Science & Nature - Kids

With clear, straightforward text and fun images, this title takes readers through the intriguing life cycle of a fish. Features include a table of contents, fun facts, Making Connections questions, a glossary, and an index. QR Codes in the books give readers access to...

With clear, straightforward text and captivating images, this title takes readers through the fascinating life cycle of a dragonfly. Features include a table of contents, fun facts, Making Connections questions, a glossary, and an index. QR Codes in the books give readers access to...

Our unique, kid-friendly Smart About series continues with something for your sweet tooth! Smart About Chocolate is "chock-full" of fun facts about the history of chocolate, from the Mayans to Milton Hershey! Kids will learn how chocolate comes from beans of the rain forest's...

In this "pleasing and informative" (Kirkus Reviews) illustrated nonfiction book for middle grade readers, Brooke Barker of Sad Animal Facts introduces readers to incredible animals and the bizarre things human scientists do to understand them. Did you know that crows never forget a face?...

When Ms. Gardener discovers something has been munching on her milkweed plants, she embarks on a fun and educational monarch butterfly journey that enchants both children and adults. From egg to larvae (caterpillar), to pupa (chrysalis) to adult (butterfly), Ms. Gardener watches over her...

This witty, quirky, colourfully illustrated and fact-filled book features some of the most absurd and flamboyant animals on the planet! The second title in the series from the hilarious Philip Bunting is filled with facts about some of the weirdest creatures in the natural...

Find it! In the backyard contains 25 things for children to search for whilst out the back of the house, along with amazing facts and mind-bending puzzles. Perfect for minimising screen time, Find it! books keep children entertained, engaged and curious about the world...

A delightful first look at 3rd to 6th grade-level physical science Complete with fun and easy to do activities, the book explains important concepts in easy to understand language and then helps to reinforce the educational material with activities that explore the world around...

"Tributes to the Statue of Liberty abound, but this one stands out for its unusual approach and powerful illustrations."--Kirkus Reviews (starred review) It begins in 1865 as a romantic idea, but ten years later douard Laboulaye's dream catches fire. Sculptor Auguste Bartholdi gives the...

Children want to know "Why don't ships sink?", "Which is the fastest jet plane?", and "Why do cars need gasoline?" Climb aboard and discover the answers in I Wonder Why Planes Have Wings by Christopher Maynard!Author: Chris MaynardISBN-10: 0753467038ISBN-13: 9780753467039Publisher: KingfisherLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/31/2012Pages: 32Format:...

Scientists have a reputation for being focused on their work--and maybe even dull. But take another look. Did you know that it's believed Galileo was scolded by the Roman Inquisition for sassing his mom? That Isaac Newton loved to examine soap bubbles? That Albert...

What if the earth were square? Discover the amazing answers to some cooland weird questions aboutour world * What if the earth stopped spinning? * What if we could see sounds? * What if the moon fell down? * What if aliens landed and...

This book explains sources of light, how light creates shadows, and properties of shadows.Author: Maryellen GregoireISBN-10: 1429678771ISBN-13: 9781429678773Publisher: Capstone PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/01/2011Pages: 16Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.22lbsSize: 7.30h x 5.70w x 0.30dAccelerated Reader:Reading Level: 1.2Point Value: 0.5Interest Level: Lower GradeQuiz #/Name: 160635 / We All Have...

Eric the ladybug is an artist and traveler. He went to a mountain to watch the sunset and drew a painting of it. The next day when he woke up, he feels so thirsty and needs to find some water to drink. Will he...

African lions easily sneak through the savannas of Africa thanks to the camouflage of their tan fur. Engaging text covers this and other attributes that have made lions top grassland predators, with features showing major adaptations, range, and diet. Beginning readers can learn just...

Provides a thorough overview of the major pros and cons of vaccines. Readable text, interesting sidebars, and illuminating infographics invite readers to jump in and join the debate.Author: Patricia HutchisonISBN-10: 1635175275ISBN-13: 9781635175271Publisher: Focus ReadersLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/01/2018Pages: 48Format: Library BindingWeight: 0.35lbsSize: 9.10h x 7.00w x...

