Science & Nature - Kids Fiction

The first children's book by New York Times bestselling author Alan C. Fox Benji has made up his mind: he's going to grow the biggest banana squash ever from the tiny seeds he saved last summer. In spring, when the soil is soft, he...

As anti-gun and pro-vegetarian as you can get, The Happy Hunter is a beautiful, heart-felt story about communing with animals.One fine day, Mr. Bobbin dons his hunting outfit and heads into the forest. Fully equipped and ready, he's forgotten one thing--that he's a hunter,...

Longing carries a lone robin home for Christmas in a tender, universal tale that will resonate with families anticipating a joyful holiday reunion. A plucky robin, lost and alone, sets out on an epic journey, guided only by a call in his heart saying...

Inspiration Behind the Book"Look deep into Nature, then you will understand everything better"-Albert EinsteinAbout 3.2 km along Rogart Trail at Sugar Moon Farm in Tatamagouche, Nova Scotia, stands a tree. Every winter when I hike this trail, this tree stands out to me, as...

In this enchanting fable of a forest and the myriad creatures that call it home, 8-year-old artist Gelyn Ong paints a lyrical portrait of nature in harmony. But when a lumberjack arrives on the scene, the animals find themselves in danger of losing their...

Sometimes nature can be found in your backyard. Follow little Harrison who discovers that he doesn't have to travel far to gain an appreciation for nature right outside his back door.Author: Vicente HarrisonISBN-10: 198673644XISBN-13: 9781986736442Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing PlatformLanguage: EnglishPublished: 03/21/2018Pages: 26Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.19lbsSize:...

Much of White Fang is written from the viewpoint of the titular canine character, enabling London to explore how animals view their world and how they view humans. White Fang examines the violent world of wild animals and the equally violent world of humans....

Thrill to the tales of trolls, gnomes and other elemental beings These stories will delight both young and old (and all in between) Master story-teller, Jakob Streit, from years of Waldorf teaching brings to life the invisible world that makes nature beautiful and endlessly...

A touching picture book for children about a young boy and his family overcoming the loss of his father. This colorful, emotional book is filled with natural imagery, centering on a small pond in the garden, and will teach children not only about death...

Fox, Chipmunk, Marmot and Bear are such good friends that they decide to build a forest home and live in it together. But when winter comes, Chipmunk, Marmot and Little Bear take to their beds. Fox can't wake them up at all. Fox is...

One morning Skye, a cheeky baby puffin with an appetite for adventure, sneaks out of her parents' burrow, tumbles off the cliff edge and accidentally lands on a passing gannet's back Skye's thrilling journey takes her around the Firth of Forth and finds her...

The Coral Island: A Tale of the Pacific Ocean relates the adventures of three boys marooned on a South Pacific island. The story is told from the perspective of 15-year-old Ralph Rover, one of three boys shipwrecked on the coral reef of a large...

Learning is fun while discovering one of the most beautiful ecosystems in the world! Begin to appreciate the adorable baby animals in and around deserts like camels that kneel, armadillos that dig, and roadrunners that coo. Explore the world around you, and inspire a...

Caution This book may lead to kids frog calling and owl hooting around your home or library. Other side effects may include laughing out loud, a strong desire to go outside, and increased interest in nature.Copper enjoys the comfortable life of an ordinary house...

In the wake of great loss, Aisha has found comfort in sailing. And it seems the rest of her family has found comfort in pretending nothing's changed. Frustrated with their silence, Aisha escapes one night on her family's sail boat. Her brother, Sai, catches...

Mia and Deshawn can't wait to get to Action World. So when their parents make a pit stop at Maximum Caverns to go cave spelunking, the two siblings are less than excited. Things go from bad to worse when an accident takes Mia, Deshawn,...

Come along with Ivy and Catalina as they go on an adventure, with their grandparents, through the amazing town of Cellville The girls will take readers on a journey as they learn the different parts of the cell and how they work. Comparisons are...

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...

While doing spring cleaning in her room, Jesse comes across a crayon on her window sill that is curiously bent over. She recalls that the crayon was there all winter and not bent at all. Jesse begins to wonder what caused the crayon to...

An African American girl who cherishes her frequent visits to her favorite Grandma finds a way to remember her grandmother with hope and joy after she passes away.Grandma's house has always been the narrator's favorite place. On her way to visit Grandma, she plucks...

A chapter book for advanced readers set in a chain of tropical islands . . . This story charts the intertwining friendships of a crab, a goat, a bird, and a gecko. Along the way, there are the usual challenges of our eat-or-be-eaten world....

A tender story follows a mother-and-daughter pair enjoying a ritual to remember: a bus ride to the countryside, baskets full of berries, and a fragrant pie. As the sun starts to rise, a young girl and her mother set out on the bus, riding...

This whimsical tale from the award wining author of the charity picture book 'Big H and Little h Dog' will be adored by parents, children and their teachers.Join Hippopotamus and Rhinoceros in the science lab as they present 'hypotheses' about England, Ireland, Scotland and...

In the sixth book, an earthquake shakes Zoey's house. Or maybe it's a unicorn-quake? An enormous new friend arrives in a lot of pain, and it's getting worse every day. Zoey must work with her mom and Sassafras to find a cure--and quickly!Each story...

Little Seed: The Plant Cycle Rhyming Book is a beginner reader. Young children will enjoy the contrast of dark to bright skies as a seed transforms into a beautiful flower in this rhyming book; while learning about the plant life cycle. Author: T. S....

