I have probably mentioned before that I was never a science person. However, if I had been taught that science was not just chemicals and numbers and formulas maybe I would have been into it more (don’t get me wrong, I had good teachers, just some did not know how to teach me). Therefore, as an adult I am enjoying my journey into Seemingly-Non-Science-Science areas. And of course, I have found books to help me. Books that show nature is a science. And since I like nature (not that I am A Nature Girl, I just like it), and understand the poetry or art of nature, I can tie them together and find a way to grab my attention..
I located a book that is terribly clever by being both cute and realistic. This book is about an octopus, or octopi in general. It does not shy away from the reality of what an octopus does such as the way they capture a fish to eat or the death of the octopus after giving birth, yet, it is tastefully done. And instead of real images the artwork also tones things down but allows you to see what is happening. The text is set in the “House that Jack Built” format, keeping things flowing along and the reader engaged. The only drawback is that it is not due until May 2024. Yet, I want this book to be on your radar. The Den That Octopus Built is for the younger child to grab their attention and keep it but adults will be equally drawn in. Randi Sonenshine and illustrator Anne Hunter made something that is adaptable to most ages, but best for a younger to medium-younger crowd.
Now another book that was less non-fiction in a fiction format was Before the Seed: How Pollen Moves by Susannah Buhrman-Deever. It is more factual-in-front-of-you but still can be read as a story. The illustrations were a smidgen “off” for me, but they will be pleasant for most people. I did wonder if this was due to the fact that Gina Triplett and Matt Curtius might have traded-off the illustration duties or it was in a format that just did not “translate” to my visual needs. The information is set to grow with the child with various levels, as there are easier and “more info” sections. However, the straightforwardness of it can be a turn off as it feels “dry facts and only the facts” at times. However, while it has been done before (I have read a few books about pollen and seeds), it is still a nice addition to a classroom or child who likes plants and/or flowers. 
