Book Category: Habitats & Ecosystems

  • A Gift of Dust: How Saharan Plumes Feed the Planet
    Non-Fiction

    Martha Brockenbrough, author; and Juana Martinez-Neal, illustrator
    Gorgeous introduction to how fossil animals in a dry lake bed in Chad become dust that changes how rain falls on the Amazon and reduces the power of hurricanes in the Caribbean and more. An interdependence of nature primer!
    Ages: 4-8
    ISBN 13: 978-0593428429

    Category(ies): Habitats & Ecosystems, Nature
    Keywords:     interdependence
    Age Group: Pre K-2nd grade

  • Life After Whale: The Amazing Ecosystem of a Whale Fall
    Fiction, Non-Fiction

    Written by: Lynn Brunelle
    Illustrated by: Jason Chin
    Published 2024, Neal Porter Books/Holiday House
    ISBN-13: 978-0823452286

    Death for one whale means life for an entire ecosystem of creatures. Take a deep dive into the fascinating science behind a single whale’s contribution to ocean life. 2025 Siebert Award Winner. Best for ages 4-8 years.

    Category(ies): Habitats & Ecosystems, Mammals, Natural Cycles
    Keywords:
    Age Group: Pre K-2nd grade

  • Mason Meets a Mason Bee: An Educational Encounter with a Pollinator
    Fiction

    Dawn V Pape and Heather Holm

    ISBN-13 978-0985187750

    Mason, like many other kids, is afraid of bees. Find out how an encounter with a mason bee changes Mason’s life; Mason conquers his fear of bees and is empowered to be like a superhero to help protect the bees. This story teaches timely and important lessons about wild bees, habitat, pesticide use and native plants–heavy topics in a light and fun way. There are definitely big concepts and big words introduced in this little book. That’s exactly what makes the book work so well for a wide audience. Even though the book looks and reads like a picture book for early elementary students, the science and social concepts are big enough for adults to ponder.

    Category(ies): Habitats & Ecosystems, Insects & Inverts, Plants
    Keywords:     pesticide use, wild bees
    Age Group: Pre K-2nd grade

  • We Dig Worms!
    Non-Fiction

    Kevin McCloskey

    Tour the underground world of earthworms and learn about their anatomy, habitat, form, function in the ecosystem. Ages 4-8

    ISBN-10: 1935179801

    Category(ies): Habitats & Ecosystems, Insects & Inverts, Soil
    Keywords:     earthworms
    Age Group: Pre K-2nd grade

  • Over and Under the Pond
    Fiction

    Kate Messner

    A child and caregiver explore interactions of species within a pond ecosystem. Ages 5-8

    ISBN-10: 1452145426

    Category(ies): Habitats & Ecosystems, Pond/Lake
    Keywords:
    Age Group: Pre K-2nd grade

  • Eat Like a Bear
    Fiction

    April Pulley Sayre

    Posing the question, “Can you eat like a bear?” this book follows a brown bear as it forages for food throughout the year. Each month provides a different delicacy. Details are provided about the diet of the brown bear Ages 4-8

    ISBN-10: 805090398

    Category(ies): Habitats & Ecosystems, Mammals
    Keywords:     brown bear, forage
    Age Group: Pre K-2nd grade

  • Earthworms
    Non-Fiction

    Lisa Amstutz

    Discover the form, habitat, and behaviors of earthworms. Ages 6-8

    ISBN-10: 1515781073

    Category(ies): Habitats & Ecosystems, Insects & Inverts
    Keywords:     earthworms
    Age Group: Pre K-2nd grade

  • Bird, Butterfly, Eel
    Fiction

    James Prosek

    Explore the lives of three species that live at the same coastal farm in the summer, but travel far away from one another during the rest of the year. Ages 6-8

    ISBN-10: 0545227391

    Category(ies): Habitats & Ecosystems, Seasons, Wildlife
    Keywords:     coastal
    Age Group: Pre K-2nd grade

  • Bears: Polar Bears, Black Bears and Grizzly Bears
    Non-Fiction

    Deborah Hodge

    Introduces three North American bear species, including the habitat, lifecycle, diet, and many interesting facts. Ages 5-8

    ISBN-10: 1550743555

    Category(ies): Habitats & Ecosystems, Mammals, Natural Cycles
    Keywords:
    Age Group: Pre K-2nd grade