Gray foxes look cute, but they are also smart woodland predators! These canines climb trees, stalk prey and sometimes bury leftovers for later! Budding naturalists will devour this low-level title about gray foxes and their forest homes.Author: Rebecca SabelkoISBN-10: 1626179123ISBN-13: 9781626179127Publisher: Blastoff! ReadersLanguage: EnglishPublished:...

In Tunnels, early fluent readers will learn about the engineering that goes into building tunnels and making them safe. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they explore the built world around them. An infographic illustrates aspects of the...

In Bridges, early fluent readers will explore different kinds of bridge structures while learning about the science behind the engineering. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they explore the built world around them. An infographic illustrates parts of...

This title offers glimpses of animals as they live, play, and sleep. Rhymes and repeating text make the reading fun and easy.Author: D. J. PanecISBN-10: 1601150547ISBN-13: 9781601150547Publisher: Treasure BayLanguage: EnglishPublished: 06/01/2014Pages: 45Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.30lbsSize: 8.80h x 6.60w x 0.40d

Football is much more than tackles, touchdowns, and end zone celebrations. It's a spectacular spectacle where football, science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics happen to meet.Author: Sean McCollumISBN-10: 1543530435ISBN-13: 9781543530438Publisher: Capstone PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/01/2018Pages: 32Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.22lbsSize: 8.80h x 6.80w x 0.20dAccelerated Reader:Reading Level:...

Basketball is much more than jump shots, no-look passes, and slam dunks. It's a spectacular spectacle where basketball, science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics happen to meet.Author: N. HelgetISBN-10: 1543530419ISBN-13: 9781543530414Publisher: Capstone PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/01/2018Pages: 32Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.22lbsSize: 8.80h x 6.70w x 0.20dAccelerated Reader:Reading...

Animals sure are smart because they know how to blend in to protect themselves! Scientifically, that's called camouflage. You will be learning more about camouflage, as well as the animals that use such defenses mechanism, by going over the pages of this picture book...

Explore the dark side of space in Out of this World, a new and exciting series for struggling readers. Is time travel possible? How do black holes theoretically support time travel? These and other fascinating questions are discussed in the Theory of Time Travel...

With this series, you will be able to impress your friends with extreme facts on all things science. Discover mind-blowing statistics and hair-raising truths that will leave your friends and family gob-smackedAuthor: Steffi Cavell-ClarkeISBN-10: 1912171899ISBN-13: 9781912171897Publisher: Secret Book CompanyLanguage: EnglishPublished: 05/01/2019Pages: 24Format: HardcoverWeight: 0.70lbsSize:...

With this series you'll be able to impress your friends with extreme facts on all things science. Discover mind-blowing statistics and hair-raising truths that will leave your friends and family gob-smackedAuthor: Steffi Clavell-ClarkeISBN-10: 1912171252ISBN-13: 9781912171255Publisher: Secret Book CompanyLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/01/2019Pages: 24Format: HardcoverWeight: 0.70lbsSize: 9.50h...

Stephen Hawking is one of the best-known scientists of all time. He was able to show that the universe started with an explosion. Find out more in Stephen Hawking, one of the titles in the My First Science Biography series.Author: Margaret WeberISBN-10: 1791109438ISBN-13: 9781791109431Publisher:...

We see energy from the wind at work every day. It sways tree branches and sends kites soaring through the sky. But we can use energy from the wind to power things like lights, TVs, and even our homes and businesses. Learn all about...

From the authors behind The Stick Book and many other outdoor adventure favourites, this interactive one-of-a-kind creative scrapbook offers children an outlet for creativity inspired by the wild world. This truly unique book contains prompts for all kinds of creative activity based around the...

Have you heard the story of the twin sisters who explored the surface of Mars? They were NASA's twin rovers, Spirit and Opportunity (or Oppy for short). The two sisters traveled to Mars in 2003 and explored the vast planet. Although Oppy's mission was...

Space is full of mystery. Scientists think that the planets, stars, and other space objects we see make up just 4 percent of the universe Scientists studying space have a lot of choices to make. Future space explorers will have many choices to consider...

Scientists estimate that there are 8.7 billion animal species on the planet. There are about 400,000 plant species. New plants and animals are being discovered every day. Scientists who study these species have lots of choices to make and lots to learn. Now the...

