Free Nature Books for 1st Graders
The Dragonfly Net
When a school assignment asks students to catch and study an insect, two friends set their sights on a speedy dragonfly. After chasing it across the playground without success, they spot a delicate spider’s web and have a clever idea. Can they use nature’s own creation to gently capture this beautiful, fast-flying insect? Join them on an exciting outdoor adventure to discover what happens next!
In My Garden
Step into a magical garden filled with buzzing bees, colorful butterflies, and birds of all kinds! The narrator loves spending time in this special place where flowers bloom in every color and size. Discover the wonderful creatures and plants that call this garden home—what secrets and surprises are waiting for you among the flowers?
Bird in a Cage
Ben loves birds and wants to hear their beautiful songs. With his father’s help, he captures birds from the forest to keep in cages. But soon something unexpected happens—the birds stop singing! What could make the birds so sad? Can Ben figure out what’s wrong and make them happy again?
Curly or Not
Did you know that curls are everywhere? From bouncy hair to twisty tails, from winding staircases to mountain paths, our world is full of curly and straight shapes! Explore how animals use their curly tails to hang from branches, why some hair springs back when you pull it, and how artists use different lines to draw. Can you spot the curls and straight lines hiding all around you?
Fly!
Birds soar through the sky with their wings. Dragonflies zip forwards, backwards, and even hover in one spot. Butterflies float on the breeze to save energy. But what about things that don’t have wings? Can they be up in the sky too? And what about us? We don’t have wings like birds or bats. Is there any way for humans to fly? Discover the amazing ways things take to the skies!
Is This the Sea?
Have you ever watched rain fall from the sky and wondered where it goes? Follow tiny raindrops on their amazing adventure as they roll down hills, join together in streams and rivers, and race toward something big. But what happens when they finally reach their destination? And how do they get back up into the clouds to start all over again? Discover the magical journey that keeps our whole planet alive!
Off to Fish
A young boy wants to spend quality time with his hardworking dad. When he writes a note asking for dad-and-son time, his wish comes true—but their day in the forest takes an unexpected turn. As they venture out together, they discover that dad has a special gift for helping others. What surprises await them in the woods?
Busy Hen
Hen has a very important job to do. She must sit on her eggs and wait… and wait… and wait some more! But what’s that sound? Something is tapping from inside the eggs! What will Hen discover when the tapping stops? Join Hen on this exciting day and find out what happens when patience pays off!
Count and Say
Join a curious explorer on a delightful counting adventure! From a weighty elephant to a spinning fan, discover the numbers all around us in everyday moments. What amazing things will you count when you look closely at the world? Read on to explore the magic of numbers hiding in nature, animals, and simple objects!
Save the Lake!
Fish friends discover something troubling in their beautiful lake home. Will they be able to figure out what’s wrong and who’s responsible? Join these determined fish as they work together to solve the mystery and protect their lake!