Science & Nature - Kids

Butterflies features beautiful macro and micro photography to explore up-close photography of different butterflies, moths, and caterpillars. Paired with fun facts, children will learn about the world around them in an up-close and personal way, through detailed, exciting photography that will inspire learning and...

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...

DESIGN AND BUILD IT BELOW: This nonfiction engineering and design book for beginning readers describes how engineers design and build underground utilities, tunnels, and bridge foundations. Readers will be captivated as they learn the engineering behind these underground structures. ENGINEERING READERS FOR CHILDREN: What's...

DESIGN AND BUILD IT BELOW: This nonfiction engineering and design book for beginning readers describes how engineers design and build underground utilities, tunnels, and bridge foundations. Readers will be captivated as they learn the engineering behind these underground structures. ENGINEERING READERS FOR CHILDREN: What's...

DESIGN AND BUILD IT TO HELP: This nonfiction engineering and design book for beginning readers describes how engineering designs help people every day. From helping someone hear to helping police solve crimes, readers will be captivated as they learn about the engineering that helps...

Book Features: -16 pages, 8 inches x 8 inches - Ages 4-7, PreK-Grade 2 leveled readers - Easy-to-read pages with level B text and full-color photos - Includes a reading comprehension activity - Vocabulary and photo glossary included Science Readers for Children: Ready for...

Life is not easy for baby animals in the wild. They have to learn how to find food, stay safe, and avoid being eaten. Some do it all on their own. Others have help from their parents. How do they communicate? How do they...

Kick a ball. Drop a cup. Jump in the air. What happens? Starting with STEAM: Gravity in Action introduces young readers in kindergarten to grade 2 to the ways science, technology, engineering, art, and math help us understand motion and gravity. This collection introduces...

What is needed to build a farm? Soil, seeds, silos, and more! My Life Science Library: Let's Build a Farm introduces young readers in kindergarten to grade 2 to farms and why they're important. Early elementary readers will learn about what is needed to...

Oil gives us the energy to get us going. From gasoline to jet fuel, it can all be made from oil buried deep in the ground. But what do you know about this fossil fuel? Learn all about energy from oil through simple, inviting...

A rapid river rushes by. But did you know this home for fish can help us keep the world going? Learn all about energy from water through simple, inviting text paired with vibrant images as you power up with energy!Author: Karen KenneyISBN-10: 1647478723ISBN-13: 9781647478728Publisher:...

The sun gives us light and warmth during the day. That's energy! But we can use energy from the sun to power things like lights, cell phones, or even our homes! Learn all about energy from the sun through simple, inviting text paired with...

It can give us the power we need to keep our homes warm and cook our food. But what do you know about the little black rock buried deep in the ground? Learn all about energy from coal through simple, inviting text paired with...

Explore STEAM Topics With This High-Interest Book CollectionIgnite a curiosity about STEAM topics through real-world examples from history and culture. Created in collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution, this set features hands-on STEAM challenges that are perfect for makerspaces and that guide students step-by-step through...

How do snowflakes form? How do wildfires start? What problems does light pollution cause? Find the answers to these questions and more with this STEAM book set devoted to the natural world! Created in collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution, ignite a curiosity about STEAM...

How do shadow puppets work? How are crayons made? What technologies have been created based on studying butterflies? Find the answers to these questions and more with this STEAM book set devoted to discovering how things work! Created in collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution,...

Discover Answers toHow do musical instruments make sound? How does shivering help a person stay warm? Find the answers to these questions and more with this STEAM book set for kids in grades K-1! Created in collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution, ignite a curiosity...

Explore Creative STEAM Solutions With This High-Interest Book CollectionHow has lighthouse technology changed over time? How are people around the world working to solve the clean water problem? Find out the answers to these questions and more with this STEAM book set devoted to...

Take young learners on a virtual tour of the Smithsonian! Created in collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution, this STEAM book set is devoted to the natural world. Perfect for grades K-1 students and beginning readers, these books will ignite a curiosity about STEAM topics...

Take students on a virtual tour of the Smithsonian! Created in collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution, this STEAM book set is devoted to finding innovative solutions to problems. Perfect for grades 2-3 students, these books will ignite a curiosity about STEAM topics through real-world...

What's the best way to engineer a sandcastle? How do shadow puppets work? Find the answers to these questions and more with this STEAM book set devoted to learning how fun things work! Created in collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution, ignite a curiosity about...

How does an understanding of science make people better surfers? What happens when an invasive plant enters an ecosystem? Students will find the answers to these questions and many more with this STEAM book set devoted to the natural world! Created in collaboration with...

How did scientists build a reusable spacecraft? How has glass played a role in scientific exploration? Students will find the answers to these questions and many more with this STEAM book set devoted to finding creative solutions to problems! Created in collaboration with the...

Build STEM knowledge and foundational literacy skills with this 10-Book Set of math and science books! These nonfiction books use real-life examples of problem solving to teach budding young scientists essential math and science concepts. Featuring dynamic images, easy-to-read text, and engaging text features,...

Build STEM knowledge and foundational literacy skills with this 10-Book Set of math and science books! These nonfiction books use real-life examples of problem solving to teach budding young scientists essential math and science concepts. Featuring dynamic images, easy-to-read text, and engaging text features,...

Animals have families, too. They have a mom and a dad. Each family member has a role. Find out about animal families. Paired to the fiction title A Trip to Grandma's House.Author: Michelle Garcia AndersenISBN-10: 1641562617ISBN-13: 9781641562614Publisher: Ready ReadersLanguage: EnglishPublished: 07/01/2018Pages: 16Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.15lbsSize:...

