Science & Nature - Kids

Showcases women who have contributed to the field of engineering. This book introduces the reader to four such women, describes the trajectory of their careers, and details their unique contributions to their field. Additional features include a table of contents, a fast-facts section, sidebars,...

An educational and entertaining look at what life was like in Colonial America. From moldy food and dirt covered clothes to poisonous pests and extreme weather, American colonists did not have the easiest lives. Items that we take for granted like deodorant and soap...

There are so many lovely things about West Texas-how could we possibly say "goodnight" to them all?The sun is setting, and West Texas needs to go to bed-and so do we!-but first, let's say "Goodnight" to some of the places and things that make...

In Cardinals, beginning readers will learn how these bright red birds defend their nest, find food, build nests, and raise their young. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn about these bright red birds. A labeled diagram...

In Quails, beginning readers will learn how these birds follow each other, find food, build nests, and raise their young. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn about these skittish birds. A labeled diagram helps readers identify...

In Astronaut, readers will learn about what an astronaut does to explore space. Text written in simple sentences that help develop word recognition and improve reading skills.Author: Samantha BellISBN-10: 1668947951ISBN-13: 9781668947951Publisher: Cherry Lake PublishingLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/01/2024Pages: 24Format: Paperback

In Space Station, readers will learn about what a space station does to help astronauts and scientists explore space. Text written in simple sentences that help develop word recognition and improve reading skills.Author: Samantha BellISBN-10: 1668948001ISBN-13: 9781668948002Publisher: Cherry Lake PublishingLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/01/2024Pages: 24Format: Paperback

Animals have their own way of protecting themselves when they are in danger. Some use camouflage, while others try to scare the enemy. Some run away or pretend to be dead, while others retreat behind the armor of hard shell of prickles. Meet the...

Step-by-step instructions and images guide young engineers to create their own working crazy car robot. Get kids building and making with these first robot books. Step-by-step instructions and illustrations teach young engineers the basic construction of simple robots. Using simple materials readers will create...

BROWN ISLANDS is a product of Love - Love of spreading knowledge, Love of teaching, Love of being with children, and Love of the subject matter, the animals and habitats in the Long Island Sound area. Read to your child or class about the...

Today, we can talk to someone across town or even across the country right away. We just pick up the phone and call them. But it took a lot longer to get in touch with folks before Alexander Graham Bell invented the telephone. With...

Furry, creepy, and seemingly sneaky, rats have a bad reputation for spreading disease and stealing food from under our noses. They are quite comfortable living in a number of environments, from swamps, to mountains, to basements. Color images show different species of rats, while...

The family had no idea that adopting a prairie dog could result in contracting a life-threatening illness.Schyan Kautzer and her parents want a new pet, so they adopt a prairie dog. But one day Schyan gets a fever, and her body is suddenly covered...

Movies are a popular form of media, and today it is easier than ever for people to film their own. This title explores the history and future of filmmaking, as well as the equipment, skills, challenges, and marketing strategies involved in filming and distributing...

When Assia and her dog, Dingo, go out to play, they run into a problem and a new friend. These unexpected encounters lead them on a colourful journey that teaches them about how sight works. What is the difference between human and dog vision?...

Nothing beats discovering something new, especially when it's as surprising as the fact that you are hurtling through space at the speed of 66,000 per hour at this very moment! Did you also know that: Giraffes can't swim, but kangaroos are surprisingly good at...

Assia and Shen are playing in the park when they hear a loud sound. Their dog, Dingo, run and hides! What could it be? Luckily, Chirp, a sound detective, is ready to explain how sound works. How does it travel? Can it travel under...

Assia and her brother, Ali, meet Bonnie, a butterfly who lives their garden. Together, they explore one of our five senses: smell. Through a captivating and beautifully illustrated story, Assia and Ali learn about how humans and animals smell. Where does it come from?...

While Assia is helping her mother make a fruit salad, she realises that some grapes are sweet, while others are not. With the help of a rabbit, Assia learns about how our sense of taste works. How do our brains receive information about the...

Assia and her brother, Ali, meet Bonnie, a butterfly who lives their garden. Together, they explore one of our five senses: smell. Through a captivating and beautifully illustrated story, Assia and Ali learn about how humans and animals smell. Where does it come from?...

Assia and Shen are playing in the park when they hear a loud sound. Their dog, Dingo, run and hides! What could it be? Luckily, Chirp, a sound detective, is ready to explain how sound works. How does it travel? Can it travel under...

When Silky the spider sees that Assia has a mosquito bite, she stops to answer her questions about the sense of touch. How does our largest organ receive touch? How do animals use their sense of touch to capture their prey or navigate in...

While Assia is helping her mother make a fruit salad, she realises that some grapes are sweet, while others are not. With the help of a rabbit, Assia learns about how our sense of taste works. How do our brains receive information about the...

When Silky the spider sees that Assia has a mosquito bite, she stops to answer her questions about the sense of touch. How does our largest organ receive touch? How do animals use their sense of touch to capture their prey or navigate in...

When Assia and her dog, Dingo, go out to play, they run into a problem and a new friend. These unexpected encounters lead them on a colourful journey that teaches them about how sight works. What is the difference between human and dog vision?...