  • Bears (Blastoff Readers. Level 1)
    Non-Fiction

    Emily Green

    Introduces young readers to bears, including their diet, their homes, and the physical characteristics. Ages 5-8

    ISBN-10: 1600144370

    Category(ies): Habitats & Ecosystems, Mammals
    Keywords:
    Age Group: Pre K-2nd grade

  • Bear-ly There
    Fiction

    Rebekah Raye

    A child helps the community decide what to do when a bear shows up in the neighborhood. Ages 5-8

    ISBN-10: 0884483144

    Category(ies): Habitats & Ecosystems, Mammals, Urban Environment
    Keywords:
    Age Group: Pre K-2nd grade

  • Around One Log, Chipmunks, Spiders and Creepy Insiders
    Fiction

    Anthony D. Fredericks

    A fallen oak tree becomes a home for many animals. Ages 4-8

    ISBN-10: 1584691389

    Category(ies): Forest/Trees, Habitats & Ecosystems, Wildlife
    Keywords:
    Age Group: Pre K-2nd grade

  • Animal Hide and Seek
    Non-Fiction

    Dahlov Ipcar

    Author and artist Dahlov Ipcar provides young readers with portraits of animals and then sets the animal into its natural setting, camouflaged for the reader to find. Ages 2-6

    ISBN-10: 1934031803

    Category(ies): Art & Nature, Habitats & Ecosystems
    Keywords:
    Age Group: Pre K-2nd grade

  • A Nest is Noisy
    Non-Fiction

    Dianna Hutts Aston & Sylvia Long

    Explore a variety of animal nests through poetic language and beautiful design. Ages 5-6

    ISBN-10: 1452127132

    Category(ies): Art & Nature, Habitats & Ecosystems
    Keywords:
    Age Group: Pre K-2nd grade

  • A Log’s Life
    Non-Fiction

    Wendy Pfeffer

    Explore the various functions of a fallen oak tree in the ecosystem. Ages 4-8

    ISBN-10: 1416934837

    Category(ies): Forest/Trees, Habitats & Ecosystems, Natural Cycles, Prairie
    Keywords:
    Age Group: Pre K-2nd grade

  • 1,001 Ants
    Non-Fiction

    Joanna Rzezak

    Travel with ants inside and outside their home to learn about their habitat and behavior. Ages 3-5.

    ISBN-10: 0500652082

    Category(ies): Habitats & Ecosystems, Insects & Inverts
    Keywords:
    Age Group: Pre K-2nd grade

  • This is a River: Exploring an Ecosystem
    Non-Fiction

    Pringle, L. 1972. The Macmillan Company.

    Category(ies): Habitats & Ecosystems, Nature Exploration
    Keywords:     aquatic life
    Age Group:

  • Life in Ponds
    Non-Fiction

    Gorvett, J. 1970. American Heritage Press.

    Category(ies): Fish, Habitats & Ecosystems, Insects & Inverts, Nature Exploration, Plants, Pond/Lake, Reptiles and Amphibians
    Keywords:     aquatic life
    Age Group:

  • At the Edge of the Pond
    Non-Fiction

    Dewey, J.O. 1987. Little, Brown, and Company.

    Category(ies): Fish, Habitats & Ecosystems, Insects & Inverts, Nature, Nature Exploration, Plants, Pond/Lake, Reptiles and Amphibians, Wildlife
    Keywords:     aquatic life
    Age Group: Pre K-2nd grade

  • Pond Life
    Non-Fiction

    Crosby, A.L. 1964. Garrard Publishing.

    Category(ies): Fish, Habitats & Ecosystems, Insects & Inverts, Nature, Nature Exploration, Pond/Lake, Reptiles and Amphibians
    Keywords:     field guide
    Age Group: Parents & educators, Pre K-2nd grade

  • Rivers
    Non-Fiction

    Carlisle, N. and Carlisle M. 1982. Children’s Press.

    Category(ies): Fish, Habitats & Ecosystems, River/Riparian
    Keywords:
    Age Group: Pre K-2nd grade

  • Secrets of Inland Waters
    Non-Fiction

    Amov, B. 1965. Little, Brown & Company.

    Category(ies): Fish, Habitats & Ecosystems, Insects & Inverts, Natural Cycles, Plants, Pond/Lake, Reptiles and Amphibians, Water Quailty
    Keywords:     aquatic life
    Age Group:

  • McCrephy’s Field
    Fiction

    Myers, C. and Myers, L.B. 1991. Houghton Mifflin & Com.

