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Reference books your kid will obsess over
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items If you've got a future paleontologist, geologist, zoologist, or some other ologist, these books will get some serious reading time in your house.
Sections
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Dinosaurs!
Nature!
Animals!
Ocean!
Magical and supernatural creatures!
Space!
Dinosaurs!
For kids obsessed with dinosaurs
This book is GORGEOUS. The pages are lush, the drawings are pretty, and the cover is beautiful. Sure, it's full of great dinosaur facts, but does that even matter when you just want to stare at the pages for hours?
Dinosaurs & Other Prehistoric Life (DK Kids)
Do you know a kid who loves to spout dinosaur facts at everyone? This book will give them even more info about their favorite creatures.
Dinosaur Facts and Figures: Theropods & Dinosauriformes
A great series! Bright photos and fun facts.
National Geographic Kids Ultimate Dinopedia, Second Edition
So. Many. Facts. They're going to love this.
The Complete Illustrated Encyclopedia Of Dinosaurs & Prehistoric Creatures
Nature!
For kids obsessed with nature
Just like the other books in this series, this book is just beautiful. It's chock full of cool plant and earth facts your kid will be reciting to their teacher in no time.
The Wonders of Nature (DK Children's Anthologies)
Another book full of beautiful illustrations and awesome nature facts!
Nature's Treasures: 100+ Extraordinary Objects
This very cool book covers a bunch of fascinating plants with neat illustrations to match. Lovely for perusing, especially in spring when everything is growing.
The Secret World of Plants: 100+ Flowers & Trees
Animals!
For kids obsessed with animals
For the extra nerdy kid! These reference books give them all kinds of facts about different kinds of hooved animals so they can identify every single one the next time you watch a nature documentary.
Bovids of the World: Antelopes, Cattle & More
Big cats (and more)! This is a gateway book to more detailed information about different animals.
Felids and Hyenas of the World: Wildcats & Relatives
Your kid's new favorite book about canines of different types. There are some really cute tiny dogs and foxes in here!
Canids of the World: Wolves, Foxes & More
According to my kid, this book is VERY COOL. Bright and exciting photos and lots of well designed factoid bubbles!
Ultimate Mammalpedia
A great series! Bright photos and fun facts.
Ultimate Bugopedia: The Most Complete Bug Reference Ever | Bookshop
A great series! Bright photos and fun facts.
Ultimate Predatorpedia: The Most Complete Predator Reference Ever | Bookshop
A great series! Bright photos and fun facts.
Ultimate Reptileopedia: The Most Complete Reptile Reference Ever | Bookshop
Ocean!
For kids obsessed with the ocean (and rivers and lakes that you're used to)
This whole series is lovely, and this book is no exception. Gorgeous and full of interesting facts about aquatic animals.
An Anthology of Aquatic Life (DK Children's)
We love this series! Bright photos and cool facts.
Ultimate Oceanpedia: The Most Complete Ocean Reference Ever | Bookshop
Magical and supernatural creatures!
The “reference” books will keep your magic-obsessed kid interested!
Sometimes animal lovers want to imagine something new and weird, and this book delivers! It's got all kinds of info on magical creatures and cryptids. It'll get their imagination going!
Book of Mythical Beasts & Magical Creatures
Silly and funny, this guide to aliens will make your kid giggle!
Sightseeing with Aliens: A Totally Factual Field Guide to the Supernatural
Another funny book in this series, this might keep them up at night wondering if they ate enough garlic.
Hanging with Vampires: Factual Field Guide
Another book in the series to answer all their burning spirit questions.
Chilling with Ghosts: A Totally Factual Field Guide to the Supernatural
Space!
For kids obsessed with outer space
Another book from this phenomenal series, this one covers all things outer space. You'll learn interesting things about the galaxy we live in and your STEM kid will read it over and over.
The Mysteries of the Universe: Space Secrets
Bodies!
For kids wondering about their bodies
For girls under 10. Your kid might want you to read this to them, but more likely, they'll take it off by themselves and study it. If you're lucky, they'll ask you questions about what they've read. This is a frequently-consulted book in our house!
The Care and Keeping of You 1: The Body Book for Younger Girls | Bookshop
The companion book for girls 10 and up. Another great resource!
The Care and Keeping of You 2 | Bookshop
A fantastic book for boys 8-17. They'll read it themselves, and probably read it a lot!
The Ultimate Puberty Book For Boys: The Care and Keeping of you for Boys | Bookshop
Minecraft!
For kids obsessed with Minecraft
This is a great reference for all the mobs in Minecraft. It's pretty to boot!
Minecraft: Mobspotter's Encyclopedia: The Ultimate Guide to the Mobs of Minecraft
This guide has some exciting tips your Minecraft gamer may not have seen before.
The Ultimate Unofficial Encyclopedia for Minecrafters: Earth: An A–Z Guide to Unlocking Incredible Adventures, Buildplates, Mobs, Resources, and Mobile Gaming Fun
Does your Minecraft kid love to draw? They'll love this straightforward guide to recreating their favorite Minecraft characters and mobs.
The Big Book of Drawing for Minecrafters