Science & Nature - Kids Fiction

When day is gone, and shadows begin to deepen, it is time for Grandfather Twilight to close his book, put on his jacket, and go for a walk through the forest. Little birds hush as he walks by, and the rabbits and other small...

The history of the Great Plains and the Santa Fe Trail is told in text and pictures by focusing on a cottonwood tree and the events that happen around it.Author: Holling C. HollingISBN-10: 039554534XISBN-13: 9780395545348Publisher: Clarion BooksLanguage: EnglishPublished: 04/30/1990Pages: 64Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.67lbsSize: 11.07h x...

In an exuberant display of color, Lucy Cousins invites little ones to imagine themselves as brilliant birds. Birds of all feathers flock together in a fun, rhyme-filled offering by the creator of Maisy. From the rooster's "cock-a-doodle-doo" at dawn to the owl's nighttime "tuwit,...

When Mr. Putter eats twenty-one pineapple jelly rolls, he ends up with a grumbling tummy. Worse, he can't sleep! A midnight stargazing stroll with Tabby seems to be just the cure--but could it be that Mr. Putter and Tabby aren't the only ones still...

From the illustrator of the #1 smash hit The Day the Crayons Quit comes a story about wishing, persevering, and reaching for the stars. Once there was a boy, and that boy loved stars very much. So much so that he decided to catch...

A little bird who's learning to fly accidentally winds up in Sophie's yard in the eighth charming book of The Adventures of Sophie Mouse! Sophie gets a surprise visitor when a little bird makes a crash landing into her yard and hurts his wing....

The story of how the animals prepare for the winter and the big snow is told in simple text and beautiful pictures.--Instructor. A Caldecott Medal Book. Full-color and black-and-white illustrations.Author: Berta Hader, Elmer HaderISBN-10: 0689717571ISBN-13: 9780689717574Publisher: Aladdin PaperbacksLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/31/1993Pages: 48Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.35lbsSize: 10.00h...

Two siblings journey into the woods in a tender story of branching out and new growth from acclaimed writer Andrea Zimmerman and New York Times bestselling illustrator Jing Jing Tsong.If I were a tree, I know how I'd be.My trunk strong and wide, my...

This classic picture book from the New York Times bestselling author of The Very Hungry Caterpillar and The Grouchy Ladybug stars 10 little rubber ducks and their globe-trotting adventures. In Eric Carle's poignant and funny story, illustrated with strikingly designed collages, readers are taken...

Welcome the outdoors inside for story time with this classic tale of a garden changing through the seasons. A young girl and her older companion watch birds, fly a kite, plant flowers, and play in the snow, watching flowers bloom and leaves fall as...

The lady slipper grows in the northern woods to mark the courage and strength of a small girl who lived there long ago - a girl who saved her people from a terrible disease by listening carefully to the whispering snow, the rumbling ice,...

From the team behind Ezra Jack Keats Honor winner Windows comes Here and Now. At turns wise and playful, this accessible, beautifully illustrated read soothes like a modern Goodnight Moon. Here and now . . . You may be reading a book. But somewhere,...

A new board book for the youngest fans of Leo Lionni--inspired by his bestselling books and perfect for Easter and springtime reading! Spring is a time of budding trees, chirping birds, and croaking frogs. Discover these and more wonders of spring in this delightful...

Ruby is curious about her world and has big ideas about how it works. A delightful picture book celebration of science and creativity, and a welcome companion to Sara O'Leary's beloved This Is Sadie. Ruby is a little girl with a sense of curiosity...

Using simple words and bright illustrations, author-illustrator Taro Gomi takes children on a playful tour of the four seasons.Author: Taro GomiISBN-10: 0811823318ISBN-13: 9780811823319Publisher: Chronicle BooksLanguage: EnglishPublished: 02/01/1999Pages: 34Format: Board BookWeight: 0.45lbsSize: 6.00h x 4.80w x 0.80dAccelerated Reader:Reading Level: 0.8Point Value: 0.5Interest Level: Lower GradeQuiz...

In the vein of Goodnight Moon, say "goodnight" to your lab in this picture book parody of a beloved classic. Perfect for scientists of all ages!It's been a long day at the lab for this scientist. Now it's time to say goodnight!Goodnight laserGoodnight notebookGoodnight...

