Riverkeeper
Dive headfirst into the history of environmental activism in the Hudson River watershed and learn how you can help organizations like Riverkeeper protect clean water around the globe! Every inch of the United States is in a river's watershed. But in 1966, one of our most important watersheds was dying. Dead fish washed up on the Hudson River's shores, and the once-clear water reeked of oil. With too much pollution to support human or animal life, America's "First River" was in too deep--until a Riverkeeper, a pioneering group of environmental activists, fought to get rivers around the globe out of troubled waters. Nonfiction pro Nancy Castaldo showcases Riverkeeper's achievements and the intersection of science and activism. With forty striking photographs and profiles of prominent water protectors, this resource-packed text is both a deep-dive into the history of the environmental movement and a guidebook for how individuals and communities can shape its future. ● Plunge into the dirty history of America's "First River" and learn how one of America's first environmental movements changed the course of activism around the world.● Meet trailblazers like Tracy Brown, the first female Riverkeeper, whose clean water advocacy offers a blueprint for generations of future scientists.● Learn about groundbreaking laws like the Clean Water Act, and how the hard work of activists--including people like you--has led to modern-day legislation that will help to heal our waterways for decades to come.● Discover surprising (and surprisingly effective!) methods for ecological conservation, like granting legal personhood to bodies of water.● Join the movement with engaging and accessible suggestions for cleaning up your local river, whether you're finding your local river sweep, volunteering as a water tester, or small things you can do at home!● Explore the outdoors! Complete with a list of fun Hudson River activities and annual events all around the United States, this text celebrates rivers wherever they flow--and invites you to join in on the party! A Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection
A Tree Is a Community
One tree supports an ecosystem of life-insects, mammals, and even humans. Discover the surprising biodiversity of trees in this science picture book from award-winning creators of And the Bullfrogs Sing and The Dirt Book. A tree is more than just a plant, but a whole ecosystem hiding in plain sight, on street corners and in backyards everywhere. Discover how one tree provides shelter, food, and clean air to a host of animals and insects. Robins build their nest in the branches and bees gather nectar from flowers. The tree keeps its neighborhood clean, healthy, and safe. Leaves clean the air and roots keep the dirt from washing away. The tree's residents are safe through thunderstorms and changing seasons. This home is built to last! Those buds POP openand bees BUZZand rain SPLASHESand sun SIZZLES Author David L. Harrison's lively, rhythmic text informs and excites readers about the ecosystem of trees. Illustrator Kate Cosgrove's lush and dynamic illustrations color a charming world aglow with life. This award-winning team, from And the Bullfrogs Sing and The Dirt Book, are back with another picture book that invites young readers into the natural world around them. A Tree Is a Community is perfect for the budding naturalist. The Books for a Better Earth(TM) collection is designed to inspire young people to become active, knowledgeable participants in caring for the planet they live on. Focusing on solutions to climate change challenges and human environmental impacts, the collection looks at how scientists, activists, and young leaders are working to safeguard Earth's future.
Fudge Bear Learns the Continents
In Fudge Bear Learns the Continents, a gentle and curious teddy bear explores the world through authentic Montessori materials in a calm, beautifully prepared classroom.With the guidance of Mamma CakePop Duck and the quiet encouragement of his forest friends, Fudge Bear discovers each continent using the traditional Montessori puzzle map and globe-learning their names, shapes, and colors through hands-on exploration. Africa is green. North America is orange. Asia is yellow. Each color reflects the globally recognized AMI Montessori standard.This story honors concentration, independence, and natural curiosity. There are no quizzes, no flashy distractions-just meaningful work unfolding at a child's pace.Perfect for ages 3-7, homeschool families, and Montessori classrooms, this book introduces geography through story while remaining faithful to authentic Montessori principles.Calm stories. Real skills. Montessori-aligned learning.
My First Fruits in Latin American Spanish
The Polyglot Kids series opens up a vibrant world of languages for children. Aimed at two- to five-year-olds, this collection introduces delightful words and phrases from languages across the globe. Whether helping children connect with their heritage language or sparking curiosity about modern, ancient, familiar, and exotic tongues, this series offers fun adventures in an exciting new world of languages.
