Science & Nature - Kids Fiction

These are Phineas L. MacGuire's (a.k.a. Mac) goals for 4th grade: 1. To be the best fourth grade scientist ever. 2. To be the best fourth grade scientist ever. 3. To be the best fourth grade scientist ever. It's a tall order, but he's...

In Smile, Sophia, a smart, relatable picture book by author/illustrator Skylaar Amann, a serious dino-loving little girl just doesn't feel like smiling...and that's okay. Sophia loves finding fossils and digging up dinosaur bones. But she doesn't love the way all the grownups just want...

Am I Even a Bee? is the story of Osmia, a solitary bee, decidedly green and unquestionably un-fuzzy. Osmia has always believed she is a bee, (her mom told her so), but recent run-ins with people, and even other insects, leave her wondering, "Am...

Rosalind loves to play with her little deer in the shade of the lime tree. Then one day a hunter comes along with his dog and frightens the deer away. The poor little deer is captured by a king and kept in a golden...

Good Night Redwoods features Redwood National and State Parks, coast redwoods, redwood facts, banana slugs, Roosevelt elk, redwood roots, redwood bark, park rangers, and more The tallest living things on Earth are sure to inspire young nature lovers in this adorable bedtime board book....

Once Upon a Northern Night has received starred reviews from Kirkus, Publishers Weekly and School Library Journal. In this exquisite lullaby, the beauty and wonder of a northern winter night unfold, with images of a soft snowfall, the wild animals that appear in the...

For fans of Clifford and Spot, welcome everybody's favorite little yellow puppy, Biscuit, in an I Can Read adventure Biscuit is excited to explore the garden. From the prettiest flowers to the smallest bugs, there's so much to see. And the little puppy even...

Introduce budding scientists to a fun STEM topic -- birds and their feathers! This interactive board book features riddles about different birds, and images that transform as you turn the page to reveal the answer. Includes fact-packed educational notes about birds, feathers and what...

Long ago Beaver did not look like he does now. Yes, he had two very large front teeth, but his tail was not wide and flat. It was thick with silky fur. Vain Beaver is inordinately proud of his glorious tail. When he's not...

Moonbear wishes for a dance with the moon in this charming reissue of a beloved classic by award-winning author and illustrator Frank Asch. Bear wants to dance with the moon. But he's not sure the moon will want to dance with him. Perhaps with...

What can one little dolphin do to stop humans from littering and save the Chesapeake Bay? Join Donnie Dolphin on this exciting adventure as he formulates a plan with the help of a very wise seagull and his friends. Together, can they teach humans...

This stunning story demonstrating the scale of the Universe and our place in it was created specially for children aged three years and up by the award-winning author-illustrator Vasanti Unka. A starlit journey through space that will lead you to a wonderful planet brimming...

Kai, a baby humpback, finds being a baby whale takes much practicing. Through his Mom's instruction and encouragement, Kai is ready for his trip to Alaska and back to Maui. Follow his baby milestones and compare to your own.Author: Donna PeakeISBN-10: 1733778209ISBN-13: 9781733778206Publisher: Butterscotch...

Run little fingers along these chunky, die-cut shapes and guess what created the tracks! Lift the flap to find out if you are right! Develop observation and prediction skills by exploring tracks that can be found in a variety of settings. Did a tractor...

Learning becomes fun for everyone in this book about the geography of north American rivers and about the animals that live in this habitat. The amazing artwork in this book will inspire kids in classrooms and at home to appreciate the world around us!The...

A gentle intergenerational tale for young readers about the importance of patience and the fascinating work of beekeeping, from award-winning author Lester L. Laminack and celebrated illustrator Jim Lamarche. Henry wants nothing more than to be like his Aunt Lilla and work with the...

Rainbow volcano cakes, glitter you can eat, and an effort to help end student hunger at Earhart Elementary are all part of the Geeky F@b 5's next adventure. As the girls dive into a frenzy of volcano cake baking, a new girl has just...

