The Naturalist Book Club

Nurture a love for the natural world in your children with The Naturalist Book Club, a thoughtfully designed educational resource for kids ages 4 and up. Born out of a homeschooling family’s deep passion for literature and nature, this book club is a journey through the lives of some of history’s most influential naturalists. The club is divided into two series, each featuring six carefully selected books that tell the inspiring stories of these pioneers who have shaped our understanding and appreciation of the environment.

Series One includes:

• Joan Procter, Dragon Doctor: The Woman Who Loved Reptiles by Patricia Valdez
• Dinosaur Lady: The Daring Discoveries of Mary Anning, the First Paleontologist by Linda Skeers
• One Plastic Bag: Isatou Ceesay and the Recycling Women of the Gambia by Miranda Paul
• Karl, Get Out of the Garden!: Carolus Linnaeus and the Naming of Everything by Anita Sanchez
• The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind by William Kamkwamba
• Charles Darwin's Around-the-World Adventure by Jennifer Thermes

Series Two includes:

• Saving the Countryside: The Story of Beatrix Potter and Peter Rabbit by Linda Marshall
• Rachel Carson and Her Book That Changed the World by Laurie Lawlor
• She Heard the Birds: The Story of Florence Merriam Bailey by Andrea D'Aquino
• The Secret Garden of George Washington Carver by Gene Barretta
• Summer Birds: The Butterflies of Maria Merian by Margarita Engle
• Luna & Me: The True Story of a Girl Who Lived in a Tree to Save a Forest by Jenny Sue Kostecki-Shaw

Each series is accompanied by hands-on activities that bring the stories to life, helping children connect with these naturalist figures in meaningful and creative ways. Whether your family chooses to explore one book a month or create your own pace, The Naturalist Book Club is designed to inspire a deep appreciation for the natural world and encourage young readers to become budding naturalists themselves.