Science & Nature - Kids Fiction

This fun, rhyming story for elementary-aged children explores what it means to "Go Green." The adorable character in this beautifully illustrated picture book takes readers on a silly yet educational adventure as he discovers simple ways to conserve resources and keep the Earth clean.Author:...

Flash Light What do YOU see in a flash of light? There are so many amazing things to observe in the briefest moments of illumination. Yes, there is more to a flash of light than meets the eye Let the exquisite illustrations and rhythmic...

Peek into the tiny and magnificent world of one of the earth's most fascinating and adorable creatures...the caterpillar This playful book gives a close-up view of the journey of two caterpillars as they explore, meet fireflies, roly-polies, and other friends, and grow to become...

Was it a shark, or did some other sea creature make a perfectly drilled hole in a clamshell? Come along and solve the mystery. "Did You Make the Hole in the Shell in the Sea?" has rhythmic and rhyming text, and simply drawn illustrations...

Something's Tugging on My Claw takes readers on a young, blue lobster's adventure to discover the culprit who was tugging on his claw. Once he solves the mystery, the blue lobster is delighted to find that a claw dropped on purpose to escape danger...

As low tide comes and the salty water slips away, a sleek little horseshoe crab learns how taking critters and creatures for a ride could save his life The Bumpy, Lumpy Horseshoe Crab is a horseshoe crab adventure with a happy ending. This picture...

An Alaskan fable of great proportions, Atlin Blue and Miss Scarlet, tells a story of the magic that can happen when you plant a seed. Little Atlin Blue and his mom tend the Community Garden in their little Alaska town.In this children's story for...

"A rhythmic text and lush illustrations that feature cavorting, majestically powerful whales. The poetic, somewhat surreal quality of the story is appealing." -- Horn Book Guide "This tale of deliverance unfurls in luscious prose that rolls trippingly off the tongue... With her effulgent oil...

A grandfather teaches a young Cherokee ijow to avoid the hard knocks of the river.Author: Willy WhitefeatherISBN-10: 0943173949ISBN-13: 9780943173948Publisher: Roberts Rinehart PublishersLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/01/1996Pages: 130Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.73lbsSize: 10.06h x 8.18w x 0.32d

Award-winning author Caroline Pignat's first picture book is an intriguing blend of carefully composed verbal images, knit together with extraordinary visuals by award-winning illustrator Fran ois Thisdale. The poem is indeed about the yearly cycle in the life of a tree. But it is...

"Early one spring morning, a little seed woke up after her long winter sleep. She yawned and stretched. With a loud CRACK her hard brown jacket fell away. 'Oh!' said the surprised seed. The earth above felt warm." ... this was just the beginning...

In this endearing and beautifully illustrated picture book, a baby river otter learns to swim, dive, and play in her natural habitat. Encouraged by her mother, the little otter soon sets out to explore on her own, quickly learning to escape shoreline predators and...

This simple, lyrical picture book takes readers on a nighttime journey lit by all the different kinds of lights in the world (and in the sky). "Nightlights near, nightlights far, nightlights guide you wherever you are..." At night after the sun goes down, lights...

Fly is fed up with everyone studying butterflies. Flies are so much cooler They flap their wings 200 times a second, compared to a butterfly's measly five to twelve times. Their babies--maggots--are much cuter than caterpillars (obviously). And when they eat solid food, they...

While reading an encyclopedia, a highly educated scientist realizes that he doesn't know anything about tigers He begins studying them until he can rattle off every tiger fact imaginable, including their habitat (jungles and marshy areas), their average weight (300-500 pounds), and their scientific...

"What does the sky say?" a child asks. What does it say on a winter day, or on a Saturday night, or when the rain beats on its chest, or its mouth is full of moon? A child watches the sky in changing seasons...

"Debut novelist Gebhart reveals an uncanny knack for getting inside the brain of a teenage boy wrestling with changing relationships and an onslaught of disappointments." -- Publishers Weekly (starred review) Thirteen-year-old Tyson loves hanging out with his roughneck grandfather, Gene, who's a lot more...