The World from Here
Do you ever look for shapes in the clouds? Milo lies in the grass watching cottony cumulus clouds transform into animals. Maya looks out a plane window and marvels at the sky outside and the shapes countries make below. Through their different perspectives, Milo and Maya remind us that there are countless ways to experience the world. The World from Here explores the fascinating areas of nephology (the study of clouds), meteorology and geography. These sciences help us understand our world and the wonders that make living here on Earth so rewarding. Reading level varies from child to child, but we recommend this book for ages 5 to 9.
Nature's Remarkable Partners
These wild poems for two voices offer young readers an up-to-date peek at an intriguing array of symbiotic partnerships in nature. Most upper-elementary students are familiar with mutually beneficial partnerships in nature--butterflies and milkweed, for example, or clownfish and anemones. But award-winning science poetry author Leslie Bulion has delved into recent research on mutualism and found fresh examples of these relationships for young readers to investigate, including the egg-laying carrion beetle and its hitchhiking mite passengers, as well as the little goby fish that guards the pistol shrimp from predators in exchange for a safe haven. Reading aloud these clever verses for two voices will help young learners engage with and enjoy these marvels of nature, and notes in the back of the book shed more light on the diversity of poetic forms. In addition, brief science notes accompanying each featured partnership, and comprehensive back matter provides more opportunities for study. Robert Meganck's witty drawings add another layer of fun to this humorous gallery of perfect partners. This collection is ideal for cross-curricular learning, including units on biology, mutualism, and poetry. Other popular science poetry collections by this creative team are Superlative Birds, Amphibian Acrobats, and Spi-ku, a book about the trick-filled world of spiders. A Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection
My Life as a Rock
From the tip-top of a tall-tall mountain to a beachside miles away, readers go on a 400 million year journey with a rock - CRASH, BOOM, ROLL, AAAHHH!
ABCD . . . Earth!
Introduce children to the alphabet and the wonders of Earth with this interactive spinning-globe-cover board book, designed to delight and educate young minds! Embark on an alphabetic adventure with Earth as you learn about all her awesome friends from A to Z. This unique experience brings the alphabet to life with bright and bold illustrations and interactive components perfect for little fingers to explore and enjoy. With A B C D Earth, children will: - Learn about letters from A to Z from Earth's funny point-of-view- Discover how the Earth spins on a tilted axis through an innovative spinning globe cover- Enhance hand-eye coordination by playing with the interactive features and flipping pages- Stay entertained during road trips and airplane rides with Earth by their side! With fun characters, stand-out illustrations, and an innovative cover, this board book is an out-of-this-world learning experience!
That's Life!
Packed full of illustrations, exciting experiments - and even comic strips - That's Life! encourages young scientists to start looking for the living things around them. Life is everywhere on planet Earth. Jungles, deserts, seas, plains, fields and forests - all of them teem with life but, amazingly, you can also find lots of living things hidden in your home, and even hidden inside you! Join Sherlock Ohms and his companions on a brilliant biological adventure, seeking out all kinds of life, including the life forms hiding in your own home! That's Life! Is the follow-up to The Element in the Room(shortlisted for The Blue Peter Book Awards 2019 and The Royal Society Young People's Book Prize 2019. Longlisted for the UKLA Book Awards 2020).
Nature's Dance
Filled with luminous and captivating illustrations, this fascinating book introduces young readers to the astonishing ways animals travel, communicate, and survive together. Endlessly engaging and informative, this book reveals the rhythms of collective movement in the natural world--choreographies that help animals travel, communicate, and survive together. N繳ria Solsona's vibrant artwork captures geese flying in energy-saving V-formations, starlings shifting shape in midair to confuse predators, and sardines swimming in dense, synchronized spirals.Readers will learn how: Bees vibrate and dance to share information.Ant colonies join together to build bridges.Penguins form rhythmic chains in their icy environment.Alongside vivid depictions of these instinctive patterns, the book offers fascinating insights into the subtle, interconnected systems that shape animal life. Perfect for curious readers and keen observers, this is a celebration of movement, cooperation, and the profound intelligence of the natural world--a reminder that even the smallest creature plays a part in nature's grand and intricate choreography.
How old are fossils?
