Science & Nature - Kids Fiction

One night the wind howled, and the snow fell and fell and fell and fell...Author: Lee HarperISBN-10: 1416984542ISBN-13: 9781416984542Publisher: Simon & Schuster/Paula Wiseman BooksLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/20/2009Pages: 40Format: HardcoverWeight: 0.82lbsSize: 10.32h x 8.34w x 0.41dReview Citation(s): School Library Journal 10/01/2009 pg. 94Kirkus Review - Children...

The next installment of this hit series features stories that are inspired and co-created by Bindi Irwin, daughter of the iconic wildlife expert Steve Irwin.Bindi, Robert, Terri Irwin and their American friend Kelly are on a surfing tour in Mexico and the United States....

It's not easy being small, but in Brad Sneed's lovely new adaptation of Hans Christian Andersen's Thumbelina, at least life is full of adventure. Soon after being born from a fiery red flower, Thumbelina is kidnapped from home and pursued by many suitors, including...

This bright and lively board book introduces young children to a range of animals and the special places they live. Loes Botman's colorful and detailed illustrations bring the animals to life, and the simple concepts and words make these books perfect for exploring with...

"A tender bedtime tale set in a too-seldom-seen northern world."-- ★ Kirkus Reviews In the sky at nighttime, the northern lights dance, a mother's song sways on the breeze, and a raven roosts atop a tall building, bathed in the light of the moon....

Adorable babies are on the go during the winter in this endearing board book. Spirited, rhyming text and colorful, graphic art introduce an energetic cast of babies having an action-packed day of play in the park on a cheerful winter day. Featuring diverse characters...

In the Midwest, winter means freezing temperatures, shorter days, and piles of snow. For some, the logical response is to curl up under the blankets and hibernate until spring.But wait: where are all the Minnesotans? Outside, of course First, bundle up: a warm coat...

Opposite the simple declarative sentence, Walter was worried is a portrait of a very worried Walter. But wait The letters that spell out his feelings form his facial characteristics, as well as his expression. Gradually a simple story unfolds: the sky grows dark, the...

The beach is a magical place - a place where children are free to play, build, and discover. We here at Laughing Elephant have scoured our extensive library for vintage illustrations that depict children and the sea. In this book, we pair these images...

When a child makes a wish, where does it go? Like a tiny seed carried on the wind, a wish journeys through adversity, takes root, and grows.Author: Jessica YoungISBN-10: 1568463383ISBN-13: 9781568463384Publisher: Creative EditionsLanguage: EnglishPublished: 02/25/2020Pages: 32Format: HardcoverWeight: 1.00lbsSize: 12.30h x 8.80w x 0.40dReview Citation(s):...

At the end of Dark Tide, Book 3 in the Waterfire Saga, Astrid leaves her mermaid friends to confront her ancestor, Orfeo, the evil force behind the rise of the monster Abbadon. Orfeo possesses one of the talismans that the merls need in order...

Join Annie Bronn as she fights to save the magnificent wild Mustangs of the West in this classic horse story from Newbery Award-winning author Marguerite Henry, now available in a collectible hardcover gift edition. Horses were in Annie Bronn's blood. For as long as...

Little Bear wants to be like his dad--but his mom has a fun skill to share too in this reissue of a classic picture book from celebrated and award-winning author and illustrator Frank Asch. Little Bear loves to do everything his daddy does. When...

From a carrier, a baby peers out at the trail. Leaves rustle overhead, and a turtle stretches toward the sun. Everything shimmers with light, including the jeweled wings of a dragonfly and the star-shaped lilies. This delightful board book takes the reader on a...

Good night sun and other stars, good night Saturn, Venus, Mars. Elsewhere in the world it's light, it's morning there, but here it's night. As the sun sets from east to west, this book takes children on a magical round-the-world journey to bid good...

"HOW ROLAND ROLLS," winner of a 2013 Gelett Burgess Children's Book Award, is a story about a wave named Roland who's afraid that, one day, when he hits the beach, his life will be over. But when he gets deep, he's struck by the...

