Ocean
Take children on a grand tour of the marine world in this striking book all about oceans. From the deepest known sea trench on Earth to the underwater forests that make their home in the Pacific Ocean, discover 10 of the world's most spectacular ocean habitats, and the animals and plants that live in them in this beautiful gift book for children. This fascinating book on oceans offers: The second in a series of 4 books that takes children on a grand tour around the different habitats of the world.Everything you could want to know about habitats; the animals and plants that live there, the geography of the area, and plenty of incredible factsA giftable book with foil on the cover and edges, plus beautiful illustrations and photographs on every page.The chapters in this exciting anthology cover four different types of ocean habitat: open oceans, coral reefs, underwater forests, and the deep sea, with a selection of both famous and lesser-known places explored. Every marine environment is examined in detail, with intriguing information about its geography, and flora and fauna alongside detailed photography and beautiful illustrations. Children can marvel at fire coral in the Red Sea, sea spiders that thrive in the ghostly quiet of the Southern Ocean, and sea anemones that can live forever. As well as the wonders of these places, the threats facing oceans and their species are also investigated. More in the series The Habitats series takes children on a grand tour of the different natural environments of the world, exploring animals, landforms and geography. If you enjoyed Ocean, why not try Mountain and learn about some of the earth's most incredible landforms and the science behind them?
When a Tree Falls
The perfect read for exploring nature with children, this beautiful nonfiction picture book offers an awe-inspiring look at the forest's life cycle. A tree suns and sways in the forest. She is a place to grow, to rest, and to shelter. But what happens when a tree falls? The answer will make your heart soar. In this lyrical picture book, explore how the extraordinary nurse log provides a nutrient-rich space for new seedlings, shelters small animals, hosts different plant species, and, most profoundly, nurtures a new tree in the process, renewing the cycle of life. Young readers will be amazed by the nurse log's resilience and its powerful connection to the forest's past, present, and future. BOOK ABOUT TREES & MUCH MORE: Every organism in the forest ecosystem is connected. This fascinating picture book powerfully illustrates how the end of one life in the forest can be the beginning of another. FOR LOVERS OF NATURE: When a Tree Falls is a reminder of the wondrous ecosystems in our own backyards and the wild forest beauty we may discover by looking closely. It is ideal for families who enjoy being in nature. LUSH ILLUSTRATIONS: The forest life is rendered with such richness and detail that it invites readers to immerse themselves in the endlessly inspiring natural world. GORGEOUS GIFT: An excellent choice for a classroom book or as a gift for kids who love trees, spending time outdoors, and are mindful of environmental issues. Perfect for: Kids who are interested in trees and forests Parents and grandparents of children who want to learn more about trees and forests Teachers, educators, and librarians seeking beautiful nonfiction books with STEM content Gift-givers looking for a distinctive present for an animal- or nature-loving child Anyone seeking a picture book that promotes environmental awareness Readers of Because of an Acorn, Over and Under the Rainforest, and Wake Up, Woodlands
Rachel Carson's Wonder-Filled World
This STEAM picture book biography highlights how scientist and writer Rachel Carson became the author of the groundbreaking book Silent Spring and the mother of the modern environmental movement. Rachel Carson wasn't always the Rachel Carson, renowned environmental activist. From her earliest years, Rachel had a passion for nature--to her, it was a fairyland, and she loved to write about her adventures and the creatures she saw. Encouraged by teachers, Rachel wanted nothing more than to study the ocean and its inhabitants. Though unable to finish her PhD due to financial constraints, Rachel found work in science and success as a nature writer. In the course of her work, Rachel learned about the harm caused by recently developed pesticides and chemicals that made their way into the environment. Desperate to protect nature for future generations even as her health declined, she penned the famous book Silent Spring--a call to action against the threat of the deadly chemicals. The book is anything but quiet, selling more than 2 million copies and leading directly to changes like the Clean Air Act of 1963 and the Clean Water Act of 1972. Kate Hannigan, the author of several award-winning children's books, joins her talents with Katie Hickey, a longtime illustrator of popular picture book biographies, to bring the mother of the environmental movement to life for a new generation of readers.
