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Science Books with accessible language
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items Science should invite curiosity, not shut it down. That’s why I recommend books written in a way that makes learning feel natural and welcoming.
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Evolution Biology
Science kids
Scientific books written by women
Evolution Biology
Your Inner Fish is a wonderful resource for anyone curious about how our bodies connect to the natural world. It makes complex science simple, sparking both learning and wonder. It is a great reminder of how much of nature lives within us.
Your Inner Fish: A Journey into the 3.5-Billion-Year History of the Human Body
A classic to evolutionary literature.
The Beak of the Finch: A Story of Evolution
Wonderful read about ancient seas
Wonderful Life (Paperback)
A heavier read but still uses a beautiful use of accessible language.
The Selfish Gene book by Richard Dawkins
Science kids
A very popular book in our nature center. Kids love how the animals appear and disappear throughout the seasons.
Tree book by Britta Teckentrup
My personal favorite children's book. It started my love for bats and nature. Although not the most heavily scientific book it creates a fantastic entry way and discussion for creatures that many not be considred the most popular and often go unseen.
Stellaluna book by Janell Cannon
Awesome starter birding guidebook for kids. This book introduces kids to the fundamentals of using Nature Guides to help them identify birds they see in nature.
The Young Birder's Guide to Birds of... book by Bill Thompson III
Fantastic entry level guidebook for children to explore their natural worlds on their own. They are able to use this book to help them identify birds they see in their backyard on their own!
Backyard Birds (Peterson Field Guides®... book by Karen Stray Nolting
Scientific books written by women
Braiding Sweetgrass blends science with Indigenous wisdom in a way that feels honest and grounding. I love that it teaches real ecology while also showing the deep cultural relationships people have with the land. It reminds me that caring for the na...
Braiding Sweetgrass
Beautiful book about an unexpected friendship between a woman and a snail. Wonderful exploration of the world of research and how research questions are born out of pure curiosity and ingenuity.
The Sound of a Wild Snail Eating - Books