Science & Nature - Kids Fiction

The heroic story of how one tiny flower named Dandy used her gifts and talents to save a kingdom. A fictional story of why there are so many Dandelion flowers in our yards and fields. The storyline helps to address such topics as bully...

Platypus Dreaming is a real-life animal adventure story about one of the world's most mysterious animals. It is rare for Australians to even see a platypus in the wild, let alone have the chance to touch one. In this book, we get to know...

Over the years, a little sapling has grown into a big birch tree, standing right next to a family's house. It has a sturdy trunk and branches full of leaves. For the birch, the year is full of changes: the warmth of summer; the...

Silver Medal at the 2019 Moonbeam Children's Book Awards. A magical, educational book printed in stone paper about the importance of showing love and respect for animal life.The day began in absolute chaos. General Ant had received a message about the imminent danger. On...

What to do about a little boy who loves rocks so much he takes home half the pre-school rock garden in his pockets?Not to worry, says his teacher, "Mrs. Kim," as her students call her. She comes from a long line of rock lovers...

In the ocean off the Pacific West Coast, a hungry orca pod is chasing the last remaining salmon. When Little O becomes separated from Mama Whale and gets lost, he must begin a journey of survival that will take all his strength and courage....

Flip it! It's 2-books-in-1! Start with a fictional story about a friendly rocket named Phoenix who becomes best friends with Pyxi, a space rover. Vibrant illustrations bring this whimsical board book to life. Then, flip the book over for a nonfiction exploration of real-life...

Stephen Lansbury is an orphan. He thinks he has no relatives at all -- until the day a letter arrives telling him that a distant uncle is dead. Suddenly Stephen finds himself the only heir to a great estate in the countryside. So Stephen...

Feeling small in this big world? No matter your size, your impact is great.Jovie is a character designed to be an advocate for all animals and our planet. With a caring yet silly demeanor, this fun-loving character brings a ray of sunshine and hope...

Take a half a dozen rambunctious pups, one wise but patient older dog, a flock of unforgettable chickens, and a human family that is doing its best to find a lost dog... and you have the makings of the stories that are the background...

The Witch Princess is the true story of a girl who had been raised to be a princess. This girl, however, didn't want to be a princess and found the pressures of expectation all around her as she struggled to become what she wanted...

Follow the antics of two cute cows as they figure out how NOT to be late for supper by learning more about the world in which they live. Beautiful illustrations accompany this delightful story.Author: Brent A. Ford, Lucy McCullough HazlehurstISBN-10: 1947348124ISBN-13: 9781947348127Publisher: Nvizn Ideas...

Every Spring Doris enjoys working in her garden and drinking hot green tea on her back porch. However, this year a pesky little bumblebee interferes with those joys. The bumblebee continues to be a nuisance to Doris, who has had a fear of bees...

Summer has finally arrived, and a lonely little beach ball is ready to play Join the little ball as it bounces, twirls, and spins its way across the sand landing in all sorts of fun and goofy places The author's colorful illustrations and lively,...

Join Nola the Nurse and friends as they explore the wide world of STEM In this brand-new volume, Nola dives into anatomy, exploring the human body. Our favorite adventurous kid-nurse practitioner learns the names of the outer parts of the body and also explores...

Eben goes out fishing one day, rowing six miles from his island home towards the harbor on the mainland, hauling in cod as he goes. But a porpoise tangles his lines, fog rolls in, and an accident leads to a broken oar. Lonely, tired,...

2018 Green Earth Book National Short List Recipient The boys are down in the dumps--literally Someone is dumping trash on the Wilder Family Campground's property. It's bad for the campground, and bad for the wildlife there, too. When Cooper Wilder and his friends, Packrat...

Art Shapes and Beekeeping for Young Children in a Coloring Book format Learn about beekeeping and shapes in this fun filled educational story about the adventures of a young artist and her animal friends. This is part of a collection of books that features...

