Science & Nature - Kids

This stunning encyclopedia collection includes three incredible reference books that help curious children answer all kinds of questions. Dive into this collection of encyclopedias for kids who want to know all about prehistoric times, amazing animals, and life around the world! Children aged 5-9...

Did you know that Yellowstone National Park has more geysers and hot springs than anywhere else on Earth? The geyser called Old Faithful shoots boiling water 130 feet (40 meters) into the air But what causes geysers to erupt? And what other wonders can...

When Mother Earth bids goodnight, / the world is bathed in silver light. / She says, "Goodnight, my precious ones." / Nature's song has just begun. Mother Earth's Lullaby is a gentle bedtime call to some of the world's most endangered animals. Rhythm, rhyme,...

Learn about some of the most endangered animals in the world and the continents on which they live. Find out why some species are endangered and what steps are being taken to change that. Learning about this important topic is the first step in...

Ants breathe oxygen, have legs, and scurry about. Plants breathe carbon dioxide, have roots, and are stuck in one place. Ants and plants are different, but they have similar needs. Find out how these living things get food, grow up, and talk to their...

Life is not easy for baby animals in the wild--they have to learn how to find food, stay safe, and avoid being eaten. Discover some of the interesting behaviors baby animals and their parents engage in to help ensure their survival! This nonfiction book...

Kick a ball. Drop a cup. Jump in the air. What happens? Explore the ways in which science, technology, engineering, art, and math help us understand motion and gravity! This STEAM based, nonfiction book introduces early elementary students to some of the ways STEAM...

Oceans cover more than half of our planet. But what's under all that water? Explore the ways in which science, technology, engineering, art, and math help us learn more about the oceans and their inhabitants! This STEAM based, nonfiction book introduces early elementary students...

Everyone from scientists to artists makes models. Learn how models can be used to understand concepts and make new discoveries in science, technology, engineering, art, and math. What are they and why are they used? Let's find out! This STEAM based, nonfiction book introduces...

Ants breathe oxygen, have legs, and scurry about. Plants breathe carbon dioxide, have roots, and are stuck in one place. Ants and plants are different, but they have similar needs. Find out how these living things get food, grow up, and talk to their...

Life is not easy for baby animals in the wild--they have to learn how to find food, stay safe, and avoid being eaten. Discover some of the interesting behaviors baby animals and their parents engage in to help ensure their survival! This nonfiction book...

Kick a ball. Drop a cup. Jump in the air. What happens? Explore the ways in which science, technology, engineering, art, and math help us understand motion and gravity! This STEAM based, nonfiction book introduces early elementary students to some of the ways STEAM...

Oceans cover more than half of our planet. But what's under all that water? Explore the ways in which science, technology, engineering, art, and math help us learn more about the oceans and their inhabitants! This STEAM based, nonfiction book introduces early elementary students...

Everyone from scientists to artists makes models. Learn how models can be used to understand concepts and make new discoveries in science, technology, engineering, art, and math. What are they and why are they used? Let's find out! This STEAM based, nonfiction book introduces...

Learn about everything in the animal kingdom with this book of extraordinary figures and number-based facts for children aged 9-12! Put the fun back into learning and take children on a number-crunching journey around the animal kingdom. From colossal mammals to tiny insects and...

Here children can explore some of the most interesting and important life cycles in the animal kingdom. With engaging language and an innovative use of design, this series makes the science behind life cycles accessible to reluctant and confident readers alike.Author: Alex BrindedISBN-10: 1786373823ISBN-13:...

It's night. It's dark. It's time to go indoors--or is it? The outdoors at night can be a scary place, but this book will help young readers investigate the mysterious nature of night. To explore the night, it would be great to have eyes...

Super Explorers bring you the facts, and in this case, the facts are really weird! - At least 9 million people have the same birthday as YOU! - It takes about 50 licks to finish one scoop of ice cream. - You fart about...