The My Favorite Animal series lets the earliest readers explore the animal kingdom. Bison examines the characteristics and habitat of the giant grazer in a simple way that will help children develop word recognition and reading skills. Includes a glossary and index.Author: Virginia Loh-HaganISBN-10:...

The My Favorite Animal series lets the earliest readers explore the animal kingdom. Raccoon examines the characteristics and habitat of the masked mammal in a simple way that will help children develop word recognition and reading skills. Includes a glossary and index.Author: Virginia Loh-HaganISBN-10:...

The My Favorite Animal series lets the earliest readers explore the animal kingdom. Alligator examines the characteristics and habitat of the snappy reptile in a simple way that will help children develop word recognition and reading skills. Includes a glossary and index.Author: Virginia Loh-HaganISBN-10:...

The color of an apple, the colors of trees in fall, the sky so blue. Let's discover what other colorful surprises nature has all around us.Author: Jennifer Marino WaltersISBN-10: 1634403002ISBN-13: 9781634403009Publisher: Red Chair PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/01/2018Pages: 24Format: Library BindingWeight: 0.50lbsSize: 8.10h x 8.00w x...

This book discusses the science behind plane crashes. The chapters examine the worst plane crashes in history, explain how aircraft fail, and show how scientists and engineers are designing safer aircraft. Diagrams, charts, and photos provide opportunities to evaluate and understand the scientific concepts...

This book discusses the science behind shipwrecks. The chapters examine history's deadliest shipwrecks, explain how ships sink, and show how scientists and engineers are designing safer ships. Diagrams, charts, and photos provide opportunities to evaluate and understand the scientific concepts involved.Author: Lisa AmstutzISBN-10: 1631376276ISBN-13:...

In 1957, the USSR sent its first man-made satellite into space. This began the Space Race between the USSR and the United States. The US quickly became the world leader in space exploration and rocket technology, and it holds that position to this day....

In Robots in Space, early fluent readers learn about the many ways robots have expand what's possible in the field of space exploration. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn about the fascinating world of robots. An...

Students Will Love Learning More About Our Earth, Moon, And Stars In This Title. It Gives Information On The Phases Of The Moon, The Constellations Of Stars That We See In The Night Sky, Comets And Meteors, And What Exactly Happens During A Lunar...

The word "screw" calls to mind the unassuming household connectors, but students will be interested to discover that there are many different kinds of screws, from large augers and mechanical drill presses to the lids of plastic jars! With readable text and an emphasis...

Every time you turn on a faucet, ride a bike, or open a door, you're using a simple machine called a wheel and axle. This book uses clear text and practical, every-day examples to explain the physics behind the wheel and axle. Easy-to-read diagrams...

Compares Objects All Around That Are Hot And Cold.Author: Luana Mitten,Mary WagnerISBN-10: 1595152644ISBN-13: 9781595152640Publisher: Rourke Educational MediaLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/01/2003Pages: 16Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.10lbsSize: 6.00h x 7.20w x 0.20d

Northern snakeheads were imported into the United States and have become a threat to native fish populations. This series highlights the innovative technology scientists use to track and control this invasive population. Engaging inquiry-based sidebars encourage young readers to think, create, guess, and ask...

Originally imported to United Kingdom for their fur, the American mink has wiped out native species. This series highlights the innovative technology scientists use to track and control this invasive population. Engaging inquiry-based sidebars encourage young readers to think, create, guess, and ask questions....

Some of the greatest inventions that changed the modern world have been based on nature. In Porcupine Quills to Needles, readers will discover how the invention of needles were inspired by the porcupine quills. Book includes table of contents, glossary, index, author biographies, and...

Follow the folks as Highfield Farm Creamery as they make some of the country's best cheeses and discover all the ways small scale farmers contribute to what we eat--and how we live! Aligned to curriculum standards, these books also highlight key 21st Century content:...

The My Favorite Animal series lets the earliest readers explore the animal kingdom. Red Fox examines the characteristics and habitat of the sly forest mammal in a simple way that will help children develop word recognition and reading skills. Includes a glossary and index.Author:...

The My Favorite Animal series lets the earliest readers explore the animal kingdom. Black Bear examines the characteristics and habitat of the popular mammal in a simple way that will help children develop word recognition and reading skills. Includes a glossary and index.Author: Virginia...

The My Favorite Animal series lets the earliest readers explore the animal kingdom. Bighorn Sheep examines the characteristics and habitat of the nimble mammal in a simple way that will help children develop word recognition and reading skills. Includes a glossary and index.Author: Virginia...

The My Favorite Animal series lets the earliest readers explore the animal kingdom. Bison examines the characteristics and habitat of the giant grazer in a simple way that will help children develop word recognition and reading skills. Includes a glossary and index.Author: Virginia Loh-HaganISBN-10:...

Engineering is the science of designing and building things. The practical science of engineering developed from basic principles of math, physics, and chemistry. Learn more in Engineering, one of the titles in the STEM! series.Author: Tempoli MarziaISBN-10: 151054416XISBN-13: 9781510544161Publisher: LightboxLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/01/2019Pages: 24Format: Library...

Introduces readers to Maria's day of experimenting with magnets. Discusses the concept of magnetism for young readers. 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: 1503820335ISBN-13: 9781503820333Publisher: Child's WorldLanguage:...

Introduces readers to Hope's day packing for a trip. Discusses the concept of sorting by showing Hope and her mom sort their items into different suitcases. Additional features to aid comprehension include vivid photographs, Extended Learning activities, a phonetic glossary, and sources for further...

Did you know that metal is found inside rocks? After it is separated from a rock, it can be made into many different things. Discover more interesting facts about this material in Metal, a part of the Everyday Materials series. Each title, which has...