Learn more about pollinators and native plants, and why it's important to protect them!
Compiled by:
Lily J.
Am I Even a Bee?(Juvenile Picture Books - Ej Mut)
Osmia is a shiny, green bee, and not at all fuzzy or striped like the other bees. If she doesn't look like the other bees, is she even a bee? Her new friend Xyla, a carpenter bee, teaches her about the different ways a bee can look. Recommended for ages 3–6.
The Great Pollinator Count(Juvenile Picture Books - Ej Edw)
Mellie shows a new member of the science club how to participate in the pollinator count in the school garden. Recommended for ages 4–8.
Begin with a Bee(Juvenile Nonfiction - J 595.799 Ket)
This story follows the life cycle of a rusty patched bumble bee, from waking up from hibernation in spring and all through the changing seasons. Recommended for ages 5–8.
If You Go Walking(Juvenile Nonfiction - J 508 All)
When a young child goes on a walk outside, they notice plants and animals—and have a lot of questions about them. Recommended for ages 3–6.
Daisy Rewilds(Juvenile Picture Books - Ej Mcn)
When Daisy begins to grow plants from her head to her toes, she teaches her community about the importance of ecosystem conservation. Recommended for ages 4–8.
Insect Pollinators(Juvenile Nonfiction - J 576.875 Boo)
Bees, butterflies, flies, wasps, and more are all important pollinators. Learn more about what pollination is and how bugs help plants thrive. Recommended for ages 5–8.
The Forest Man: The True Story of Jadav Payeng(Juvenile Nonfiction - J 921 Pāẏeṅa Mat)
When a boy notices that his island is washing away little by little due to heavy flooding, he resolves to save it by planting a forest. This true story shows how one person can make a big impact. Recommended for ages 5–8.
My Pollinator Garden: How I Plant for Bees, Butterflies, Beetles, and More(Juvenile Nonfiction - J 577.554 Zwe)
A young girl shows off her pollinator garden and the bugs and flowers in it. Recommended for ages 3–6.
101 Tress of Indiana(Juvenile Nonfiction - J 582.1609 Jac)
Learn to identify trees native to Indiana with this handy field guide. Recommended for age 9 and up.
Pollinators: Animals Helping Plants Thrive(Juvenile Nonfiction - J 571.8642 Lon)
Bees aren't the only pollinators! Learn more about how other insects, birds, and bats help plants grow—and what you can do to protect them. Recommended for ages 8–12.
The Buzz on Wild Bees: The Little-Known Pollinators that Keep Our Planet Humming(Juvenile Nonfiction - J 595.799 Ver)
There are more bees than just the black-and-yellow striped honeybees and bumble bees! Learn more about the wide variety of bee species and how they help the environment. Recommended for ages 6–9.
The Secret Life of Bees(Juvenile Nonfiction - J 595.799 But)
Follow Buzzwing the honeybee as she shows you how honeybees live and tells stories of honeybees from around the world. Recommended for ages 6–9.
The Kid's Guide to Exploring Nature(Juvenile Nonfiction - J 508 Smi)
If you've ever wanted to see the world like a naturalist, this book will show you how! Learn about different habitats and how they change through the seasons. Includes activities. Recommended for ages 8–12.
Sip, Pick, and Pack: How Pollinators Help Plants Make Seeds(Juvenile Nonfiction - J 571.8642 Che)
Plants need pollinators to help them make seeds. Learn how pollinators help make flower pollen become seeds. Recommended for ages 6–9.
The Land Knows Me: a Nature Walk Exploring Indigenous Wisdom(Juvenile Nonfiction - J 581.63 Jos)
Ava and Jake go on a nature walk with their mom, aunt, and cousin. They also learn about the plants native to their area and the Indigenous nature wisdom passed along by their ancestors. Recommended for ages 6–9.
The Way of the Hive(J-GN Hosler Way Of The Hive)
Follow Nyuki, a honeybee, from her larval form through her entire lifecycle as she learns how to be a bee. Recommended for ages 8–12.
National Audubon Society First Field Guide: Wildflowers(Juvenile Nonfiction - J 582.13 Hoo)
A kid-friendly guide to identifying native wildflowers. Recommended for ages 8–12.
What Would Happen If...All the Bees Died Out?(Juvenile Nonfiction - J 595.799 How)
For such small insects, bees have a big impact on the environment. Learn what would happen if we didn't have bees anymore. Recommended for ages 8–12.
Nature's Best Hope: How You Can Save the World in Your Own Yard(Juvenile Nonfiction - J 635.951 Tal)
This young reader's edition of Tallamy's bestseller teaches kids to notice nature around them and provides steps they can take in their own backyards to protect the environment. Recommended for ages 10–14.
What's Wild Outside Your Door?: Discovering Nature in the City(Juvenile Nonfiction - J 508 Woh)
You don't have to go to the wilderness to appreciate nature! Learn how to find nature in the city and in your own backyard. Includes activities. Recommended for ages 9–12.