Science & Nature - Kids Fiction

When their relaxing sea vacation is interrupted, Jake, Sherry, Kwame and the rest of Dr. Darwin's X-Venture X-plorers head under the sea to find out all about creatures from the deep. And under the sea, sharks are king. But the sharks are not the...

Tony Johnston's THE BARN OWLS recalls in quiet tones the memory of a barn that has stood alone in a wheat field for one hundred years at least. The owls have nested there and have hunted in the fields and circled in the night...

Join the fun of finding and counting all the animals, flowers, and insects, as more and more appear on a thrilling walk along the seashore during the summertime. Packed with repetition that young children love and that also helps them learn, this is an...

Plump, juicy oranges are one of the great pleasures of winter--and one that is usually taken for granted. Now here's an eloquent, celebratory picture of how those oranges have found their way to the grocery store shelves, and then into kids--tummies With vivid, glowing...

Owen the baby hippo and his mama were best friends. They loved to play hide-and-seek on the banks of the Sabaki River in Africa. That was all before the tsunami came and washed Owen's world away. But after the rain stops, Owen befriends Mzee,...

The snow falls all night. Everything is white. And everyone wants to play. You can play, too!Come and join the squirrel, the rabbit, the cat, the dog, and all the children. You don't even need your snowsuit!A joyful picture book from the team behind...

Byrd Baylor's text captures and shares some of the special experiences in the Southwest desert country that have inaugurated her private celebrations: The Time of Falling Stars, in the middle of August, when "every time a streak of light goes shooting through the darkness,...

Lori Nichols' enchanting debut features an irresistible, free-spirited, nature-loving little girl who greets the changing seasons and a new sibling with arms wide open. When Maple is tiny, her parents plant a maple tree in her honor. She and her tree grow up together,...

"Eccentric and unusual with an appealing, gentle charm," raves Kirkus Reviews, in a starred review. Every morning, Fred climbs three flights of stairs--up to his rooftop in Brooklyn, New York--and greets the members of his enormous family: "Good morning, my bees, my darlings!" His...

A fanciful history lesson for middle graders, featuring a charming mouse named Celeste.Celeste is a mouse who is looking for a home. Is it nestled in the toe of a warm boot? In the shirt pocket of Celeste's new friend Joseph? Or is home...

An accordion-shaped board book created specifically for tummy time for babies--and families--who love nature! This wordless accordion-shaped board book is filled with twenty different nature scenes drawn in bold black-and-white art, perfect for a baby's developing mind. The book is meant to stand up...

Bob the apple is afraid of the changes that are coming with the autumn season. Watching his brothers and sisters fall from the tree is scary, but with the help of his wise father, his spunky friend, Robin and Mother Nature, he is able...

Shadows and bats and bears - oh my! Do you know what might be lurking in the dark? Follow our spy down a deep, dark cave to find examples of the color black! The perfect book for early readers, I Spy Black in a...

Kites, birds, and airplanes all require the power of wind to fly, but they all use it in different ways. How do they use the wind to make lift force so that they can fly in the sky without falling? Explore this fun story...

The paperback edition of the award-winning hide-and-seek picture book exploring the wild animals of winter. In this deceptively simple children's picture book, a pair of award-winning storytellers share the joys of winter. A lyrical prose poem, The Snow Knows introduces readers of all ages...

This bright and lively board book introduces young children to a variety of birds and the special sounds they make. Loes Botman's colorful and detailed illustrations bring the different birds -- including a robin, blue tit, swan, pigeon and duck -- vividly to life....

Irresistible...playfully existential.-- O, The Oprah MagazineBear's search for himself doesn't matter so much as the charm of Lavie's storytelling voice as he narrates it...Erlbruch gives the bear big, puzzled-looking eyes and a lovable grin. He lives in a forest made of ornate trees seemingly...

When Sophia dreams that howling winds whisk the fur and feathers right off her animal friends, she shares some of her clothes with them. But her clothing doesn't work well for the animals. Seeing their disappointment, she offers to sew each one the "right"...

Learn about the life cycle of a green sea turtle and its coral reef habitat in this beautifully illustrated picture book. With backmatter on coral reefs, sea turtles, activities for teachers, and more, this book will be staple in your child's library or elementary...

Big Bear's forest friends eye his berries hungrily, but he doesn't notice as he digs into his delicious snack. When the old oak tree says, "Share, Big Bear, share," he thinks the tree has said, "Hair, Big Bear, hair!" One comical scene follows another...

Follow a young red fox on a snowy day in this striking glimpse of woodland life in winter from Jonathan London and Daniel Miyares. Little foxling, where will you go? A red fox emerges from its burrow one wintry morning, a fiery streak against...

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...

8-year-old Crystal is digging for fossils when her dog, Tut, begins barking at something in the woods. What could it be? Their curiosity takes them deep into the dark woods among wild animals, caves and raging rivers. Will they find the mysterious animal? Will...

Perfect for Mother's Day or a baby shower gift, a celebration of a family's anticipation of a new baby"Before...You were a song in our hearts, a star in our eyes."Told from the perspective of new parents welcoming their baby to the world, this touching...

Building on The Dandelion Seed, where kids learn the life cycle of a plant, the focus now is on the seed's patience and persistence. A larger lesson develops, teaching readers that we can all be more than we ever thought we could. Beautiful illustrations...

Another adventure begins in this book in the Stella and Sam series as the pair explores the wonders of the natural world. A vast luminous sky, the sun, the stars and the rising moon form the backdrop for their nocturnal expedition. As they encounter...

A picture book celebrating the power of hugs from award-winning creators, author Lisa Wheeler and illustrator Lisk Feng A Hug Is for Holding Me is a sweet, cozy book about love and affection and invites children to engage with the natural world in a...

