Science & Nature - Kids

Who leaves tracks in the snow like this? A brown hare, of course!Little ones will love to see the close-up photography and try to guess which animal leaves tracks in the mud, in the sand, in the snow, on the beach, and in tree...

Computer coding sounds intimidating to many people, but what if there was an easy-to-use, affordable device that could help teach this skill in a fun, innovative way? There is Raspberry Pi is a tiny computer that kids (and adults) can program to create a...

We know the ocean is full of creatures that can make their own light, a reef that houses 25 percent of all known ocean species, and about 20 million pounds of gold. We've begun to explore the deepest-known trench of the ocean--7 miles below...

Meet some very different animal families, and discover who does what, in this book for children about the various social structures across the animal kingdom. In the animal kingdom, just like the human one, families come in all shapes and sizes. Throughout the pages...

From #1 New York Times bestselling authors Mindy Thomas and Guy Raz, hosts of the #1 kids podcast Wow in the World, comes a book bursting with 250 awe-inspiring, jaw-dropping science facts, photos, and illustrations. What in the wow is a "grumble" of pugs?Where...

Give kids hours of entertainment with the Women in Science Coloring and Activity Book! The Science Wide Open series of educational picture books, written by Mary Wissinger and illustrated by Danielle Pioli, encourages kids to ask questions about the world around them. Readers learn...

Burning carbon makes electricity, and we use electricity every day! Discover how we can burn carbon to make energy that powers the things people use, like iPads and wheelchairs.Author: Carole Crimeen, Suzanne FletcherISBN-10: 1922370428ISBN-13: 9781922370426Publisher: Knowledge BooksLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/01/2023Pages: 16Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.30lbsSize: 5.91h x...

Once imported into the United States for their fur, nutrias have destroyed marshes and their ecosystems. This series highlights the innovative technology scientists use to track and control this invasive population. Engaging inquiry-based sidebars encourage young readers to think, create, guess, and ask questions....

Bug Bonanza! is the fourth book in a nonfiction early-reader series about simple science concepts starring Ada Twist, Scientist, spun-off from Andrea Beaty's New York Times bestselling Questioneers series and the hit Netflix show--cowritten by neuroscientist Dr. Theanne Griffith. How do bees fly? Why...

Learn all about insects in Christopher Franceschelli's Bugblock, a buzz-worthy addition to the bestselling Abrams Block Book series, featuring full-color art by David Partington, a member of Peski Studio. In Bugblock, readers will learn about all the things that make bugs incredible--from spider crickets...

From award-winning author Annette Bay Pimentel and illustrator Madison Safer, Before Colors is an oversize nonfiction picture book exploring pigments and dyes made from natural sources--across time and around the world. Colors don't come out of nothing. They always start somewhere . . ....

Explore bridges around the world--and how they unite us--in this gorgeously illustrated nonfiction picture book Bridges can be high or low, long or short, straight or curvy. Some are designed to blend in, while others stand out. But each one tells a story: a...

This stunning encyclopedia collection includes three incredible reference books that help curious children answer all kinds of questions. Dive into this collection of encyclopedias for kids who want to know all about prehistoric times, amazing animals, and life around the world! Children aged 5-9...

Did you know that Yellowstone National Park has more geysers and hot springs than anywhere else on Earth? The geyser called Old Faithful shoots boiling water 130 feet (40 meters) into the air But what causes geysers to erupt? And what other wonders can...

When Mother Earth bids goodnight, / the world is bathed in silver light. / She says, "Goodnight, my precious ones." / Nature's song has just begun. Mother Earth's Lullaby is a gentle bedtime call to some of the world's most endangered animals. Rhythm, rhyme,...

Learn about some of the most endangered animals in the world and the continents on which they live. Find out why some species are endangered and what steps are being taken to change that. Learning about this important topic is the first step in...

Ants breathe oxygen, have legs, and scurry about. Plants breathe carbon dioxide, have roots, and are stuck in one place. Ants and plants are different, but they have similar needs. Find out how these living things get food, grow up, and talk to their...