A silent drama is written in stone beneath our feet: ancient creatures entombed in layers of earth, their secrets locked away for millions of years. Yet, through the ingenious art of fossil dating techniques and the study of geological time, humanity has learned to read this cryptic script, piecing together the evolutionary history of our planet with remarkable precision. This acclaimed work, restored for today's and future generations, guides readers through the fascinating world of paleontology methods, from sedimentation rates to the transformative impact of radioactivity studies. It brings to life the meticulous process by which scientists determine the true age of prehistoric life, revealing how minute traces in rock and fossil alike illuminate the vast epochs of geological eras. Originally published as part of the Field Museum publications, this volume stands as a testament to the enduring curiosity and rigour of early twentieth-century invertebrate paleontology. Its pages capture the spirit of museum geology-where discovery, scholarship, and wonder converge-and offer a window into the foundational questions that continue to animate scientific inquiry. The narrative is vivid yet accessible, inviting both the casual reader and the discerning collector to marvel at the detective work that underpins our understanding of life's ancient past. After decades out of print, this book returns to the public by way of Alpha Editions. This edition is not just a reprint - it's a collector's item and a cultural treasure, painstakingly restored so that its insights and historical resonance may inspire new generations. Whether drawn by a passion for prehistoric life, a keen interest in the methods that reveal our planet's secrets, or a desire to own a piece of scientific heritage, readers will find themselves transported to the frontiers of discovery, where every fossil tells a story older than time itself.
Oceanopedia
Discover an incredible world hidden beneath the waves with this beautiful encyclopedia of our oceans and the animals that live in and around them. Our planet's oceans are home to a breathtaking array of animals. From the neon squid that roam the open waters and the floating forests of the Sargasso Sea, to glow-in-the-dark sharks and the angel fish of the coral reefs, discover an underwater world teeming with life. Expertly written by marine biologist and author Dr Helen Scales and brought to vivid life with striking illustrations by Good Wives and Warriors (artists on Mythopedia and Dinopedia), this comprehensive encyclopedia includes a global collection of fascinating sea creatures. Dive in--you never know what you might discover . . .
The winners in life's race
Imagine a world where the secrets of animal evolution unfold like a grand adventure, each chapter revealing the marvels of nature through the eyes of a Victorian naturalist. In the golden age of nineteenth-century science, curiosity was kindled in young minds not by rote, but by vivid storytelling-tales that transformed vertebrate biology for kids into a thrilling exploration of life's great tapestry. This enchanting volume, out of print for decades and now republished by Alpha Editions, invites a new generation to discover the wonders that once captivated Victorian England. With prose as clear as a mountain stream, the book guides readers through the extraordinary journey of the great backboned family, illuminating the intricacies of animal evolution stories with warmth and wit. Each page is steeped in the influence of Charles Darwin, yet tailored for the delight and understanding of children, making it an essential nature education classic for both homeschool science resource seekers and primary school reading lists. Here, the mysteries of the natural world are revealed not as dry facts, but as living, breathing narratives-an approach that shaped early science education and continues to inspire today. Beyond its educational value, this edition stands as a collector's item and a cultural treasure. Painstakingly restored for today's and future generations, it offers more than just a window into the past; it preserves the voice and vision of one of Victorian England's most beloved science communicators. Whether you are a casual reader enchanted by the charm of classic literature or a discerning collector seeking a cornerstone for your library, this beautifully revived work bridges the gap between eras, ensuring that the fascination with animal life endures for all who open its pages.