Grief is like a snowflake. Each snowflake is different and everyone shows grief differently. After the death of his father, Little Tree begins to learn how to cope with his feelings and start the healing process. With the help and support of his family...

Can Chicken Frank prove he's related to a T.rex? Chicken Frank wants to prove he's related to a T.rex--because of evolution!--but none of the other farm animals believe him, until he gets his DNA test results. This comic-book style picture book combines information with...

Toddlers will enjoy accompanying Elmo as he smells freshly cut grass, sees himself in the mirror, touches squishy finger paint, tastes a sardine-and-jelly sandwich, listens to lovely music, and much more. Charming illustrations add sweetness and humor to a pitch-perfect introduction to the five...

Oh no There's a big problem with the forest roses . . . magical roses that are very important because they are the first food for newborn hippogriffs. Can Zoey, Pip, and Sassafras use their science know-how to fix the magical roses before the...

When Dr. Olivia Landon receives this anonymous e-mail shortly after broadcasting her controversial plan to save the condors, everyone thinks it's a crank threat except Dr. Landon's daughter Ashley. She's sure it's the handiwork of Morgan Rogers, self-proclaimed anarchist and computer geek. Suspicions mount...

Look out for the Lorax Dr. Seuss's lovable grump makes his Step into Reading debut in this wonderland adventure through hills of green where the Truffula trees sway. Through easy words and simple sentences, the youngest readers will discover the Lorax's paradise, from singing...

Join Olga, the science-loving girl in the red dress, in her most wacky adventure yet Perfect for fans of Dear Dumb Diary and My Big Fat Zombie Goldfish.In this third installment of the series, Olga's beloved companion, Meh, is now a mom She has...

Princess Sylvie and her father, the king, leave the palace gardens for a walk in the woods. Then Oskar the dog runs off after a long-eared hare and Sylvie's adventures begin. What will they find hiding in the forest? This is a delightful story...

Roadrunners are speedy, fearless, and when they do take time out from ruling the desert scrublands and meadows they call home, they enjoy a tasty snack of...lizards? It's true The aptly titled Lizards for Lunch: A Roadrunner's Tale provides you, the reader, with a...

Toddlers will enjoy this retelling of Stephen Cosgrove's charming story of Wheedle on the Needle filled with playful rhymes and featuring Robin James's colorful artwork.Author: Stephen CosgroveISBN-10: 1632170752ISBN-13: 9781632170750Publisher: Little BigfootLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/09/2016Pages: 20Format: Board BookWeight: 0.55lbsSize: 6.40h x 6.40w x 0.60d

Join eleven year old Chloe McCorkle on her trip to summer Camp Minnehaha in this action-packed, laugh-out-loud book perfect for middle schoolers and kids ages 9 to 12.Someone once told me that money can't buy a girl happiness. Well, they obviously never had to...

In September, Mama Earth sighs out the first autumn frost, which crunches under children's feet. Mama Earth looks after nature's plants and animals throughout the year--singing lullabies to fat bears in the fall, dressing evergreens in icicles in winter, and waking up the crocuses...

With a double-page spread for each month, this book describes the journey of a single drop of water throughout the year.Author: Neil WaldmanISBN-10: 0761323473ISBN-13: 9780761323471Publisher: Millbrook Press (Tm)Language: EnglishPublished: 08/01/2003Pages: 32Format: HardcoverWeight: 0.90lbsSize: 11.26h x 8.66w x 0.36dAccelerated Reader:Reading Level: 5Point Value: 0.5Interest Level:...

This splashy shaped novelty book from bestselling creator Salina Yoon will delight young readers with its silly googly eye and shiny fabric fin Follow the adventures of a busy little fishy who plays hide-and-seek with other ocean friends This interactive, shaped board book features...

Take a peek at prepositions while searching for a missing mouse in this clever concept book from the author of Balancing Act. The mice can't find their friend Jumper! They look over branches and under leaves. They look between the weeds and down into...

From the author of the Caldecott Honor-winning picture book All the World comes an exuberant, lyrical celebration of the plants--and people--that grow and thrive in a busy community garden. A community garden unites children and neighbors in this celebration of all the things that...