Everyday Stem Science--Space
Discover how space is part of our daily lives with Everyday STEM Science--Space, filled with facts, stories, and experiments to try at home! Everyone knows there are planets and stars and space rocks, but how do these, and everything else in space, affect us on Earth? From the beginning of the universe and the origins of the planets, to the latest research and space missions, journey through space and uncover what is really out there . . . Discover how we're made of stars, find out how old you would be if you lived on Mars, and how time travel can happen in space. Plus, meet the explorers, astronomers, and scientists whose discoveries have given us this fascinating space knowledge, including Mae Jemison, Stephen Hawking, and Cecilia Payne-Gaposchkin. Readers can also carry out cool astronomical experiments at home. With easy-to-understand text written by science communicator and podcaster Izzie Clarke, and lots of colorful artworks, photos and diagrams, readers can best explore where we encounter space and why it's even important at all. The Everyday STEM series makes science relevant to tweens. Instead of telling kids STEM is important and is the key to their future success, these books show readers how we use science, technology, engineering, and math in our everyday lives. While the topics sound high-level and complex, this series makes these concepts age-appropriate and accessible. So, 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.
The Universe in You
Jason Chin, winner of the Caldecott Medal for Watercress, dives into the microscopic building blocks of life in this companion to the award-winning Your Place in the Universe. In Your Place in the Universe, Jason Chin zoomed outward, from our planet, solar system, and galaxy to the outer reaches of the observable universe. Now, Chin reverses course, zooming in past our skin to our cells, molecules, and atoms, all the way down to particles so small we can't yet even measure them. Like its companion, The Universe in You is a mind-boggling adventure that makes complex science accessible and enjoyable to readers of any age. Impeccably researched, wholly engrossing, and with extensive backmatter for additional learning, The Universe in You is another knockout from the award-winning creator of Redwoods, Grand Canyon, and other distinguished works of nonfiction for young readers. An American Library Association Notable Children's BookA Kirkus Reviews Best Book of the YearA Horn Book Fanfare TitleA School Library Journal Best Book of the YearA Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection
Little Creatures of the Sea - Book about Foraminifera
Foraminifera are very beautiful tiny sea creatures that live in all our oceans and they're so small that you need a microscope to see them. So, foraminifera might be tiny, but they play a very big role in our oceans. They react very sensitively to physical and chemical environmental changes, making them excellent indicators for scientists studying Earth's climate history. By analyzing the DNA found in foraminifera shells, researchers can unlock information about sea levels, temperatures, and ocean conditions of the Earth millions of years ago.. This book delves into the world of foraminifera, exploring their habitats, reproduction, significance to climate science, and the challenges they face of climate change today. It explains why these remarkable creatures are crucial to our understanding of Earth's past and future climate and our oceans.
What Is the Nervous System?
Explores the human nervous system. This book begins with a narrative of the nervous system in action before explaining how it works, what can happen when it does not work properly, and how to keep it strong. Vivid images and a helpful diagram will aid in comprehension. Additional features include a table of contents, sidebars, critical thinking questions, Fast Facts, an activity for further learning, a phonetic glossary, an index, an introduction to the author, and sources for further research.
What Is the Respiratory System?
Explores the human respiratory system. This book begins with a narrative of the respiratory system in action before explaining how it works, what can happen when it does not work properly, and what people can do to keep it strong. Vivid images and a helpful diagram will aid in comprehension. Additional features include a table of contents, sidebars, critical thinking questions, Fast Facts, an activity for further learning, a phonetic glossary, an index, an introduction to the author, and sources for further research.
What Is the Muscular System?
Explores the human muscular system. This book begins with a narrative of the muscular system in action before explaining how it works, what can happen when it does not work properly, and what people can do to keep it strong. Vivid images and a helpful diagram will aid in comprehension. Additional features include a table of contents, sidebars, critical thinking questions, Fast Facts, an activity for further learning, a phonetic glossary, an index, an introduction to the author, and sources for further research.
What Is the Digestive System?
Explores the human digestive system. This book begins with a narrative of the digestive system in action before explaining how it works, what can happen when it does not work properly, and how to keep it strong. Vivid images and a helpful diagram will aid in comprehension. Additional features include a table of contents, sidebars, critical thinking questions, Fast Facts, an activity for further learning, a phonetic glossary, an index, an introduction to the author, and sources for further research.