The story of a single dot of energy drifting alone in the Great Void of the Unknown that ignites the beginning of time. A great way to teach young ones the science of the universe and how billions of years ago one single amazing...

As part of a 5-book series, Fire is the second element we explore!Nature can be complex, so when we explain it by categorizing its characteristics (Air, Fire, Water, Earth, and Ether) we can inspire our little ones to explore more with a better understanding....

Author: John WoodISBN-10: 1786377403ISBN-13: 9781786377401Publisher: BooklifeLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/01/2019Pages: 24Format: PaperbackWeight: 8.95lbs

Learn about food chains in the Arctic This book explores the concept of the food chain using Arctic plants and animals.Author: Jordan HoffmanISBN-10: 1772669016ISBN-13: 9781772669015Publisher: Arvaaq PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 06/02/2020Pages: 32Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.20lbsSize: 8.90h x 6.90w x 0.30d

DESIGN AND BUILD IT IN THE DIRT: This nonfiction engineering and design book for beginning readers describes what engineers think about when building in the dirt! ENGINEERING READERS FOR CHILDREN: Dirt is everywhere! It's under buildings, roads, and sidewalks. How does dirt need to...

They can survive on land, sea, and in the air. Learn all about the awesome Atlantic puffinAuthor: Jennifer WendtISBN-10: 1647471575ISBN-13: 9781647471576Publisher: Bearport BooksLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/01/2020Pages: 24Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.20lbsSize: 8.80h x 7.10w x 0.20d

Explains the process and materials that chimpanzees use to build nests. This book's colorful photos, clear text, and "A Closer Look" feature highlight the engineering that makes this structure such a marvel and helps chimpanzees survive in the wild.Author: Christopher ForestISBN-10: 1635179610ISBN-13: 9781635179613Publisher: Focus...

Explains the process and materials that beavers use to build dams. This book's colorful photos, clear text, and "A Closer Look" feature highlight the engineering that makes this structure such a marvel and helps beavers survive in the wild.Author: Nancy FurstingerISBN-10: 1635179580ISBN-13: 9781635179583Publisher: Focus...

Explains the process and materials that ants use to build anthills. This book's colorful photos, clear text, and "A Closer Look" feature highlight the engineering that makes this structure such a marvel and helps ants survive in the wild.Author: Christopher ForestISBN-10: 1635179572ISBN-13: 9781635179576Publisher: Focus...

An elementary introduction to the physics involved in the sport of football, including scientific concepts such as mass and projectile motion, and actions such as tackling and punting.Author: Valerie BoddenISBN-10: 1608186555ISBN-13: 9781608186556Publisher: Creative EducationLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/01/2016Pages: 24Format: Library BindingWeight: 0.60lbsSize: 8.80h x 8.80w x...

This is the fifth title in our highly-praised Our Wild World Ecosystem series. Once again, author/photographer Wayne Lynch takes readers on a personal journey through a treasured North American ecosystem. Amazing photography, first-person anecdotes, and tons of factual information on the animals, plants, climate...

Asian/Pacific American Award for Literature - Asian/Pacific American Librarians Association (APALA)For hundreds of years, school children in Japan have been introduced to poetry through the work of Issa.Born in 1763 on a farm in central Japan, Issa began writing poetry as a young child,...

From the creators of the What If...? Conference comes a quirky book that encourages kids to explore and engage with the world around them by asking more than eighty wild, absurd, and thought provoking questions. What if a book didn't just tell you how...

The beloved Busy Animals board book series has an irresistible new look Busy, busy pandas will have you hiding, sliding, clapping, and napping. Vivid color photographs capture these captivating animals doing things toddlers can do, too. Join the funAuthor: John SchindelISBN-10: 1582462593ISBN-13: 9781582462592Publisher: Alfred...

Every year, scientists send people and robots into our solar system to explore space. How are scientists preparing for journeys to Mars? What are robotic explorers and how do they study the incredible planets and moons at the outer reaches of our solar system?...