A grandpa's memories of brilliant night skies inspire a little girl to take action in a tale for budding community organizers and star lovers alike. Mabel loves stars. She counts five from her window and thirty-seven from her backyard. But her grandfather tells her...

From beloved New York Times bestselling author-illustrator Oliver Jeffers comes an exquisite collection of his much-loved picture books How to Catch a Star, Lost and Found, The Way Back Home, and Up and Down, along with a captivating behind-the-scenes look at the making of...

As Scout is collecting firewood for the winter, he notices something extraordinary -- there is a wooden timekeeper in the forest! But what is it? Join Scout as he helps Daisy find clues to solve the Case of the Wooden Timekeeper. Titles in The...

Silently, a tiny yellow spider spins her fragile web. As a young boy stops to watch, she crawls along the delicate silken threads, sometimes hanging, sometimes spinning, sometimes staring back. Before the boy knows it, the spider's world has become his own. . ....

Springtime is here, and Zinnia can't wait to plant her seeds and watch them grow. She carefully takes care of her garden, watering her plants, weeding, and waiting patiently for something to sprout. And soon enough, the first seedlings appear With art just as...

Author Alice Elshoff was inspired to write her newest book "Tundra's Gift" by the bravery of children she saw recovering while volunteering at Doernbecher Children's hospital in Portland, Oregon. Narrated by Tundra, a very special owl, the story unfolds as Elshoff mixes ancient myth,...

Talking Trees: The Real StoryBy: Michelle Hinkson GaskinTalking Trees: The Real Story is about the secret lives of trees when they think people are looking. For Michelle Gaskin, she can never look at a tree and not see "something" suspiciously... mischievous... and thinks others...

One morning, music-loving Jo wakes up to discover that his musical notes have disappeared! Where could they have gone to? Join Jo on a dreamy space adventure as he goes in search of his musical notes!Author: Mariam ShaperaISBN-10: 0228850746ISBN-13: 9780228850748Publisher: Tellwell TalentLanguage: EnglishPublished: 05/31/2021Pages:...

Scout and Daisy are going for a winter hike. On their way to the valley, Daisy notices the snowman friend she built the day before is smaller. Why is her friend shrinking? Join Scout and Daisy as they find clues to solve the Case...

The Adventures of Emery Jones, Boy Science Wonder From National Book Award-Winner Charles JohnsonWhen ten-year-old genius Emery Jones accidentally sends his nemesis Chippy 190 million years back in time, he's not sure he can reverse the process--or if he even wants to. Will Emery...

"Who's plump and pokey?" Animals are hiding throughout picturesque scenes of different habitats. With other animals of the region nearby, kids will have to seek closely to identify the described animal on each page.Author: Candice Hartsough, John HuttonISBN-10: 193666982XISBN-13: 9781936669820Publisher: Blue Manatee PressLanguage: EnglishPublished:...

When a storm is raging, David and George are glad to be inside the house, snug and safe. In this spectacular picture book by Caldecott Honor recipient David Wisener, a fallen tree becomes the threshold to the limitless voyage of the imagination, which David...

Meet the new fawns in the forest: the descendants of Bambi discover the woods in this refreshed edition of the sequel to Bambi, complete with new illustrations. Twin fawns Geno and Gurri are the children of Faline and Bambi. The pair must grow up...

Buzz and his dad head to a cave to test a new invention. As they explore the cave, they see crystals, snakes, and bats. Then Buzz spots something really special Maybe Buzz's latest invention has led to a great discovery.Author: Cari MeisterISBN-10: 1434227979ISBN-13: 9781434227973Publisher:...

Children of all ages are invited to a bright and colorful multicultural celebration with We've Got the Whole World in Our Hands!Award-winning illustrator Rafael López brings new life with his adaptation of "He's Got the Whole World in His Hands," saluting the lives of...

I wrote this book, Go Outside and Play, because when I was a kid, that was what we did. We also had a blast doing it and never wanted to come inside. These days, we have become too much of a hermit and slaves...

