Science & Nature - Kids

Bearded vultures are also called bone eaters! These striking raptors scan the mountainsides for crunchy bones to munch. This title for young readers is full of fascinating facts about how these unusual birds survive and thrive in their cold, windy home. Sidebars highlight diet,...

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: 1635178576ISBN-13: 9781635178579Publisher: Focus...

Introduces readers to the life, diet, habitat, behavior, and physical description of zebras. Colorful spreads, fun facts, diagrams, a range map, and a special reading feature make this an exciting read for animal lovers and report writers alike.Author: Tammy GagneISBN-10: 1635173345ISBN-13: 9781635173345Publisher: Focus ReadersLanguage:...

STEM in the World of Work series provides an age-appropriate and interactive introduction to the nationally recognized Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics career pathway using informal self-assessment elements, career profiles, informative sidebar features, and back matter activities.Author: Diane Lindsey ReevesISBN-10: 1634726286ISBN-13: 9781634726283Publisher: Cherry Lake...

Soccer School is back in session and ready to defend its goal: to explain the world through soccer. Coaches Alex Bellos and Ben Lyttleton return with even more proof that soccer can be used to teach kids about pretty much anything. The second book...

Soccer School is back in session and ready to defend its goal: to explain the world through soccer. Coaches Alex Bellos and Ben Lyttleton return with even more proof that soccer can be used to teach kids about pretty much anything. The second book...

At Soccer School, every lesson revolves around one thing: soccer Coaches (and authors) Alex Bellos and Ben Lyttleton cleverly use the lens of soccer to immerse kids in math, geography, biology, and more. Loaded with awesome true stories and science, the first book in...

Explore the ways Chester Springs Creamery and Milky Way Farm work together to brings us some amazing ice cream 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...

Using the new Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS), the My World of Science series provides the earliest readers with background on key STEM concepts. Simple Machines explores the concepts and uses of simple machines in an engaging way that will help readers develop word...

Bilingual Discover Series Books for Babies & Toddlers: Science Raising a little genius? SCIENCE brings full-color photos of scientific tools and elements to your children. Each photo has a title beneath it so you'll never mix up an atom and a molecule again. Used...

In this title, budding photographers will learn how to take great landscape and wildlife photographs. Using simple text and dramatic photographs as examples, all the basics will be covered, including choosing the right cameras and lenses, composition, shutter speeds, depth of field, plus special...

What happens when a stinging scorpion takes on a speedy centipede? Fascinating photos and dynamic descriptions will give young bug lovers an up-close look at these cunning predators to learn about their natural weapons, defenses, and abilities. Readers can then cheer on their favorite...

Do you know which astronaut played golf on the moon? Ever wondered how much a space suit weighs? Have you thought about what astronauts do with their dirty underwear? Out-of-this-world facts and a bright, bold design will keep struggling and reluctant readers wanting moreAuthor:...

Swim along with the regal tang on the reef. These eye-catching fish start out yellow and get bluer with age Learn what they eat and how they survive in the big ocean.Author: Gail Saunders-Smith, Mari SchuhISBN-10: 1491460415ISBN-13: 9781491460412Publisher: Capstone PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/01/2015Pages: 24Format: HardcoverWeight:...

As a war tribute to Crete, King Aegeus of Athens is forced to give 14 tributes as a sacrifice to the minotaur, a creature that is half-man, half-bull. To complete his quest and save the tributes from a horrible fate, Theseus must travel to...

Rated 5 Stars - It's a fun, enlightening and instructive adventure into our oceans Dolphins and Porpoises Children Picture Book: This fully-illustrated children's book exudes realism and insights into these endearing mammals How often have you walked along the sea shore looking into the...

Discover the wonders of worms Be amazed at what worms can do Wiggly Workers will take you on a composting adventure with pictures and rhymeAuthor: Diane CheekISBN-10: 1463400225ISBN-13: 9781463400224Publisher: AuthorhouseLanguage: EnglishPublished: 07/28/2011Pages: 28Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.15lbsSize: 8.50h x 8.50w x 0.07d

Hold onto your cape, you're about to become an expert on the high-flying science behind superpowers in this fact-tastic nonfiction Level 3 Ready-to-Read, part of a series about the science of fun stuff! Did you know that advancements in robotics could soon make super-powered...

Learn the science behind the fun of amusement parks in this fact-tastic nonfiction Level 3 Ready-to-Read, part of a series about the science of fun stuff! Did you know that a rollercoaster does not need an engine or power source of its own? And...

From an armadillo to a zebra and everything in between, this rhyming picture book for children shares a journey through the alphabet featuring animals that meow, growl, and howl. Through words and illustrations, author Patty Copper offers a creative way to learn the ABC's,...

A tour through California's Yosemite National Park introduces the park's flora, fauna, topography, history, weather, and attractions. Half Dome, El Capitan, the Merced River, Tuolumne Meadows, and John Muir are all discussed. Additional features to aid in comprehension include a table of contents, informative...

A tour through Yellowstone National Park introduces the park's flora, fauna, topography, history, weather, and attractions. Grand Loop Road, Uncle Tom's Trail, Isa Lake, and Shoshone influences are all discussed. Additional features to aid in comprehension include a table of contents, informative captions and...

A tour through California's Redwood National Park introduces the park's flora, fauna, topography, history, weather, and attractions. Lady Bird Johnson Grove, Big Tree, High Bluff Overlook, and Yurok influences are all discussed. Additional features to aid in comprehension include a table of contents, informative...

A tour through Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park introduces the park's flora, fauna, topography, history, weather, and attractions. Kilauea, Mauna Loa, Crater Rim Drive, Captain Cook, and Polynesian influences are all discussed, including the legend of Pele. Additional features to aid in comprehension include a...

