Best Children's Biology Books of 2025

How Great Is Our God: 100 Indescribable Devotions About God and Science (Indescribable Kids) by Louie Giglio is a follow-up to the bestselling children's devotional Indescribable. The book offers 100 more devotions about God and science that will expand the curiosity of kids ages 6–10. It includes amazing scientific facts, beautiful photography, and fun illustrations, covering numerous topics like space, time, earth, weather, the human body, animals, plants, and more. This mind-bending devotional will deepen kids’ appreciation for God's wild imagination and infinitely creative creation. Overall, this book is an excellent resource for parents and teachers to help children understand and appreciate the wonders of God's creation.

It's So Amazing! is an outstanding book that provides fun, accurate, and comic-book-style artwork to answer children's questions about reproduction, sex, and sexuality. Created by the author and illustrator of It's Perfectly Normal, this book has been newly updated for its fifteenth anniversary. The clear, lively text reflects the interests of children age seven and up in how things work while giving them a healthy understanding of their bodies. The book is a cleverly illustrated guide to everything children need to know about eggs, sperm, birth, babies, and families. Overall, It's So Amazing! is a thoughtful, innovative, and comprehensive book that helps children with issues on their minds and gives all of us the language we need to share with them.

The Cat in the Hat's Learning Library presents "My, Oh My--A Butterfly!: All About Butterflies," a children's book that follows the journey of an egg transforming into a butterfly. The book provides interesting facts about how butterflies see, drink nectar, avoid predators, and migrate. The book is an excellent educational tool for beginner readers interested in learning about the natural world. The Random House Books for Young Readers brand ensures high-quality illustrations and engaging writing. Overall, "My, Oh My--A Butterfly!: All About Butterflies" is an excellent addition to any child's bookshelf.

This children's biology book, "Slow Down: 50 Mindful Moments in Nature," by Rachel Williams, is a beautifully illustrated collection of 50 nature stories that encourage mindfulness and calm. The book captures the small wonders that happen around us every day, and by slowing down, readers can observe them in detail. The author's writing style is engaging and accessible, making it an excellent read for elementary-age naturalists and beyond. The book's standout feature is its stunning illustrations by Freya Hartas, which are sure to captivate readers of all ages. Overall, "Slow Down" is a delightful book that celebrates the beauty of nature and encourages readers to slow down and appreciate it.

The Wonder of Creation: 100 More Devotions About God and Science (Indescribable Kids) is a captivating follow-up to the bestselling kids' devotionals Indescribable and How Great Is Our God. Louie Giglio, the author, speaker, and founder of the Passion movement, inspires children to notice, enjoy, and marvel at God's creation. The book features 100 devotions that explore animals, space, people, Earth, and much more, with engaging illustrations and striking photography. Each devotion includes a scientific fact, an easy activity for exploring faith, a short Bible verse, and a closing prayer. The Wonder of Creation is ideal for science-loving and Bible-loving children and makes a great addition to homeschool STEM curriculum or a bedtime reading routine. Overall, this well-loved devotional series continues to impact children, parents, and teachers, and is highly recommended.

Life Cycles: Everything from Start to Finish is a stunning nature book that takes readers on a journey through the circle of life on our planet. With over 60 life cycles featured, accompanied by stunning photographs and bite-size facts, this illustrated children's book is perfect for ages 7-11. The book covers everything from human life and development to processes in nature, how animals change over time, and how the universe was formed. Sam Falconer's detailed photo-realist work makes science and nature topics easy to comprehend. Overall, Life Cycles is an excellent reference book that provides a great angle on the world, the universe, and our place in it.

The Human Body Activity Book for Kids is an excellent resource for children ages 4 to 8 to learn about the human body. This book is packed with engaging activities, including connect-the-dots, crosswords, and hands-on experiments, that make learning about anatomy fun and exciting. The illustrations and informative chapters are broken down by anatomical system, making it easy for children to understand and retain information. This book is perfect for parents and teachers who want to teach children about the human body in a fun and interactive way. Overall, it is a fantastic book that will spark children's interest in science and inspire them to learn more about their bodies.

The Girl Who Thought in Pictures: The Story of Dr. Temple Grandin (Amazing Scientists) is an inspirational children's book that tells the story of a remarkable woman who overcame the odds and became one of the most powerful voices in modern science. The book is part of the Amazing Scientists series and includes a complete biography, fun facts, a colorful timeline of events, and even a note from Temple herself. The rhyming verse and appealing cartoon illustrations capture Grandin's spirit while providing an exciting, informative look at her remarkable life. It's a must-read for kids who feel different and don't quite fit in.

My Magical Foods is a children's nutrition book that teaches kids about healthy eating habits through fun and engaging storytelling. Author Becky Cummings uses the natural appeal of animals and the wonders of nature to show children how fruits and vegetables are some of the best foods on the planet. The book also offers tips and ideas to motivate children to choose healthy snacks and meals. This book is an excellent resource for parents and educators who want to instill healthy eating habits in young children in a fun and interactive way.

The Spectrum 5th Grade Science Workbook is an engaging and educational resource for children aged 10-11. With seven chapters covering physical, Earth, space, and life science, the book includes a variety of activities that are both fun and informative. The book also includes chapter reviews, a mid-test, and a final test to track progress and an answer key for parents and teachers. The book is perfectly sized at about 8” x 10” for easy completion of exercises. Overall, this book is an excellent resource for parents and teachers looking to support their child's educational journey.