Wells, Robert E.
Ocean Is More Than a Home for Fish
A solid, fact-based introduction to marine diversity that expands a child's view of the ocean beyond just fish.
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Solid spot-and-find activity book that keeps younger kids busy on car rides; the bug illustrations are accurate enough to seed real nature interest, but it's entertainment disguised as learning rather than a genuine educational arc.
Gone Wild: An Endangered Animal Alphabet
by David McLimans
Picture book · ages 4–8 · 2006
A visually stunning alphabet that teaches real conservation facts without preachiness—McLimans's art makes each endangered animal unforgettable.
Good enough to eat
by Lizzy Rockwell
Picture book · ages 2–5 · 400L · 2000
A straightforward concept book with Rockwell's warm, detailed illustrations—useful for naming and noticing what animals eat, but thin on story or emotional lift.