    Category(ies): Environmental Issues, Habitats & Ecosystems, Natural Cycles, Natural Resources & Land Use, Plants, Prairie, Stewardship, Wildlife
    Keywords:     change over time
    Age Group:

  • Nature Cross-Sections
    Non-Fiction

    Orr, R. 1995. Dorling Kindersley.

    Category(ies): Art & Nature, Forest/Trees, Habitats & Ecosystems, Nature, Nature Exploration, Plants, Wildlife
    Keywords:
    Age Group:

  • Iowa State Preserves Guide
    Non-Fiction

    Iowa Department of Natural Resources. 1992. Iowa Department of Natural Resources.

    Category(ies): Habitats & Ecosystems, Nature Exploration
    Keywords:     Iowa specific
    Age Group: Parents & educators

  • Iowa’s Natural Heritage
    Non-Fiction

    Cooper, T.C. 1982. Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation and Iowa Academy of Science.

    Category(ies): Habitats & Ecosystems, Stewardship, Wildlife
    Keywords:     Iowa specific
    Age Group: Parents & educators

  • Understanding Forest Ecosystems
    Non-Fiction

    Richberger, W.E. and Howard Jr., R.A.  1980. Cornell University Cooperative Extension.

    Category(ies): Forest/Trees, Habitats & Ecosystems, Plants
    Keywords:
    Age Group: Parents & educators

  • Ecology of Missouri Forests
    Non-Fiction

    Jackson, J. 1984. Missouri Department of Conservation.

    Category(ies): Forest/Trees, Habitats & Ecosystems, Natural Resources & Land Use, Plants
    Keywords:     landowner resource
    Age Group: Parents & educators

  • Trends in Wildlife Populations and Harvest
    Non-Fiction

    Iowa Department of Natural Resources. 2016. Iowa Department of Natural Resources.

    Category(ies): Habitats & Ecosystems, Natural Resources & Land Use, Wildlife
    Keywords:     wildlife management
    Age Group: Parents & educators

  • Iowa Hunting and Trapping Regulations
    Non-Fiction

    Iowa Department of Natural Resources. 2016. Iowa Department of Natural Resources.

    Category(ies): Habitats & Ecosystems, Natural Resources & Land Use, Wildlife
    Keywords:     wildlife management
    Age Group: Parents & educators

  • White-tailed Deer Population Management in the North Central States
    Non-Fiction

    Hine, L. and Nehls, S. 1980. North Central Section of the Wildlife Society.

    Category(ies): Habitats & Ecosystems, Natural Resources & Land Use, Wildlife
    Keywords:     wildlife management
    Age Group: Parents & educators

  • Experience Iowa Wetlands: A Field Activity Guide
    Non-Fiction

    Iowa Conservation Education Council.

    Category(ies): Habitats & Ecosystems, Nature Exploration, Wetlands
    Keywords:
    Age Group: Parents & educators

  • Freshwater Feeders: Studying food Webs in Freshwater
    Non-Fiction

    Hook, G. 2010. Rourke Publishing LLC.

    Category(ies): Fish, Habitats & Ecosystems, Insects & Inverts, Natural Cycles, Plants, Pond/Lake, Reptiles and Amphibians, River/Riparian, Wetlands
    Keywords:     food chains
    Age Group:

  • Pond and Brook: A Guide to nature in Freshwater Environments
    Non-Fiction

    Caduto, M.J., Meadows, D.H. 1990. University Press of New England.

    Category(ies): Fish, Habitats & Ecosystems, Plants, Pond/Lake, Reptiles and Amphibians, Wildlife
    Keywords:     field guide
    Age Group: Parents & educators

  • National Survey of Fishing, Hunting, and Wildlife-Associated Recreation
    Non-Fiction

    U.S. Department of the Interior. 1992. U.S. Department of the Interior.

    Category(ies): Fish, Fishing, Habitats & Ecosystems, Mammals, Natural Resources & Land Use, Wildlife
    Keywords:
    Age Group: Parents & educators

  • An American Crusade for Wildlife
    Non-Fiction

    Trefethen, J.B. 1975. Boone and Crocket Club.

    Category(ies): Habitats & Ecosystems, Mammals, Natural Resources & Land Use, Wildlife
    Keywords:
    Age Group: Parents & educators

  • Beyond Fair Chase: The Ethic and Tradition of Hunting
    Non-Fiction

    Posewitz, J. 1994. Falcon Publishing, Incorporated.

