Free Nature Books for 1st Graders
Fill It Up!
She’s so thirsty, but there’s no water anywhere! The pail has just a drop, the pump is dry, and the tank is empty. Even the river has dried up because the trees drank it all! She searches everywhere - the dam, the sea - but nothing works. Then she spots one dark cloud in the sky. Will it be enough to bring the rain she desperately needs?
In the Deep
Anika is nervous about going into the sea, but her mum encourages her to give it a try. With a deep breath, she ducks her head under the waves and discovers an amazing underwater world! She spots floating algae, a baby turtle, a flying fish, and a colorful coral reef filled with incredible creatures. But when she gets too close to a shy octopus, she learns an important lesson. What other sea animals will Anika meet on her underwater adventure?
Lost!
A young ray is caught in a dangerous storm and becomes separated from home. Lost and hurt, he must navigate the ocean alone. Will he find his way back to safety? Join this brave ray on an exciting underwater adventure filled with danger, friendship, and discovery!
No Pals
Tiger loves being alone and doesn’t want any friends—she’s fierce, independent, and prefers the peace and quiet of her solitary life. But when all the other animals mysteriously disappear, Tiger finds herself in an unexpected situation. What will happen when Tiger’s peaceful world changes? Find out in this wild tale about independence and surprise.
Not the Same
Meet two tiny creatures who seem so different but share surprising secrets! One is fuzzy, one is not. One is short, one is tall. They munch on the same snacks and both need their rest. But here’s where it gets really interesting - they each build very different homes and come out completely transformed! Can you guess what these two amazing animals are? Read along to discover the wonderful ways they’re alike and different!
The Nest
A mother bird has been sitting on her nest for weeks, waiting for her eggs to hatch. She can hear little sounds coming from inside the eggs—her chicks will arrive very soon! But she hasn’t eaten in so long, and she needs energy to care for her babies. When she leaves the nest for just a moment to find food, a curious dog discovers her eggs. Will she make it back in time to protect her family?
The Ocean World
Sara discovers a magical fish in the pond who invites her on an extraordinary underwater adventure. Together they journey to the sea, where Sara meets a pod of whales and experiences wonders beyond her imagination. But is this incredible world real, or something even more magical? Dive into this enchanting tale and discover what awaits beneath the waves.
Flower Hunt
Join Beth on a delightful flower hunt! Her mother bird asks her to find the perfect flower for their beautiful nest. But which flower is truly the best? As Beth meets ladybugs, butterflies, fuzzy bugs, bees, spiders, and fireflies along the way, she discovers that each creature has a different idea about what makes a flower perfect. What will Beth choose for her nest?
Mud
Meet the climbing perch, a fish that can do something most fish cannot - walk on land! This amazing creature loves to munch on mosquitoes and water fleas, and it has sharp spines to protect itself from hungry predators. But what happens when the lakes and ponds dry up during the hot season? How does this little fish survive without water? Discover the surprising secrets of one of nature’s most unusual swimmers!
Sun?
It’s a rainy day, but that doesn’t mean the fun has to stop! Join a child and their animal friends as they discover all the wonderful things you can do when the sky turns grey. From splashing in puddles to swimming with frogs, from squelching in mud to singing songs with the raindrops as a backing track. What cozy adventures will they find as the storm rolls on through the night?