06/03/2012)
This book had a great impact on our choice for family activities. My husband and I both want our children to be physically active and grow up appreciating nature. We love to go out on "adventure trips" and make improvements to our backyard habitat.
What I am Reading Right Now...
(When I find the time!)
******* Looking for tadpoles *******
Nature Project Books for Kids and Parents:
Earth-Friendly Projects for Kids and Parents:
Recycling Project Books for Kids and Parents:
******* Exploring the water *******
Wonderful Nature-Themed Stories to Read Aloud to Toddlers and Preschoolers
This list will only contain books that my family has actually read. The descriptions will be based on our own reading experiences!
Owl Moon by Jane Yolen
A great bedtime story. A quiet walk in the woods to appreciate the beauty of owls.1 point
A Drop of Water by Gordon Morrison
A nice way to introduce children to how things in nature are all connected.1 point
Dad and Me in the Morning by Patricia Lakin
An early morning walk to enjoy the sun rising. Bonus: A wonderful story to introduce young children to the idea that deafness and sign language are a natural part of some families' lives.1 point
Creatures at My Feet by Charles E. Davis; Illustrator-Sherry Neidigh
Nicely detailed illustrations - good for getting kids to identify what they can find in each one. Each page has a brief poem.1 point
Stopping By Woods on a Snowy Evening by Robert Frost
Beautiful illustrations that brings a classic poem to life. Adults may enjoy reading this book as much as children!1 point
Each Living Thing by Joanne Ryder
A beautiful poem with incredible illustrations depicting children respecting all sorts of animals in various settings!1 point
While a Tree Grew: The Story of Maryland's Wye Oak by Elaine Rice Bachmann
A lovely story that intertwines the growth of a large majestic tree with local Maryland history.0 points
All Things Bright and Beautiful by Cecil Frances Alexander
The lyrics to a hymn from the 1800s is brought to life with beautiful realistic illustrations of a girl and her dog as they travel around the family farm one day completing chores and stopping to enjoy the wonders of nature.0 points
Eddie's Garden by Sarah Garland
With the help of his mother (and a little sister who tries to eat worms!), Eddie learns how to plant and care for his own garden, from planting the seeds, to hunting for slugs, to picking vegetables to eat at a family picnic. The book has 4 pages at the end with instructions on how to grow a garden just like Eddie.0 points
Mowing by Jessie Haas
Nora helps Gramps mow grass that will dry into hay for the horses. Gramps and the horses pull the mower while Nora runs ahead to warn Gramps of any wildlife nearby. Beautiful illustrations complement this wonderfully detailed story that shows a family respecting nature. My son loved this as a bedtime story!0 points
Hurry! by Jessie Haas
Another story with Nora and Gramps, with Gran joining in, as the hay is drying and needs to be gathered and brought into the barn before the rain starts. Jessie Haas' writing is richly detailed - you might actually be able to smell the fresh hay and feel those first drops of rain as you read this story aloud! Another bedtime favorite for my son!0 points
The Berenstain Bears Get Their Own Section on My Lens for Nature Books!
This list will only contain books that my family has actually read. The descriptions will be based on our own reading experiences!
The Berenstain Bears Don't Pollute (Anymore) (First Time Books(R)) by Stan Berenstain
I love the Berenstain Bears and am so excited that my daughter is old enough to enjoy them as well! This story is a great introduction for young children to the causes and effects of pollution.0 points
The Berenstain Bears Grow-It! Mother Nature Has Such a Green Thumb! (Berenstain, Stan, First Time Do-It Books.) by Stan Berenstain
The Berenstains continue to expand the types of books they create with the wonderful Bear family! This book is really 2-in-1! There is the story of Mama Bear encouraging her cubs to help her with the garden, while along the bottom of each page is a more scientific approach (with Professor Actual Factual - a bear, of course!) that follows along with the story.0 points
The Berenstain Bears' Nature Guide by Stan Berenstain
Just received a copy of this books through www.paperbackswap.com. A great introduction to nature for younger children. A nice collection of nature facts presented in "classic" Berenstain rhyme!0 points
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Please share your thoughts and favorite book titles!
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vikksimmons
Oct 25, 2011 @ 11:42 am | delete
- Great selection of books. Thanks for stopping by and visiting my lens on Earth Day.
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Green_everything
Oct 16, 2008 @ 9:46 am | delete
- Great lens! You've got an excellent collection of books and resources here. I'd love it if you'd drop by my lens and say hi when you have the chance.
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Evelyn_Saenz
Feb 7, 2008 @ 9:57 am | delete
- The book Last Child in the Woods has inspired most of my lenses. I have read nearly all of the books you mention and highly recommend each of them. You might like to check out What happened to RECESS?.
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Tiffany
Jan 2, 2008 @ 12:11 pm | delete
- Beautiful lens! What a great collection of resources.... I loved Last Child in the Woods too. ;)
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