Science & Nature - Kids Fiction

Who doesn't love a snow day? Gabi and her siblings Adam and Abigail decide to put on their snow gear and play outside in the snow. There is so much to do on a cold winter's day, from making snow angels to making footprints...

A boy and his father discover a whale tangled in their only fishing net. Is the whale dead? While the man worries about losing their net, the boy worries about the whale. He remembers the fear he felt when, caught in a net himself...

Soar into the Solar System to witness the first Favorite Planet Competition, emceed by none other than the former-ninth planet, now known as dwarf planet Pluto. The readers become the judges after the sun can't pick a favorite and the meteors leave for a...

April 1, 1946 - an enormous tsunami wave strikes Hilo, Hawai'i, causing death and destruction. Even those islanders who are fortunate to have survived find their lives forever altered. Young Kimo loves his grandfather very much - they go everywhere together, sharing island stories...

Here is the ideal introduction for preschoolers and early elementary children to insects that are not only amazing but also critically important to humans.Inside the hive views of a wild colony of honey bees offer close ups of the queen, the cells, even bee...

Jak Loren is a typical boy with the usual problems that a blended family presents. When Jak goes to the ravine near his home in Brantford to get away from a bully, he discovers the ravine has a long history with the First Nations....

Vivian loves visiting her Nana. They always have such great adventures, even in their very own backyard! This charming story, based on the Parable of the Sower, will delight young readers and parents alike. Brandy Clark's sweet story and Jade Fang's endearing illustrations combine...

One evening in the fall, sisters Pip and Maisie are sitting in their grandparents' cozy cottage on the edge of a forest. Maisie is restless and longs for adventure, but life at the cottage is always slow. When a bright light suddenly falls from...

Here's a perfect introduction to our farm friends. Is there anything cuter than a little lamb or playful piglet? Farm animals are fascinating, and they are full of surprises, too. Naturally, cows make milk--but did you know they need to drink a bathtub-full of...

Experience love and loss in this enchanting sea mystery from Natalie Babbitt, The Eyes of the Amaryllis, the basis for the 1982 movie adaption of the same name. When the brig Amaryllis was swallowed in a hurricane, the captain and all the crew were...

In the dark of the night a Barefoot, an escaped slave, flees for his life. With his pursuers close behind and the moon shrouded in clouds, Barefoot must rely on the wisdom of the wild animals of the forest and swamp to guide him...

The Not Quite So Small Purple Staris a tale of letting go into the mystery. It speaks to adults, as well as entertains children, in the fashion ofThe Little Prince.Come travel out into the universe and see what adventure awaits this hopeful little star...

From the award-winning author of the Jada Jones chapter books comes an illustrated spinoff series perfect for STEM fans! Miles Lewis has been waiting forever to be part of a city-wide science competition. Now his dream is finally coming true, and he's even part...

Gold Mom's Choice Award Winner Story Monsters Award Winner - Family Matters Category Popper is a sweet little woodpecker who is trying to find a new home. Now that he is grown, it's time for him to leave the nest and find a home...

Charlie is a child who always asks "why?" A curious child in a remarkably beautiful natural world, he lives with his family on a small coastal island rich with life-birds, fish, wolves, cougars, trees, a garden, and the watchful owl. In this idyllic world,...

Chipper and Squizzo are a precocious puppy and squirrel who love to explore new and exciting environments, flying their cardboard box airplane to wondrous worlds full of fascinating animals and creatures. In each volume of this fun, educational series, they tour a different location,...

Jake's excited about going on a trip to an island, and he really, really, really wants to see a moose. But his dad insists that there are no moose on this island. But both Jake and a friendly moose would like to disagree! In...

The charming story of a girl's greatest ambition--to count all the stars in the sky As the daughter of well-known mathematicians, Flora loves to count more than anything in the world. She counts all the things around her--the animals, grains of sand on the...

From Lene Kaaberb l, known as the Danish J.K. Rowling: Book two in the Wildwitch series, an acclaimed new children's fantasy series about a young girl who can communicate with and control the natural world. Barely recovered from her escapades of the previous year,...

What Esther loves the most, what she dreams about every night, is space. From the award-winning illustrator of Leap!, Bedtime 1, 2, 3, and The Snow Knows, Come Back to Earth, Esther! is a full-hearted celebration of a fun-loving, space-obsessed girl who wishes, more...

An endearing board book with adorable babies on the go during the summer season. Spirited, rhyming text and colorful, graphic art reveal an energetic cast of babies having an action-packed day of play in the park on a cheerful summer day. Featuring diverse characters...

"Is it possible for one child to make a difference? This is a simple book with a powerful lesson. A solid read-aloud and a great lead-in to group projects."--School Library Journal "A buoyant read to sweeten the spirit."--Kirkus Reviews Can one little girl transform...

A Canadian Children's Book Centre Our Choice selection, 2005 Shortlisted for the 2006 Alberta Children's Choice Book Award During a cold November blizzard on the coast of northern Labrador, a female polar bear heads inland to find a suitable den to give birth to...

The Blotter family are famous bird spotters, who stay in their hideout all day. All except for Otto--he'd rather go out and have big adventures. When he follows the BIGGEST footprints he's ever seen, he finds an extraordinary baby bird all on its own....

Join Jet Propulsion and his friends as they travel to Pluto in this Level 2 Ready-to-Read based on a popular episode of PBS's hit show Ready Jet Go Jet and his friends are going on a journey all the way to Pluto Come along...

A little bird who's learning to fly accidentally winds up in Sophie's yard in the eighth charming book of The Adventures of Sophie Mouse! Sophie gets a surprise visitor when a little bird makes a crash landing into her yard and hurts his wing....

