Science & Nature - Kids

How can modern DNA analysis of ancient tombs help us learn more about life in ancient Greece? Can ground-penetrating radar reveal hidden city structures? What can we learn from 3D recreations of ancient Greek structures, artifacts, and art? This fascinating title will satisfy curious...

Immerse yourself in the fascinating stories of ten real-life mythical creatures, exploring the legends that surround them, their discoveries, and seeing how they survive today. From blood-sucking vampires and fiery phoenixes, to howling werewolves and shaggy-haired yetis, mysterious and often mischievous creatures appear in...

With its sharp teeth and long claws, Allosaurus was scary! This big meat-eating dinosaur died out long ago. In Allosaurus/Alosaurio, learn how scientists piece together facts about this creature and its world.Author: Joanne MatternISBN-10: 0836894227ISBN-13: 9780836894226Publisher: Gareth Stevens PublishingLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/16/2009Pages: 24Format: Library BindingWeight:...

What do I see?There's a moose on the loose!Crashing through forests ofaspen and spruce.Look over there!A huge moose on the loose!Each living thing in our world has an extraordinary purpose and design. These NatureVerse poems were created with realism, rhythm and rhyme to celebrate...

The soft glow of a candle, the blink of a firefly, a burst of fireworks--light is everywhere in our world! Follow a diverse group of kids as they live, learn, celebrate, and encounter light all around them. Poetic, rhyming text from Sue Fliess and...

Ultimate Weird But True 2 proves once again that truth really is stranger than fiction--with even more outrageous photos and fun-tastic facts! Did you know that an elephant can weigh as much as 14 lions, that Albania has 27 words for "mustache," or that...

Did you know that there are plants that can survive fire? Plants with seed pods that explode, shooting seeds far and wide? Plants that can help clean up pollution? Or that Australia is home to the most 'venomous' plant in the world? Plantabulous! More...

Let your imagination run wild with The Week Junior Big Book of Knowledge! Packed to the brim with brain-expanding facts and mind-blowing information, this book from multi-award-winning children's magazine The Week Junior is the perfect gift for curious children. Whether you want to know...

Technology is the practical use of scientific knowledge. Technologists are scientific inventors who look at how scientific principles and processes can be used to make useful tools and machines. Learn more in Technology, one of the titles in the STEM! series.Author: Tempoli MarziaISBN-10: 1510544135ISBN-13:...

Watches are small objects with enormous stories.They have journeyed to the moon, climbed mountains, and explored the deepest parts of the sea. Built as tools for navigation, endurance and survival, watches have helped people push beyond the limits of what once seemed possible.From Chris...

Watches are small objects with enormous stories.They have journeyed to the moon, climbed mountains, and explored the deepest parts of the sea. Built as tools for navigation, endurance and survival, watches have helped people push beyond the limits of what once seemed possible.From Chris...

This is a story about trees and fungi connected through a 'wood wide web' - told by one tiny fungal spore. A little fungus meets a baby cacao tree and they learn to feed each other. They cooperate with a forest of plants and...

Author: Meg GreveISBN-13: 9798892608473Publisher: EZ ReaderLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/01/2026Pages: 24Format: Hardcover

Author: Meg GreveISBN-13: 9798892608466Publisher: EZ ReaderLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/01/2026Pages: 24Format: Hardcover

Now available in an updated new edition, with even more incredible facts! From the #1 New York Times bestselling World Almanac, a full-color, full-of-fun, oversize book packed with thousands of awesome facts about science, nature, and people--everything on planet Earth and beyond. Kids want...

This fun and educational book invites readers aged 8 and up on an exciting, imagination-fueled journey through the science and innovation of tomorrow.Packed with discoveries and breakthroughs from all over the globe, it reveals how technology is reshaping the way we live, learn, and...

A pattern is a repeated design that is found everywhere in our world and even in outer space. Fractals are never-ending patterns also found everywhere.Author: Rich LinvilleISBN-13: 9798727555507Publisher: Independently PublishedLanguage: EnglishPublished: 03/24/2021Pages: 30Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.15lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.08d

DESIGN AND BUILD IT TO PLAY: This nonfiction engineering and design book for beginning readers describes how engineers use science to increase safety and fun for roller coasters, zip lines, helmets, and more. ENGINEERING READERS FOR CHILDREN: People love to play! From zooming down...

The beautiful and complex natural world becomes understandable and accessible in this series for emergent readers. A search-and-find feature guides early readers as they learn new vocabulary pertaining to different parts of nature, including plants, biomes, weather, and more. Carefully chosen photos and words...

The beautiful and complex natural world becomes understandable and accessible in this series for emergent readers. A search-and-find feature guides early readers as they learn new vocabulary pertaining to different parts of nature, including plants, biomes, weather, and more. Carefully chosen photos and words...

The sound of snapping branches breaks the silence as a moose walks among the trees. This creature is the largest member of the deer family. In Moose, learn how huge antlers and sharp senses help this mighty animal in its forest home.Author: JoAnn Early...

Whales are the world's largest animals. They roam the ocean in search of food, calling to each other with song. Humans nearly hunted whales to extinction. Now we learn from them, making better wind turbines and water filters. Whales may also help with medicine...

Sharks are perfect predators. These toothy fish have super senses for finding prey. We fear sharks but we also learn from them. The study of shark skin has led to many new inventions. Some species can even glow in the dark. New undersea drones...

Few species are as smart and playful as dolphins. These speedsters of the sea live in social groups. They have taught us many useful lessons about life in the ocean. With natural sonar, they can swim and hunt while blindfolded. Scientists study dolphins to...

Birds fly with speed and grace. They build intricate nests. Birds are survivors. They live on every continent of the world. Humans learned to fly by copying birds. Today, many new discoveries come from the study of birds. Scientists, architects, doctors, and engineers learn...