Winter is just over, the sky is gray, and the ground is brown. Little Mortimer Mouse munches on sunflower seeds and longs to see something green. Upon overhearing the story of how springtime rain and sunshine nurture little seeds to grow into great big...

When the flowers begin to bloom and the world starts turning green, animals everywhere are born . . .including the noisy ducklings From the creator of A Book of Sleep and Snow Rabbit, Spring Rabbit comes a beautiful book of baby animals. Travel with...

A cuter-than-puppies companion to Little Sleepyhead Little bitty chipmunks, chattering all the day, Little bitty ladybug always comes to play. Marching with ants, snuggling with baby rabbits, reaching for the sun with happy buttercups--young children form special bonds with nature's little creations. Lyrical verse...

Patterns are everywhere How many can you find?This gorgeously illustrated book from Joyce Hesselberth, the creator of the acclaimed Mapping Sam, expertly introduces readers to basic patterns in nature, music, sports, art, language, and math. Pitter Pattern is an exceptional mix of fiction and...

There's a lot of little moments, each and every dayFor us to look and see, the gifts that come our way-MelissaAuthor: Melissa RiewerISBN-10: 1636924840ISBN-13: 9781636924847Publisher: Newman SpringsLanguage: EnglishPublished: 03/01/2022Pages: 24Format: HardcoverWeight: 0.71lbsSize: 10.00h x 8.00w x 0.25d

Twelve-year-old Abbie Keegan loves spending time in the woods behind her house and watching the silly-looking baby robins as they grow. The woods are a retreat from her parents' constant bickering and from her sweet, but needy, little brother.Then Abbie sees two boys breaking...

Keisha loves flowers. She thinks they are so beautiful that she decides to be one. If she were a flower, everyone would think she was beautiful. Being a flower is not what Keisha thought it would be. She encounters ants, a pesky bee, and...

Aiyana finds a long, skinny strip of paper on the ground that looks like a road. As she follows the road, she folds the paper in half, and it becomes a mountain for her to climb. With every fold, she makes a new shape,...

Goldilocks Knows How to Use the Six Simple MachinesShe goes bicycling through the woods and comes to the Three Bears home. But fear not! Goldilocks, the curious explorer, is a homewrecker no more. She has learned to use the six simple machines. She fixes...

"Spring has a pair of tender hands. It breaks the eggshells with gentle knocks. It caresses the wet wings of baby birds and the dandelion-like fluff of chicks and ducklings. . . ." This lyrical poetry collection, originally published in China and beautiful illustrated,...

From Ezra Jack Keats Honor winner E. B. Goodale comes a celebration of nature, family, and building our own hands-on adventures--perfect for any reader who has ever craved a bit of independence . . . In this lush and playful picture book from E....

A curious child hops on a friendly cloud and has a magical journey flying through the sky. Features delightful watercolors and a bilingual Japanese translation. Once a baby, now Sora is a boy who explores the world around him. First crawling and then walking,...

Illustrator Charles Reasonor's charming version of the traditional nursery rhyme Itsy Bitsy Spider. Word balloons add a touch of sweet humor to the familiar tale.Author: Charles ReasonerISBN-10: 1479516910ISBN-13: 9781479516919Publisher: Picture Window BooksLanguage: EnglishPublished: 03/01/2013Pages: 10Format: Board BookWeight: 0.40lbsSize: 5.70h x 5.00w x 0.80dAccelerated Reader:Reading...

Daniel's favorite thing to do is fish with his grandpa. But when his grandfather passes away, all that Daniel has left are stories of Big Larry, the monster fish Grandpa spent his life chasing. Daniel decides to try to catch Big Larry in honor...

Welcome to Bohring-home to 453 people, 2,053 alligators, and one monster curse.Correction: home to 454 people, now that Kick Winter is living in the swamp Hollows with her Grandma Missouri, the town (fake) psychic. Bohring is anything but boring for Kick who has already...

Wake up, little one, a soft voice beckons, the world around you is already stirring. As Wake Up, Island gently rouses the sleepy child, it summons a world of nature coming to life on a summer island in the magical North Woods. Sunlit fingers...

the world is filled with so many wonderful things -- birds that fly through the sky and peaches that grow on trees, spiders spinning webs and cats napping in windows, fresh-baked bread and new-fallen snow. and then there's the most wonderful thing of all...

There are all kinds of kisses.Cheep kisses... moo kisses... baa kisses... coo kisses...But the best kiss of all is Mommy's kiss goodnight.Mamas all across the farm cozy up with their little ones with cuddles and sweet affection. This lulling read-aloud, with animal sounds labeled...

In this read aloud, Dani shows his friend how to face his fear of the dark by showing him all the beautiful things that we can only see because of the gift of the night's darkness. By facing our fears, we can open our...

"Familiar, familial fun!"-- KIRKUS REVIEWS Kids everywhere are asking "Are we there yet?!" From car seats to caribou herds, make traveling fun again with Hush Up and Migrate, the second book in the Hush Up series for families! A tiny, green sprout pushes through...

Fasten your seat belt, we're going to explore space! At night, we can see tiny lights sparkling in the sky. Do you know what they are? The Stars of course ! Each page is packed with things to see, surprises hidden under fun flaps...

In a bustling, urban neighborhood, count the ways one little lot becomes a beautiful community vegetable garden. Count all the ways (one to ten) an urban community unites to clean up an abandoned lot. From building planter boxes to pulling weeds to planting seeds,...

Sophie discovers a mysterious crystal cave, but her friends don't believe her, in this twelfth charming book of The Adventures of Sophie Mouse series! Sophie Mouse and her friends are playing hide-and-seek near Butterfly Brook. Sophie finds the perfect hiding spot, but she finds...