Science & Nature - Kids

A bite from a black widow spider has more venom than a rattlesnake's. It won't kill you, but it will cause you a world of pain. Sadly, they live on every continent in the world except Antarctica. Read about the cannibalistic habits of this...

Read about the powerful rattlesnake and how its tail rattles to warn predators to stay away or risk a venomous bite. Amazing photos and simple text make this book a great high-interest read.Author: Tracy Nelson MaurerISBN-10: 1427162379ISBN-13: 9781427162373Publisher: Crabtree SeedlingsLanguage: EnglishPublished: 07/01/2021Pages: 24Format: Library...

Spines, false eyes, looking like poop...colorful photos and descriptive text help explain the body parts, characteristics, and life cycles that make caterpillars special--and creepy. Amazing photos and simple text make this book a great high-interest read.Author: Tracy Nelson MaurerISBN-10: 142716164XISBN-13: 9781427161642Publisher: Crabtree SeedlingsLanguage: EnglishPublished:...

Powerful muscles that crush and squeeze and a tongue that can sniff out prey--snakes that squeeze are built to survive! Young readers will be fascinated to read about these deadly constrictor snakes that kill by squeezing. Amazing photos and simple text make this book...

Powerful eyesight, massive talons, and sharp, hooked beaks--birds of prey are built to survive! Close-up photos of these serious predators will grab readers' attention as they learn how these birds hunt their prey. Fantastic photos and simple text make this book a great high-interest...

Powerful muscles that crush and squeeze and a tongue that can sniff out prey--snakes that squeeze are built to survive! Young readers will be fascinated to read about these deadly constrictor snakes that kill by squeezing. Amazing photos and simple text make this book...

Rows of razor-sharp teeth, strong, stiff fins, and the ability to smell a single drop of blood in a million drops of ocean water--sharks are built to survive! Dynamic photos and simple text make this book a great high-interest read and a useful resource...

Claws that slash, teeth that tear, and tail clubs that crush--dinosaurs were once the terror of the planet! Check out the dramatic illustrations of dinosaurs and the weapons on these ancient giants! Their weapons were adaptations that helped them hunt and defend themselves. A...

The excitement of the author is palpable as he recounts his observation of one sign of spring after another. Readers are likely to be infected with his enthusiasm and take on some of the activities suggested in the Things To See, Things To Hear,...

Follows the adventures of Max Axiom as he explains the science behind sound. Written in graphic-novel format.Author: Emily SohnISBN-10: 0736878890ISBN-13: 9780736878890Publisher: Capstone PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/01/2007Pages: 32Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.20lbsSize: 8.80h x 6.70w x 0.10dAccelerated Reader:Reading Level: 3.9Point Value: 0.5Interest Level: Middle GradeQuiz #/Name: 112828 /...

Learn about the science used by Luke Skywalker, Kylo Ren, Han Solo, Chewbacca, Princess Leia, and more in the Star Wars galaxy. Star Wars has captured the hearts and imaginations of sci-fi fans worldwide. We all marvel at its dazzling variety of aliens, spaceships,...

From the tiniest bonsai to the peak of Mount. Fuji, your toddler will follow a beautiful nature trail through Japan. This new book from Misti Kenison in the Tiny Traveler series explains natural elements in the simplest terms for the youngest of travelers. Cherry...

Using amazing objects inspired by nature from the British Museum's collection, this captivating board book encourages children to engage with early learning concepts. Using amazing objects inspired by nature from the British Museum's collection, this captivating board book encourages children to engage with early...

National Parks takes young readers on a journey through some of Americas best-known national parks. Each book in the series showcases the geography, history, flora, and fauna of the featured park. Readers will learn the process by which the area became a national park...

As young readers journey into the natural world, they will discover that numbers, patterns, shapes -- and much more -- can be found in everyday plants and animals. What if animals and plants knew math, just like us? Would spiders draw pictures in their...

First volume in the "Eyes and No Eyes" series, introduces the youthful reader to the variety of animal and plant life that three children observe on their way to school through fields and woods. The goal of the series is to inspire children to...

Stories of human encounters with large apelike creatures have fascinated humans for years. But do creatures known as bigfoots or yetis really exist? Take a look at the evidence and decide for yourselfAuthor: Mary ColsonISBN-10: 1543535739ISBN-13: 9781543535730Publisher: Capstone PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/01/2018Pages: 32Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.79lbsSize:...

