Children’s / Teenage general interest: Nature, animals, the natural world

Ride, Sally Ride is an inspiring fiction reader written for students in Grades 2-4.

Monterey Bay is an engaging fiction reader written for students in Grades 2-3.

Board the Millennium Falcon for a galactic adventure that explores the story of one of Star Wars' greatest heroes!

From New York Times bestselling author Donna Barba Higuera, Firesnake delivers a triumphant finale to the story that began with the Newbery Medal-winning The Last Storyteller and continued in the Pura Belpre Honor-winning Alebrijes.

A rich and exciting feline fantasy world in which epic battles for territory and honour are played out, perfect for fans of Brian Jacques' Redwall series.

The second of six titles, set in a thrilling world of wild cat clans.

If the age of planet Earth was scaled to 24 hours, humans would only have come into existence in the last 38 seconds.

Follow our ever-changing skies and uncover the secrets of weather with this picture-packed meteorology book for kids.

Take children on a grand tour of a grand tour of the lushest places on Earth in this striking book all about forests.

Help your child power up their reading skills and learn all about Pope Leo XIV with this fact-filled non-fiction reader carefully levelled to help children progress.

Transform chemistry revision with this revolutionary guide from Matt Green, the Rapping Science Teacher and Winner of the TikTok Global Educator Award 2026.

The Times Children s Book of the Week (March 2026)Step into the wonders of the natural world with Shapes of Nature - a big, beautiful book bursting with colour, detail, and variety!

Experience a heartwarming tale of self-belief in this enchanting picture book by GRAMMY Award-winning musician Laufey.

DK s best-selling illustrated encyclopedia series takes you back to the Mesozoic Era, when fearsome dinosaurs roamed the land, sea, and skies.

Shrink down to the size of an ant and discover a hidden world of wonder in this eye-opening science book for kids ages 9+.

A colourful, quirky hedgehog picture book about self-acceptance and individuality, perfect for 3 5 year olds.

Experience the jaw-dropping power of the world's most impressive machines in this stunning rocket science book for kids.

A laugh-out-loud picture book about dreams, friendship, and spectacularly silly space tractors perfect for kids 3-5.

A beautiful field guide to flowers featuring notes, spectacular photos, and colourful illustrations of the world s most fascinating flowers.

Travel through time to the world of the dinosaurs in this exciting prehistoric fiction series for children.

Transform physics revision with this revolutionary guide from Matt Green, the Rapping Science Teacher and Winner of the TikTok Global Educator Award 2026.

Zoom in on the miniature world of insects with expert author Dr Jess French and discover some of the most amazing bugs on our planet.

Help your child power up their reading skills and learn all about the life of snow dogs with this fun-filled non-fiction reader carefully levelled to help children progress.

Get to know more than 100 nocturnal animals from around the world with this delightful illustrated introduction and bedtime companion.

Get up close and personal with mammals from all around the world with this picture-packed guide for kids.

Take young explorers on a grand tour of the driest places on Earth in this stunning book all about deserts.

"e;Nature Is The Answer bursts with ideas, solutions and love for the wondrous, fragile living world of which we are part.

Alfie gets out and about in the garden with Dad, in this glorious book about growing, playing and sharing.

Learn about what makes the bond between people and their pets so special!

A beautiful collection featuring notes, spectacular photos and illustrations of more than 100 fossils.

"e;I don't know anyone who can take complex scientific concepts and make them more accessible, stimulating and fun than Emma Young.

Help your child power up their reading skills and learn all about dealing with emergencies with this fun-filled non-fiction reader carefully levelled to help children progress.

Learn how to cook delicious, nutritious, and dragon-friendly recipes with this cookbook for kids that melds kitchen skills with dragonology.

I heard the wind above me in the sails.

A funny, touching tale from bestseller Jacqueline Wilson in a special Colour First Reader format that is perfect for learning to read.

Join Lily and Mango as they adventure through the world's magical rainforests in this fun, non-fiction graphic novel packed with fun facts and engaging characters.

Enter the fiery world of hot lava and explosive eruptions with this picture-packed volcano book for kids.

Join the race against time to turn a 'miracle mould' into a life-saving cure in this action-packed STEM book for kids.

"e;I don't know anyone who can take complex scientific concepts and make them more accessible, stimulating and fun than Emma Young.

Discover the seriously impressive science that goes on every time you cook or eat.

A beautiful field guide to beetles featuring notes, spectacular photos, and colourful illustrations of the world s most remarkable beetles.

Enter a world of towering mountains, swirling storms, and deep ocean trenches for an unforgettable journey through our planet Earth.

Enter the buzzing world of winged wonders and creepy crawlies with this picture-packed bug book for kids.

Celebrate the natural wonders of Christmas in this gorgeous gift book packed with stunning photography and festive illustrations.

This exciting animal encyclopedia for kids reveals everything you need to know about the animal kingdom - all in an engaging question-and-answer format.

Experience the historic Apollo 11 mission from Earth to the moon in this gripping space adventure for kids aged 9-12.

How we learn to read is not a secret formula, it s a science.

This ultimate guide to Earth takes 7 to 9 year olds on an exploration of our planet through stunning illustrations, photographs, and fascinating information.

Travel to the North Pole and meet the grumpiest reindeer there ever was, who needs a little help learning about the happiness that can come from making friends.

From Tyrannosaurus and sabre-toothed cats, to ferns and woolly mammoths, every page will captivate young readers as they travel through the history of the Earth.