Wild and Tame Animals Non-FictionDahlov Ipcar
Introduces young readers to the concept of wild and tame. Ages 3-7
ISBN-10: 1909263648
Category(ies): Wildlife – Keywords: wild and tame
Age Group: Pre K-2nd grade
We Dig Worms! Non-FictionKevin 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
The Watcher: Jane Goodall’s Life with the Chimps Non-FictionJeanette Winter
This picture book biography traces Jane Goodall’s life from her childhood in the U.K. to her years studying chimpanzees in Tanzania to her environmental advocacy. Ages 4-8
ISBN-10: 0375867740
Category(ies): Famous Conservationists – Keywords: Age Group: Pre K-2nd grade
Rachel Carson and Her Book That Changed the World Non-Fiction Laurie Lawlor Pioneering environmentalist and author Rachel Carson is the subject of this picture book biography. Ages 6-8 ISBN-10: 0823431932Category(ies): Environmental Writers – Keywords: Rachel Carson
Age Group: Pre K-2nd grade
Outside Your Window: A First Book of Nature Non-FictionNicola Davies
A poetic description of a child’s interactions with nature that is experienced close to home. Ages 3-7
ISBN-10: 0763655495
Category(ies): Nature – Keywords: Age Group: Pre K-2nd grade
Lots of Spots Non-FictionLois Ehlert
A book of illustrated poems about animal camouflage and coloration. Ages 2-4
ISBN-10: 1442489278
Category(ies): Nature, Wildlife – Keywords: camouflage, coloration
Age Group: Pre K-2nd grade
Leaves Non-FictionVijaya Khisty Bodach
An introduction to leaves, including their growth, their function, and types. Ages 4-8
ISBN-10: 073689621X
Category(ies): Forest/Trees, Plants – Keywords: leaves
Age Group: Pre K-2nd grade
Kate and Pippin: An Unlikely Love Story Non-FictionMartin Springett The true story of an unusual relationship between a dog and a deer. Ages 4-8 ISBN-10: 0805094879Category(ies): Nature, Wildlife – Keywords: deer, dog
Age Group: Pre K-2nd grade
How to Hide A Butterfly Non-FictionRuth Hellers
Through illustrations and rhyming text, learn about the camouflage of insects. Ages 4-8
ISBN-10: 0448404776
Category(ies): Insects & Inverts – Keywords: camouflage
Age Group: Pre K-2nd grade
Green Non-FictionLaura Vaccaro Seeger
This Caldecott Honor book is a tribute to the color green and its various shades in our natural world. Ages 2-6
ISBN-10: 1596433973
Category(ies): Nature – Keywords: green
Age Group: Pre K-2nd grade
Gobble, Gobble Non-FictionCathryn Falwell
Follow a girl’s discoveries as she observes a flock of wild turkeys in the course of a year. Ages 3-8
ISBN-10: 1584691495
Category(ies): Birds – Keywords: wild turkeys
Age Group: Pre K-2nd grade
Freshwater Fishing Non-FictionAllan Morey
This photo-illustrated book describes the basics of fishing, including information on gear, bait, tackle, and safety. Ages 4-8
ISBN-10: 1681520780
Category(ies): Fishing – Keywords: Age Group: Pre K-2nd grade
Earth Hour: A Lights-Out Event for Our Planet Non-FictionNanette Heffernan
Each year, at 8:30 on a Saturday night near the spring equinox, people around the globe turn out their lights in observance of Earth Hour. Ages 3-7
ISBN-10: 1580899420
Category(ies): Seasons, Stewardship – Keywords: Age Group: Pre K-2nd grade
Earthworms Non-FictionLisa 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
Daylight, Starlight Wildlife Non-FictionWendell Minor
Compare and contrast day and night in nature, including the behaviors of diurnal and nocturnal wildlife species. Ages 3-5
ISBN-10: 0545946049
Category(ies): Wildlife – Keywords: diurnal, nocturnal
Age Group: Pre K-2nd grade
Budding Biologist, Am I an Insect? Non-FictionKristine Duehl
Through guided questions, young learners distinguish insects from other animals. Ages 4-8
ISBN-10: 0985548100