The human body is amazing. Your blood makes up about 8% of your body weight. On average, your heart will beat more than 3 billion times in your lifetime Doctors and scientists make choices every day about how to keep our bodies going. But...

This winning nonfiction series explains the world via soccer trivia, facts, and fun. This third book in the Soccer School series poses many intriguing questions for soccer fans: What color are Cristiano Ronaldo's pajamas? How many bones are there in the human foot? And...

Highlights fascinating facts about the human body, from the genes in our cells to the hairs on our heads. Learn about the number of bathtubs your saliva could fill, the evolutionary origins of goosebumps, the part of the body that doesn't need blood, and...

Highlights fascinating facts about engineering, from ancient pyramids to space-age telescopes. Learn about the flooded colosseum, a dam large enough to slow Earth's rotation, computers smaller than a grain of rice, and more Additional features include a table of contents, a phonetic glossary, an...

At up to 30 feet in length, the reticulated python is the world's longest snake. But that's not all there is to know about this scaly predator. Read more to learn all about the reticulated python.Author: Craig BoutlandISBN-10: 1647470978ISBN-13: 9781647470975Publisher: Bearport BooksLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/01/2020Pages:...

Pop A fuzzy face pokes out from its burrow. It's a wombat. But don't let that cute face fool you. A wombat can be vicious when it squishes predators with its hard backside From digging burrows to battling with their behinds and everything in...

Are electric eels really electric? Why are electrical wires covered in plastic? Where does lightning come from? answers all these intriguing questions about the science of electricity, and much more.Author: Anna ClaybourneISBN-10: 0778777073ISBN-13: 9780778777076Publisher: Crabtree Publishing CompanyLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/31/2020Pages: 32Format: Library BindingWeight: 0.70lbsSize: 9.90h...

Meet the creatures of the beach - mollusks, echinoderms, & crustaceans Get to know the fascinating creatures that live at the edge of the ocean in this introductory guide. Along the northeastern shores, these are the most common animals found in tide pools, on...

A sidewinder darts out from the hot sands of Death Valley, leaving a trail of wavy lines. Though a sidewinder's bite isn't deadly, they are very painful. Read more to learn all about the sidewinder.Author: Craig BoutlandISBN-10: 1647470994ISBN-13: 9781647470999Publisher: Bearport BooksLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/01/2020Pages: 24Format:...

Who will put the dead back to rest?It's the Great Flood of 1993, and much of the Midwestern U.S. is covered with water. But tiny Hardin, Missouri, is covered with something much, much worse: dead bodies.High-interest topics, real stories, engaging design, and astonishing photos...

DNA doesn't lie When Stephan Cowans is sentenced to a long-term prison sentence, he insists that he's innocent. With an eyewitness testimony and a fingerprint at the crime scene, how can he prove his case?High-interest topics, real stories, engaging design, and astonishing photos are...

The definitive guide to the wildlife of the United States. Do you know which animal evades rattlesnakes by dancing? Or that some squirrels can glide on the air for hundreds of feet? Or that alligators can create their own year-round pools? Put on your...

Nothing says adventure like a family day at the zoo!Every child delights at the thought of seeing so many different animals and learning fun and interesting facts about them. Follow the map and search for the easter eggs."The Animals at the Zoo" is perfect...

What do you know about baby animals like the lion cub, the kangaroo joey, and the rabbit kit? With this book you can become an expert!Baby lions are called cubs. Baby penguins are called chicks. They are so cute! What do you know about...

This bilingual book of science is for all the children of the world, especially those with curious, searching, inquisitive minds who ask questions. It is dedicated to them in the hopes of sowing in their minds an interest in science and a respect for...

Since humankind first set eyes on the glowing orb in the night sky, we have been fascinated by the moon. This handy volume gives readers a background on the Apollo 11 Moon Landing, through a variety of essays representing various perspectives. Readers are then...

This graphic nonfiction book introduces plant and animal adaptations that allow for survival in the wild. The Building Blocks of Life Science volumes feature whimsical characters to guide young readers through topics exploring animal behavior, the cell cycle, plant and animal life cycles, and...

Daisy and the Dirty Dozen is the heartwarming and fun story of a female mallard duck and her 12 ducklings that take up residence in a suburban family's swimming pool.The Wallace family take the 13 ducks "under their wing" and are able to watch...