What Are Sensory Organs?
Explores the human sensory organs. This book begins with a narrative of the sensory organs in action before explaining how each sensory organ works, what can happen when it does not work properly, and how to keep it strong. Vivid images and a helpful diagram will aid in comprehension. Additional features include a table of contents, sidebars, critical thinking questions, Fast Facts, an activity for further learning, a phonetic glossary, an index, an introduction to the author, and sources for further research.
What Is the Circulatory System?
Explores the human circulatory system. This book begins with a narrative of the circulatory system in action before explaining how it works, what can happen when it does not work properly, and what people can do to keep it strong. Vivid images and a helpful diagram will aid in comprehension. Additional features include a table of contents, sidebars, critical thinking questions, Fast Facts, an activity for further learning, a phonetic glossary, an index, an introduction to the author, and sources for further research.
What Is the Skeletal System?
Explores the human skeletal system. This book begins with a narrative of the skeletal system in action before explaining how it works, what can happen when it does not work properly, and what people can do to keep it strong. Vivid images and a helpful diagram will aid in comprehension. Additional features include a table of contents, sidebars, critical thinking questions, Fast Facts, an activity for further learning, a phonetic glossary, an index, an introduction to the author, and sources for further research.
What Is the Immune System?
Explores the human immune system. This book begins with a narrative of the immune system in action before explaining how it works, what can happen when it does not work properly, and how to keep it strong. Vivid images and a helpful diagram will aid in comprehension. Additional features include a table of contents, sidebars, critical thinking questions, Fast Facts, an activity for further learning, a phonetic glossary, an index, an introduction to the author, and sources for further research.
Brain Power
Discover how to train your brain and become the best you can be in this empowering and inclusive guide by the nation's favourite doctor, Dr Ranj. Brains don't look like much, do they? A touch of slime here, some squishy grey stuff there. But in fact, your brain is more powerful than any supercomputer, and it is completely fascinating. Have you ever wondered why you're left-handed? Or why you have dreams? Or what causes pins and needles? I'll tell you what else: your brain is completely unique. That's right: no one else has a brain quite like yours. So if you want to learn how to make the most of YOUR brain, this is the book for you. It doesn't just explain how the brain works. It'll teach you how to train your brain to get better at stuff you find difficult. It'll show you how different people think in different ways and why that makes each person so special. It'll help you keep your mind happy and healthy. Because when that brilliant brain of yours is in tip-top condition, you can be the BEST version of you. You'll discover: - Why some skills come to you more easily than others - How to cope with knockbacks and improve on the difficult stuff - Why we feel certain emotions and how to manage the difficult ones - How to keep your brain in top condition for learning - Why looking after your mind is the key to growing up happy Including insights from neurodiverse young people, the book also features bright two-colour illustrations from David O'Connell and dyslexia-friendly design. NHS paediatrician and Sunday Times bestselling author of How to Grow Up and Feel Amazing, Dr Ranj, is here to inspire ALL young readers to love themselves, however their brains work.
Mission To The Moon - Explore The Solar System With Fun Astronauts, Planets & Rockets!
Nature Pop-Up! Forests
A wonderful woodland adventure awaits in the Forests pop-up book. In this engaging and educational book, young curious minds will learn about different forest ecosystems including its terrain, climate, and the animals who make their home in each with its 8 multi-tiered pop-up vignettes. This beautifully illustrated book captures the imagination with its vibrant design and fun facts for each of the unique scenes including the forest in autumn, rainforests, forest floor, forest canopy, the Taiga Forest, mangroves, save the forest, ancient forest.
Nature Pop-Up! Mountains
A mountainside adventure awaits in the Mountains pop-up book. In this engaging and educational book, young curious minds will learn about the ecosystems of different mountains around the world including their terrains, climate, and the animals who make their home in each with 8 multi-tiered pop-up vignettes. The beautifully illustrated book captures the imagination with its vibrant design and fun facts about each of the mountains and ecosystems including the Alps, life at altitude, Kilimanjaro, Himalayas, Mt. Fuji, Andes, and snowy mountains.