As Elmer strolls through the jungle, appreciating the beautiful smell of the flowers or watching the butterflies dance, his friends rush past, far too busy to stop and enjoy it with him. Can Elmer find anyone to share the moment with?Author: David McKeeISBN-10: 1541535545ISBN-13:...

Sophie finds a four-leaf clover that isn't exactly lucky in the seventh book of The Adventures of Sophie Mouse! Sophie Mouse is painting in Clio's Clover patch on a beautiful spring day when she spots something unusual. It's a clover...but it has four leaves!...

From beloved storytellers Bill Martin Jr. and Michael Sampson and with shimmering illustrations by Caldecott Honor- artist Melissa Sweet comes a celebration of the animals all around us! Squawk! Hiss! Grr! Roar! Big, small, black, brown--all kinds of animals make their home in our...

It's springtime on the farm and all the baby animals are out for a day in the sun From little chicks that like to peep to a tiny puppy hiding in a boot, these beautiful babies are sure to thrill even the smallest readers....

Way up high in a rain-forest tree, there's lots and lots for us to see. It's right to the top! Climb along with me! Let's explore each branch of this tall green treeAuthor: Jan PeckISBN-10: 1416900713ISBN-13: 9781416900719Publisher: Simon & Schuster Books for Young ReadersLanguage:...

Bindi and her family are on their way to the jungle to collect three cute tiger cubs to take back to Australia Zoo. Soon after meeting the playful cubs, Bindi and her new friend, Madi, learn that the tigers in a nearby park are...

From Marcus Pfister, creator of the bestselling Rainbow Fish series, a thoughtful book of thirteen rhyming couplets that create a calming meditation on life and the great questions it inspires. How do birds learn how to sing? What brings summer after spring? What turns...

Rosie is a little girl with big worries. Today is her sixth birthday, and she is having a party at the space museum with all her friends. She loves everything about space... but she cannot stop worrying about all of the things that might...

Today is no ordinary day of school. After all, what school day includes talking to a mermaid marine biologist, meeting a radioactive chemist, and hanging out with many more extraordinary heroes?Elise's field trip to Super STEM gives her a glimpse into the magic of...

Little Kara had big dreams. But she had seen others around her defeated by the obstacles thrown at them, and she was fearful she might endure the same fate and never attain her dreams.Was she good enough?Was she strong enough?Would she be able to...

From award-winning and bestselling author Kevin Henkes and the acclaimed painter Laura Dronzek, Little Houses is an unforgettable masterpiece about nature, family, wonder, and the ocean. The lyrical writing and stunning paintings make this a great choice for family sharing and for story times...

A reclusive raccoon makes room in his life for new friends and new projects. In the furthest corner of a long-forgotten junkyard, Roscoe lives a life that suits him. But when a disaster sends three visitors to his gate looking for a new home,...

Discover fantasy and magic in a vibrant, contemporary companion to The Flower Fairies Welcome to the Land of Fairies, a hidden magical world where you'll meet kind and joyful fairies and their animal friends. Each fairy is special -- you'll find them greeting springtime...

The Adventures of Emery Jones, Boy Science Wonder Book #2 From National Book Award-Winner Charles JohnsonIt's the first day of middle school and nothing's going right for poet Gabby Sykes. She's in a bad mood, her hearing aid is missing, she's not allowed to...

Meet Oleander, who likes to keep busy, and her pet salamander, Sally Mander, who prefers to take it easy. As they go about their days in these five stories, they're visited by the Sprinkle Fairy (she's the owner of a word factory in Sicily)...

Waiting for High Tide has earned two STARRED reviews from Publisher's Weekly and Kirkus! For one young boy, it's a perfect summer day to spend at the beach with his family. He scours the high tide line for treasures, listens to the swizzling sound...