    Category(ies): Habitats & Ecosystems, Mammals, Natural Resources & Land Use, Wildlife
    Keywords:     hunter ethics
    Age Group: Parents & educators

  • There’s a Bat in the Attic and a Woodchuck in the Garden
    Non-Fiction

    Patterson, R.A. 1985. Indian Creek Nature Center.

    Category(ies): Habitats & Ecosystems, Mammals, Urban Environment, Wildlife
    Keywords:     Bats, gardens, woodchucks
    Age Group: Parents & educators

  • A Home for Pearl Video and Teacher’s Guide
    Non-Fiction

    Westervelt E. and M.O. 1990. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.

    Category(ies): Birds, Habitats & Ecosystems, Natural Resources & Land Use, Wildlife
    Keywords:
    Age Group: Parents & educators

  • Attracting Backyard Wildlife
    Non-Fiction

    Iowa Department of Natural Resources. 2001. Iowa Department of Natural Resources.

    Category(ies): Habitats & Ecosystems, Natural Resources & Land Use, Urban Environment, Wildlife
    Keywords:     urban wildlife
    Age Group: Parents & educators

  • Strange Beginnings
    Non-Fiction

    Needham, K., and Lucas, L. 2002. Tradewinds Books.

    Category(ies): Habitats & Ecosystems, Insects & Inverts, Nature Exploration
    Keywords:
    Age Group: Parents & educators, Pre K-2nd grade

  • Lake and Pond Food Webs
    Non-Fiction

    Fleisher, P. 2013. Lerner Publishing Group.

    Category(ies): Habitats & Ecosystems, Natural Cycles, Pond/Lake
    Keywords:     food chains
    Age Group: Pre K-2nd grade

  • One Small Square: Backyard
    Non-Fiction

    Silver, D.M. 1997. McGraw-Hill Companies.

    Category(ies): Habitats & Ecosystems, Nature Exploration, Urban Environment, Wildlife
    Keywords:
    Age Group: Pre K-2nd grade

  • The Way to Wyatt’s House
    Fiction

    Carlstrom, N.W., and M. Morgan. 2000. Walker & Company.

    Category(ies): Habitats & Ecosystems, Nature Exploration, Senses
    Keywords:     observation
    Age Group: Pre K-2nd grade

  • Around the Pond: Who’s Been Here?
    Fiction

    George, L.B. 1996. Greenwillow Books.

    Category(ies): Habitats & Ecosystems, Nature Exploration, Pond/Lake, Wildlife
    Keywords:     aquatic
    Age Group: Pre K-2nd grade

  • Pond Life: Watching Animals Find Food
    Non-Fiction

    Wong, H.H. and M.F. Vessel. 1970. Addison-Wesley.

    Category(ies): Habitats & Ecosystems, Nature Exploration, Pond/Lake, Wildlife
    Keywords:     aquatic
    Age Group: Pre K-2nd grade

  • Salamander Rain: A Lake & Pond Journal
    Non-Fiction

    Pratt-Serafini, K. 2001. Dawn Publications.

    Category(ies): Habitats & Ecosystems, Nature Exploration, Pond/Lake, River/Riparian
    Keywords:     aquatic habitats, fish, ponds
    Age Group: Pre K-2nd grade

  • Crinkleroot’s Visit to Crinkle Cove
    Fiction

    Arnosky, J. 1999. Simon & Schuster Children’s Publishing.

    Category(ies): Habitats & Ecosystems, Nature Exploration, Plants, Pond/Lake, Wildlife
    Keywords:
    Age Group: Pre K-2nd grade

  • Beachcombing: Exploring the Seashore
    Non-Fiction

    Arnosky, J. 2004. Penguin Group (USA).

    Category(ies): Habitats & Ecosystems, Nature Exploration, Ocean/Marine
    Keywords:     beaches
    Age Group: Pre K-2nd grade

  • The Curious Garden
    Fiction

    Brown, P. 2009. Little, Brown Books for Young Readers.

    Category(ies): Habitats & Ecosystems, Nature Exploration, Plants
    Keywords:     gardens
    Age Group: Pre K-2nd grade

  • Crinkleroot’s Guide to Walking in Wild Places
    Non-Fiction

    Arnosky, J. 1993. Simon & Schuster Children’s Publishing.