Among the pond people includes eighteen charming tales about the everyday life of the pond creatures. The tales are told in such a manner that they seem realistic, and are not only entertaining, but educational.Author: Clara Dillingham PiersonISBN-10: 1515435229ISBN-13: 9781515435228Publisher: SMK BooksLanguage: EnglishPublished: 04/03/2018Pages:...

Sadie wants to plant a tree for Tu B'Shevat. But it's the middle of winter Her parents and grandfather assure her that a tree can't take root in the frozen ground. But with help from brother Ori and Grandma, Sadie learns why the tree-planting...

Readers have to figure out just exactly what it is these animals are doing. A fun reminder on good manners.Author: Jerry PallottaISBN-10: 1585366412ISBN-13: 9781585366415Publisher: Sleeping Bear PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 03/03/2012Pages: 32Format: HardcoverWeight: 0.99lbsSize: 10.35h x 10.31w x 0.38dAccelerated Reader:Reading Level: 1.6Point Value: 0.5Interest Level: Lower...

Even the forest has to sleep! This sweet walk through the forest says good night to flora and fauna alike, from the quiet bunny to the howling coyote. With silly, colorful illustrations and soft rhyme that is sure to lull littles ones off to...

Learning becomes fun with this counting book about the desert habitat. Kids and parents will appreciate its amazing artwork and be inspired to learn about and appreciate the world around us!Deserts are full of surprises! An amazing array of animals calls this driest place...

Science and story blend seamlessly in this book about the lives of meadow mice. Learning becomes fun with beautiful illustrations and rhyming text! Readers will gain a deep appreciation for the world around us.A curious young mouse boldly ventures into the meadow for the...

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...

Beautiful art and a fun poetic cumulative verse makes learning fun! Readers will gain knowledge of the ecosystem in the swamp and an appreciation for the world around us!Under the algae that carpets the swamp, near the duck who paddles in ooze, close to...

Scoochie herself, like all mice, is quiet and careful in her comings and goings, which is all the better for her to see and hear the world around her! And though she may not understand everything she observes in the farmhouse, her senses are...

"Where do I end and you begin? / Asked the cat of its tail, / Asked the shell of the snail." From animals and plants to natural phenomena and sensory images, this rhythmic poem employs a thought-provoking refrain to introduce the concept of interconnectedness...

Last Leaf First Snowflake to Fall takes us on a dreamlike voyage into nature at that secret moment when fall turns into winter. We find ourselves in a kind of paradise, which humans may be part of but which they have not despoiled. A...

When it comes to creepy crawly insects, it will always surprise you which children shriek with terror and which ones want to see the bug up close and personal Many children have deeply fascinated relationships with insects, and when you give them an insects...

This timeless, classic counting book will take you straight to the seashore Luscious oil-painted illustrations evoke the colors, sounds and feelings, all the delights of a day at the beach spent with someone special. Gulls wheel, waves curl, beach umbrellas flutter, children play. The...

Selected as a Children's Poet Laureate Monthly Book Pick, Sea Star Wishes captures the varied and colorful world of our beautiful coastal shores. Discover the wonders of the sea and enjoy a day at the beach in playful and imaginative poetry and illustrations. In...

Pink Flamingos All Around is a fantastic frolic full of fabulous flamingo fun. The text, which is rhyming in nature, contains some factual information about the birds, as well as some general silliness. The images are bright and attractive, containing cartoon flamingos that are...

Dr. Matthew J. Anderson, a flamingo expert, brings us this fantastic frolic full of fabulous flamingos -- Pink Flamingos All Around. This educational and entertaining book is targeted for pre-K children.Author: Ph. D. Matthew J. AndersonISBN-10: 162006314XISBN-13: 9781620063149Publisher: Speckled Egg PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 11/01/2013Pages: 26Format:...

Tina is a very curious little girl who asks her mother how the raccoon got its mask. Tina's mother tells her to go to a nearby pond and ask the first raccoon she comes across. Amazingly, Mr. Raccoon pops his head up and responds...