Is the sound Charlie hears from the bridge an echo, or is someone else out there? A lyrical, resonant story by poet Ted Kooser, splendidly illustrated by Barry Root. When Charlie visits his hardworking grandparents in the summer, he often is left to himself,...

Can a general who was once ruthless learn to spread peace and love? A stunning edition of Michael Foreman's debut picture book. There once was a general who fell off his horse, only to discover the beauty of flowers and nature. From that day...

Nancy Elizabeth Wallace continues to explore difficult topics while making them more accessible to young readers with her signature cut-paper illustrations and, in this book, photographs from NASA. Minna is a stargazer. She looks at the nighttime sky and wonders, What are stars? Minna's...

Join Mama and Buddy Bear's stroll through the seasons as they examine the development of leaves on their favorite trees. In early spring, Buddy wonders when the leaves will emerge from their buds and blossom into the wonderful shapes he and Mama like to...

It's fall, and the rabbit family--Trudy, Jack, Mom, and Dad--are spending the day with pumpkins After a yummy breakfast of pumpkin pancakes, they visit Pumpkin Hollow Farm and learn all about different kinds of pumpkins and how they grow. Then they pick pumpkins and...

A warm and touching story by Gerda Maria Scheidl and illustrated by the legendary European artist Bernadette Watts. George, the little gardener, is surprised when one of his beloved flowers is sad. The small daisy would rather be in the neighbor's beautiful garden filled...

There's a noise in the garden. Who could it be? Creatures hidden in the bushes? Let's go and see!Embark on a magical night-time adventure with this inventive book, by taking it to a dark room and shining a light through its pages. The detailed...

Pollee's First Flight is a story about a little bee who made her dream come true. She is worker bee who is curious and determined to see what the outside world is all about so that she can bring food home for her hive....

From the new and upcoming children's author, C. J. Rains, "Ladybug Ladybug " is a beautifully written children's poetry book filled with delightful and charming poems about well...ladybugs They dance, they sing, and even play games with their new-found friends. These fun little creatures...

Early readers will love joining best friends Pinky and Rex on their many adventures Pinky and Rex are looking forward to a camping adventure with their dads. They'll hike in the woods and roast marshmallows over a campfire. But a thunderstorm has come along...

Uncovering seashells...jumping in the waves...It's a perfect beach day!And what better way to spend itthan with a new beach friend?Patricia Hubbell's light verse skips merrily along, while Lisa Campbell Ernst's playful scenes picture a sea that is justwaiting to be splashed in!Author: Patricia HubbellISBN-10:...

Somewhere a bee Makes a bed in a rose, Because the bee knows Day has come to a close. Nighttime blankets a little farm. An owl who-hoots. A bear curls up in a log. A mother fox calls her pups home to the den....

Children, parents, teachers, rock hunters, naturalists, and therapists will love this adventuresome picture book Builds self-acceptance. Connects children to nature. Encourages conversations about a child's hopes, dreams, losses and struggles. If you find a giant diamond, are you as valuable as a giant diamond?...

Come along with Scout and Kit on their adventure through The Berry Patch. Learn with them as they meet a talking mouse who teaches them about the different kinds of berries and the importance of not picking or eating wild berries without parents' permission....

This book captures that feeling of joy and love you experience when you are told there is going to be a new baby in the family--that joy and love that consumes you and makes you impatient as you wait to welcome and hold this...

A new shark species has been discovered off the South Carolina coast Avery and Evan beg to "see real sharks " maybe even discover a megalodon (giant prehistoric shark ) tooth. But something's wrong at the shark reef and the mystery needs to be...

Mr. Astley lives at the end of a long, winding lane, just right for blueberries. But it takes more than a sunny yard to grow blueberries. For Mr. Astley, it takes a lot of hard work and patience, even in winter when most people...

We have emotions; we have language to express those emotions. Do birds? Mushroom siblings Mooshy Moo and Grumpus find out with the help of a local flock of Chickadees and a tricky wizard named Flim Flam. Kiddos will explore native Ohio birds, bird life,...