Life is not easy for baby animals in the wild--they have to learn how to find food, stay safe, and avoid being eaten. Discover some of the interesting behaviors baby animals and their parents engage in to help ensure their survival! This nonfiction book...

Kick a ball. Drop a cup. Jump in the air. What happens? Explore the ways in which science, technology, engineering, art, and math help us understand motion and gravity! This STEAM based, nonfiction book introduces early elementary students to some of the ways STEAM...

Oceans cover more than half of our planet. But what's under all that water? Explore the ways in which science, technology, engineering, art, and math help us learn more about the oceans and their inhabitants! This STEAM based, nonfiction book introduces early elementary students...

Everyone from scientists to artists makes models. Learn how models can be used to understand concepts and make new discoveries in science, technology, engineering, art, and math. What are they and why are they used? Let's find out! This STEAM based, nonfiction book introduces...

Ants breathe oxygen, have legs, and scurry about. Plants breathe carbon dioxide, have roots, and are stuck in one place. Ants and plants are different, but they have similar needs. Find out how these living things get food, grow up, and talk to their...

Life is not easy for baby animals in the wild--they have to learn how to find food, stay safe, and avoid being eaten. Discover some of the interesting behaviors baby animals and their parents engage in to help ensure their survival! This nonfiction book...

Kick a ball. Drop a cup. Jump in the air. What happens? Explore the ways in which science, technology, engineering, art, and math help us understand motion and gravity! This STEAM based, nonfiction book introduces early elementary students to some of the ways STEAM...

Oceans cover more than half of our planet. But what's under all that water? Explore the ways in which science, technology, engineering, art, and math help us learn more about the oceans and their inhabitants! This STEAM based, nonfiction book introduces early elementary students...

Everyone from scientists to artists makes models. Learn how models can be used to understand concepts and make new discoveries in science, technology, engineering, art, and math. What are they and why are they used? Let's find out! This STEAM based, nonfiction book introduces...

Learn about everything in the animal kingdom with this book of extraordinary figures and number-based facts for children aged 9-12! Put the fun back into learning and take children on a number-crunching journey around the animal kingdom. From colossal mammals to tiny insects and...

Here children can explore some of the most interesting and important life cycles in the animal kingdom. With engaging language and an innovative use of design, this series makes the science behind life cycles accessible to reluctant and confident readers alike.Author: Alex BrindedISBN-10: 1786373823ISBN-13:...

It's night. It's dark. It's time to go indoors--or is it? The outdoors at night can be a scary place, but this book will help young readers investigate the mysterious nature of night. To explore the night, it would be great to have eyes...

Super Explorers bring you the facts, and in this case, the facts are really weird! - At least 9 million people have the same birthday as YOU! - It takes about 50 licks to finish one scoop of ice cream. - You fart about...

The story of a single dot of energy drifting alone in the Great Void of the Unknown that ignites the beginning of time. A great way to teach young ones the science of the universe and how billions of years ago one single amazing...

As part of a 5-book series, Fire is the second element we explore!Nature can be complex, so when we explain it by categorizing its characteristics (Air, Fire, Water, Earth, and Ether) we can inspire our little ones to explore more with a better understanding....

Author: John WoodISBN-10: 1786377403ISBN-13: 9781786377401Publisher: BooklifeLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/01/2019Pages: 24Format: PaperbackWeight: 8.95lbs

Learn about food chains in the Arctic This book explores the concept of the food chain using Arctic plants and animals.Author: Jordan HoffmanISBN-10: 1772669016ISBN-13: 9781772669015Publisher: Arvaaq PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 06/02/2020Pages: 32Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.20lbsSize: 8.90h x 6.90w x 0.30d

How do bedbugs get into your home? Why are some grey squirrels black? Does goldenrod cause hay fever?Naturalist and artist Peggy Kochanoff answers these questions and more in this illustrated guide to solving nature mysteries in the city.From the author of Silver Birch-nominated Be...

