Science & Nature - Kids

With their eye-popping colors and beautifully patterned wings, butterflies get a lot of attention for their appearance. But did you know that butterflies can taste and smell with their feet? Or that some butterflies can look like leaves to hide from enemies? Learn all...

Some rain forest frogs have colors that hide them from enemies. Other frogs stand with their shades and patterns. A few frogs are almost see-through! Leap inside Frogs/Ranas to learn more about these amazing rain forest animals.Author: Julie GuidoneISBN-10: 1433900645ISBN-13: 9781433900648Publisher: Gareth Stevens PublishingLanguage:...

Glass explores what glass is, where it comes from, how it's made, what its properties are, and what it is used for.Author: Abby ColichISBN-10: 1432980149ISBN-13: 9781432980146Publisher: Heinemann Educational BooksLanguage: EnglishPublished: 07/01/2013Pages: 24Format: HardcoverWeight: 0.50lbsSize: 8.10h x 7.00w x 0.40dAccelerated Reader:Reading Level: 1.3Point Value: 0.5Interest...

Children may not realize it, but they use models everyday. This book shows children how models represent things to help humans understand them better.Author: Miranda KellyISBN-10: 1427130388ISBN-13: 9781427130389Publisher: Crabtree SeedlingsLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/01/2021Pages: 24Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.20lbsSize: 7.70h x 7.80w x 0.20d

Children love animals and will enjoy exploring at the zoo as they flip through the pages of this easy-to-read book.Author: Miranda KellyISBN-10: 142712972XISBN-13: 9781427129727Publisher: Crabtree SeedlingsLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/01/2021Pages: 24Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.40lbsSize: 7.90h x 7.70w x 0.30d

Animals hide to avoid being eaten or to sneak up on animals they want to eat. This amazing book introduces children to some basic science concepts and vocabulary such as predator, prey, and camouflage. Fascinating photographs feature animals that can change color and those...

Amazing illustrations of dinosaurs help give children the basic facts of these giant reptilesbody parts, how they moved, and what they ate. Young readers are also introduced to the science concepts of hatching, herbivores, and carnivores. An entertaining game asks children to pair up...

Rap is being used to teach reading in many schools today. It is a fun way to introduce sounds and rhymes, as well as beat. This books hilarious pictures of rapping reptiles will make children laugh and want to create their own rap verses....

This eBook for Emerging Readers teaches students the needs of rain forest plants and how they differ from other plant needs. Supplemented with full color photographs, this eBook helps teach readers the basics of plant life in rain forests versus other environments through easy-to-follow...

Strongly correlated to the Common Core Standards for Informational Text, readers will explore how an author provides reasons to support his or her position. Bright, full-color photographs and text features are perfect for cross-curricula study.Author: Constance LundbergISBN-10: 1404279156ISBN-13: 9781404279155Publisher: Rosen ClassroomLanguage: EnglishPublished: 07/30/2008Pages: 12Format:...

"Ursa Major: The Odyssey of Ulysses the Bear" is a hardcover collection of story books thirteen through eighteen in the Ursa Major coloring book series: "The Bear with a B Sharp Encore", "The Bear who went Spelunking", "The Bear in a four-button Cardigan", "The...

Blue boots, blue hats, blue birds! Everything in this book is about the primary color blue.Author: Taylor FarleyISBN-10: 1039660274ISBN-13: 9781039660274Publisher: Crabtree SeedlingsLanguage: EnglishPublished: 09/01/2022Pages: 24Format: Library BindingWeight: 0.51lbsSize: 8.27h x 8.21w x 0.28d

Yellow bus, yellow corn, yellow coat! Everything in this book is about the primary color yellow.Author: Alan WalkerISBN-10: 1039660312ISBN-13: 9781039660311Publisher: Crabtree SeedlingsLanguage: EnglishPublished: 09/01/2022Pages: 24Format: Library BindingWeight: 0.51lbsSize: 8.28h x 8.22w x 0.28d

Do they buzz, fly, bite, or sting? Discover some incredible facts about insects in this colorful book.Author: Kelli HicksISBN-10: 1039600441ISBN-13: 9781039600447Publisher: Crabtree SeedlingsLanguage: EnglishPublished: 07/01/2021Pages: 32Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.44lbsSize: 7.80h x 7.80w x 0.30dAccelerated Reader:Reading Level: 2.7Point Value: 0.5Interest Level: Lower GradeQuiz #/Name: 150805 /...