A tour through Wyoming's Grand Teton National Park introduces the park's flora, fauna, topography, history, weather, and attractions. Menor's Ferry, Mount Moran, The Old Patriarch, and Shoshone influences are all discussed. Additional features to aid in comprehension include a table of contents, informative captions...

A tour through South Dakota's Badlands National Park introduces the park's flora, fauna, topography, history, weather, and attractions. Visitor centers, overlooks, the Badlands Loop Road, as well as the Pine Ridge Reservation are all discussed. Additional features to aid in comprehension include a table...

Introduces readers to Tom's day of looking through a telescope. Discusses the Moon and Sun through Tom's experience. 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: 1503820173ISBN-13: 9781503820173Publisher: Child's...

"The completely partially scientifically accurate alphabet book for the children of science and cartoon dinosaur enthusiasts everywhere." Let's face it, it's probably more for the adults than the kids, but this cute and quirky science themed ABC book is great for a laugh and...

This workbook, with 30 science experiments and 50 quiz questions, covers the following topics: Physical Science, Life Science, Earth Science, and Contributions to Science If you are homeschooling (or if you are just trying to get extra practice for your child), then you already...

Everyone is familiar with magnets, but how much do we know about how they actually work? This book explores the basics of magnets, looking at topics such as poles, electromagnets, and how we use the Earth's magnetic field to find our way.Author: Louise Spilsbury,...

"This book about the exciting and inspiring true story of Apollo 8, the first crewed spaceship to break free of Earth's orbit and reach the moon, tells the story of these three brave men, the frantic rush to get their rocket ready, and the...

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...

During the day, the sun shines, birds tweet, and bees buzz. Earth is awake But what happens at night? The moon -- and a whole new group of animals come out to play Adult and child readers can cuddle up and read aloud and...

This big, bright spiral-bound activity book encourages kids to get outside and play It's chock full of stencils, stickers, stickers, pull-outs, games, trivia, puzzles, and cutouts that encourage exploration and learning in the great outdoors. It's the perfect gift for any parent wanting to...

Put on your suit of armor and grab your bear spray because it's time to explore the deadly side of things. This is the perfect book for curious boys and girls who want the real scoop on predators, natural disasters, and dangerous jobs. That's...

Watch out! This book will scramble your eyeballs and boggle your brain with Perplexing Puzzles, Impossible Illusions, Loopy Lines, and more dizzying delights! Sound like fun? Explore the mysteries that lie right inside our own minds (including the key scientific concepts of perspective and...

Do you think spies are stupendous? Ninjas are neat? Mysteries are more than meet the private eye? Then you'll love That's Sneaky, the most surprising and suspenseful information that we're legally permitted to print. Jam-packed into this top secret title is the most classified...

Eggs are awesome But how come some birds' eggs are HUGE while others' are tiny? How do chicks come out of them? Imagine if humans were born from eggs WOWAuthor: Becky BainesISBN-10: 1426304080ISBN-13: 9781426304088Publisher: National Geographic KidsLanguage: EnglishPublished: 02/10/2009Pages: 32Format: HardcoverWeight: 0.55lbsSize: 7.60h x...

From the author of Optics and Shifting Shores comes a detailed and mesmerizing look into the mystery of mass extinctions. Vanishing Life takes readers into the fascinating phenomenon of mass extinction as Jeff Hecht bust myths with shocking facts in this spellbinding book. In...

A rhythmic poem and supporting informational text that captures the wonder of animal response to the approaching winter. Learn how different animals prepare for, adapt to and behave in the cold winter months. Coauthored and illustrated by sisters who grew up in Vermont, this...

A rhythmic poem and supporting informational text that captures the wonder of animal response to the approaching winter. Learn how different animals prepare for, adapt to and behave in the cold winter months. Coauthored and illustrated by sisters who grew up in Vermont, this...

The Level I Physics Student Laboratory Workbook contains ten experiments that coincide with the ten chapters of the Level I Physics Student Text. The experiments include- investigating momentum (Experiment 4), building a penny battery (Experiment 5), and exploring light and sound waves (Chapter 10).Author:...

From the Universe to You combines the beauty of natural wonders and family bonds to present a complex topic--the universe and our place in it--in a lyrical manner intended to both inform and spur the imagination. In so doing, the story and colorful illustrations...

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,...

Did you know that honey is really bee barf? That grizzly bears sometimes eat rotting meat? Or that turkey vultures poop on their own feet? Nature's Yucky uses kids' natural fascination with the stinky, the gross, and the icky to help them learn more...

Activity book featuring mazes set in National Parks of the American West.Author: Rising MoonISBN-10: 087358810XISBN-13: 9780873588102Publisher: Cooper Square PubLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/01/2002Pages: 64Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.52lbsSize: 10.98h x 8.52w x 0.30d

What creepy-crawlies live in your back yard? Find out: - where a grasshopper keeps its ears; - why a shield bug is also called a stink bug; - how spiders catch and store their dinner. It's a bug jungle out there!Author: Louise A. SpilsburyISBN-10:...

What isn't top secret in the military? Readers will be intrigued by the scientific ingenuity (past and present) brought about by wartime need, from field medicine innovations to weapons. A concluding chapter features "tomorrow's secrets," or what military research is likely to yield in...

Scientists have solved problems as varied as the germ theory of disease and the start of our universe. This amazing book outlines the great discoveries made and the principles followed by scientists who explore our world. Readers will enjoy reading the stories behind each...

How can modern forensic tools help solve the mystery of ancient Aztec skull masks? What can we learn about Aztec life from the forensic analysis of their art? Can chemical analysis teach us about how Aztecs treated disease - and why millions were killed...