    Category(ies): Habitats & Ecosystems, Nature, Nature Exploration, Wildlife
    Keywords:     nature guide
    Age Group: Pre K-2nd grade

  • On the Way to the Beach
    Fiction

    Cole, H. 2003. Greenwillow Books.

    Category(ies): Habitats & Ecosystems, Nature, Nature Exploration, Ocean/Marine
    Keywords:     aquatic
    Age Group: Pre K-2nd grade

  • Snail’s Spell
    Fiction

    Ryder, J. 1988. Penguin Young Readers Group.

    Category(ies): Habitats & Ecosystems, Nature Exploration
    Keywords:     forest
    Age Group: Pre K-2nd grade

  • I Took a Walk
    Fiction

    Cole, H. 1998. Greenwillow Books.

    Category(ies): Habitats & Ecosystems, Nature Exploration
    Keywords:     forest
    Age Group: Pre K-2nd grade

  • Under One Rock: Bugs, Slugs and Other Ughs
    Non-Fiction

    Fredericks, A.D. 2001. Dawn Publications.

    Category(ies): Habitats & Ecosystems, Insects & Inverts, Nature, Nature Exploration, Wildlife
    Keywords:
    Age Group: Pre K-2nd grade

  • Forest Explorer
    Non-Fiction

    Pyers, G. 2004. Raintree Publishers.

    Category(ies): Habitats & Ecosystems, Insects & Inverts, Nature Exploration
    Keywords:     forest
    Age Group: Pre K-2nd grade

  • On One Flower: Butterflies, Ticks and a Few More Icks
    Fiction

    Fredericks, A.D. 2006. Dawn Publications.

    Category(ies): Habitats & Ecosystems, Insects & Inverts, Plants, Wildlife
    Keywords:     flower
    Age Group: Pre K-2nd grade

  • Near One Cattail: Turtles, Logs and Leaping Frogs
    Non-Fiction

    Fredericks, A.D. 2005. Dawn Publications.

    Category(ies): Habitats & Ecosystems, Insects & Inverts, Plants, Wetlands
    Keywords:     wetlands
    Age Group: Pre K-2nd grade

  • Monarch and Milkweed
    Non-Fiction

    Frost, H., and L. Gore. 2008. Atheneum Books for Young Readers.

    Category(ies): Habitats & Ecosystems, Insects & Inverts, Plants
    Keywords:     monarchs
    Age Group: Pre K-2nd grade

  • In One Tidepool: Crabs, Snails and Salty Tails
    Non-Fiction

    Fredericks, A.D. 2002. Dawn Publications.

    Category(ies): Habitats & Ecosystems, Insects & Inverts, Ocean/Marine, Wildlife
    Keywords:     crabs, snails
    Age Group: Pre K-2nd grade

  • Squish!: A Wetland Walk
    Non-Fiction

    Luenn, N. 1994. Simon & Schuster Children’s Publishing.

    Category(ies): Habitats & Ecosystems, Wetlands, Wildlife
    Keywords:     wetlands
    Age Group: Pre K-2nd grade

  • A House is a House for Me
    Fiction

    Hoberman, M. A. and B. Fraser. 2007. Penguin Group (USA).

    Category(ies): Habitats & Ecosystems, Wildlife
    Keywords:     animal homes
    Age Group: Pre K-2nd grade

  • Over in the Artic: Where the Cold Winds Blow
    Fiction

    Berkes, M., and J. Dubin. 2008. Dawn Publications.

    Category(ies): Habitats & Ecosystems, Wildlife
    Keywords:     arctic
    Age Group: Pre K-2nd grade

  • Mowing
    Fiction

    Haas, J. 1994. Greenwillow Books.

    Category(ies): Habitats & Ecosystems, Wildlife
    Keywords:
    Age Group: Pre K-2nd grade

  • Over in the Jungle: A Rainforest Rhyme
    Fiction

    Berkes, M., and J. Canyon. 2007. Dawn Publications.

    Category(ies): Habitats & Ecosystems, Wildlife
    Keywords:     rainforests
    Age Group: Pre K-2nd grade

  • The Water Hole
    Fiction

    Base, G. 2001. Harry N Abrams, Inc.

    Category(ies): Habitats & Ecosystems, Wildlife
    Keywords:     animals & water
    Age Group: Pre K-2nd grade

  • Animal Homes (Kingfisher Young Knowledge Series)
    Non-Fiction

    Wilkes, A., et al. 2003. Kingfisher.