The Tennessee Walking Horse breed was first created for plantation and farm work. But its unique style of walking--called the running gait--also makes the Tennessee Walker a good horse to ride for pleasure outings. This gentle horse also performs in horse shows. There's a...

Culture and science come together in this amazing and fascinating volume that connects taxonomy with myth andimagination. Draco volans. Hedera helix. Tenebrio molitor. These Latin terms sound like spells, but behind each lies a story--sometimes poetic, sometimes absurd, always memorable. Perfect for age 10...

What do doctors, scientists, artists, engineers, and programmers have in common? They are all STEAM powered. This means that the work they do uses Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts, and Math. Learn all about the amazing careers that are powered by STEAM.Author: Alex HallISBN-13:...

Did you know that there are plants that eat insects? Plants whose seeds spread in poo? Plants that move when you touch them? And plants that grow on other plants? Plantastic! presents 26 of Australia's most unique and incredible native plants. Discover and identify...

It's a big idea--can something too small to see really change the world? The answer is yes . . . and it's already happening! Welcome to the incredible future of nanotechnology, where scientists are working at the atomic level to revolutionize our lives in...

A rainy afternoon in Annie's STEM lab turns into digital disaster when a glowing console lures Petey into "Captain Pixel's Quest for Infinite Loot." But after one too many levels (and too few snack breaks), the controller zaps him straight into the game!Now trapped...

An elementary introduction to the physics involved in the sport of basketball, including scientific concepts such as launch angles and inertia, and actions such as dribbling and shooting.Author: Valerie BoddenISBN-10: 1608186547ISBN-13: 9781608186549Publisher: Creative EducationLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/01/2016Pages: 24Format: Library BindingWeight: 0.60lbsSize: 8.80h x 8.80w x...

Author: Dr TuglerISBN-10: 1470536498ISBN-13: 9781470536497Publisher: Xlibris UsLanguage: EnglishPublished: 05/12/2026Pages: 46Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.37lbsSize: 11.00h x 8.50w x 0.13d

In Bees, early fluent readers discover the amazing world of bees and the structures they build. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text engage young readers as they explore the intricacies of bee habitats. An infographic illustrates types of bees' nests, and an activity...

What is that annoying whine? How about those disgusting worms crawling in the dog's dish? What made those horrible bites that itch like crazy? The answer to these creepy questions is FLIES, one of the world's most important creatures. Fantastic full-color macro images bring...

Packed with incredible photos, tons of fun facts, activities, exclusive National Geographic Explorer interviews, and fascinating features about animals, science, nature, and more! Kids who want to know everything about everything need the National Geographic Kids Almanac! The latest edition of this internationally best-selling...

First published for young Australians, this friendly guide begins with "A Walk Round My Garden," then turns to seeds, roots, stems, leaves, and the wondrous variety of flowers. Later chapters explain fruits and seeds, how plants multiply without seeds, how people improve plants, and...

Bridging Grade 2 to Grade 3 for Spanish language learners ages 7-8Build a bridge of learning opportunities for your soon-to-be 3rd grader--from school to home and back again in just 15 minutes a day with engaging children's books, manipulatives, and learning adventures--all in one...

Children who listen to or read this story will benefit from reflecting on the underlying ideas with a parent or teacher. Humor and positive interactions between the characters are used to introduce scientific notions, mathematical terminology, organizational skills, and problem-solving techniques. This is in...

How would you like to visit Paris, France years and years ago to see the glow from the first electric streetlight? Or travel to cities built in dry deserts, deep underground, or even on water? Cities are full of fantastic engineering! Discover extreme facts...

If you see the animals in this book don't approach them. Featured in the following pages are some of the deadliest animals in the world. There will be a discussion on what these animals are as well as what makes the deadly. Of the...

Hello little readers! Did you know that there's something for you to discover in every little corner of Singapore?Let's Discover, Singapore! Set is a book set designed to encourage young readers in Singapore to observe and learn from the world around them. Comprising two...

This is the first comprehensive study guide for Secondary One Express/Normal (Academic) students based on the latest syllabus by the Singapore Ministry of Education (MOE). Topics covered follow the thematic approach given in MOE's latest syllabus. Conceptualised to provide a holistic learning experience for...

Every book in the Future Of ... collection contains a fun story, a field trip, and a focus on a famous person. In this book, Ethan discovers solar energy. He visits Uncle Roy at a wind farm and learns all about renewable energy sources,...

Every book in the Future Of ... collection contains a fun story, a field trip, and a focus on a famous person. In this book, Brandon's love for his pet dog leads to an interest in biotechnology. He visits a biotechnology lab and reads...

Every book in the Future Of ... collection contains a fun story, a field trip, and a focus on a famous person. In this book, Russ makes a new friend, Genie the Robot! Through an eye-opening visit to a robotics lab, Russ learns all...

Every book in the Future Of ... collection contains a fun story, a field trip, and a focus on a famous person. In this book, Carlo experiences the breakdown of ICT around him. Through a school trip, he gets excited about the future of...

Adventures with How Things Workis an immersive exploration of more than 15 scientific concepts and applications that make a difference to our lives. How do we see the world in so many colours? How does the polygraph show that you are telling a lie?...

Decode a secret message, unscramble virus patterns, wind your way through a food maze, colour in safe distancing scenes, learn how to wear a mask properly, and more with Coronavirus: An Activity Book on How to Stay Healthy and Strong!When coronavirus hit the world...

We all know sharks for their sharp teeth and hunting skills. But what are the facts behind the myths? What makes sharks different from one another? From tiger sharks to hammerheads and great whites, learn what makes each shark special. Bring augmented reality to...