Introduces readers to David's day of riding his new bike. Discusses the benefits of being active and bike safety. Additional features to aid comprehension include vivid photographs, Common Core questions and activities, a phonetic glossary, and sources for further research.Author: Kerry DinmontISBN-10: 1503820238ISBN-13: 9781503820234Publisher:...

Following on from 101 Black Inventors and their Inventions, come and meet another 101 of the world's greatest Black inventors ranging from superb scientists to incredible innovators to exciting entrepreneurs who have changed the face of technology and design! Another 101 Black Inventors and...

MEECHE is a very busy Owl that spends most of her time cleaning up around the house. Maxwell the Bee is MEECHE'S friend and really wants to spend time with her. When MEECHE finally finishes her cleaning it's dark, and when she gets to...

MEECHE is a very busy Owl that spends most of her time cleaning up around the house. Maxwell the Bee is MEECHE'S friend and really wants to spend time with her. When MEECHE finally finishes her cleaning it's dark, and when she gets to...

On the surface, the snow looks quiet and serene. But beneath its white expanse, unsociable shrews go hunting, voles tunnel to the surface, and chipmunks awaken to nibble on seeds. Through scientifically accurate text and lifelike illustrations, this book introduces young readers to the...

Find out what animals eat in the Arctic.This book shows the different kinds of foods different Arctic animals eat.Author: Arvaaq PressISBN-10: 177266863XISBN-13: 9781772668636Publisher: Arvaaq PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 05/31/2018Pages: 8Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.05lbsSize: 7.70h x 5.80w x 0.20d

Explore entomology with this hands-on bug guide for kids 8 to 12 From the butterflies in the sky to the beetles underground, there are more than one million species of bugs that live all around us! Discover what makes them so weird and wonderful...

The Earth is in need of a big favour from you. Spread kindness; it's so simple and easy to do.Each unique creature in ocean or on land needs love and for you to lend a helping hand.No matter the size of a creature, large...

In this collection of poems that's a science, poetry, and adventure story all rolled into one, noted children's poet Jane Yolen takes readers on an expedition underground. This thought-provoking collection will evoke a sense of wonder and awe in readers, as they discover the...

Rising high above the plains of Tanzania, Mount Kilimanjaro is the tallest mountain in Africa. It can be seen from a distance of more than 120 miles (190 kilometers). Learn more in Kilimanjaro, one of the titles in the Seven Summits series.Author: Galadriel WatsonISBN-10:...

Use all your senses to discover the wonderful world of science in this beautiful photographic series. Little learners can explore the big wide world and the science behind the wonders it has to offer. From forces to feathered friends, come with us as we...

"Hydrie, the Water Molecule"presents a different kind of character for a children's book, moving through long stretches of time and around the world many times in his two billion years on earth. Hydrie is not a "heroic" character - he is not self-actuated -...

Have you ever seen inventors on TV or in the newspaper and thought, "That could be me!" Well, it certainly could--and this book shows you how. Kids Inventing! gives you easy-to-follow, step-by-step instructions for turning your ideas into realities for fun, competition, and even...

Can We Keep Them? A True StoryBy: Robert A. LaFrance Can We Keep Them? A True Story is based on the true story of the time the author and his two children, Noel (7) and Carly (4), raised four baby geese that appeared in...

Little Michael is terrified of wild animals, particularly bears and mountain lions. His sister Emily enjoys tormenting her little brother. Wildlife can be elusive, and both are disappointed when, at first, they don't encounter many animals in the park. The kids quickly learn, however,...

Learn about the wonderful creatures who live by the pond and river as three children record their adventures and observations about the world found around them.This volume features stories about Frogs, Dragonflies, Fish, Water-Rats Water-Bugs, Otters, Water Plants, and more!Look for the rest of...

Little Bark is a small frog on a big journey. Follow Little Bark from egg to tadpole to froglet to adult-and learn other facts about frogs along the way! Little Bark: A Journey from Egg to Frog is an interactive STEM picture book that...