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8 Recent Nonfiction Books on the Natural World

With the return of birdsong, here is a list of 8 non-fiction books about the natural world published in 2021 and 2022.

National Parks: The Past, Present, and Future — and Books to Read About Them

In preparation for National Park Week, pick up some of these books about the ongoing legacy of America's National Parks, including The Hour of Land: A Personal Topography of America’s National Parks by Terry Tempest Williams.

Quiz: Design Your Dream Garden to Get a Nature-Inspired Book Recommendation

Dream up your perfect garden escape. We'll recommend a nature-inspired read to pair with your garden getaway.

Get Out! 6 Great Books About the Outdoors for Kids

Inspire the kids to get outside with kids' books about the outdoors, including Fatima's Great Outdoors by Ambreen Tariq and Stevie Lewis.

A Pod of Books About Whales

Here are some of our favourite books about whales, for kids and adults like, to take you away to the ocean, wherever you are.

6 Children’s Books by Women Authors Perfect for Earth Day

Share these excellent children's books by women with your favorite young reader for Earth Day.

20 Must-Read Books for Nature Lovers

Whether you're an experienced free climber or rarely hike to your mailbox, if you crave more adventure and wilderness, read these books for nature lovers.

Science and Nature Books for STEM-Loving Littles

If you’re looking for some science and nature books for kids, find a book for every little in this list of STEM-focused children's books.

Plantastic Prose: 25 Books About Plants for Little Green Thumbs

Delight young readers and their little green thumbs with this round up of unbe-leaf-able books about plants for kids and kids at heart.

An Earth Day Reading List for Grown-Ups

Earth Day is coming. Here are some great adult books for better understanding why we should care about the planet (& how to do it!).