The soft glow of a candle, the blink of a firefly, a burst of fireworks--light is everywhere in our world! Rhyming text and luminous illustrations follow four children as they experience many different forms of light."[M]ultiple STEAM applications, from poetry and creative writing to...

There are more than a million species of insects living on Earth, and all insects have similar bodies. In Insect Bodies, children will learn the major physical features of insects and the importance of each body part. Close-up photographs and clearly labeled illustrations help...

Follows the adventures of Max Axiom as he explains the science behind electricity including how it is produced and how electricity is distributed. Written in graphic-novel format.Author: Liam O'DonnellISBN-10: 0736878882ISBN-13: 9780736878883Publisher: Capstone PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/01/2007Pages: 32Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.20lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.90w x 0.20dAccelerated Reader:Reading...

Take a look inside the world's biggest truck and other powerful machines The Caterpillar 797 has tires over 13 feet high and can carry weights of up to 360 tons -- the equivalent of 144 pickup trucks This mechanically minded coloring book reveals the...

More than 20 pictures to color expose the insides of common products to reveal how they work. Full-page images include an electric guitar, air conditioner, blender, laptop computer, vacuum cleaner, and other familiar devices. Cutaway illustrations feature short captions that identify individual components and...

A hungry polar bear is one of the most dangerous animals you will meet. A marine mammal, it hunts mostly seals on the sea ice in the Arctic. Read all about their amazing sense of smell, their giant paws, and razor-sharp claws that rip...

Killer bees were created by humans who were trying to make a more efficient bee for making honey. The new bee they made would swarm and attack intruders in great numbers. Read all about this aggressive bee and its gradual spread north in North...

Read about the venomous cobra and how it strikes its prey quickly and swallows it whole. Amazing photos and simple text make this book a great high-interest read.Author: Kelli HicksISBN-10: 1427162395ISBN-13: 9781427162397Publisher: Crabtree SeedlingsLanguage: EnglishPublished: 07/01/2021Pages: 24Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.57lbsSize: 8.10h x 8.00w x 0.40d

Eight eyes, venomous fangs, surprise attacks...as if there wasn't enough not to like about spiders! Colorful photos and descriptive text help explain the body parts, characteristics, and behaviors that make some spiders special--and creepy. Amazing photos and simple text make this book a great...

Read about the lemon shark, who looks a bit yellow and blends in with the sandy ocean bottom. Amazing photos and simple text make this book a great high-interest read.Author: Julie K. LundgrenISBN-10: 1427158436ISBN-13: 9781427158437Publisher: Crabtree SeedlingsLanguage: EnglishPublished: 07/01/2021Pages: 24Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.39lbsSize: 7.80h x...

Read about the men and women who have improved our lives through science including Dr. Daniel Hale Williams, astronaut Mae Jemison, inventor George Washington Carver, psychologists Kenneth and Mamie Clark, and many more.Author: J. P. MillerISBN-10: 1427128138ISBN-13: 9781427128133Publisher: Crabtree Publishing CompanyLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/01/2021Pages: 48Format:...

Scientists estimate that there are 8.7 billion animal species on the planet. There are about 400,000 plant species. New plants and animals are being discovered every day. Scientists who study these species have lots of choices to make and lots to learn. Now the...

Fun with Nature helps kids discover the incredible world in their backyards. It is a compilation of seven bestselling titles: Caterpillars, Bugs and Butterflies; Frogs, Toads and Turtles; Snakes, Salamanders and Lizards; Rabbits, Squirrels and Chipmunks; Tracks, Scats and Signs; and Trees, Leaves and...

In the follow-up to the hit book Bet You Didn't Know, you'll discover even more incredible facts and mind-boggling tidbits to stun your friends and wow your teachers Did you know that scallops have dozens of tiny blue eyes? That glass can form when...

A 2023 National Science Teachers Association Best STEM Book Suspend your disbelief with Science Comics: Bridges, a new volume of First Second's STEM graphic novel series! Follow Bea, Archie, Trudy, and Spencer (otherwise known as the BATS!) as they crisscross the globe using every...

Fuel your toddler's ABC learning through the power of S.T.E.A.M.Give your little technologist a jump-start with this fun, inspiring way to master their ABCs. From Automation to Zip Compression, ABC Technology Book introduces toddlers to basic technology concepts with each letter of the alphabet.This...

Plunge under the sea into a colorful hidden picture game, navigate through outer space in an intergalactic maze, and try to find camouflaged animals in their natural habitat. Straight from the most popular pages of National Geographic Kids magazine--the number one consumer children's magazine...