Night
Patterns in the Night SkyOn a March night in 1497, a young Nicholas Copernicus watched the moon glide across the sky and hide a distant star. When the star reappeared too soon, he knew something was wrong with the accepted science of his time. That single observation launched a lifetime of questions-and changed how we understand our place in the universe.NIGHT tells the true story of how Copernicus challenged centuries of scientific thinking. Using only his eyes and simple instruments-no telescopes existed yet-he carefully measured the movements of planets across the dark skies above the Baltic Sea. Night after night, year after year, until the math finally worked: the sun stood still at the center, and Earth moved around it.Young readers will discover how one curious mind and careful observation can overturn everything we think we know. With rich back matter including information about Copernicus's life, his astronomical tools, the importance of dark skies, and why scientific revolutions take time, this book brings history and science together in an engaging narrative that shows how real science happens.About the Moments in Science SeriesThe award-winning Moments in Science series captures pivotal discoveries that changed our understanding of the world. Each book focuses on a specific moment when a scientist asked the right question, made a key observation, or solved a puzzle that had stumped others for centuries. Perfect for curious readers ages 6-10 and anyone who loves the stories behind scientific breakthroughs.Perfect for: Elementary science curriculum (astronomy, scientific method, history of science)STEM education and read-aloudsYoung readers fascinated by space and the night skyLibraries and classrooms exploring scientific discoveryFans of narrative nonfiction and biographyAge Range: 6-10 yearsSeries: Moments in Science (Book 11)
Night
Patterns in the Night SkyOn a March night in 1497, a young Nicholas Copernicus watched the moon glide across the sky and hide a distant star. When the star reappeared too soon, he knew something was wrong with the accepted science of his time. That single observation launched a lifetime of questions-and changed how we understand our place in the universe.NIGHT tells the true story of how Copernicus challenged centuries of scientific thinking. Using only his eyes and simple instruments-no telescopes existed yet-he carefully measured the movements of planets across the dark skies above the Baltic Sea. Night after night, year after year, until the math finally worked: the sun stood still at the center, and Earth moved around it.Young readers will discover how one curious mind and careful observation can overturn everything we think we know. With rich back matter including information about Copernicus's life, his astronomical tools, the importance of dark skies, and why scientific revolutions take time, this book brings history and science together in an engaging narrative that shows how real science happens.About the Moments in Science SeriesThe award-winning Moments in Science series captures pivotal discoveries that changed our understanding of the world. Each book focuses on a specific moment when a scientist asked the right question, made a key observation, or solved a puzzle that had stumped others for centuries. Perfect for curious readers ages 6-10 and anyone who loves the stories behind scientific breakthroughs.Perfect for: Elementary science curriculum (astronomy, scientific method, history of science)STEM education and read-aloudsYoung readers fascinated by space and the night skyLibraries and classrooms exploring scientific discoveryFans of narrative nonfiction and biographyAge Range: 6-10 yearsSeries: Moments in Science (Book 11)
Bethany Tries Astronomy
Bethany is a curious young girl who receives a telescope for Christmas. She wanted a doll house but her grandma convinces her to at least try the telescope and discover the stars and planets. After a moonlit night and trips to the library and the planetarium Bethany is an amateur astronomer. This an educational but humorous story that will charm children and parents.
Why, How, and Wow! Space
A proven kids' Q&A format meets real-world space experts--NASA astronauts and scientists--through exclusive interviews, all brought to life with Highlights-quality storytelling and kid-powered curiosity. This is the space book kids will actually read cover to cover--and that parents, teachers, and librarians will proudly recommend. From the Moon's craters to the farthest reaches of the universe, Why, How, and Wow! Space answers the exact questions kids are already asking -- and a few they didn't know they had. Every fact has been reviewed by experts to ensure it's accurate, easy to understand, and exciting to read. Vivid photography and surprising details keep kids turning pages, while humor and accessible explanations make even big concepts feel approachable. Whether it's a young space enthusiast or a curious beginner, this book sparks awe, builds knowledge, and grows with a child's curiosity -- turning everyday wonder into a lifelong love of learning
Fatal Forecast
As harrowing as The Perfect Storm--but with a miraculous ending--Fatal Forecast is one of the greatest survival stories ever told. Read all the books in the True Survival Stories series! On the morning of November 21, 1980, two small boats set out from Cape Cod for Georges Bank, a prosperous fishing ground one hundred miles out to sea. The National Weather Service had forecast typical fall weather, and the young crew aboard the Sea Fever and the Fair Wind had no reason to expect that this trip would be any different from the dozens they'd made earlier in the season. What they didn't know was that the only weather buoy in the area was malfunctioning as the National Weather Service had failed to reveal this critical data. As the two boats headed out, a colossal storm was brewing, a furious maelstrom that would batter the boats with sixty-foot waves and hurricane-force winds. This true story of catastrophe and survival at sea is a vivid moment-by-moment account of seventy-two hours in the lives of eight men. Most amazing is the story of Ernie Hazard, who spent more than fifty terrifying hours in--and out of--a tiny life raft, careening in the monstrous waves. Gripping and heart-pounding, this page-turning young readers edition is an unforgettable story about the collision of two spectacular forces: the brutality of nature and the human will to survive. An adaptation for young readers of Fatal Forecast: An Incredible True Tale of Disaster and Survival at Sea. ★ "Plunges into the action with pulse-pounding panache ... Readers will be rooting for all these courageous men in this thrilling, edge-of-your-seat survival tale." --Booklist, starred review
What Happened to the Leaves?