Simple text and bold, beautiful paper sculpture convey the animal life, plant life, weather, colors, clothing, and feelings associated with the winter season.Author: Linda GlaserISBN-10: 0761316809ISBN-13: 9780761316800Publisher: First Avenue Editions (Tm)Language: EnglishPublished: 09/01/2002Pages: 32Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.26lbsSize: 9.06h x 8.80w x 0.10dAccelerated Reader:Reading Level: 3.1Point...

Badges are better when you earn them together The Mouse Scouts think their newest badge should be a cinch. But can old friends and new friends work side by side? When Miss Poppy assigns the troop a new badge--Making Friends--the girls think it will...

When a pile of junk lands on their lodge, two beavers call on the Tinkerers to save their home. The pair of beavers who live next to Big River Junkyard don't agree on much. But when the factory upstream starts polluting the water, they...

A beautiful, newly-illustrated edition of the original classic Most 90s kids grew up with the adorable Disney movie Bambi, but did you know it was originally a book? Now the classic 1923 novel about the life of a young deer is getting a new...

It's a breezy new day and along with a tempest in a chocolate milk glass, Jesse's presented with a messy new mystery when Dorky Dougy loses his lunch while spinning on the merry-go-round. The big question is, why did the ballistic barf fling outwardly,...

Riki loves to watch the beautiful birds that visit his garden through the four seasons. He builds them a birdhouse: follow along as he measures and saws the wood, then glues, hammers, and paints it. He picks the perfect place to mount it in...

Dive into this playful poem about the draw of the shore and the effect the ocean has on all five senses. Relive a day at the beach with this lovely book of memories. You can almost feel the salt spray on your face and...

From winter hunts to picnic foraging, Coyote makes his deliberate way through the seasons in his urban habitat. His adventures come to life in this lavishly illustrated tale.Down at the lake, Coyote is hunting, eager to fill his empty belly. When winter ice crackles,...

Uncle Jake has a big surprise for Henry and Henry's big dog, Mudge. He's going to build them a tree house At first Henry is all excited. But then he remembers. Mudge does not know how to climb a tree. How will Henry and...

Free-verse text describes the transition from day to night and from night to day, revealing the magic in these everyday moments.Author: Ralph FletcherISBN-10: 0395848261ISBN-13: 9780395848265Publisher: Clarion BooksLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/20/1997Pages: 32Format: HardcoverWeight: 0.89lbsSize: 9.24h x 10.74w x 0.36dAccelerated Reader:Reading Level: 3.5Point Value: 0.5Interest Level: Lower...

Gorgeous photographs and an evocative text sing the praises of a real-life herd of wild horses running free in Arizona, in this ode to the beauty of these glorious creatures. Between one breath and the next, / the Wild Horses appear.Gliding through trees, /...

Teach children about the STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) approach with this fun and educational multicultural book. This book takes readers through the STEM process with six steps starting with ask, imagine, plan, create, test, and improve. Emma Ren: Robot Engineer story will...

Did you know that regular plants, commonly called 'weeds' can be good for you, or that you could eat them? Join Sammy and his grandad as they explore the benefits of their natural surroundings, and see if you can identify some of these treasures...

Thomas is an aquarium toad of unknown parentage. He doesn't know his past and the prospects for his future are dim. While he's read extensively about faraway lands, Thomas has never ventured beyond the glass walls of home. But when happenstance leaves a door...

Two books from Robert McClung with all the pictures and all the text, nothing's been cut! The Story of a Rattlesnake and The Story of an Atlantic Salmon, each story is 64 pages.Buzztail was nearly six feet long-a giant among timber rattlesnakes. He was...

How long does it take for a seed to grow? Horse and Buggy can't wait to find out in this hilarious Level G story from Geisel medalist Ethan Long. Is it ready yet? What about now? Horse is so excited for the seed he...

During her mother's absence, a young girl discovers the joys of gardening--and the rewards of persistence and a sharp eye--in a sweet intergenerational story. A young girl must stay with her grandparents while her mother is in the hospital. At first, it's hard at...