How have beavers and sharks inspired clothing inventions? Learn about some of the best clothing and fashion designs that have been borrowed from the outside world. Each full-color spread details one invention and how it has been inspired by nature. Text is directly connected...

Discover the world in which extinct predators lived, their physical characteristics, and how they hunted and survived.The theropod group of dinosaurs saw the biggest, fiercest predators that ever walked the Earth - and also some of the smallest, which were nevertheless incredibly deadly for...

This book explores how these awesome creatures lived, how they hunted, and how we know about them today.Millions of years ago, the oceans teemed with creatures that were every bit as fascinating and ferocious as the dinosaurs that ruled the land. These were the...

Based on true events, James and the Mountain is an inspiring and wonderful story of trekking to the top of the majestic Mt. Whitney. During this adventure, James encounters a wise tree, a grand old buck, and a beastly bear that motivates him to...

A highly visual word book filled with colourful pictures and vocabulary in English and Spanish to introduce key scientific concepts to your kids and make science fun! Carefully curated to make learning a new language easy, this fun and educational picture word book is...

Embark on a wild adventure with Bear Grylls! The Bear Grylls Outdoor Skills Handbooks offer step-by-step instructions and tips from Bear Grylls to prepare young adventurers for the wilderness. Discover how to avoid deadly creatures, gather food and water, and build a shelter in...

What's the biggest bird? Is a blue whale bigger than an elephant? What's the tallest animal? In Biggest Animals, beginning readers are introduced to the largest animals across a variety of classes and species. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text engage young readers...

What animals use tools? How do orcas work together to hunt? Can elephants tell when a friend is sad? In Smartest Animals, beginning readers are introduced to the smartest animals across a variety of classes and species. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text...

What's slower than a sloth? Could you beat a tortoise in a race? What's the slowest swimmer? In Slowest Animals, beginning readers are introduced to the slowest animals across a variety of classes and species. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text engage young...

What's slower than a sloth? Could you beat a tortoise in a race? What's the slowest swimmer? In Slowest Animals, beginning readers are introduced to the slowest animals across a variety of classes and species. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text engage young...

How much weight can an elephant carry? What animal has the strongest bite? In Strongest Animals, beginning readers are introduced to the strongest animals across a variety of classes and species. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text engage young readers as they learn...

Count In the Sky takes emergent readers on a counting adventure in the day and nighttime sky while providing them with a supportive first nonfiction reading experience. Carefully crafted text uses high-frequency words, repetitive sentence patterns, and strong visual references to support emergent readers,...

How fast is a cheetah? What's the fastest bug? In Fastest Animals, beginning readers are introduced to the quickest animals across a variety of classes and species. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text engage young readers as they learn about Earth's fastest animals....

This children's book for ages 6 to 106 is a sweet and thoughtful look at the spiritual life through a scientific lens. Children will be drawn in by the beautiful illustrations that tell the story of a young boy's journey on a path of...

Discover the top-ten strangest insects on earth--and what makes them so weird and unique! The Top Ten series presents a wide range of subjects to children in a way that plays off their innate sense of excitement and curiosity. Weirdest Bugs presents a countdown...

What reptile fits on your fingertip? What animal might you need a microscope to see? In Smallest Animals, beginning readers are introduced to the tiniest animals across a variety of classes and species. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text engage young readers as...

Embark on a wild adventure with Bear Grylls! The Bear Grylls Outdoor Skills Handbooks offer step-by-step instructions and tips from Bear Grylls to prepare young adventurers for the wilderness. Learn how to build a shelter to keep you safe from any conditions in the...

In Blue Jays, beginning readers will learn how these birds survive winter, find food, build nests, and raise their young. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn about these bright blue birds. A labeled diagram helps readers...

Sound is all around us. Learn how it is used in art, technology, and engineering. Five easy-to-read chapters explain the science behind sound, as well as its real-world applications. Vibrant, full-color photos, bolded glossary words, and a key stats section let readers zoom in...

Winter, spring, summer, and fall--the seasons are one of natures most familiar cycles. But why does the weather change? Learn why weather patterns change over the seasons.Author: Robin NelsonISBN-10: 0761356843ISBN-13: 9780761356844Publisher: Lerner ClassroomLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/01/2010Pages: 24Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.10lbsSize: 6.80h x 5.80w x 0.20d

In this book, early fluent readers will learn all about cicadas. Vivid, full-color photos and carefully leveled text engage young readers as they learn more about the insect's defining features, anatomy, and appearance, as well as its habitats, life cycle stages, and behaviors, such...

What's the biggest bird? Is a blue whale bigger than an elephant? What's the tallest animal? In Biggest Animals, beginning readers are introduced to the largest animals across a variety of classes and species. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text engage young readers...

What reptile fits on your fingertip? What animal might you need a microscope to see? In Smallest Animals, beginning readers are introduced to the tiniest animals across a variety of classes and species. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text engage young readers as...

How much weight can an elephant carry? What animal has the strongest bite? In Strongest Animals, beginning readers are introduced to the strongest animals across a variety of classes and species. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text engage young readers as they learn...

What animals use tools? How do orcas work together to hunt? Can elephants tell when a friend is sad? In Smartest Animals, beginning readers are introduced to the smartest animals across a variety of classes and species. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text...