Venus! Fierce and Fabulous
Prepare for a dazzling encounter with the solar system's most glamorous resident in VENUS!--the latest stellar "autobiography" in the OUR UNIVERSE series from the dynamic duo of Stacy McAnulty and Stevie Lewis! Hello, darling neighbors! It's me, Venus! Get ready to be utterly charmed as Venus herself spills all her secrets of the solar system in this witty and wonderfully informative picture book. Discover what makes Venus truly unique: from her intensely hot and, yes, a little stinky atmosphere, to her breathtaking, shimmering brilliance in the night sky. Unlike the other planets, Venus dances to her own rhythm - no moons, no rings, and a spin that's all her own!Inside VENUS!, young readers will: - Hear directly from Venus: Stacy McAnulty's signature humor shines as Venus playfully shares fascinating facts about herself.- Marvel at Stevie Lewis's vibrant art: The illustrations bring Venus's dazzling personality and unique characteristics to life on every page.- Learn about planetary science in an engaging way: Discover key features of Venus in a lighthearted and memorable manner.- Continue their cosmic journey: Perfect for fans of the Our Universe series, VENUS! is a delightful companion to Earth! My First 4.54 Billion Years and Sun! One in a Billion. With its irresistible blend of humor, kid-friendly facts, and stunning illustrations, VENUS! is an out-of-this-world addition to any bookshelf, sparking curiosity and a love for space in young readers. Get ready to fall in love with the sassiest star in our solar system!
When Beavers Move in
When beavers move in, they chew down a tree. They nibble the bark. And they drag the branches into a stream. Beavers topple trees and build dams, which can cause floods and disrupt neighborhoods. So what do we do when beavers move in? In Puget Sound, we call the Tulalip Tribes. They send biologists to help relocate our furry friends to a place far from people, where the beavers can be free. Poetic text and gorgeous art makes this an irresistible read with gentle STEM tie-in.
Pop-Up Nature
Take a closer look at nature in this wonderful pop-up book, which brings a nature walk to life - springing out from the pages! See a pop-up bees buzzing in the flowers, a mouse in a blackberry bush, and watch a moving woodpecker pecking and a frog swimming by in a pond. A wonderful way to celebrate nature with little children. With free online audio to listen to.
Tool Book (New & Updated)
Gail Gibbon's bestselling Tool Book is new and updated! This classic introduces kids to tools that measure, screw, scrape, and more. What are tools? How do they help us make things? For little builders, crafters, and DIYers, Gail Gibbons presents the answers to those questions in this cheerful introduction to tools and what they do. From rulers, hammers, and saws, to drills, nuts, and bolts, Gibbons covers basic hand tools and shows them in action! Clear diagrams display how tools work, accompanied by simple text that is accessible to the youngest readers. Newly added text includes facts about workers and their tools, where tools are found, and how tools are simple machines. Gail Gibbons is the go-to source for early nonfiction for millions of educators and caregivers. As The Washington Post wrote, "Gail Gibbons has taught more preschoolers and early readers about the world than any other children's writer-illustrator."
Tool Book (New & Updated)
Gail Gibbon's bestselling Tool Book is new and updated! This classic introduces kids to tools that measure, screw, scrape, and more. What are tools? How do they help us make things? For little builders, crafters, and DIYers, Gail Gibbons presents the answers to those questions in this cheerful introduction to tools and what they do. From rulers, hammers, and saws, to drills, nuts, and bolts, Gibbons covers basic hand tools and shows them in action! Clear diagrams display how tools work, accompanied by simple text that is accessible to the youngest readers. Newly added text includes facts about workers and their tools, where tools are found, and how tools are simple machines. Gail Gibbons is the go-to source for early nonfiction for millions of educators and caregivers. As The Washington Post wrote, "Gail Gibbons has taught more preschoolers and early readers about the world than any other children's writer-illustrator."
Plant Attack!
