Science & Nature - Kids Fiction

A girl helps her technology-loving family rediscover the beauty of nature​ in this book by Caldecott Award-winner Matthew Cordell. Outside the world is bright and colorful, but Lydia's family is too busy with their gadgets to notice. She says Hello to everyone. Hello? Hello!...

Roger and Adelia are the very best of friends. They've spent many springtimes collecting birds' nests, autumns jumping into piles of colorful leaves, and winters building snowmen. When the time comes for Adelia to move away, the two friends must say good-bye. But Adelia...

Twins Max and Hannah join their extended family on their grandparents' South Dakota farm, eager to partipate in the annual pheasant hunt for the first time, and learn much about the birds and what they have meant to the state and their family.Author: Mark...

AWARDS -- Foreword INDIES Book of the Year Awards Finalist, Storytelling World Award, Green Earth Book Award (long list), Middle East Book Award (nominee)Recipient of the National Storytelling Network's Brimstone Award for Applied Storytelling, in recognition of the transformative properties of storytelling on individuals...

Follow precious Little Puffin through his first year of life as his parents protect and prepare him for life on his own. From the safety of the little chick's nest to his clumsy attempts at flight, Van Zyle's paintings depict Little Puffin's adventures through...

When a cold winter comes to the forest, a little fox awakens one morning to the magic of a first snowfall. His romp in the snow is cut short, however, when his cold, wet paws turn peony colored. What he needs, his mother decides,...

Join Camper Cole as he hikes around the campground. Kids will learn fun facts about the items they find on their scavenger hunt as well as outdoor safety tips. His inquisitive nature will be sure to make you smile!Author: Amy E. MuellerISBN-10: 0578334410ISBN-13: 9780578334417Publisher:...

Join Zenia the zebra in an alliterative walk around the zoo as she enlists a gaggle of geese, a pandemonium of parrots, a cast of crabs, and other animal groups to create a Garden Party with each using their special skills. Zenia delegates tasks...

The Not Quite So Small Purple Staris a tale of letting go into the mystery. It speaks to adults, as well as entertains children, in the fashion ofThe Little Prince.Come travel out into the universe and see what adventure awaits this hopeful little star...

Confident, empowered girls are celebrated in this follow-up to Happy Hair, a flower-filled, nature-loving, read-together children's book that encourages growth and positivity, Lovely and wise, shine at sunrise! I am growing each day! Beautiful Black and Brown girls with gorgeous natural hairstyles full of...

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...

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...

In a marriage of science and whimsy, The Children's Moon is a delightful learning resource for home or school and is suitable for children from three to eleven years of age. OH LOOK, IT'S "THE CHILDREN'S MOON!"During the day, when you look up at...

Leesa and Larry Ladybug can't make honey or carry pollen. What have they to offer? A hasty judgement leaves them feeling unwanted, inadequate, and searching for a place where they can be themselves. But will others accept them for who they are? This charming...

"Aliana Reaches for the Moon interweaves science and art to tell a beautiful story about a budding young scientist who serves as a wonderful mentor and role model for her younger brother." Grace Wolf-Chase, PhD; Astronomer, Adler Planetarium In this charming STEAM book, children...

Scout and Daisy are at the farmer's market and Scout is looking to buy a jar of honey from the buzzing honey makers, but there's none left! Where will Scout find some honey? Join Scout and Daisy as they find clues to solve The...

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...

In this whimsically illustrated board book, a poem expresses the joys of being out in the natural world as "the gladdest thing under the sun."Author: Edna St Vincent MillayISBN-10: 1568463340ISBN-13: 9781568463346Publisher: Creative EditionsLanguage: EnglishPublished: 03/12/2019Pages: 14Format: HardcoverWeight: 0.55lbsSize: 11.20h x 8.80w x 0.30dAccelerated Reader:Reading...

Sarah and Charlie hunt down the biggest puddle in the world with their grandfather in this fun introduction to the water cycle, perfect for young readers.When Sarah and her younger brother Charlie go to stay with their grandparents, it rains for days. At first,...

Guess How Much I Love You meets Someday in this gentle read-aloud picture book that shows us that with just the right amount of care and support, even the smallest of seeds can grow to stand one hundred feet tall. Thanks for the love...

"A lovely, beautifully illustrated story of a child's dream fulfilled." --Kirkus Reviews "Beautifully illustrated with a strong conservation message." --School Library Journal "A lyrical panoramic beauty of a book." --BookPage From award-winning duo Tony Johnston and Jim LaMarche comes a stunning, lyrical picture book...

Come and explore the quiet, NOISY woods, and follow two wolf pups finding their way back to their pack in this adorable read-aloud picture book--full of boisterous animal noises and artwork that will inspire kids to get out into nature. Squirrels chit-chitter-chatter, foxes swoosh-whoosh-rush,...

See the world through fresh eyes with this lush and lyrical picture book. There are so many intriguing eyes out in the world...and so many amazing things for those eyes to see! From a big-eyed bug and a stalk-eyed slug to a side-eyed frog...

Sophie Mouse is so excited to help her mother bake treats for Silverlake Forest's big Maple Festival in the fifth book of The Adventures of Sophie Mouse. It's finally fall in Silverlake Forest, and that means it's time for the annual Maple Festival! The...

A young child skates, bakes and milks the cow while the moon wondrously transforms above. The moon is a silver pond when seen through the trees. When they tend the cow, the moon is the milk at the bottom of the pail. With stunning...

Immerse yourself in a young deer's world in this resplendent, collectible edition of the richly imagined and vividly illustrated masterpiece that inspired the beloved Disney film. Bambi lives in a thicket in the forest. From his kind and caring mother, to all the friends...