Take a trip through exotic lands including rainforest canopies, fragile coral reefs, busy harbors, island homes and streets, cascading waterfalls, and moonlit beaches. View nature's many gifts of life and beauty as seen through the eyes of a child. Be inspired to treasure and...

Fish and herons, turtles and dragonflies, beaver lodges and lily pads--a multitude of wonders enchant both the child narrator and any other nature lovers along for the ride in this tender, beautifully illustrated picture book. Baby ducklings ride their mama's back; an osprey rises...

Dig in to this vibrant picture book that celebrates all the surprises found down in the dirt! I dig in the dirt...and find a seed. Seed waits. I dig in the dirt...and find a spider. Spider runs. Explore all of the creepy, crawly, dirty,...

A girl helps her technology-loving family rediscover the beauty of nature​ in this book by Caldecott Award-winner Matthew Cordell. Outside the world is bright and colorful, but Lydia's family is too busy with their gadgets to notice. She says Hello to everyone. Hello? Hello!...

Roger and Adelia are the very best of friends. They've spent many springtimes collecting birds' nests, autumns jumping into piles of colorful leaves, and winters building snowmen. When the time comes for Adelia to move away, the two friends must say good-bye. But Adelia...

Twins Max and Hannah join their extended family on their grandparents' South Dakota farm, eager to partipate in the annual pheasant hunt for the first time, and learn much about the birds and what they have meant to the state and their family.Author: Mark...

AWARDS -- Foreword INDIES Book of the Year Awards Finalist, Storytelling World Award, Green Earth Book Award (long list), Middle East Book Award (nominee)Recipient of the National Storytelling Network's Brimstone Award for Applied Storytelling, in recognition of the transformative properties of storytelling on individuals...

Follow precious Little Puffin through his first year of life as his parents protect and prepare him for life on his own. From the safety of the little chick's nest to his clumsy attempts at flight, Van Zyle's paintings depict Little Puffin's adventures through...

When a cold winter comes to the forest, a little fox awakens one morning to the magic of a first snowfall. His romp in the snow is cut short, however, when his cold, wet paws turn peony colored. What he needs, his mother decides,...

Join Camper Cole as he hikes around the campground. Kids will learn fun facts about the items they find on their scavenger hunt as well as outdoor safety tips. His inquisitive nature will be sure to make you smile!Author: Amy E. MuellerISBN-10: 0578334410ISBN-13: 9780578334417Publisher:...

Join Zenia the zebra in an alliterative walk around the zoo as she enlists a gaggle of geese, a pandemonium of parrots, a cast of crabs, and other animal groups to create a Garden Party with each using their special skills. Zenia delegates tasks...

The Not Quite So Small Purple Staris a tale of letting go into the mystery. It speaks to adults, as well as entertains children, in the fashion ofThe Little Prince.Come travel out into the universe and see what adventure awaits this hopeful little star...

Confident, empowered girls are celebrated in this follow-up to Happy Hair, a flower-filled, nature-loving, read-together children's book that encourages growth and positivity, Lovely and wise, shine at sunrise! I am growing each day! Beautiful Black and Brown girls with gorgeous natural hairstyles full of...

Goldilocks Knows How to Use the Six Simple MachinesShe goes bicycling through the woods and comes to the Three Bears home. But fear not! Goldilocks, the curious explorer, is a homewrecker no more. She has learned to use the six simple machines. She fixes...

Shadows and bats and bears - oh my! Do you know what might be lurking in the dark? Follow our spy down a deep, dark cave to find examples of the color black! The perfect book for early readers, I Spy Black in a...

In a marriage of science and whimsy, The Children's Moon is a delightful learning resource for home or school and is suitable for children from three to eleven years of age. OH LOOK, IT'S "THE CHILDREN'S MOON!"During the day, when you look up at...

"Aliana Reaches for the Moon interweaves science and art to tell a beautiful story about a budding young scientist who serves as a wonderful mentor and role model for her younger brother." Grace Wolf-Chase, PhD; Astronomer, Adler Planetarium In this charming STEAM book, children...

Scout and Daisy are at the farmer's market and Scout is looking to buy a jar of honey from the buzzing honey makers, but there's none left! Where will Scout find some honey? Join Scout and Daisy as they find clues to solve The...

Building on The Dandelion Seed, where kids learn the life cycle of a plant, the focus now is on the seed's patience and persistence. A larger lesson develops, teaching readers that we can all be more than we ever thought we could. Beautiful illustrations...

In this whimsically illustrated board book, a poem expresses the joys of being out in the natural world as "the gladdest thing under the sun."Author: Edna St Vincent MillayISBN-10: 1568463340ISBN-13: 9781568463346Publisher: Creative EditionsLanguage: EnglishPublished: 03/12/2019Pages: 14Format: HardcoverWeight: 0.55lbsSize: 11.20h x 8.80w x 0.30dAccelerated Reader:Reading...

Sarah and Charlie hunt down the biggest puddle in the world with their grandfather in this fun introduction to the water cycle, perfect for young readers.When Sarah and her younger brother Charlie go to stay with their grandparents, it rains for days. At first,...

Guess How Much I Love You meets Someday in this gentle read-aloud picture book that shows us that with just the right amount of care and support, even the smallest of seeds can grow to stand one hundred feet tall. Thanks for the love...

"A lovely, beautifully illustrated story of a child's dream fulfilled." --Kirkus Reviews "Beautifully illustrated with a strong conservation message." --School Library Journal "A lyrical panoramic beauty of a book." --BookPage From award-winning duo Tony Johnston and Jim LaMarche comes a stunning, lyrical picture book...

Come and explore the quiet, NOISY woods, and follow two wolf pups finding their way back to their pack in this adorable read-aloud picture book--full of boisterous animal noises and artwork that will inspire kids to get out into nature. Squirrels chit-chitter-chatter, foxes swoosh-whoosh-rush,...