Gorge Nature House - Children

Updated March 13, 2025
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Explanatorium of nature
Paper Book
Get closer to nature than you've ever been before with this guide to our wonderful world. Marvel at the breathtaking photography showcasing flora and fauna in the most incredible, intricate detail in this nature-packed guide for children aged 9+. This unputdownable book is a...
Nature's treasures
Hoare, Ben
Paper Book
Reveal extraordinary stories form nature by best-selling author Ben Hoare with this awe-inspiring animal book for curious kids aged 6-8. The world is filled with curious objects made by plants,animals, and even by the Earth itself. The wonder of wildlife is so much bigger than...
Nature's architects
Hendricks, Amber
Paper Book
Birds build nests. Beavers build lodges. Animals' homes are all different, but they're all built to protect young. Amber Hendricks's short, expressive text lines with repeated action words, together with Gavin Scott's cozy illustrations, make this poem perfect for sharing with babies and toddlers...
The nature journal : a backyard adventure
Allen, Savannah
Paper Book
A charming and nature-filled picture book about a young boy who connects with his busy dad over their love of nature. Perfect for fans of Fatima's Great Outdoors by Ambreen Tariq and Hike by Pete Oswald. Tim has always loved nature. His dad always taught him to...
Maisy goes on a nature walk
Cousins, Lucy
Paper Book
Maisy and her friends are going on a nature walk! This First Experiences book entices children into the great outdoors. Hooray! Maisy is packed up and ready to go on a nature walk. Everyone is excited when her friends meet up at the park entrance. They're surprised at how many...
West Coast wild : a nature alphabet
Hodge, Deborah
Paper Book
Celebrate the Pacific west coast with this gorgeous nature alphabet book. This stunning nature alphabet book explores the fascinating ecosystem of the Pacific west coast -- a magnificent area that combines an ancient rainforest, a rugged beach and a vast, open ocean, and where whales,...
Why should I care about nature?
Knight, M. J.
Paper Book
Tackles a wide range of issues, combining treatments of topics such as food webs with actions readers can take to make positive changes. Offers simple and clear explanations and practical suggestions to implement at home and at school.
Get outside! : how humans connect with nature
Payne, Leah
Paper Book
We know spending time in nature is good for us, but why? And how did people become so disconnected from the natural world, anyway? Get Outside! How Humans Connect with Natureexplores the important relationship between people and nature. It asks big questions, like Are humans part of nature...
The kid's guide to exploring nature
Smith, Marilyn
Paper Book
This gorgeously illustrated guide will inspire kids to look closely at the world around them! Created by the experts at the renowned Brooklyn Botanic Garden, it teaches children how to observe environments as a naturalist does and leads them on 24 adventures that reveal the complex...
While you're away
Papai?annou, Thod?r?s
Paper Book
A beautiful story that humbly conveys the importance of paying attention to nature.  While you're away from nature, doing other things, amazing wonders are happening all around you. Deer are sniffing out berries, squirrels are chasing each other, and owls are waiting for...
Over in the forest : come and take a peek
Berkes, Marianne Collins.
Paper Book
Jump like a squirrel, dunk like a raccoon, and . . . uh-oh . . . watch out for the skunk! Children learn the ways of forest animals to the rhythm of "Over in the Meadow" in this delightful introduction to the woodland habitat. They will also count the babies and search for hidden animals. And...
Forest
Matheson, Christie
Paper Book
A simple introduction to the beauty of forests and the vibrant life within them, from the award-winning author of the acclaimed interactive picture book Tap the Magic Tree. This beautifully illustrated nonfiction children's picture book begins with a view of...
We will live in this forest again
Marino, Gianna
Paper Book
When wildfires consume their forest home, the animals must flee--but as the flames subside, they return and look to new beginnings . . . At first, they didn't notice the spark flying above the dry treetops. But then the smoke blew from the north, and the flames began...
Outside, you notice
Alladin, Erin
Paper Book
A lyrical nonfiction celebration of the outdoors pairing childlike observation with facts about the natural world Outside, you notice things. Time spent in the outdoors stirs a child's imagination. Nature sparks wonder, wonder leads to curiosity, and curiosity brings about a...
Outside your window : a first book of nature
Davies, Nicola
Paper Book
This gorgeously illustrated volume of poetry -- sprinkled with facts and fun things to do -- sows an early love for nature in all its beauty and wonder. The buzz of bees in summertime. The tracks of a bird in the winter snow. This beautiful book captures all the sights and sounds...
I wonder why caterpillars eat so much and other questions about life cycles
Weber, Belinda.
Paper Book
Life cycles are a source of great fascination for young readers, and I Wonder Why Caterpillars Eat So Much answers all sorts of questions, from familiar topics like the amazing life cycle of a butterfly and the story of frogs and tadpoles to more unusual life stories such as those of the lobster,...
The life cycle
Ball, Nate
Paper Book
Bill Nye the Science Guy meets the Magic School Bus in this new STEM-based picture book series from the Emmy Award-winning host of PBS's Design Squad and Design Squad Nation, Nate Ball. This nonfiction picture book is an excellent choice to share during homeschooling, in...
How to change everything : the young human's guide to protecting the planet and each other
Klein, Naomi 1970-
Paper Book
"[A] uniquely inclusive perspective that will inspire conviction, passion, and action." --Kirkus Reviews (starred review) An empowering, engaging young readers guide to understanding and battling climate change from the expert and bestselling author of This Changes...
Earth friend forever
Bloom, Molly
Paper Book
The creators of Brains On!, the award-winning science podcast for kids, present a humorous, fact- and fun-filled look at the effects of plastic on Earth and how young readers can help protect their planet. Perfect for STEM enthusiasts! ​ ...
Protecting the planet
Spilsbury, Louise
Paper Book
A picture book about the effects of littering, pollution, and global warming, and how we can care for the earth. "We need to look after our planet, because our planet looks after us. If we all make small changes to protect the planet, we will see big results." Protecting...
101 ways to be an eco hero
Eaton, Kait
Paper Book
It's hard to believe that you have the power to save the world, but it's true! We'll show you how to harness your inner hero with loads of awesome ways to make a positive impact on the planet. In 101 Ways to be an Eco Hero,the follow up to 101 Small Ways to Save the World and...
It's up to us : building a brighter future for nature, people and planet ; the children's Terra Carta
Lloyd, Christopher
Paper Book
"Celebrate nature and the diverse world we live in, while giving an honest yet optimistic take on collective sustainability." - Forbes "Children have a unique curiosity for Nature and for this amazing planet we call home." So writes His Majesty King Charles III in his...

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