Science & Nature Books For Kids Ages 0-2

Science and nature books for ages 0-2 introduce toddlers to the sights and sounds of the natural world through everyday animals and plants. Simple words and engaging pictures help young children recognize everyday objects and begin building vocabulary for the world around them.

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Popular Books

Archaeopteryx DanceBlue Footed Booby DanceDinosaur DanceRainforest DanceStegosaurus DanceCute Animals: PenguinsCute Animals: SleepingGalapagos DanceCute Animals: PigletsGreen Anaconda DanceToucan DanceJessie and the Gumboot Kids: Winterful DayIguana DanceSpider Monkey DanceIf Only I Could Leave My ShellUmbrella Bird DanceKids vocabulary: Our Planet, Earth - Continents & OceansSymbiotic Dance

New Releases

Cute Animals: SleepingCute Animals: PenguinsCute Animals: PigletsLittle Detectives DinosaursDr. Ochoa's Stellar World: We Are All Scientists / Todos somos científicosLittle RaindropJessie and the Gumboot Kids: Winterful DayJessie and the Gumboot Kids: Let's Go OutsideJessie and the Gumboot Kids: Just In TimeHello, Everglades!: In the EvergladesMarsupialBeyond the StarsNational Geographic Kids Look & Learn: Before and AfterLambsNational Geographic Kids Look and Learn: Baby AnimalsOn Bird HillAround The Moon 1,2,3: A Space Counting BookCan You Make A Pattern?

Books

Cute Animals: PenguinsCute Animals: SleepingCute Animals: PigletsIf Only I Could Leave My ShellDinosaur BonesSummer with Olga the CloudLambsPlay With Counting!What's In A... Cactus?Discover NestsWhat's In A... Cave?ColorsWhat's In A... Tree?What's In A... Shell?What's In A... Hole?National Geographic Kids Look and Learn: Baby AnimalsHot and ColdWhat's In A... Log?Olga the Cloud and the PuddleOlga the Cloud and the SnowmanOlga the Cloud and the Tulip100 First Words for Little GeeksPlant a PlantI Know the Weather

Videos

Archaeopteryx DanceBlue Footed Booby DanceDinosaur DanceRainforest DanceStegosaurus DanceGalapagos Dance

Help your child grow through reading

Did you know?

  • A caterpillar can have more legs than a centipede.
  • Sunflowers turn their faces toward the sun as they grow.
  • Some caterpillars look like tiny sticks to hide from predators.

How to make the most of Epic

For Parents
  • Match animals to their babies.
  • Sort animals by size.
For Educators
  • Name plants found outdoors.
  • Point to animals in nature photos.

FAQ

Books about science & nature are a good fit for ages 0–2 because they introduce familiar parts of the world through bright photographs, simple illustrations and easy-to-recognize subjects. Babies and toddlers are often drawn to animals, weather, plants and outdoor scenes, making these books an engaging way to explore the world around them while building early word recognition.

Books about science & nature for ages 0–2 often focus on animals, seasons, weather, plants and other everyday parts of the natural world. Many use simple labels, repeating patterns and colorful images to introduce basic concepts in a way that is easy for young children to follow and enjoy.

These books work especially well before outdoor activities, visits to parks or nature centers, or whenever young children are showing curiosity about animals, plants or the weather. They can also be a calming choice for shared reading time because the familiar subjects give children plenty to point to, recognize and talk about.

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