Category(ies): Insects & Inverts, Wildlife – Keywords: guided questions
Age Group: Pre K-2nd grade
Beautiful Birds Non-FictionJean Roussen & Emmanuelle Walker
An alphabet book of birds with stunning design. Ages 3-5
ISBN-10: 1909263291
Category(ies): Art & Nature, Birds – Keywords: alphabet book
Age Group: Pre K-2nd grade
Bears: Polar Bears, Black Bears and Grizzly Bears Non-FictionDeborah 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-FictionEmily 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
Animal Hide and Seek Non-FictionDahlov 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-FictionDianna 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-FictionWendy 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
A Butterfly is Patient Non-FictionDianna Hutts Aston & Sylvia Long
Through poetic language and beautiful design, this book explores the world of butterflies. Ages 5-6
ISBN-10: 0545605465
Category(ies): Insects & Inverts, Nature Exploration – Keywords: Age Group: Pre K-2nd grade
A Beetle is Shy Non-FictionDianna Hutts Aston & Sylvia Long
Through poetic language and beautiful design, this book explores the world of beetles. Ages 5-6
ISBN-10: 1452127125
Category(ies): Insects & Inverts, Nature Exploration – Keywords: Age Group: Pre K-2nd grade
1,001 Ants Non-FictionJoanna 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
10 Things I Can Do to Help My World Non-FictionMelanie Walsh
Simple actions kids can take every day to help care for the planet. Ages 3-7
ISBN-10: 0763659193
Category(ies): Earth Day, Stewardship – Keywords: Age Group: Pre K-2nd grade
Giant Sea Creatures: Real and Fantastic Non-FictionWalters, J.F. 1973. Joliet Publishing Company.
Category(ies): Ocean/Marine – Keywords: Age Group:
Water on Your Street Non-FictionSeymour, S. 1974. Holiday House.
Category(ies): Water Quailty – Keywords: water
Age Group: Pre K-2nd grade
Swamps and Marshes Non-FictionSmith, F.C. 1969. Franklin Watts, Inc.
Category(ies): Plants, Pond/Lake, Water Quailty, Wetlands – Keywords: aquatic life
Age Group:
Whale and Dolphin Non-FictionServenty, V. 1984. Raintree Children’s Books.
Category(ies): Mammals, Ocean/Marine – Keywords: Age Group:
Water: What It Is, What It Does Non-FictionSeixas, J.S. 1987. Greenwillow Books.
Category(ies): Water Quailty – Keywords: water
Age Group: Pre K-2nd grade
This is a River: Exploring an Ecosystem Non-FictionPringle, L. 1972. The Macmillan Company.
Category(ies): Habitats & Ecosystems, Nature Exploration – Keywords: aquatic life
Age Group:
Sea Creatures Do Amazing Things Non-FictionMyers, A. 1981. Random House.
Category(ies): Ocean/Marine – Keywords: Age Group:
Insects in the Pond, Nature Close Ups Non-FictionOda, H. 1986. Raintree Publishers.
Category(ies): Insects & Inverts, Pond/Lake – Keywords: aquatic life
Age Group:
Life in Ponds Non-FictionGorvett, 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:
The Life Sustaining Resource: Water Non-FictionGardner, R. 1982. J. Messner.
Category(ies): Water Quailty – Keywords: water
Age Group:
Fishes that Travel Non-FictionFletcher, A.M. 1971. Addison-Wesley.
Category(ies): Fish – Keywords: aquatic life
Age Group:
At the Edge of the Pond Non-FictionDewey, 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-FictionCrosby, 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-FictionCarlisle, N. and Carlisle M. 1982. Children’s Press.
Category(ies): Fish, Habitats & Ecosystems, River/Riparian – Keywords: Age Group: Pre K-2nd grade
Puddles and Ponds: Living Things in Watery Places Non-FictionBusch, P.S. 1974. World Publishing Company.
Category(ies): Fish, Pond/Lake – Keywords: aquatic life
Age Group: Pre K-2nd grade
Discovering Freshwater Fish Non-FictionBrewster, B. 1988. The Bookwright Press.