    Category(ies): Habitats & Ecosystems, Wildlife
    Keywords:     animal homes
    Age Group: Pre K-2nd grade

  • Hiding in a Forest
    Non-Fiction

    Whitehouse, P. 2003. Demco Media.

    Category(ies): Habitats & Ecosystems, Wildlife
    Keywords:     camouflage
    Age Group: Pre K-2nd grade

  • Animal Homes
    Non-Fiction

    Tatchell, J., A. Baker, and J. Rigby. 1999. E.D.C. Publishing.

    Category(ies): Habitats & Ecosystems, Wildlife
    Keywords:     animal homes
    Age Group: Pre K-2nd grade

  • Animal Homes
    Non-Fiction

    Squire, A.O. 2002. Scholastic Library Publishing.

    Category(ies): Habitats & Ecosystems, Wildlife
    Keywords:     animal homes
    Age Group: Pre K-2nd grade

  • Animals at Home
    Non-Fiction

    Lock, D. 2007. DK Publishing, Inc.

    Category(ies): Habitats & Ecosystems, Wildlife
    Keywords:     animal homes
    Age Group: Pre K-2nd grade

  • Animal Homes
    Non-Fiction

    Chessen, B. and P. Cahanko. 1997. Scholastic, Inc.

    Category(ies): Habitats & Ecosystems, Wildlife
    Keywords:     animal homes
    Age Group: Pre K-2nd grade

  • My Very First Book of Animal Homes
    Non-Fiction

    Carle, E. 2007. Penguin Group (USA).

    Category(ies): Habitats & Ecosystems, Wildlife
    Keywords:     animal homes
    Age Group: Pre K-2nd grade

  • Animals of the Night
    Non-Fiction

    Bender, L. 1989. Scholastic Library Publishing.

    Category(ies): Habitats & Ecosystems, Wildlife
    Keywords:     nocturnal
    Age Group: Pre K-2nd grade

  • Crinkleroot’s Guide to Knowing Animal Habitats
    Non-Fiction

    Arnosky, J. 1997. Simon & Schuster Children’s Publishing.

    Category(ies): Habitats & Ecosystems, Wildlife
    Keywords:     habitats
    Age Group: Pre K-2nd grade

  • Animal Homes
    Non-Fiction

    Allen, J. and S. Mendez. 2009. Kingfisher.

    Category(ies): Habitats & Ecosystems, Wildlife
    Keywords:     animal homes
    Age Group: Pre K-2nd grade

  • Marshes and Swamps
    Non-Fiction

    Stone, L.M. 1983. Scholastic Library Publishing.

    Category(ies): Habitats & Ecosystems, Wetlands
    Keywords:     wetlands
    Age Group: Pre K-2nd grade

  • Marshes & Swamps
    Non-Fiction

    Gibbons, G. 1998. Holiday House.

    Category(ies): Habitats & Ecosystems, Wetlands
    Keywords:     aquatic habitats, wetlands
    Age Group: Pre K-2nd grade

  • Peterson First Guide to Urban Wildlife
    Non-Fiction

    Landry, S.B. and R.T. Peterson. 1998. Houghton Mifflin Harcourt.

    Category(ies): Habitats & Ecosystems, Urban Environment, Wildlife
    Keywords:     urban wildlife
    Age Group: Pre K-2nd grade

  • City Park
    Non-Fiction

    Davis, W. 1998. Scholastic Library Publishing.

    Category(ies): Habitats & Ecosystems, Urban Environment, Wildlife
    Keywords:     city park
    Age Group: Pre K-2nd grade

  • Where Once There Was a Wood
    Fiction

    Fleming, D. 2000. Henry Holt & Company, Incorporated.

    Category(ies): Habitats & Ecosystems, Urban Environment
    Keywords:
    Age Group: Pre K-2nd grade

  • Dirt: Jump into Science
    Non-Fiction

    Tomecek, S. 2002. National Geographic Society.

    Category(ies): Habitats & Ecosystems, Soil
    Keywords:
    Age Group: Pre K-2nd grade

  • My Night Forest
    Fiction

    Owen, R. 1994. Simon & Schuster Children’s Publishing.

    Category(ies): Habitats & Ecosystems, Seasons, Wildlife
    Keywords:
    Age Group: Pre K-2nd grade

  • Who Lives in the Snow?
    Non-Fiction

    Jones, J.B., and C. Powell. 2001. Rinehart, Roberts Publishers, Inc.

