Outdoor Adventures for Middle-Schoolers
Celebrate the season by checking out these spring-themed titles.
Fiction
Charlotte's Web by E. B. White
In this classic, a lovable pig experiences the power of friendship with help from a thoughtful spider. Learn more.
Ordinary Things: Poems from a Walk in Early Spring by Ralph Fletcher
Experience a gentle springtime walk through the woods with this evocative collection of nature-inspired poems.
The Prince of the Pond by Donna Jo Napoli
This is the hilarious fairy tale of a prince who is turned into a frog — and tries to make the most out of his very unusual situation.
Rabbit Hill by Robert Lawson
The animals of Rabbit Hill worry: Will the new folks moving in be able to keep up their garden? A Newbery Honor book.
The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett
In this enchanting tale about transformation and love, a girl cultivates a hidden garden with the help of some new friends. Learn more.
Seedfolks by Paul Fleischman
A neighborhood finds inspiration when a vacant lot is transformed into a community garden.
Spring Moon by Jean Craighead George
Join a salamander, a chickaree, and a monarch butterfly as they embark on wondrous springtime journeys.
The Things With Wings by Gregory Holch
Two friends experience amazing changes after uncovering the mystery behind their town's emerald butterflies.
Three Rotten Eggs by Elaine Clayton
An Easter egg hunt goes terribly wrong when three genetically altered eggs and a bully are thrown into the mix.
The Wind in the Willows by Kenneth Grahame
When Mole finds his spring cleaning a bore, he embarks on some worthwhile adventures with an endearing cast of characters. Learn more.
Nonfiction
A Kid's Spring Ecojournal: With Nature Activities for Exploring the Season by Toni Albert
Use this entertaining activity book to explore nature and participate in enriching springtime projects.
The American Robin by Roland Wauer
Learn the natural history of the American robin with this concise and vividly written resource.
Big Bug Book by Barbara Taylor
Vibrant full-color photographs create a detailed look at the world of creepy, crawly bugs.
Bird Songs by Les Beletsky
Listen to the distinct birdcalls of 250 bird species with help from special audio technology.
Frogs: A Chorus of Colors by John Behler
Leap through this colorful and compelling tribute to over 5000 frog species.
Fun With Nature by Mel Boring
Filled with fun hands-on learning, this guide provides easy-to-follow activities that involve caterpillars, butterflies, toads, and salamanders.
Roots, Shoots, Buckets and Boots: Gardening Together with Children by Sharon Lovejoy
Budding gardeners will enjoy digging into this informative and whimsical guide to growing plants.
Sketching Outdoors in Spring by Jim Arnosky
Put pencil to paper and capture the beauty of springtime with help from this inspirational drawing guide.
