My First Discoveries Books in Order — Wonderlit | Wonderlit

My First Discoveries is a 4-book series for ages 2–18 by Penguin Books. Each book stands alone — start anywhere.

Where to Start

Start anywhere — each book stands alone.

That said, Ocean Life and Human Body are great first picks.

All Books

No particular order needed — browse and pick what catches your eye.

Human Body

Space

Ocean Life

Dinosaurs

What This Series Covers

Curiosity & Wonder Fear & Bravery Adventure Self-Confidence & Identity Science Experiments Nature & Outdoors

What to Read Next

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Cover of Off the Road

In 2035, a boy named Tom lives in a society where only children matter and elders are sent away. When his grandfather es

Cover of Elena Camps

For the child preparing for their first camping trip, this gentle story navigates the excitement and small worries of ve

Cover of Lonely Bird's Dream

Lonely Bird's Dream

For the child who feels like an outsider or longs for connection, this gentle story explores finding belonging and coura

Cover of How to Survive the End of the World A Graphic Exploration of How to (Maybe) Avoid Extinction

How to Survive the End of the World A Graphic Exploration of How to (Maybe) Avoid Extinction

For the curious child grappling with big questions about climate change or the future, this graphic novel offers an enga

Cover of Meena and the Microbiome

Meena and the Microbiome

For the curious child wondering about their body's amazing inner workings, this book playfully explores the unseen world

Cover of The Spirit of Cattail County

The Spirit of Cattail County

Victoria Piontek

Sparrow feels like an outsider, with rumors of her house being haunted and her own "unusual" nature. But she's not alone