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Best Middle-Grade Nature Books of 2021

  • CHILDREN'S

    CROSSING THE STREAM

    JUNE 8, 2021

CHILDREN'S

CROSSING THE STREAM

by Elizabeth-Irene Baitie

A powerful coming-of-age story of self-discovery and overcoming fear. Full review >

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  • CHILDREN'S

    TREATY WORDS

    MARCH 9, 2021

  • CHILDREN'S

    SAVING SORYA

    SEPT. 14, 2021

CHILDREN'S

SAVING SORYA

by Trang Nguyễn ; illustrated by Jeet Zdũng ; translated by Trang Nguyễn

Breathtaking visuals and a compelling story seamlessly integrate conservation facts. Full review >

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  • CHILDREN'S

    THE SECRET OF THE MAGIC PEARL

    OCT. 12, 2021

CHILDREN'S

THE SECRET OF THE MAGIC PEARL

by Elisa Sabatinelli ; illustrated by Iacopo Bruno ; translated by Christopher Turner

Beautiful, remarkable, amazing, and wonderful in every way. Full review >

FULL REVIEW >
  • CHILDREN'S

    ROCK, FOSSIL, AND SHELL HUNTING

    APRIL 27, 2021

CHILDREN'S

ROCK, FOSSIL, AND SHELL HUNTING

by Jennifer Swanson ; illustrated by John D. Dawson

A stellar guide that engages readers with rocks, minerals, fossils, and shells. Full review >

FULL REVIEW >
  • CHILDREN'S

    DO ANIMALS FALL IN LOVE?

    MAY 4, 2021

CHILDREN'S

DO ANIMALS FALL IN LOVE?

by Katharina von der Gathen ; illustrated by Anke Kuhl ; translated by Shelley Tanaka

Full of fascinating answers to the question “How do animals do it?” Full review >

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  • CHILDREN'S

    THE SECRETS OF DINOSAURS

    APRIL 27, 2021

CHILDREN'S

THE SECRETS OF DINOSAURS

by Yang Yang ; translated by Mo Chen ; illustrated by Chung Zhao

Will be devoured by dinosaur lovers everywhere. Full review >

FULL REVIEW >

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