Lilly is a spunky little girl who delights in the pleasures of each season, peering inside shells in the summer and tasting different kinds of apples in the fall. A charming, subtle book by one of France's premier children's book authors, Lilly learns about...

Dig through the leaf pile in this collage-inspired book with see-through pagesReaders explore the concept of layering and collage with this interactive exercise in composition. Each clear acetate page features a single element in the leaf pile, though some are not leaves at all...

Illus. in full color. A scintillating survey of sensational serpents, from blood-spewing West Indian boas to flying golden tree snakes.Author: Lucille Recht PennerISBN-10: 0679847774ISBN-13: 9780679847779Publisher: Random House Books for Young ReadersLanguage: EnglishPublished: 09/10/1994Pages: 48Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.20lbsSize: 8.98h x 6.12w x 0.15dAccelerated Reader:Reading Level: 3Point...

Jan Brett's New York Times bestselling picture book The Umbrella has all the rollicking fun of the woodland animals that crowd into a mitten in the snow in The Mitten. Only this time it's in a lush cloud forest as one by one, tree...

Every year, giant pumpkin contests take place at fairs across the country--the 2012 record-holder weighed over a ton The latest craze is to carve the most enormous pumpkins into racing boats. But what's next? Why not think really big? Award-winning artist Wendell Minor does...

Whether building a snow fort, braving the big hill on their sleds, or building a snow pig, the lovable Oliver and Amanda Pig find plenty of fun after the "big snow." "The warm interactions among family members continue to make these gentle stories a...

The first in a new series by the author of Franklin the Turtle! Join Professor Goose in this STEM-filled picture book as she fact-checks classic fairy tales and shares the science behind these flawed stories. Mother Goose's fairy tales are NOT based in science,...

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...

The story is about a young boy named Morgan who loved exploring God's creation. All about the many different things he found, especially the Magic Healing Rock. He brought it back to GG's (his grandma) to see if it would heal her of emphysema....

This science rhyming picture book for young readers captures the drama of turtle hatchlings trying to follow the Moon to make their way to the ocean. But what will happen if the Moon doesn't shine brightly the night they hatch or lights from nearby...

Do you remember the first time your dad took you fishing, or the first time you caught your own fish? Trickling streams and whispering trees. That day was perfect. Experience it all again and share your love for fishing with your children. Your children...

On a radiant summer day in 2018, an orca named Tahlequah gave birth to a female calf off the coast of Victoria in British Columbia, Canada. The calf was emaciated, lacking enough blubber to stay afloat, and she only lived for 30 minutes. Tahlequah...

Good Night Zion National Park explores Court of the Patriarchs, Observation Point, the Narrows, Riverside Walk, Checkerboard Mesa, the Subway, Angels Landing, rock squirrels, porcupines, rattlesnakes, mule deer, park rangers, and more. This engaging and educational board book takes tiny adventurers on a journey...

Young readers will rally behind this ambitious second-grade girl who, with only her dreams and gizmos, has the power to change the world. The first book in the Gizmo Girl series introduces Geraldine and celebrates the dreamers in all of us. Geraldine is an...

Caillou helps Grandpa in the garden by growing carrots and finds out how much fun it is.Author: Marion JohnsonISBN-10: 2894503830ISBN-13: 9782894503836Publisher: CaillouLanguage: EnglishPublished: 03/01/2005Pages: 24Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.23lbsSize: 8.00h x 7.96w x 0.10dAccelerated Reader:Reading Level: 2Point Value: 0.5Interest Level: Lower GradeQuiz #/Name: 78054 / Caillou:...

"We drove for a hundred hours past a lake called Superior. It was as big as the ocean."Sadie is bold in her description of the view outside her car window, but as her family sets off on a wilderness adventure, she's not entirely sure...

A fun-read aloud picture book about a spider who loves to weave amazing artistic webs, only to wake up one day to discover he's missing a leg. Is he still a spider if he only has seven legs? His question is answered as his...

One spring day, the little Water Sprite is born in a house of reeds at the bottom of a mill pond. Duckweed soup, pickled water fleas, and other dainties are served to celebrate. The little Water Sprite grows up quickly, and soon he is...

Lilla and Papa enjoy spending magical times in Lilla's sunflower patch. Before Papa leaves for a trip that will take him far away from home for a long time, Lilla gives him a sunflower seed. "To remember me, Papa," Lilla whispers. Seasons pass, and...

Show your little one that little things can make a BIG difference in this inspirational board book by Sandra Magsamen, the USA Today bestselling author of Welcome Little One!Introduce the timeless lesson of self-confidence and perseverance in this encouragement book for babies and toddlers!...

Celebrate the bonds between fathers, sons, and nature with this lovely, sun-drenched debut picture book. I am a bird. I glide into arms open wide. I'm the hands that hold and the eyes that shine... when it's you and it's me and the sea....

Anna and her friends throw a Summer Bee Bash in the fourth book in the Friendship Garden series. The Friendship Garden summer program is in full swing. The summer session, called Sweet Peas and Honeybees, is going to be all about flowers...and bugs. Anna...

Throughout this book, a boy and his mother identify various types of trees by their leaves and seeds. This is done through fun images and stories depicted by the two of them. This book is a great introduction to nature and to help children...

A trip to the natural history museum quickly turns into a case for Gum Shoo and friends when a dinosaur, among other things, goes missing.Author: Steve BrezenoffISBN-10: 1434262138ISBN-13: 9781434262134Publisher: Stone Arch BooksLanguage: EnglishPublished: 07/01/2013Pages: 88Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.30lbsSize: 7.50h x 5.20w x 0.20dAccelerated Reader:Reading Level:...