Homeschool Nature Books & Resources

One of our world’s most important ecosystems, the estuary, is the voice of The Secret Bay in this charmingly illustrated picture book. Gorgeous watercolors reveal the amazing diversity of shorebirds, fish, mammals, crabs, turtles, even plankton that live in the salt marshes, mudflats, and backwaters, where freshwater rivers meet the ocean. Pages include sidebars about estuary plants, animals, and cycles along with more information on the Estuary Food Web and how estuary animals escape predators. A perfect nature commentary for a budding scientist.  Softcover, 40 pages. Ages 6 – 8.

When most of us go for a walk, our sense of sight tends to dominate our experience. But when New York Times-bestselling author and expert navigator Tristan Gooley goes for a walk, he uses all five senses to "read" everything nature has to offer. In How to Read Nature, Gooley introduces readers to his world, where the sky, sea, and land teem with marvels. Plus, he shares 15 exercises to sharpen all of your senses. Soon you'll be making your own discoveries, every time you step outside! 160 pages, hardcover.

Did you know that wild cats can be found on every continent except Antarctica? That’s right, there’s a whole world of wild cats to discover in this detailed animal facts book! The Big Book of Wild Cats is packed with life-like illustrations, colorful photos, and fascinating facts about 37 wild cat species that live all over the world. Discover details about each one’s appearance, sound, habitat, social structure, hunting habits, and how they raise their young. Fast facts and maps that show where each cat lives provide the vital information that all young naturalists want to know. 140 pages, softcover. Grades 4 – 6.

Time waits for no one and our lives are so ruled by time that it’s hard to imagine living a whole day without keeping track of it. In this colorfully illustrated book, young readers can learn fascinating facts about time and even imagine what it would be like to travel back in time. Did you know that Greenwich Mean Time is still calculated using the sun? That time of lifespans for different species greatly varies, like the Greenland Shark that can live for over 400 years and the mayfly that lives for only a few hours? These facts and more will intrigue curious young minds and budding scientists. 64 pages, hardcover. Ages 7 to 11.