    Category(ies): Habitats & Ecosystems, Seasons, Wildlife
    Keywords:     winter
    Age Group: Pre K-2nd grade

  • It’s Spring!
    Non-Fiction

    Berger, S. 2003. Scholastic, Inc.

    Category(ies): Habitats & Ecosystems, Seasons
    Keywords:     spring
    Age Group: Pre K-2nd grade

  • Babies in the Bayou
    Fiction

    Arnosky, J. 2007. Penguin Group (USA).

    Category(ies): Habitats & Ecosystems, River/Riparian, Wetlands, Wildlife
    Keywords:     wetlands
    Age Group: Pre K-2nd grade

  • River Friendly, River Wild
    Fiction

    Kurtz, J. 2000. Simon and Schuster Children’s Publishing.

    Category(ies): Habitats & Ecosystems, River/Riparian, Wildlife
    Keywords:     aquatic
    Age Group: Pre K-2nd grade

  • My River
    Non-Fiction

    Halpern, S. 1993. Scholastic.

    Category(ies): Habitats & Ecosystems, River/Riparian, Wildlife
    Keywords:     aquatic
    Age Group: Pre K-2nd grade

  • Crawdad Creek
    Fiction

    Sanders, S. 2002. National Geographic.

    Category(ies): Habitats & Ecosystems, River/Riparian, Urban Environment, Wildlife
    Keywords:     aquatic habitats, creek
    Age Group: Pre K-2nd grade

  • Sleepy River
    Fiction

    Bandes, H. 1993. Philomel Books.

    Category(ies): Habitats & Ecosystems, River/Riparian
    Keywords:     aquatic
    Age Group: Pre K-2nd grade

  • The Ecosystem of a Stream
    Non-Fiction

    Pascoe, E. and D. Kuhn. 2003. Rosen Publishing Group, Inc.

    Category(ies): Habitats & Ecosystems, River/Riparian
    Keywords:     stream
    Age Group: Pre K-2nd grade

  • The Brook Book: Exploring the Smallest Streams
    Non-Fiction

    Arnosky, J. 2008. Penguin Young Readers Group.

    Category(ies): Habitats & Ecosystems, River/Riparian
    Keywords:     streams
    Age Group: Pre K-2nd grade

  • The Salamander Room
    Fiction

    Mazer, A. 1991. Dragonfly Books.

    Category(ies): Habitats & Ecosystems, Reptiles and Amphibians, Wildlife
    Keywords:
    Age Group: Pre K-2nd grade

  • Endangered Grassland Animals
    Non-Fiction

    Taylor, D. 1992. Crabtree Publishing Company.

    Category(ies): Habitats & Ecosystems, Prairie, Wildlife
    Keywords:     prairie
    Age Group: Pre K-2nd grade

  • Grasslands
    Non-Fiction

    Cefrey, H. 2003. Rosen Publishing Group, Incorporated.

    Category(ies): Habitats & Ecosystems, Prairie
    Keywords:     prairie
    Age Group: Pre K-2nd grade

  • Animals on Plains and Prairies
    Non-Fiction

    Butterfield, M. 1999. Raintree Publishers.

    Category(ies): Habitats & Ecosystems, Prairie
    Keywords:     prairie
    Age Group: Pre K-2nd grade

  • Prairie Alphabet
    Non-Fiction

    Bannatyne-Cugnet, J. 1992. Tundra.

    Category(ies): Habitats & Ecosystems, Prairie
    Keywords:     prairie
    Age Group: Pre K-2nd grade

  • Pond Year
    Fiction

    Lasky, K. 1997. Candlewick Press.

    Category(ies): Habitats & Ecosystems, Pond/Lake, Wildlife
    Keywords:     aquatic
    Age Group: Pre K-2nd grade

  • Pond Life
    Non-Fiction

    Kirkpatrick, R.K. 1990. Steck-Vaughn.

    Category(ies): Habitats & Ecosystems, Pond/Lake, Wildlife
    Keywords:     aquatic
    Age Group: Pre K-2nd grade

  • What’s in the Pond?
    Non-Fiction

    Hunter, A. 1999. Houghton Mifflin Company.

    Category(ies): Habitats & Ecosystems, Pond/Lake, Wildlife
    Keywords:     aquatic
    Age Group: Pre K-2nd grade