Have you ever wondered what happens to leaves as the seasons pass?Rosie wants to know - WHAT HAPPENED TO THE LEAVES? She and her Dad observe changes in trees. He explains to her in basic terms how leaves change during each of the four seasons.
Alexis and the Bug Hotel
Alexis is a curious 4-year-old who loves all things tiny-especially bugs! When she wonders where bugs go to sleep, she and her dad set out on a mission to build a special place just for them: a bug hotel! With twigs, pinecones, leaves, and love, Alexis creates a cozy home for ladybugs, beetles, snails, and more. Through play and exploration, Alexis learns how every creature, no matter how small, has a role in nature.This heartwarming picture book promotes empathy, sustainability, and hands-on learning-perfect for nature-loving little readers.
Space Tour
Pack your bags, it's time for a round-the-world adventure! Get ready for a whirlwind tour of the entire world through stunning photographs, colorful maps, and lots of fascinating facts. Eye-catching, educational and engaging, this beautiful hardback book is the perfect gift to inspire young adventurers aged 9+. What's on the itinerary? Explore the Earth, continent by continent Learn about other countries and cultures Visit famous landmarks and hidden gems Marvel at nature's wonders Meet the local wildlife! Written by the UK National Space Centre, this beautiful hardback book is the perfect gift to inspire young space explorers aged 9+.
Plantabulous! More A to Z of Australian Plants
Did you know that there are plants that can survive fire? Plants with seed pods that explode, shooting seeds far and wide? Plants that can help clean up pollution? Or that Australia is home to the most 'venomous' plant in the world? Plantabulous! More A to Z of Australian Plants presents 26 iconic and unique native plants for you to discover in your local park, bushland or even your own backyard! Filled with fabulous facts, activities and illustrations, Plantabulous! will prove just how fabulous Australia's native plants really are! Reading level varies from child to child, but we recommend this book for ages 6 to 12. Notable Book, The CBCA Eve Pownall Award for Information Books 2025
Plantastic! A to Z of Australian Plants
Did you know that there are plants that eat insects? Plants whose seeds spread in poo? Plants that move when you touch them? And plants that grow on other plants? Plantastic! presents 26 of Australia's most unique and incredible native plants. Discover and identify native plants found in your local park, bushland, or even in your very own backyard. With its perfect balance of fun facts, activities, adventurous ideas and gorgeous illustrations, Plantastic! will prove just how fantastic Australia's native plants really are! Reading level varies from child to child, but we recommend this book for ages 6-12.
Concrete: From the Ground Up
"A delight."--The Wall Street Journal From a lowly mixture of stone, sand, water, and cement have sprung sidewalks, streets, and skyscrapers, sturdy lighthouses and magnificent palaces, long bridges and massive dams. In ancient building practices, in modern engineering, and in the architecture of the future, humble concrete plays a mighty role in the creation of the human-made world. Brimming with facts and spiced with clever running narrative in the form of repartee-filled speech bubbles, Concrete is as intimate and entertaining as it is informative and visually sweeping. Curious readers of all ages--from would-be engineers to science and history buffs to retro-design lovers--will delight in this bold, one-of-a-kind guide to the (literal) bedrock of civilization, amplified by a bibliography in the back matter.
No Metal No Magic Element 89 - Actinium Presented By Acamus
Prepare yourself for a thrilling journey where science and magic collide in an unforgettable quest! This extraordinary book is crafted for young adventurers aged 9-14 who are captivated by the mystical and marvelous, bursting at the seams with excitement and discovery. With a blend of chemistry and enchanting storytelling, this tale will capture the hearts of young readers and their parents alike.Join Acamus, the Actinide Knight, a vibrant and fearless elemental hero whose very essence is entwined with Element 89, known as Actinium. Acamus represents the spirit of exploration and the curiosity that fuels every great adventure. As you embark on this magical journey with him, prepare for a whirlwind of playful facts and captivating narratives that unravel the incredible world of Actinium and its fascinating properties. Each page unfolds a unique blend of educational content and delightful storytelling, making scientific concepts accessible and fun for young minds.This book is a treasure trove of knowledge, featuring an array of interactive activities designed to engage and inspire. These activities turn the study of chemistry into a thrilling experience! Acamus's adventures not only entertain but also encourage readers to think critically and nurture their innate curiosity about the scientific realm.With Acamus as your guide, each chapter unfolds like a fresh adventure, packed with thrilling revelations and knowledge. Readers will eagerly flip through the pages, excited to explore each new mystical element and its real-world applications. By merging chemistry with an enchanting narrative, this book transforms science from a daunting subject into an exhilarating journey of discovery.So, prepare to infuse a touch of magic into your learning adventure; it promises to be an unforgettable ride! With whimsical illustrations and engaging storytelling, this book ensures that science becomes a captivating pursuit rather than an intimidating challenge. It's destined to be a cherished addition to school libraries and cozy home bookshelves, beloved by all who venture into its enchanting pages.