Category(ies): Fish – Keywords: aquatic life
Age Group:
Secrets of Inland Waters Non-FictionAmov, 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:
Prione’s Tree Maintenance Non-FictionHartman, J.R., Prione, T.P., and Sall, M.A. 2000. Oxford University Press
Category(ies): Forest/Trees – Keywords: landowner resource
Age Group: Parents & educators
Project Bluestem: A Curriculum on Prairies and Savannas Non-FictionNeil Smith National Wildlife Refuge. 1995. Prairie Learning Center.
Category(ies): Forest/Trees, Plants, Prairie – Keywords: curriculum
Age Group: Parents & educators
Living on the Edge: Endangered Species in Iowa Non-FictionHowell, D. and Leoschke, M. 1992. Iowa Department of Natural Resources.
Category(ies): Endangered Species, Plants, Wildlife – Keywords: Age Group: Parents & educators
Nature Cross-Sections Non-FictionOrr, R. 1995. Dorling Kindersley.
Category(ies): Art & Nature, Forest/Trees, Habitats & Ecosystems, Nature, Nature Exploration, Plants, Wildlife – Keywords: Age Group:
The Spirit of Native America Non-FictionWalters, A.L. 1989. Chronicle Books.
Category(ies): Art & Nature, Native Culture – Keywords: Age Group:
Atlas of the North American Indian Non-FictionWaldman, C. 1985. Facts on File Publications.
Category(ies): Native Culture – Keywords: Age Group:
Prairie Smoke Non-FictionGilmore, M.R. 1987. Minnesota Historical Society Press.
Category(ies): Native Culture – Keywords: Age Group:
The Indians of the Great Plains Non-FictionBancroft-Hunt, N. 1992. Little, Brown and Co.
Category(ies): Native Culture – Keywords: Age Group:
A Field Guide to Trees and Shrubs (The Peterson Field guide Series) Non-FictionPetrides, G.A. 1986. Houghton Mifflin Co.
Category(ies): Forest/Trees, Plants – Keywords: field guide
Age Group: Parents & educators
An Analysis of Iowa’s Forest Resources Non-FictionLeatherberry, E.C., Roussopoulos, S.M. and Spencer Jr. J.S. 1990. Iowa Department of Agriculture.
Category(ies): Forest/Trees, Plants – Keywords: Iowa specific
Age Group: Parents & educators
Iowa State Preserves Guide Non-FictionIowa Department of Natural Resources. 1992. Iowa Department of Natural Resources.
Category(ies): Habitats & Ecosystems, Nature Exploration – Keywords: Iowa specific
Age Group: Parents & educators
Fruit and Twig Key Non-FictionHarlow, W.M. 1946. Dover Publications.
Category(ies): Forest/Trees, Plants – Keywords: field guide
Age Group: Parents & educators
Iowa’s Natural Heritage Non-FictionCooper, 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
The Complete Trees of North America Non-FictionElias, T.S. 1980. Times Mirror Magazines, Inc.
Category(ies): Forest/Trees, Plants – Keywords: field guide
Age Group: Parents & educators
Understanding Forest Ecosystems Non-FictionRichberger, W.E. and Howard Jr., R.A. 1980. Cornell University Cooperative Extension.
Category(ies): Forest/Trees, Habitats & Ecosystems, Plants – Keywords: Age Group: Parents & educators
Natural Resource Conservation: An Ecological Approach Non-FictionOwen, O.S. 1980. Mac Millan Publishing Co., Inc.
Category(ies): Natural Resources & Land Use – Keywords: Age Group: Parents & educators
Woodland Ecology: Environmental Forestry for the Small Landowner Non-FictionMinkler, L.S. 1980. Syracuse University Press.
Category(ies): Forest/Trees, Natural Resources & Land Use, Plants – Keywords: landowner resource
Age Group: Parents & educators
Ecology of Missouri Forests Non-FictionJackson, J. 1984. Missouri Department of Conservation.
Category(ies): Forest/Trees, Habitats & Ecosystems, Natural Resources & Land Use, Plants – Keywords: landowner resource
Age Group: Parents & educators
Conservation Management of Natural Resources in the United States Non-FictionBennett, C.F. 1983. John Wiley & Sons.
Category(ies): Natural Resources & Land Use – Keywords: landowner resource
Age Group: Parents & educators
Woodland Stewardship – a Practical Guide for Midwestern Landowners Non-FictionBaughman, M.J., Alm, A.A., Eiber, T.C. and Blinn, C. 1993. Minnesota Extension Service.
