Reading to your kids is so important! These books are great for read-alouds and for independent reading for your child. This list of 10 books about endangered animals is great for use when learning about animals, the environment, around Earth Day.

With Earth Day approaching soon, now’s the perfect time to start talking about endangered animals in your homeschool. These books will get your child interested and learning more!

According to the Encyclopedia of Britannica, some of the most well known endangered species include:

Inside these beautiful and captivating books about endangered animals you’ll learn so much about the environment and how to protect these animals in danger of going extinct.

Eyewitness: Endangered Animals takes a look at creatures around the world that are currently threatened with extinction, along with the ways that we can help them survive. 

An inspiring look at endangered animals that introduces readers to the fascinating lives and challenges of species facing extinction from around the world.

Have you seen a northern hairy-nosed wombat or an eastern barred bandicoot? These animals are so rare, they might disappear forever, and they're not alone.

The environment is constantly changing. People are building roads, houses, bridges, and cities. This development has damaged the natural habits of many native organisms. In this important book readers are introduced to a variety of these endangered species.

This book takes a close look at various animals from around the world that are in danger of becoming extinct. It discusses how the animals have become endangered by worldwide threats including pollution, deforestation and global warming.

Featuring over 500 stickers with stunning animal photography, this Discovery Kids book is a great way to get kids learning about animals in an new and interesting way.

Examines endangered species, the reasons they are under threat, and what is being done to protect plants and animals for the future.

 In the mountain forests of China, pandas are fighting to stay alive. These gentle giants are in constant danger, due to habitat loss and poaching.

What do the wild yak and the chimpanzee have in common? The same thing as the cheetah and the sloth: Their populations are dwindling. 

Marking a new departure for Bradt, this full color, large format title builds on the brand’s reputation for ethical travel and conservation, presenting a compendium of 100 of the world’s most endangered mammals in association with ZSL – Zoological Society of London – and its much-acclaimed Evolutionarily Distinct and Globally Endangered program.

Be sure to check out my post on Endangered Animals Unit Study Ideas! And have you seen my Homeschool Lesson Planner for only $7.00?