DESIGN AND BUILD IT IN THE DIRT: This nonfiction engineering and design book for beginning readers describes what engineers think about when building in the dirt! ENGINEERING READERS FOR CHILDREN: Dirt is everywhere! It's under buildings, roads, and sidewalks. How does dirt need to...

They can survive on land, sea, and in the air. Learn all about the awesome Atlantic puffinAuthor: Jennifer WendtISBN-10: 1647471575ISBN-13: 9781647471576Publisher: Bearport BooksLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/01/2020Pages: 24Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.20lbsSize: 8.80h x 7.10w x 0.20d

Explains the process and materials that chimpanzees use to build nests. This book's colorful photos, clear text, and "A Closer Look" feature highlight the engineering that makes this structure such a marvel and helps chimpanzees survive in the wild.Author: Christopher ForestISBN-10: 1635179610ISBN-13: 9781635179613Publisher: Focus...

Explains the process and materials that beavers use to build dams. This book's colorful photos, clear text, and "A Closer Look" feature highlight the engineering that makes this structure such a marvel and helps beavers survive in the wild.Author: Nancy FurstingerISBN-10: 1635179580ISBN-13: 9781635179583Publisher: Focus...

Explains the process and materials that ants use to build anthills. This book's colorful photos, clear text, and "A Closer Look" feature highlight the engineering that makes this structure such a marvel and helps ants survive in the wild.Author: Christopher ForestISBN-10: 1635179572ISBN-13: 9781635179576Publisher: Focus...

A followup to her bestselling ABC book S is for Salmon, celebrated paper artist Hannah Viano has created another beautiful alphabet book that will appeal to children as well as adults. A is for Acorn; B is for Bear; C is for Cloud. B...

An elementary introduction to the physics involved in the sport of football, including scientific concepts such as mass and projectile motion, and actions such as tackling and punting.Author: Valerie BoddenISBN-10: 1608186555ISBN-13: 9781608186556Publisher: Creative EducationLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/01/2016Pages: 24Format: Library BindingWeight: 0.60lbsSize: 8.80h x 8.80w x...

This is the fifth title in our highly-praised Our Wild World Ecosystem series. Once again, author/photographer Wayne Lynch takes readers on a personal journey through a treasured North American ecosystem. Amazing photography, first-person anecdotes, and tons of factual information on the animals, plants, climate...

Asian/Pacific American Award for Literature - Asian/Pacific American Librarians Association (APALA)For hundreds of years, school children in Japan have been introduced to poetry through the work of Issa.Born in 1763 on a farm in central Japan, Issa began writing poetry as a young child,...

From the creators of the What If...? Conference comes a quirky book that encourages kids to explore and engage with the world around them by asking more than eighty wild, absurd, and thought provoking questions. What if a book didn't just tell you how...

The beloved Busy Animals board book series has an irresistible new look Busy, busy pandas will have you hiding, sliding, clapping, and napping. Vivid color photographs capture these captivating animals doing things toddlers can do, too. Join the funAuthor: John SchindelISBN-10: 1582462593ISBN-13: 9781582462592Publisher: Alfred...

Every year, scientists send people and robots into our solar system to explore space. How are scientists preparing for journeys to Mars? What are robotic explorers and how do they study the incredible planets and moons at the outer reaches of our solar system?...

Introduces readers to David's day of riding his new bike. Discusses the benefits of being active and bike safety. Additional features to aid comprehension include vivid photographs, Common Core questions and activities, a phonetic glossary, and sources for further research.Author: Kerry DinmontISBN-10: 1503820238ISBN-13: 9781503820234Publisher:...

Everything around us is made up of matter. In Matter All Around you will learn about the different forms of matter--solids, liquids, and gases--and how one form changes into another. As you read and learn about these three different forms, you will also practice...

Following on from 101 Black Inventors and their Inventions, come and meet another 101 of the world's greatest Black inventors ranging from superb scientists to incredible innovators to exciting entrepreneurs who have changed the face of technology and design! Another 101 Black Inventors and...