Category(ies): Insects & Inverts, Natural Resources & Land Use, Stewardship – Keywords: landowner resource
Age Group: Parents & educators
Wildflowers of Iowa Woodlands Non-FictionRunkel, S.T. and Bull, A.F. 1987. Iowa State University Press.
Category(ies): Forest/Trees, Plants – Keywords: field guide
Age Group: Parents & educators
The Audubon Society Field Guide to North American Trees Non-FictionLittle, E.L. 1987. Knopf.
Category(ies): Forest/Trees, Natural Resources & Land Use, Plants – Keywords: field guide
Age Group: Parents & educators
A Practical Guide to Prairie Reconstruction Non-FictionKrutz, C. 2001. University of Iowa Press.
Category(ies): Prairie – Keywords: Age Group: Parents & educators
Wildlife Management Techniques Manual Non-FictionThe Wildlife Society, Inc. 1980. The Wildlife Society, Inc.
Category(ies): Natural Resources & Land Use – Keywords: wildlife management
Age Group: Parents & educators
Trends in Wildlife Populations and Harvest Non-FictionIowa 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-FictionIowa 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-FictionHine, 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
Landscaping for Wildlife Non-FictionHenderson, C.L. 1987. Minnesota Department of Natural Resources.
Category(ies): Natural Resources & Land Use, Plants, Wildlife – Keywords: wildlife management
Age Group: Parents & educators
The Ring-necked Pheasant in Iowa Non-FictionFarris. A.L. 1977. Iowa Conservation Commission.
Category(ies): Birds, Natural Resources & Land Use, Wildlife – Keywords: wildlife management
Age Group: Parents & educators
Principles of Wildlife Management Non-FictionBailey, J.A. 1984. John Wiley and Sons.
Category(ies): – Keywords: wildlife management
Age Group: Parents & educators
Acid Rain, Corroding National Treasures Non-FictionAnon. 1987. National Wildlife Federation.
Category(ies): Environmental Issues – Keywords: Age Group: Parents & educators
WOW! The Wonders of Wetlands Non-FictionSlattery, B. 1991. Environmental Concern, Inc.
Category(ies): Wetlands – Keywords: Age Group: Parents & educators
Experience Iowa Wetlands: A Field Activity Guide Non-FictionIowa Conservation Education Council.
Category(ies): Habitats & Ecosystems, Nature Exploration, Wetlands – Keywords: Age Group: Parents & educators
How to Teach with Topographic Maps Non-FictionVan Burgh, D., Lyons, E., and Boyington, M. 1984. National Science Teacher’s Foundation.
Category(ies): – Keywords: curriculum, topographic maps
Age Group: Parents & educators
Water Resource Data: Iowa – Water Year 1987 Non-FictionMelcher, N. B. 1988. U.S. Geological Survye Data Report IA-87-1, 345 pp.
Category(ies): River/Riparian, Water Quailty – Keywords: Age Group: Parents & educators
The Streamkeeper’s Field Guide: Watershed Inventory and Stream Monitoring Methods Non-FictionMurdoch, T. and Cheo, M. 1996. Adopt a Stream Foundation.
Category(ies): River/Riparian, Stewardship, Water Quailty – Keywords: stewardship
Age Group: Parents & educators
Save our Streams Action Packet Non-FictionIzaak Walton League of America, Inc.
Category(ies): River/Riparian, Stewardship, Water Quailty – Keywords: stewardship
Age Group: Parents & educators
IOWATER Volunteer Monitoring Program Non-FictionIowa Department of Natural Resources.
Category(ies): Stewardship, Water Quailty – Keywords: stewardship
Age Group: Parents & educators
A Field Guide to Animal Tracks (Peterson Field Guide Series) Non-FictionMurie, O. J. 1975. Houghton-Mifflin Co.
Category(ies): Mammals, Nature Exploration, Reptiles and Amphibians, Wildlife – Keywords: field guide
Age Group: Parents & educators
Taking Action: An Educatior’s Guide to Involving Students in Environmental Action Projects Non-FictionIowa Department of Natural Resources.
Category(ies): Stewardship – Keywords: environmental action projects
Age Group: Parents & educators
Ranger Rick’s NatureScope- Wading into Wetlands Non-FictionNational Wildlife Federation. 1986. National Wildlife Federation.
