Nature Books for 1st Graders

Ella has a map and a mission to reach the X. As she treks along the line, she encounters a pond, colorful bugs, soaring birds, a majestic stag, and even a magical unicorn! Will Ella navigate all these surprises and obstacles to reach her destination? Join her on an exciting journey filled with discovery and wonder.

Discover the amazing world of foxes! From their clever ears to their swift movements, foxes are fascinating creatures. Learn about how these smart animals live in the wild, what they eat, and how fox kits grow up. Did you know foxes can be as clever as dogs? Read on to explore the secrets of these incredible red foxes!

Have you ever seen a cat with spots? Meet the Javan leopard - a big, beautiful wild cat that roams the forests! But why does it have those amazing spots all over its fur? And what does this powerful hunter like to eat for dinner? Discover the secrets of one of the world’s most incredible big cats and find out why these spotted creatures need our help!

Did you know orangutans aren’t monkeys? These amazing creatures swing through the trees of Indonesia with their long, powerful arms! Discover what makes orangutans so special—from their favorite foods to their incredible climbing skills. Learn fascinating facts about these smart and adorable forest dwellers.

Meet the amazing Sumatran elephant! These gentle giants have ears so big they might look like wings. But can elephants really fly? And what do these huge creatures like to eat - could it be YOU? Journey to the island of Sumatra to discover how these incredible animals live together and learn some surprising facts about one of the world’s most fascinating creatures. What secrets will you uncover about these big, beautiful elephants?

Did you know there’s a bear that doesn’t live on the sun? Meet the amazing sun bear! These small but mighty creatures have some surprising secrets. What do you think they eat? Where do they make their homes? Join us as we discover the incredible world of sun bears and learn what makes them so special!

May the fairy has one simple job: fly through the garden and pick her very favorite flower. Easy, right? But wait - which bloom is truly the best? The sunny daisies? The pinky-pink roses? That mysterious red bloom no one has ever seen? Even the bees can’t agree, and a zippy little bee keeps buzzing, ‘Pick one already!’ Can May ever choose just one? This cheerful decodable reader practices open syllables in words like ‘fly,’ ‘go,’ ’try,’ ‘why,’ and ‘me.’

High up in the sky, thousands of tiny raindrops are jostling at the edge of a grumpy cloud, ready for the wildest race ever. Who will splash down first? Who will reach the sea? And what happens when the hot sun starts to shine on the winners? Tumble down hills, rush through rivers, and discover a surprise twist that turns the whole race upside down! This decodable reader practices the ’th’ sound in words like ’thick,’ ’thin,’ ’thud,’ and ’through.'

Manta Ray is the greatest navigator in the sea - or so he says! But when a sudden storm flings him far from his coral, his caves, and his favorite sandy shortcuts, can he find his way back? Who will help a lost ray in strange blue water, and what sparkling surprise is waiting near the lighthouse beam? Dive in and find out! This decodable reader practices the ’nk’ sound in words like ‘blink,’ ‘pink,’ ‘sinks,’ ’thanks,’ and ’think.’

Meet Hank - a fish who does NOT just swim in circles! Ever heard of a fish who walks on land, naps in mud, and shrugs off hungry birds with a back full of sharp spines? When the pond dries up and his friends flop in the cracked gunk, what on earth will Hank do next? Climb aboard for a muddy, rainy, rule-breaking adventure. This decodable reader practices the nk phonogram in words like ‘bank,’ ‘drink,’ ’think,’ ‘sunk,’ and ‘wink.’