Animals can be tricky to find in the wild... but their clues aren't if you know how to look It's time for Grumpus to learn how to read.... read the stories of the land. Focusing on the art of tracking, the mushroom siblings find...

Come along with the Miller Kids when they hear a noise while exploring behind their home. Discover what the noise down the trail could be in this beginner's chapter book Emma and Parker Miller love exploring the woods with their german shepherd, Hunter. On...

Since its first publication in 1908, generations of adults and children have cherished Kenneth Grahame's classic, The Wind in the Willows. In this entrancing, lyrical world of gurgling rivers and whispering reeds live four of the wisest, wittiest, noblest, and most lovable creatures in...

Bugs are all over Dot and Jabber's meadow. Then--poof!--they're gone! Bugs can't just disappear, can they? The mouse detectives know a big bug mystery when they see one. Join them as they search for clues to prove that there's more to this vanishing act...

A lyrical exploration of the transition between day and night and of the animals who thrive during this special time. As day slips softly into night, sharp eyes catch glimpses of the special creatures who are active at dusk. Lyrical text and lush art...

Petal and Poppy discover an uninvited visitor in their garden--a penguin At first, Petal's too afraid to let him in. But eventually not even Petal can resist this cute, friendly, and very talented little guy Petal and Poppy and the Penguin is the second...

"My cave is big enough for two!" a bear declares to a rabbit, inviting his small friend to share his den through the longest, coldest season. The rabbit readily accepts the bear's offer, but no sooner have the two curled up than the lively...

This is an endearing story of a small parrotfish who doesn't feel right in her fins. She goes on a journey to discover her true self, meeting all sorts of species along the way. The sea creatures that come into her life during this...

This is the second book in Jeff Corwin's young middle-grade fiction series, which shows kids that no matter where you live, you can have fun discovering the plants, animals, and natural life around you.Author: Jeff CorwinISBN-10: 0142414093ISBN-13: 9780142414095Publisher: Puffin BooksLanguage: EnglishPublished: 03/04/2010Pages: 112Format: PaperbackWeight:...

In this vividly drawn picture book by award-winning author, two young boys explore with their grandfather to discover where the river begins. "Here is truly a beautiful book."--The New York Times Book ReviewAuthor: Thomas LockerISBN-10: 0140545956ISBN-13: 9780140545951Publisher: Puffin BooksLanguage: EnglishPublished: 02/01/1993Pages: 32Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.28lbsSize:...

Perfect as a baby shower or Easter basket gift, The Happy Egg celebrates the promise and confidence of little birds (and young children) everywhere.A simple and delightful story for parents and children to enjoy together, now with a refreshed cover design. From the husband-and-wife...

Bear's Big Breakfast is a classic read-aloud tale that helps kids identify the letter "b" and has a funny, unexpected twist at the end. It's from the author of Shark Kiss, Octopus Hug, Lynn Rowe Reed, and the bestselling, acclaimed illustrator of the Series...

Seasons come, seasons go. But a little brown bunny and a graceful blue bird discover that friendship, true friendship, lasts forever.Author: Carin BergerISBN-10: 0061915289ISBN-13: 9780061915284Publisher: Greenwillow BooksLanguage: EnglishPublished: 03/02/2010Pages: 40Format: HardcoverWeight: 0.82lbsSize: 11.24h x 8.32w x 0.45dAward: Georgia Children's Book Award - NomineeReview Citation(s):...

Whatever I did, Goose did.Whatever Goose did, Duck did.When I sat down, Goose sat down.Duck sat down too.What's a little boy to do when a goose and a duck think that he's their mother? Especially when they follow him around, doing everything he does...

Three of Jean Ure's best-loved stories in a bumper 3-in-1 edition - PASSION FLOWER, SHRINKING VIOLET and PUMPKIN PIE. In PASSION FLOWER, Stephanie, a hip fourteen year old, and Samantha, her ten-year-old sister, are stuck in the middle of their parents' arguments. When Dad...