An explosive revelation and a familiar face heighten the mystery for Cruz and friends in the sixth book in this adventure-packed series. Still reeling from the life-changing discovery he found buried in the mysterious archive, Cruz Coronado grapples with an important secret as the...

New Books for Newborns is where to start. With lilting lullaby text and lovely illustrations, the New Books for Newborns stories are the perfect first books for new parents to share with their little ones right from the start! Start here. With so many...

When Mae the mayfly first hatches she learns she'll have just a day to enjoy the world. But soon a hungry trout has her racing for cover As she peeks from her hiding spot and notices some of nature's most beautiful sights, she realizes...

Author Andrew Weiner and artist April Chu's picture book Down by the River: A Family Fly Fishing Story is "an authentic, heartwarming story with a focus on family and togetherness" (Kirkus Reviews, Starred Review). One beautiful autumn day, Art sets out with his mother...

Batchelder Honor Winner, 2020 ALA Youth Media AwardsHonorable Mention, 2019 Freeman Awards (National Consortium for Teaching about Asia)Korea's demilitarized zone (DMZ) has become an amazing accidental nature preserve that gives hope for a brighter future for a divided land.This unique picture book invites young...

From the author/illustrator of The Scrambled States of America, here is a fun-filled introduction to teeth. Before the principal's announcements, will you all please stand and recite our pledge: 'I pledge allegiance to this mouth and to the dentist who takes care of us....

What begins as a two-night camping and kayaking trek in the untamed Alaskan wilderness turns into a test of survival for Cody and her cousin Derek. While their mothers are in Juneau picking up supplies for Yakutat Lodge, the cousins sneak off in an...

Scarecrows. They perch high above gardens and fields, with borrowed coats and button eyes and pie-pan hands that glint in the sun. What else is there to know about them? Perhaps more than we realize. Newbery Medalist Cynthia Rylant's rich and poignant story, powerfully...

This heartfelt and beautifully illustrated picture book follows the special friendship between a scarecrow and a snowman throughout the seasons. Being a scarecrow can be lonely. Spending his day keeping birds away doesn't leave Crow with many options for friends. Then one snowy day,...

Fiona McConville is a child of the Western Isles, living on the Scottish mainland. City life doesn't suit Fiona and at age ten she is sent back to her beloved isles to live with her grandparents. There she learns more about her mother's strange...

Henry the bear builds a cabin with help from his friends. A thoughtful meditation on what a home can be, inspired by the life of Henry David Thoreau. "Johnson's singular illustrations of the changing seasons exhibit the planed surfaces of cubist paintings. Each scene...

Ignite a lifelong passion for astronomy by joining Atom's fun and science-packed adventure beyond the stars!"Every light you see was made from a light that came before it," the Universe said. "When an old star bursts it is not lost, it simply becomes something...

60th Anniversary EditionA strange sea monster suddenly appears on the lake ...a fortune is unearthed from an old cannon ... a valuable dinosaur egg is stolen.Who's responsible? Those seven junior geniuses - and their wild ideas!"Every time you Mad Scientists get mixed up in something,...

Spend a day with the Princess and her friends in the forest. Dew children help to get her dressed, and comb her golden hair. Little moss children bring her a delicious forest breakfast, then she practises her writing with Mrs Crow, her teacher. Next...

An American elm is planted in Oklahoma City and grows with the city until 9:02 a.m., April 19, 1995. The next spring, buds appear on the charred elm, and word spreads like a prairie wildfire through the world. This symbol of hope and strength...

When Moonbear sees his first rainbow, he thinks the sky is on fire in this charming reissue of a beloved classic by award-winning author and illustrator Frank Asch. When Moonbear looks out his window and sees a rainbow for the first time, he's sure...

At night, ten different species of frogs convene in a marsh. Fireflies light up the scene as Maestro bullfrog raises his baton. The music builds to a crescendo as the night goes on. Just before dawn, the frogs depart--but the serenade is not over...

Has the moon ever followed you home at night? Max loves his grandpa. When they must say good-bye after a visit, Grandpa reminds Max that the moon above them at Grandpa's house is the same moon that will follow him all the way home....