NCERT Books Class 4 EVS: Our Wondrous World PDFs
Looking for the official, current NCERT Class 4 EVS textbook? NCERT Books Class 4 EVS — Our Wondrous World — is the prescribed environmental studies text for Class 4 students across India. We have verified and linked every chapter PDF directly from the official NCERT website (ncert.nic.in), last checked 11 July 2026. Using an outdated or third-party copy risks missing chapters that have been reorganised or removed in the latest rationalised edition, so opening the verified PDFs below keeps your study material current.
Below is a complete, chapter-wise table of official PDF links and a guide to what each chapter covers. Jump to any chapter you need, or read straight through — the book builds from your community and neighbourhood outward to nature, health, materials, and the sky.
About the NCERT Class 4 EVS Textbook: Our Wondrous World
Book: Our Wondrous World | Class: 4 | Subject: Environmental Studies | Medium: English | Chapters: 10 | Verified on ncert.nic.in: 11 July 2026
Chapter 1: Our Community
Introduces community spaces and people around you, exploring how families, neighbours and local helpers work together to keep a neighbourhood running.
Chapter 2: Exploring Our Neighbourhood
Takes you on a walk through streets, shops, markets and local landmarks, teaching you to observe and map the spaces where you live and play.
Chapter 3: Learning from Nature
Focuses on plants, animals, seasons and natural patterns visible in your surroundings, helping you see how nature connects to daily life. (Note: The official file metadata for this chapter shows “Chapter 4:”, a title recovery gap in the rationalised edition — open the PDF to confirm the exact topics.)
Chapter 4: Growing up with Nature
Explores growth cycles in plants and animals, how living things change over time, and the role of food and care in keeping them healthy.
Chapter 5: Health and Well-being
Covers keeping your body clean, eating well, exercising and sleeping — the basics of staying healthy as you grow.
Chapter 6: Happy and Healthy Living
Extends health learning to managing feelings, being safe at home and school, and building good habits for a balanced life.
Chapter 7: Things Around Us
Looks at everyday objects, their materials and properties — wood, metal, plastic, cloth — and how we use them in daily life.
Chapter 8: How Things are Made
Explains how common items are manufactured, from raw materials through simple production steps, showing the work behind things you use every day.
Chapter 9: Our Environment
Teaches caring for nature, reducing waste, conserving water and protecting animals and plants — the basics of environmental responsibility.
Chapter 10: Our Sky
Explores the sun, moon, stars, weather and seasons, connecting sky observations to Earth’s patterns and daily life on the ground.
How to Use Our Wondrous World for Class 4 EVS Revision
| Ch. | Chapter | Pages | Official PDF |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Our Community | 16 | |
| 2 | 2 Exploring Our Neighbourhood | 16 | |
| 3 | Chapter 4: | 24 | |
| 4 | 4 Growing up with Nature | 12 | |
| 5 | Health and Well-being | 16 | |
| 6 | 6 Happy and Healthy Living | 17 | |
| 7 | Things Around Us | 15 | |
| 8 | How Things are Made | 11 | |
| 9 | Our Environment | 24 | |
| 10 | 10 Our Sky | 13 |
Use this table to guide your study and verify the PDFs you download are authentic:
| What You Should Do | Why It Matters |
|---|---|
| Open each PDF directly from the link above and check it loads without errors. | Ensures you have the real NCERT file, not a corrupted or edited copy. |
| Count the pages in the downloaded file and compare against the page count shown in our table (e.g. Chapter 1 = 16 pages, Chapter 3 = 24 pages). | A missing or extra page signals the file may be incomplete or from a different edition. |
| Read chapters in order: 1 through 10, as printed in the book. | Class 4 EVS is designed to build progressively — starting with your immediate world (community, neighbourhood) and expanding outward to nature, materials, health and the sky. |
| Do not assume marks weightage from any website. Check the current CBSE syllabus document for your session instead. | No verified marks distribution exists for Class 4 EVS in the official data, so relying on unofficial weightage can waste revision time on low-scoring topics. |
Common Mistake to Avoid
Many parents and students assume the chapter file name always matches the printed chapter number. However, in the rationalised edition of Our Wondrous World, Chapter 3 is labelled as “Chapter 4:” in the official file metadata due to a title recovery gap. Always open the PDF to see what the chapter actually covers, rather than trusting the file label alone. This applies especially if you are cross-checking against a printed copy or an older edition.
More NCERT Resources for Class 4 Students
After you have worked through Our Wondrous World, explore other Class 4 subjects using our Class 4 books and resources hub. You can also browse all NCERT books and subjects if you need material for other grades or classes.
For Class 5, the environmental studies curriculum builds on these foundations — check the Class 5 EVS page when you are ready to move forward.
If you ever need to re-verify a chapter PDF or access the complete official NCERT collection, visit ncert.nic.in, the authoritative source for all prescribed textbooks.
Frequently Asked Questions on NCERT Class 4 EVS Books
Is Our Wondrous World the same NCERT Class 4 EVS book that replaced Looking Around?
Yes, Our Wondrous World is the current NCERT Class 4 Environmental Studies textbook for the 2026-27 session and onwards. It replaced the earlier edition Looking Around. If you are using an older guide or note, check the book title — Our Wondrous World is the prescribed text your child should be studying from.
How many chapters does the NCERT Class 4 EVS book Our Wondrous World have?
Our Wondrous World has 10 chapters. All 10 chapter PDFs are verified and linked in the table above.
Why does the chapter 2 PDF file for Class 4 EVS start with the number 2 in its title?
The official NCERT file for Chapter 2 is named “2 Exploring Our Neighbourhood” because the rationalised edition uses this numbering convention in the file metadata. It is still Chapter 2 in the printed book. This can be confusing when comparing file names to the printed chapter list, but the page count and content match — just open the PDF to confirm.
Is there a Hindi medium PDF available for the Class 4 EVS book Our Wondrous World?
Our verified registry shows only the English medium for Our Wondrous World at this time. If you need a Hindi or regional-language version, check the official NCERT website directly or contact your school — they may be able to guide you to the appropriate edition.
What is chapter 3 of the NCERT Class 4 EVS book actually about if the file title just says Chapter 4?
Chapter 3 is 24 pages long and covers nature-related topics that fit the overall structure of the book (moving from neighbourhood to nature). The file metadata labels it “Chapter 4:” because of a title recovery gap in the rationalised edition — the exact topic name is not fully recorded in the official registry. Open the PDF directly to see the chapter introduction and section headings, which will clarify what it covers.
Do I need any other reference book alongside Our Wondrous World for Class 4 EVS?
No. Our Wondrous World is the complete, prescribed NCERT textbook for Class 4 Environmental Studies and covers all the topics your child needs to learn. Additional practice books or guides are optional and should only be used to supplement, not replace, the official text. Always check with your school or the CBSE curriculum to ensure any extra material aligns with the current syllabus.
Reference: NCERT Class 4 Environmental Studies textbook Our Wondrous World, official edition on ncert.nic.in.