Discover our new resources for the Cambridge International Primary and Lower Secondary Curriculum Frameworks These workbooks are filled with exercises that help your students practise what they have learnt and encourage them to think and work scientifically. Focus, Practice and Challenge exercises provide clear...

One of life's greatest truths is that we are perfect simply because God made us. Just as the sun above shines bright, we all have within us a God-given light! In this faith-filled story, children of all ages learn they have a limitless spirit...

The team behind Dingo returns with a lyrically told, beautifully illustrated exploration of another unique Australian animal: the laughing kookaburra. In the crinkled shadows, night dwellers yawn, day creatures stretch, and Kookaburra laughs. Kook-kook-kook. Kak-kak-kak. What is that sunrise chorus that sounds like laughter?...

It's classified With intricate artwork and refreshingly simple language, Neil Packer's introduction to the many ways of ordering things will thrill the detail-oriented among us. Meet Arvo. Now look at his family tree. Meet his cat, Malcolm, and check out Malcolm's family tree, too....

An introduction to the world of insects, caterpillars, and butterflies including identification information, educational activities, and fun facts.Invites young naturalists to spot wildlife. Safety tips are provided and interesting activities are sugested. Color illustrations enhance the presentation. ---HORN BOOKS (Tracks, Scats and Signs)Author: Diane...

My cover expresses my connection to nature during my writing. To be among the trees and the sky influence my writing.Showing myself facing nature gave me the energy to recognize how nature is a part of our life and we should enjoy the sky,...

Some of the greatest inventions that changed the modern world have been based on nature. In Burrs to Velcro, readers will discover how the invention of velcro was inspired by the mechanics of burrs. Book includes table of contents, glossary, index, author biographies, and...

Unwrap 500 fascinating knowledge nuggets about all kinds of topics to boost your brainpower in this yummy little fact book. Let's start with a million. A million days ago, the first Olympics took place in ancient Greece. If you live a million hours, you'll...

Did you know that a town in Spain celebrates an annual Tomato fight? That British police are still searching for crooks who stole 60,000 bees from their hive? These are just a few of the bizarre but totally true stories you'll find in this...

A-B-C book featuring desert Southwest Animals. This board book adaptation of the bestselling classic is sure to appeal to younger readers fascinated by the desert!Author: Andrea Helman, Gavriel JecanISBN-10: 0873587987ISBN-13: 9780873587983Publisher: Cooper Square PubLanguage: EnglishPublished: 03/01/2002Pages: 32Format: HardcoverWeight: 1.02lbsSize: 10.74h x 9.32w x 0.45dAccelerated...

Using the premise that simple drawings can be maps, the book begins with crayon drawings of the floor plans of the girl's room and house. The concept becomes progressively more complex, as her horizons expand from home to street, to town, to state, to...

This book describes in poetic prose the natural animal behavior of murmuration. This phenomenon has been observed in birds, fish and even insects and traditionally been referred to as swarming, flocking or schooling. Scientists are studying it and believe it may be used for...

What do you want to learn about today? This engaging book provides answers to some of the most interesting and entertaining questions that kids love to ask, like, "What makes the ocean blue?" and "What do dogs dream about?" With colorful illustrations and easy-to-understand...

Where do kids come up with so many questions? This engaging book provides answers to some of the most interesting and entertaining questions that kids love to ask, like, "Where do bats sleep?" and "Where did the alphabet come from?" With colorful illustrations and...

Do they buzz, fly, bite, or sting? Discover some incredible facts about insects in this colorful book.Author: Kelli HicksISBN-10: 1039600379ISBN-13: 9781039600379Publisher: Crabtree SeedlingsLanguage: EnglishPublished: 07/01/2021Pages: 32Format: Library BindingWeight: 0.61lbsSize: 8.10h x 8.00w x 0.30dAccelerated Reader:Reading Level: 2.7Point Value: 0.5Interest Level: Lower GradeQuiz #/Name: 150805...

Read about the colorful coral snake whose red and yellow bands are a sign that it has deadly venom. Amazing photos and simple text make this book a great high-interest read.Author: Tracy Nelson MaurerISBN-10: 1427162352ISBN-13: 9781427162359Publisher: Crabtree SeedlingsLanguage: EnglishPublished: 07/01/2021Pages: 24Format: Library BindingWeight: 0.52lbsSize:...