Just like people and animals, plants need to defend themselves. They can't scream or run away from danger, but many have developed surprisingly cool and courageous ways to keep themselves safe from pesky bugs, hungry animals and even large-clawed crabs. Plants can stab, poison, drown and even suffocate their predators. Discover the corpse flower, which smells like a combination of rotting wounds, garlic, cheese and sour sweat. Then there is the touch-me-not balsam that explodes, flinging anything that touches it through the air. Plant Attack! The Fascinating Ways Flora Defend Themselves explores 15 different plants and the unique, and sometimes bizarre, ways they defend themselves from predators, including us. Praise for Erin Silver: ★"Enthralling...Empowers readers to understand their own human coping mechanisms, while colorful, detailed images soaked in softly muted earth tones build a base of strong general knowledge. The challenge for readers young and old will be to see who says 'ew' first! A thoroughly engaging, fact-filled book with audacious and memorable animal responses to predators. A must-have for every library."--School Library Journal, starred review for Mighty Scared
Spring Street Discover: Inventions
You don't have to be an expert, or even an adult, to come up with a cool and useful invention. A whistlestop tour of some of the world's greatest inventions, including fun things like LEGO, roller skates, and balloons; things invented by young people (earmuffs, Popsicles, the trampoline); printing, photography, phones, computing, gaming, the internet, going wireless, power, self-driving cars, flight, and medical advances (artificial organs, contact lenses, hearing aids); things that keep us safe (CCTV); things that make life easier (microwaves, fridges, and freezers); and foods such as popcorn and ice cream! This is the sixth title in the Spring Street Discover series, which features striking artwork, bold design, and 48 pages of illustrated facts.
Spring Street Discover: Space
Did you know a day on Jupiter is only 10 hours long? An exploration of the sun, each of the eight planets, moons, asteroids, comets, and space ice, plus space exploration, space technology, space missions, and space tourism--a look at our planet and beyond, all the way into the Milky Way. This book is packed full of fascinating facts. This is the fifth title in the Spring Street Discover series.
DK Super Planet Look at These Landforms!
Explore the breathtaking variety of landforms that shape our planet--from deep ocean trenches to vast plateaus and the highest mountains on Earth! DK Super Planet Look at these Landforms! Is part of the new DK Super Planet series and encourages young minds to delve into the wonders of our planet. Aligned with science and earth science curricula, this title is part of the dynamic new DK Super Planet series which invites young minds to delve into the mysteries of our planet and beyond. It covers key content, including how fossil fuels, volcanoes, and mountains are formed and how natural hazards occur. This space book for children offers: A guide to reading through curriculum-aligned content and exciting illustrations.A highly visual approach that makes the association between words and where they originate easier to understand.Material to help children become more confident readers, speakers, and spellers. Captivating and curriculum-aligned content, diagrams and hands-on experiments provide an immersive learning experience while covering core information about a range of landforms. With specially designed sections that build scientific vocabulary and make complex concepts accessible to children, Look at these Landforms! is the ideal companion to any science learning. Transform learning into an adventure with DK Super Planet, where science comes to life on every page.
Fluffy Flying Seed (Start Small, Think Big #4)
Follow the life cycle of a dandelion seed from its small beginnings to its larger impact on the ecosystem of meadows and beyond Start Small, Think Big sets readers on a journey of discovery, beginning with small miracles of life and connecting them to the big picture of our natural world. Each book features a large foldout illustration on the final pages. Fluffy Flying Seed starts small, with a tiny dandelion seed being carried by the wind and landing safely in a meadow, the perfect place to grow. This is its story: how it grows, protects itself from frost, reproduces, and becomes a food source for many creatures. There are facts about germination, photosynthesis, seed dispersal, parts of a plant, and food chains. The narrative progresses in a way that builds understanding, and the gorgeous illustrations bring the story and the science to life. Thinking big, the book shows why this much-maligned wildflower is important to animals in the spring, and why it is so successful at surviving and spreading. A big foldout has a world map showing the temperate regions where it thrives, an illustrated life cycle, and a Meadow I-Spy to take readers back through the book to deepen the learning experience. This book features a textured die-cut hole cover and a large foldout poster at the back of the book.
Meet the Mini-Mammals
Meet some of the world's very smallest mini-mammals in this adorable and informative picture book with actual-size illustrations from Sibert Honoree Melissa Stewart and Caldecott Honoree Brian Lies. Big mammals like elephants, hippos, and giraffes get a lot of press, but what about the little guys? From pint-sized flying squirrels to itty bitty chipmunks and teeny tiny mouse lemurs, learn all about the mini-est mammals from around the world, depicted at their real-life size.