Everyday Stem Engineering - Electrical Engineering
Discover how electrical engineering is part of our daily lives with Everyday STEM Science -- Electrical Engineering.Following on from Civil Engineering and Chemical Engineering comes another branch - electrical. Explore this fascinating side of engineering, from the electrical inventions throughout our homes including washing machines and toothbrushes to the high-tech robotics and AI that are assisting humans in every corner of the world. Plus, meet the engineers and scientists whose discoveries are changing our lives for the better, including Yvette Stevens, Tim Berners-Lee and Wendy Carlos. There are also fun engineering experiments that readers can carry out at home using everyday household items! Amaze your friends with a lemon battery and an electric ghost. With easy-to-understand text written by Jenny Jacoby, fun callouts and lots of colourful artworks, photos, and diagrams, readers can best explore where we encounter electrical engineering and why it's even important at all. The Everyday STEM series makes STEM relevant to tweens. While we can't promise to teach 9 to 11-year-olds quantum physics, we can explain in the simplest terms the practical applications of STEM. Titles in the series include Physics, Geology, Space, Maths In Action and Machines.
The Constellation Leo
For thousands of years, people have told stories of the lion in the night sky. This book introduces the constellation Leo, the space objects found within it, the myths associated with it, and where to find it. Vivid images and a helpful diagram will aid in comprehension. Additional features include a table of contents, descriptive captions, informative sidebars, a phonetic glossary, fast facts section, critical-thinking questions, an index, information about the author, and sources for further research.
The Queen Who Banished Bugs
Do you ever wish there were no bugs to bother you when you go outside? Not thinking it through, Queen Libertine flies into a rage when a tiny sweat bee lands on her heel, and she immediately banishes all bugs in the kingdom of Dunce."She didn't stop at caterpillars, moths, bees and ants - bats, beetles and snakes did not have a chance! All of these critters play important roles getting food in our cups, our plates, our bowls!"After getting rid of all insects, Queen Libertine is livid when there is no more watermelon or cheese or cashews, all foods that rely on pollination.One in every three bites of food we eat depends on pollinators, so imagine only the hamburger bun on your plate, but not the meat or the French fries. (Wheat is self-pollinated, but potatoes and alfalfa (food for the cows) need insects!)"Since reading Doug Tallamy's book, Bringing Nature Home, I love planting things that are useful to bees, butterflies, birds and other pollinators," says author Ferris Kelly Robinson "This notable book changed my philosophy on gardening, and now I judge the importance of a plant by how much wildlife it sustains. So, when I walk through a garden or the woods and see lots of tattered chewed-up leaves on plants, I tip my hat to it and think, 'Good job.'"With illustrations that are both enchanting and hilarious and a humorous rhyming verse, The Queen Who Banished Bugs addresses both the problem and the solution to our declining pollinators.
We Are One
We Are One: A User Guide for Young Earthlings is a Joyful Celebration of Our Planet - and the Power Kids Have to Protect ItMeet Earth as you've never met her before! We Are One is a vibrant, inspiring picture book narrated by Earth herself. With warmth and wonder, she guides young readers through her incredible ecosystems, rich biodiversity, and the amazing plants and animals that call her home.Along the way, Earth gently explains the challenges she's facing - pollution, climate change, disappearing habitats - and shows kids that while these problems are real, there is so much we can do to help. This is not a story of worry, but a story of hope and possibility.What Kids Will Discover InsideFascinating facts about our planet, written in friendly, accessible languageBeautiful, eye-catching illustrations An introduction to Earth's ecological principles for young learnersEncouraging messages about how small actions can have a big impactRich Back Matter IncludesA practical toolkit of simple, eco-friendly habits kids can use every dayExplanations of why these actions matter and how they help protect EarthPerfect discussion starters for classrooms, libraries, and homeschoolsPerfect for: Earth Day lessons and read-aloudsTeaching environmental awareness and responsibilitySTEM and environmental science unitsCurious kids who love nature, animals, and our amazing planetFilled with beauty, knowledge, and empowerment, We Are One helps children understand their connection to the world around them - and inspires them to care for the planet we all share.