Diplodocus was one of the longest animals that ever lived. It was too big to walk into a thick forest. It stuck its long neck between the trees to find plants to eat! In Diplodocus/Diplodocus, find out more about this super-sized dinosaur.Author: Joanne MatternISBN-10:...

This beautiful book looks at different animal species, describing how they are similar and different, and why certain animals belong to specific groups. Using descriptive as well as compare-and-contrast text, this interesting book answers students' questions about different animals. Teacher's guide available.Author: Bobbie KalmanISBN-10:...

Rap is being used to teach reading in many schools today. It is a fun way to introduce sounds and rhymes, as well as beat. This book's hilarious pictures of rapping reptiles will make children laugh and want to create their own rap verses....

Animals hide to avoid being eaten or to sneak up on animals they want to eat. This amazing book introduces children to some basic science concepts and vocabulary such as predator, prey, and camouflage. Fascinating photographs feature animals that can change color and those...

Help the STEM Detectives crack the case of the locked library. Bring your skills in matching shapes, finding patterns, and reading backwards text. Grab your notepad and start investigating!Author: William AnthonyISBN-10: 0778782336ISBN-13: 9780778782339Publisher: Crabtree ClassicsLanguage: EnglishPublished: 07/31/2020Pages: 24Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.30lbsSize: 9.00h x 9.00w x...

Discover fascinating facts and figures about the longest things in the world! From the longest bridge to the longest dinosaur, find out what makes it into the top ten from end to end.Author: Ben HubbardISBN-10: 0778774899ISBN-13: 9780778774891Publisher: Crabtree ClassicsLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/15/2010Pages: 32Format: HardcoverWeight: 0.57lbsSize:...

How long did it take to build the Great Wall of China? Why is the Golden Gate Bridge the most iconic bridge in the world? These and other great structure-related questions are answered in this engaging title. Clever infographics, and infographic-like icons make it...

Automobile companies and the military must keep secret the development of cutting-edge transportation technology to stay one step ahead of competitors and enemies. Readers will love this awesome book which describes car labs where researchers develop the latest super-secret models, and how technology experts...

From Michelangelo's paintings to climbing the world's highest mountains and breaking the sound barrier, this book offers a glimpse of the greatest achievements made by humans in history. Bite-sized bits of information combine with relevant images to make it easy to access useful facts...

What can modern forensic tools teach us about existing and newly uncovered artifacts from ancient Chinese dynasties? How can we learn about human migration from the discovery of preserved bodies? Can today's technology uncover new clues about the Great Wall of China? Dive into...

Engineering is a field that people rely on every day. This interesting book looks at the ingenious entrepreneurs who are finding new and better methods of building roads and structures, helping us live in environmentally sustainable ways, and inventing technology of the future. Detailed...

Innovations by entrepreneurs in the medical field have saved lives and changed many others for the better. With bright ideas such as stem-cell research and affordable prosthetics, medical entrepreneurs use science and technology to improve health care and make it widely available. Detailed case...

Entrepreneurs who work and create businesses related to military services are instrumental in ensuring duty members - and civilians - are able to stay safe and protect themselves. From medical training methods to smart military vehicles and robotic technologies, this exciting title introduces readers...

Sunflowers turn their heads to face sunlight, some plants close their flowers at night, and others move their heads to trap insects. Vines creep up the sides of trees or buildings, and some trees shoot down roots from seeds that grow above the ground....

Engineers design tunnels to help solve transportation challenges for people everywhere. Young readers will learn about the steps in the engineering design process and see what shapes and materials are used in construction to make tunnels stable. A link to interactive activities online plus...

What are those fast-moving bugs you see when you turn on the kitchen light? Where did they go? Most likely, they were cockroaches. One of the most hated and feared insect species, cockroaches love to live with humans and have done so for centuries....

Learn the secrets of the solar system with easy to follow experiments that explore and explain space. Find out why the planets move around the sun and why the Earth is the only known planet to support life. History and quiz boxes explain ancient...

What if a lobster and a crab had a fight? Who do you think would win? This nonfiction reader compares and contrasts two ferocious sea creatures. Readers will learn about each animal's anatomy, behavior, and more. Then compare and contrast the battling pair before...

Down in the Desert is a warm, imaginative poetry collection that invites young readers to explore the beauty, mystery, and lively personality of the desert. Through a series of playful, rhythmic poems, the book transforms the desert landscape into a vibrant world filled with...