Fan of Mercer Mayer's classic Little Critter series will delight in debut author Nici Gregory's expressive characters in this interactive picture book about finding and ultimately freeing a special slug. George and his sister Lotta have found a new slug friend named Speedy. They...

How do we solve the ocean's pollution problem? Ask the smart fish. When all the sea life come together they will rid the ocean of all the trash and pollution. Then we have to lock up the bad guys and restore the Arctic polar...

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,...

For children, this book depicts how water is a part of everyday life. It's a reminder for adults, too. Water is everywhere. Water connects us, to ourselves and each other.Author: Allie Allday, Tracey JohnsonISBN-10: 0578931648ISBN-13: 9780578931647Publisher: Tracey JohnsonLanguage: EnglishPublished: 06/10/2021Pages: 28Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.20lbsSize: 8.50h...

A magical midsummer bedtime story from the bestselling creator of much-loved In the Land of Fairies It's a warm summer's night and Faith can't get to sleep. The curious little fairy feels magic is in the air and flies off to see who else...

Climbing trees isn't easy for everyone, but it is for tree climbing Chris. He has climbed every tree in the forest except for one, a new tree, he walks up to the little tree to ask if he can climb, but wonders, will the...

The other animals of the earth are SO interesting--thankfully, we have Derrick, Izzy and Abby to take us on a trip through the zoo and teach us some fauna-tactic facts We aren't the only creatures on this planet to love others of the same...

Join the fun of finding and counting all the animals, flowers, and insects, as more and more appear on a lively walk through the woods during the springtime. Packed with repetition that young children love and that also helps them learn, this is an...

Ladybug Girl and Grandpa visit the museum in the New York Times bestselling series' latest picture book Lulu wants to learn everything, but she discovers that sometimes you have to slow down to appreciate the wonder of what's around you. When Lulu and Grandpa...

Follow the journey of the sun across the world from a whale's eye to a little girl's window in Bob Graham's tender, transcendent story. While Coco sleeps far away, the sun creeps over a hill and skids across the water, touching a fisherman's cap....

Henry the bear longs for sleep but discovers the magic of nocturnal animals. A quiet contemplation of nature perfect for bedtime, inspired by the life of Henry David Thoreau. What to do when you can't fall asleep? Henry the bear, based on Henry David...

Roger Priddy's Little Friends: Home Sweet Home tells the heartwarming tale of a little owl in simple text, perfect for reading aloud, with lift-the-flap elements to discover along the way. Curious young readers will love to take a journey with Baby Owl as she...

Splat the Cat makes the most of a rainy spring day--by taking up gardening! What could possibly wrong? Oopsie-daisy!When Splat's friend Seymour finds a seed, Splat decides to plant it. But when it blooms, will it be as amazing as the eager new gardeners...

Trezzie, the mermaid is back for another science adventure. This time Fig teachers her how to make a magnifying glass with a few drops of water.Trezzie collects things people leave on the shore of the lake. People think these things are trash, but Trezzie...

In this sequel to The Adventures of Berkeley the Bear, the beloved state animal of West Virginia takes flight! While on a field trip, Berkeley and his Sugar Maple Friends meet and befriend students who are visually impaired. After visiting their school, Berkeley travels...

"Tender, comforting, and complex." --Kirkus Reviews (starred review) "Drawn with exquisite precision and quiet dashes of humor." --Publishers Weekly (starred review) "A lovely, ruminative selection." --School Library Journal (starred review) "A blueprint for mindfulness and gratitude for the homes in which we...live." --The New...

Celebrated poet Susan Musgrave weaves the purity, strength and sweetness of love with simple joys from nature experienced through the seasons. Marilyn Faucher's vibrant illustrations are a lovely complement to Musgrave's prose, and together these elements introduce babies and toddlers to the delight of...

This atmospheric fantasy is, "from the gripping first line, a fast-paced, thought-provoking, and stirring story of sacrifice" (Kirkus Reviews, starred review). Liyana has trained her entire life to be the vessel of a goddess. The goddess will inhabit Liyana's body and use magic to...

Annie and Henry spot a hummingbird in the garden in this Level 2 Ready-to-Read by the Theodor Seuss Geisel Award-winning creators of Henry and Mudge. Annie and her bunny, Snowball, like to grow flowers in Annie's backyard. Annie also loves to play outside with...

Nominee: 2017 Cybils Award, Best Fiction Picture Book, Children's and Young Adult Grandmother Thorn treasures her garden, where not a leaf, twig or pebble is allowed out of place. But when a persistent plant sprouts without her permission, Grandmother begins to unravel. "Her hair...

Listen carefully and you will hear the wild, untamed music of Gray Wolf as he races along icy ridges, howls at the moon, fiercely defends his territory against an unknown pack, and, finally, settles with a new mate. The simple, poetic text follows the...

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,...

Daisy the duck and her friends are always very hungry - there's never enough to eat in their stream on the farm. When they waddle off to look for food, they soon get lost. Can Daisy and the other ducks find their way home...

As the US/Soviet Space Race heats up in 1961, eleven-year-old Arno finds his dreams of becoming an astronomer exploding like an extragalactic supernova. It is the summer of 1961, and eleven-year-old Arno Creelman wants nothing more than to be an astronomer. His claustrophobia rules...

Solve kid-sized dilemmas and mysteries with SCIENCE SOLVES IT! These fun science books for kids ages 5-8 blend clever stories with real-life science. Why did the dog turn green? Can you control a hiccup? Is that a UFO? Find the answers to these questions...