DK Super Planet Essential Ecosystems
Explore the essential ecosystems of our planet! Aligned with science and earth science curricula, this title is part of the dynamic new DK Super Planet series which invites young minds to delve into the mysteries of our planet and beyond. Captivating and curriculum-aligned, each book in the series features engaging content, infographics, and hands-on experiments, providing an immersive learning experience. Dive into the wonders of Earth and space, with specially designed spreads that build scientific vocabulary, making complex concepts accessible to children. DK Super Planet goes beyond traditional topic books by incorporating interactive elements. Transform learning into an adventure with DK Super Planet, where science comes to life on every page, fostering a love for discovery and understanding.
DK Super Planet Look at These Landforms!
Explore the breathtaking variety of landforms that shape our planet--from deep ocean trenches to vast plateaus and the highest mountains on Earth! DK Super Planet Look at these Landforms! Is part of the new DK Super Planet series and encourages young minds to delve into the wonders of our planet. Aligned with science and earth science curricula, this title is part of the dynamic new DK Super Planet series which invites young minds to delve into the mysteries of our planet and beyond. It builds background knowledge and covers key content, including how fossil fuels, volcanoes, and mountains are formed and how natural hazards occur. This space book for children offers: A guide to reading through curriculum-aligned content and exciting illustrations.A highly visual approach that makes the association between words and where they originate easier to understand.Material to help children become more confident readers, speakers, and spellers.Captivating and curriculum-aligned content, diagrams and hands-on experiments provide an immersive learning experience while covering core information about a range of landforms. With specially designed sections that build scientific vocabulary and make complex concepts accessible to children, Look at these Landforms! is the ideal companion to any science learning. Transform learning into an adventure with DK Super Planet, where science comes to life on every page.
How to Explain Climate Science to a Grown-Up
The best-selling author of the Baby Loves Science series levels up with this playful STEM picture book introducing kids (and grown-ups) to climate science. Do you want to know a secret? Sometimes grown-ups need YOU to explain things to THEM. Like climate science! In this tongue-in-cheek guide, an in-the-know narrator instructs kid readers in the fine art of explaining climate science to a grown-up. Both children and their adults learn: The difference between weather and climate.How climate scientists collect data.What causes climate change.What we can do to reverse course and repair the planet.Fun and fact-filled, the How to Explain Science to a Grown-Up series will empower kid experts to explore complex scientific concepts with any grown-up who will listen.
Stemville: The Fast Lane
The annual Big Race has arrived in STEMville! Gather around the track to watch the town's contestants compete to become this year's champion. Frankie Thunderfoot comes from a family of confident trophy winners, while Wilbur Hardshell's race team are slow, steady and mathematical in their approach. When Frankie's need for speed causes her to crash, Wilbur must decide whether he should forfeit his position to help her or secure first place for himself. Learn all about how race cars are built and how they work, from acceleration to g-force and quick-fire pit stops.
Eyewonder Rainforest
Explore Earth's lively, lush rainforests with this picture-packed nature book for kids. DK's best-selling Eyewonder series is back and has been refreshed for the next generation of young readers ages 5-7. What lies hidden under the canopy of dense rainforests? Learn all about this magical world where lush green plants and tall trees grow in dark forests with fast-flowing rivers, all of which are home to some of the most unusual rainforest animals and plants on Earth. This picture-led reference guide will take you on a visual tour of what goes on in rainforests. Stay-at-home explorers will feel inspired by the dramatic photographs, up-to-date information, fact-packed pages, and a brand-new "eyewonder" feature where knowledge meets real-world application. Throughout the pages of this newly revised book on rainforests, you can find: Fully updated and revised content for children starting to develop a passion for science.Eye-catching photographs that grab the attention of young readers and keep them coming back for more.Engaging facts, simple explanations, and fun activities throughout the book.Find out why we need these forests and how we can help them survive. Plus, with fun and interactive activities and puzzles to reinforce learning, your nature-loving child will be entertained time and time again. Explore the series! The Eyewonder series is back and better than ever, with a fresh new look and the latest information. If you liked Eyewonder Rainforest, why not explore into Eyewonder Stars and Planets, investigate with Eyewonder Human Body or dive into Eyewonder Oceans?