Nature can teach us so much about God. And curious kids ages 5 to 8 will discover the marvels and mysteries of God's creation on every page of this delightful devotional. Each colorful spread illustrates an element of nature alongside a related, easy-to-understand scripture...

But Mom, What is a System? (2nd Edition)The essential question that kicks off every great systems thinker's journey!This newly revised 2nd Edition, now featuring a helpful vocabulary list, is the foundational book for young readers who are ready to understand the basic building blocks...

Ripley's Twists: Dinosaurs is the latest title in the award-winning Ripley's Twists children's reference series. Bursting with amazing photography, compelling illustrations, and all-new content, this easy-to-read book presents scientific facts with the unbelievable Ripley stories young readers can't get enough of. Available individually or...

Kupe and the Corals is the story of Kupe, a young boy who undertakes an amazing voyage of discovery to learn about corals and the importance of coral reefs to all of the many animals that depend upon them. One night while he is...

The Little Book of Space defines space and introduces the planets, sun, moon, and stars. The Little Book of Dinosaurs outlines what made a dinosaur a dinosaur and introduces some of the coolest dinosaurs ever to roam the earth. Simple presentations reflecting the latest...

Waterford Press understands the importance of teaching our children well. We also know that learning can be enhanced when information is presented in an entertaining format. Designed to complement the curriculum for grades 3-5, our Arctic Wildlife Nature Activity Book features dozens of nature-related...

Waterford Press understands the importance of teaching our children well. We also know that learning can be enhanced when information is presented in an entertaining format. Designed to complement the curriculum for grades 3-5, our Ducks Nature Activity Book features dozens of nature-related games,...

Where can you get paid to deal with bugs, bacteria, and animal waste? In the field of science! Readers will explore some of the most disgusting jobs in science, down to the dirty details. They'll enjoy this high-interest topic so much they won't realize...

A fantastic resource for children aged 6-8, the Fact Cat series makes a perfect one-stop-shop for help with homework assignments! Which sound travels 4,500 km? How can you break glass with sound? What is an echo? Find out how sound is made and what...

A fantastic resource for children aged 6-8, the Fact Cat series makes a perfect one-stop-shop for help with homework assignments! Which animals make their own light? What type of materials let light through? Why do shadows change throughout the day? Discover where light comes...

Explore the life and achievements of Henry Ford. Photographs, a timeline, and easy-to-read text tell the story of this great automobile maker who started the Ford Motor Company.Author: Emily JamesISBN-10: 1515738809ISBN-13: 9781515738800Publisher: Capstone PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/01/2017Pages: 24Format: HardcoverWeight: 0.85lbsSize: 9.10h x 11.00w x 0.30dAccelerated...

How do you find new information? Why is it important to learn all the facts? Simple, yet engaging text and colorful images introduce readers to the importance of looking for clues, finding evidence, proving their claim, and more.Author: Riley FlynnISBN-10: 1515709485ISBN-13: 9781515709480Publisher: Capstone PressLanguage:...

This eloquently rhyming introduction to the great outdoors takes young readers on a playful journey that encourages their appreciation for the natural world, while sparking an interest in science. Text by Meghan Hill. Illustrations by Maura McGonagle. Design by Stephen E. Plummer. Juvenile non-fiction....

Tiny robots include everything from a wall climbing microbot to a nanobot that goes inside the human body. Find out just what these awesome machines can do.Author: Gail Saunders-Smith,Kathryn ClayISBN-10: 1491405872ISBN-13: 9781491405871Publisher: Capstone PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 07/01/2014Pages: 24Format: HardcoverWeight: 0.85lbsSize: 11.10h x 9.10w x 0.40dAccelerated...

Which materials can be twisted? What can we make with those materials? Real world examples and practical projects help young readers discover material properties.Author: Tammy EnzISBN-10: 1484640969ISBN-13: 9781484640968Publisher: Heinemann Educational BooksLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/01/2017Pages: 24Format: HardcoverWeight: 0.55lbsSize: 8.70h x 7.80w x 0.40dAccelerated Reader:Reading Level: 2.3Point...

Did you know that monsters are real?! This book is filled with fun facts about dragons, vampires, the Yeti, and more! Did you know that the Yeti roams around Mount Everest, the tallest peak on the entire planet? How about that the Loch Ness...

Did you know that monsters are real?! This book is filled with fun facts about dragons, vampires, the Yeti, and more! Did you know that the Yeti roams around Mount Everest, the tallest peak on the entire planet? How about that the Loch Ness...