"A quiet, beautiful picture book to share." --Booklist (starred review) "This gentle, lyrical celebration of the natural world will reward similarly observant readers." --Kirkus Reviews (starred review) "A touching reminder about the beauty of the natural world." --School Library Journal (starred review) "With meditative...

Science and art come together in this colorful and empowering picture book about a strong minded girl scientist and her artist family. Is it possible for science and art to really mix? Georgia wants to be a scientist, and a great one at that....

Just in time for the holidays, the two bestselling picture books featuring everyone's favorite dragons are available in a joint slipcase edition Dragons Love Tacos and its companion, Dragons Love Tacos 2: The Sequel, go together like tacos and salsa, and this boxed set...

Katie discovers the wonder and love of hunting and finding rocks with her father. Together they explore fossils, crystals and what secrets lie in the earth. Katie shares her discoveries with her mother and learns the true gift is spending time with her parents.Author:...

A wordless picture-book journey through the Boundary Waters, canoeing and camping with a family as they encounter the northwoods wilderness in all its spectacular beauty It's a place of wordless wonder: the wilderness of the Boundary Waters on the Minnesota-Canada border. Travel its vast...

The shivering cold of winter. The fresh, new signs of spring. The toe-wiggling freedom of summer. The leaf-dropping days of fall. Each season is celebrated for many different reasons, but one never fails to roll right into the next. Jane Yolen's lilting verses and...

A young girl spends a radiant summer day at the beach in this updated classic from the author of Apples and Pumpkins. Sun...sand...the bright blue ocean! There is so much for a young girl to do on a visit to the beach: sand castles...

Fifth-grader Merlin Montgomery, AKA Big Monty, has to save his school again when his principal consumes a toxic energy drink Can this science-loving kid stop his award-winning principal from destroying his school's reputation? Merlin won't be able to do it alone. He'll need help...

STARRED REVIEW! "The illustrations, awash in green and somewhat nostalgic in styling, complement the narrative and successfully transport readers to a lush forest brimming with life. Clearly demonstrates the sense of connectedness--to nature, others, and self--that mindfulness practice can bring."--Kirkus Reviews starred review A...

For as long as he can remember, Ethan has envied his dad's hunting trips. His dad has always promised to bring Ethan along when he's old enough, and finally, this year is the year! But on their hunt, Ethan discovers some dead deer left...

Featuring the evergreen appeal of human-animal friendships and set in an elephant sanctuary, We Bought a Zoo meets Jurassic Park in a gripping story about a thirteen-year-old girl, a cast of elephants, and a surprising new arrival--a woolly mammoth. Sam was born and raised...

This bright, engaging board bookintroduces children to numbers and counting from 1 to 10 with simple text and many familiar objects. Part of the new Clever First Conceptsseries, In the Airfeatures a variety of items for children to locate and identify on each spread....

See the iconic secret garden bloom in this little book--perfect for little hands! Orphan Mary moves in with her uncle and finds Misselthwaite Manor full of secrets--and nothing to do. But when she discovers an enchanting secret garden, Mary discovers how love and kindness...

A robin's animal friends help build her nest in this cumulative collage picture book from Caldecott Honor recipient Denise Fleming. Robin is building a nest, and her friends are ready to help! The squirrel trims the twigs. The dog brings the string. The horse...

Growing up on Mimi and Papa's farm, Peter knows a lot about caring for pumpkins. One summer Peter finds a lonely pumpkin all by itself in the field, and with his tender care, the pumpkin flourishes. By autumn, it's the very best pumpkin of...

Oliver is a lucky kid. His family lives along the shore of Virginia's North River, and his backyard is home to a variety of wildlife-from baby rabbits to the majestic great blue heron. Oliver spends his days playing along the river's edge among the...

Animal lover and kid scientist Olga is back! Great for fans of the acclaimed graphic novels Real Friends and Invisible Emmie.In this second installment of a series Franny K. Stein creator Jim Benton called "great, kooky, monstrous fun," Olga wants to leave earth in...

Amber, a nature-loving girl who enjoys afternoon walks in the woods with her grandma and puppy, has an adventurous spirit and a heart that belongs to Mother Nature. She takes you on a magical journey in the woods near her grandparents' mountain cottage. Immerse...