Category(ies): Wetlands – Keywords: wetlands
Age Group: Parents & educators
Fish Iowa!: An Introductory Guide to the Fish of Iowa. Non-FictionIowa Department of Natural Resources. 1997. Iowa Department of Natural Resources
Category(ies): Fish, Fishing, Plants, Pond/Lake, River/Riparian – Keywords: field guide
Age Group: Parents & educators
A Golden Guide to Pond Life. Non-FictionReid, G. K. 1987. Golden Press.
Category(ies): Pond/Lake, Water Quailty – Keywords: field guide
Age Group: Parents & educators
Streamside Forests: The Vital, Beneficial Resource Non-FictionKundt, J. 1988. University of Maryland Cooperative Extension.
Category(ies): Forest/Trees, Natural Resources & Land Use, River/Riparian, Soil, Water Quailty – Keywords: Age Group: Parents & educators
Vegetative Filter Strips Non-FictionAnon. 1988. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
Category(ies): Environmental Issues, Natural Resources & Land Use, Pond/Lake, River/Riparian, Soil, Water Quailty, Wetlands – Keywords: Age Group: Parents & educators
A Citizen’s Guide to Clean Water Non-FictionAnon. 1982. Izaak Walton League of America, Inc.
Category(ies): Pond/Lake, River/Riparian – Keywords: Age Group: Parents & educators
An Introduction to the Aquatic Insects of North America Non-FictionMerritt, R. and Cummins K.W. 2008. Kendall/Hunt Publishing.
Category(ies): Insects & Inverts – Keywords: field guide
Age Group: Parents & educators
Aquatic Entomology: The Fisherman’s and Ecologists’ Illustrated Guide to Insects and Their Relatives Non-FictionMcCafferty, W. and Provonsha, A. 1983. Jones & Bartlett Learning.
Category(ies): Insects & Inverts – Keywords: field guide
Age Group: Parents & educators
Aquatic plants of Illonis Non-FictionWinterringer, G. and Lopinot, A. 1977. Illonis State Museum.
Category(ies): Plants – Keywords: field guide
Age Group: Parents & educators
Iowa Fish and Fishing Non-FictionMayhew, J. 1987. Iowa Department of Natural Resources.
Category(ies): Fish, Fishing – Keywords: field guide
Age Group: Parents & educators
A Guide to the Bats of Iowa. Nongame Technical Series No. 2. Non-FictionLaubach, C. M., Bowles, J., and Laubach, R. 1988. Iowa Department of Natural Resources.
Category(ies): Mammals – Keywords: Bats, field guide
Age Group: Parents & educators
Iowa Breeding Bird Atlas Non-FictionJackson, L., Thompson, C., and Dinsmore J. 1996. University of Iowa Press.
Category(ies): Birds – Keywords: Age Group: Parents & educators
The Vascular Plants of Iowa: An Annotated Checklist and Natural History Non-FictionEilers, L.J., and Roosa, D.M. 1994. University of Iowa Press.
Category(ies): Plants – Keywords: field guide
Age Group: Parents & educators
Field Guide to Freshwater Mussels of the Midwest Non-FictionCummings, K., and Mayer, C. 1992. Illionis Nature History Survey.
Category(ies): River/Riparian – Keywords: field guide
Age Group: Parents & educators
The Snakes of Iowa: Nongame Technical Report No. 1. Non-FictionChristiansen, J.L., and Bailey, R.M. 1987. Iowa Department of Natural Resources.
Category(ies): Reptiles and Amphibians – Keywords: field guide
Age Group: Parents & educators
The Lizards and turtles of Iowa: Nongame Technical Series No. 3. Non-FictionChristiansen, J.L., and Bailey, R.M. 1988. Iowa Department of Natural Resources.
Category(ies): Reptiles and Amphibians – Keywords: field guide
Age Group: Parents & educators
The Salamanders and Frogs of Iowa: Nongame Technical Series No. 3. Non-FictionChristiansen, J.L., and Bailey, R.M. 1991. Iowa Department of Natural Resources.
Category(ies): Reptiles and Amphibians – Keywords: field guide
Age Group: Parents & educators
