Our planet is a fascinating place, and kid’s books about Earth are some of the best ways to teach them about this remarkable place we call home. These nonfiction children’s books about Earth study everything from mountains and volcanoes to rainforests and deserts.

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The Pop-Up Guide Natural Wonders

Written by Sandra Laboucarie and illustrated by Charline Picard

This pop up book introduces young readers to remarkable natural wonders around the world. Each page features a detailed pop up illustration of the featured natural wonder, with captions sprinkled throughout. The simple text shares the name of the natural wonder and it’s location, as well as an informative paragraph about it. Kids will love exploring these incredible wonders through the vibrant illustrations and the little details hidden within them.

Do You Know? Earth and Nature

Written by Cecile Benoist and illustrated by Robert Barborini, Adele Combes, Beatrice Costamagna, and Camille Tisserand

This fascinating reference guide covers all kinds of facts about planet Earth, life on the planet, and how we can take care of the planet. The book starts with a color coded table of contents breaking the book down into 4 sections: What is Earth?, Natural Events, Life on our Planet, and Taking Care of Earth. Each two page spread focuses on another topic with large colorful illustrations with captions and labels sprinkled throughout. The simple paragraphs and packed sidebars are full of facts shared in a kid-friendly manner.

Ultimate Spotlight: Volcanoes

Written by Sandra Laboucarie and illustrated by Pierre Caillou

This interactive nonfiction book introduces young readers to volcanoes and what happens when they erupt. Each two page spread focuses on a different topic, from how volcanoes form to different types of volcanoes, and who studies them. The facts are shared in small, easy to read paragraphs, and detailed illustrations full of captions and interactive elements. Kids will love lifting the flaps, pulling the tabs, and moving the pages to make the volcanoes in the illustrations come to life.

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Over and Under the Canyon

Written by Kate Messner and illustrated by Christopher Silas Neal

This book explores life in and around canyons. It is packed full of information about the creatures that live in canyons, with detailed illustrations and an easy to read story about a mother and son traversing a canyon trail. As they walk through the canyon, their actions are mirrored by the creatures around them. The back of the book includes a note from the author, as well as additional information about the animals featured in the book.

How to Make a Mountain

Written by Amy Huntington and illustrated by Nancy Lemon

This fascinating take on how mountains are created is shared through a unique storytelling format. The text tells the reader how to “make” a mountain, while the illustrations show young kids and animals working together to carry out the steps in the text. The steps follow the process of mountain building over millions of years, eventually ending in how we can care for mountains and the life on them.

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Over and Under the Rainforest

Written by Kate Messner and illustrated by Christoper Silas Neal

This colorful book follows an adult and child pair as they hike through the rainforest and explore the creatures that live there. The descriptive text is full of facts and information about the wildlife and plants that live and thrive in the rain forest, while the brightly colored illustrations are full of details. The actions of the characters in the book are reflected by the wildlife they encounter, bringing readers right into the rainforest. In the back of the book, there is a note from the author, and additional information on the animals featured throughout the book.

Into the Forest

Written by Christiane Dorion and illustrated by Jane McGuinness

This book celebrates the beauty of forests and the plants and animals that make their homes there. The thorough text is full of interesting facts, while the detailed illustrations include captions about life in the forest. The descriptive text places readers in the heart of forests and shows how the animals live and work together. It also touches on how forests help the planet, and how people can help forests to grow and thrive. The back of the book includes a glossary of the terms discussed in the book.

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