The Queen Who Banished Bugs
Do you ever wish there were no bugs to bother you when you go outside? Not thinking it through, Queen Libertine flies into a rage when a tiny sweat bee lands on her heel, and she immediately banishes all bugs in the kingdom of Dunce."She didn't stop at caterpillars, moths, bees and ants - bats, beetles and snakes did not have a chance! All of these critters play important roles in getting food in our cups, our plates, our bowls!"After getting rid of all insects, Queen Libertine is livid when there is no more watermelon or cheese or cashews, all foods that rely on pollination.One in every three bites of food we eat depends on pollinators, so imagine only the hamburger bun on your plate, but not the meat or the French fries. (Wheat is self-pollinated, but potatoes and alfalfa (food for the cows) need insects!)"Since reading Doug Tallamy's book, Bringing Nature Home, I love planting things that are useful to bees, butterflies, birds and other pollinators," says author Ferris Kelly Robinson "This notable book changed my philosophy on gardening, and now I judge the importance of a plant by how much wildlife it sustains. So, when I walk through a garden or the woods and see lots of tattered chewed-up leaves on plants, I tip my hat to it and think, 'Good job.'"With illustrations that are both enchanting and hilarious and a humorous rhyming verse, The Queen Who Banished Bugs addresses both the problem and the solution to our declining pollinators.
We Are One
We Are One: A User Guide for Young Earthlings is a Joyful Celebration of Our Planet - and the Power Kids Have to Protect ItMeet Earth... as you've never met her before! We Are One is a vibrant, inspiring picture book narrated by Earth herself. With warmth and wonder, she guides young readers through her incredible ecosystems, rich biodiversity, and the amazing plants and animals that call her home.Along the way, Earth gently explains the challenges she's facing - pollution, climate change, disappearing habitats - and shows kids that while these problems are real, there is so much we can do to help. This is not a story of worry, but a story of hope and possibility.What Kids Will Discover InsideFascinating facts about our planet, written in friendly, accessible languageBeautiful, eye-catching illustrations An introduction to Earth's ecological principles for young learnersEncouraging messages about how small actions can have a big impactRich Back Matter IncludesA practical toolkit of simple, eco-friendly habits kids can use every dayExplanations of why these actions matter and how they help protect EarthPerfect discussion starters for classrooms, libraries, and homeschoolsPerfect for: Earth Day lessons and read-aloudsTeaching environmental awareness and responsibilitySTEM and environmental science unitsCurious kids who love nature, animals, and our amazing planetFilled with beauty, knowledge, and empowerment, We Are One helps children understand their connection to the world around them - and inspires them to care for the planet we all share.
Pepe's Musical Discovery
Pepe's Musical Discovery blends storytelling and early STEM learning in a joyful picture book about a curious child who loves music, parties, and big celebrations. When Pepe receives an invitation to a birthday dance party, he can hardly contain his excitement. He expects dancing, games, and cake, but the event turns into something even more surprising. Surrounded by speakers, music, and happy friends, Pepe begins to notice how sound behaves in fun and unexpected ways.As Pepe listens to music and moves with the beat, he observes how loud sounds make the air around the speakers vibrate and shake. He discovers that vibrations can travel through air and even through walls, helping him hear music from outside the room. With simple observations and age-appropriate explanations, Pepe learns that sound travels through particles and reaches our ears as vibrations. These playful discoveries turn the party into a real-world science adventure, showing children how everyday celebrations can spark curiosity.Written for ages 4 to 7, this book introduces early physics concepts through relatable moments, cheerful illustrations, and easy-to-understand language. Young readers explore how sound works through movement, music, and familiar experiences rather than heavy explanations or textbook-style diagrams. The final activity page reinforces key ideas such as vibration, sound, and particles, making it ideal for classrooms, homeschool learning, and early science units.Pepe's Musical Discovery encourages children to observe the world around them, ask questions, and learn naturally through play. Perfect for science-themed lessons, read-aloud sessions, or a bedtime story that inspires curiosity, it celebrates friendship, celebration, and the exciting connection between music and science.
