5 Nature Books for Kids That Make Perfect Back-to-School Gifts
Updated: Aug. 20, 2020Share your love of nature with educational books about birds, gardening and wildlife that will excite kids of all ages.
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Budding Artists
Celebrate one of the most important figures in birding with this “Little Naturalists” book. John James Audubon Painted Birds uses delightful illustrations to show his love of birds and art.
Buy It: $9 at amazon.com
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Little Explorers
Join a little boy in A Backyard Birding Adventure and discover the wonders of your own garden. Download the free app to your phone or tablet and listen to the birds in the book.
Buy It: $16 at amazon.com
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Bug Buffs
Play trivia, cut out and wear an insect mask, peek at a bug cafe menu and learn why pollinators are important with Bees, Bugs & Butterflies.
Buy It: $9 at amazon.com
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Young Scientists
Explore the world of birds in Fly With Me. Jam-packed with interesting facts and educational pages—plus beautiful photography and illustrations, engaging stories and poems—it’s a must for eager learners.
Buy It: $17 at amazon.com
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Growing Gardeners
Teach kids or grandkids about the joy of gardening with this interactive board book, I Can Grow a Flower. It’s full of simple projects to try at home.
Buy It: $11 at amazon.com
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