In this gently told picture book, a young girl is unhappy about having to leave the city for a family vacation on the Pacific Ocean (which she used to call the Specific Ocean). As the days pass, however, she is drawn to spend more...

This book is about the adventures of a rabbit-eared bandicoot, also called a bilby. Bilbies are rare marsupials that live in the desert. They and many other rare species are endangered because of introduced animals such as rabbits, cats, and foxes. It is important...

Another Great Adventure Join Louie the Loon on his second great adventure. Ollie the Owl joins Louie in his quest to find a mate. Louie finds his mate, and meets a few new friends along the way. About the Author: Tom Lowe is a...

Wren's Summer Day is a brightly illustrated and gently lyrical look at the natural life on an old farm. In this delightful children's book, a pair of wrens nest and nurture their young under the barn eaves at the farm. The wrens start their...

After recently losing his mother, 11-year old Will Barnes is left with his father and his love of hunting. Will puts everything he has into becoming a hunter his father will be proud of. Will is certain his dad won't make him wait until...

Baby dogs are puppies and they belong to a litter, but what is a baby skunk called and what is the name of its family group? This clever, rhythmic story tells us just that! Counting from one to 10, familiar backyard animals are introduced...

The forest animals are surprised when a volcano suddenly explodes, covering the land in gritty, warm ash and rocks that make it unlivable for many plants and animals. Gopher survives in his underground burrow with food to eat. How does Gopher help bring life...

When a boy and his mother take their dog Miles on a peaceful canoe ride, they find themselves frantically racing to save a mother loon and her family! Join them and watch the surprising outcome of Miles' encounter with the loons. Then witness the...

Among the pond people includes eighteen charming tales about the everyday life of the pond creatures. The tales are told in such a manner that they seem realistic, and are not only entertaining, but educational.Author: Clara Dillingham PiersonISBN-10: 1604595027ISBN-13: 9781604595024Publisher: SMK BooksLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/13/2008Pages:...

Among the forest people includes nine-teen charming tales about the everyday life of the forest creatures. The tales are told in such a manner that they seem realistic, and are not only entertaining, but educational.Author: Clara Dillingham PiersonISBN-10: 1604595019ISBN-13: 9781604595017Publisher: SMK BooksLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/13/2008Pages:...

A Woolly Mammoth Journey travels back in time to follow a pack of woolly mammoths across rivers, plains, and glacial ridges on their annual migration to familiar feeding grounds. Along the way, a new calf is born and learns to walk, use her trunk...

Good Night Baby Animals features baby elephants, panda cubs, baby koalas, lion cubs, tiger cubs, piglets, ducklings, bluebird chicks, kangaroo joeys, ponies, fawns, lambs, baby dolphins, baby giraffes, puppies, kittens, bunnies, farm animals, baby seals, baby penguins, and owlets. Sure to become a childhood...

A boy and his grandpa make tea, demonstrating the different states of matter. Pair this illustrated fiction story with its nonfiction companion title, Changing Water.Author: Margo GatesISBN-10: 1541573390ISBN-13: 9781541573390Publisher: Lerner Publications (Tm)Language: EnglishPublished: 08/01/2019Pages: 16Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.10lbsSize: 7.70h x 5.40w x 0.10dAccelerated Reader:Reading Level:...

A clever squirrel hunts for nuts in its woodland home. Pair this fiction story featuring charming illustrations and simple text with its nonfiction companion book, Little Woodland Animals. Author: Margo GatesISBN-10: 1541573064ISBN-13: 9781541573062Publisher: Lerner Publications (Tm)Language: EnglishPublished: 08/01/2019Pages: 16Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.15lbsSize: 7.80h x 5.60w...

A mother elephant describes all the activities that she and her baby do together. Pair this charming, illustrated fiction story with its nonfiction companion book, Big Grassland Animals.Author: Margo GatesISBN-10: 1541573056ISBN-13: 9781541573055Publisher: Lerner Publications (Tm)Language: EnglishPublished: 08/01/2019Pages: 16Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.15lbsSize: 7.80h x 5.60w x...