Forces
Push an object, and it will move. Push it harder, and it will move farther and quicker. What happens when objects collide with each other? Simple text and bright images will help young readers understand forces.
Habitats
A habitat is an animal's home. Students will learn that habitats may come in many forms, but they all contain everything an animal needs to survive.
Weather
Look outside, and you can see the weather. It's different from place to place. It changes with the seasons. Learn about different kinds of weather and the tools scientists use to predict it.
Investigating Respiration
Inhale new knowledge with this investigation into respiration. Following scientific practices, this title presents a hands-on, inquiry-based science investigation. Age-appropriate experiments build students' understanding of matter and energy.
Investigating Sound
Turn up the volume on this investigation into sound. Following scientific practices, this title presents a hands-on, inquiry-based science investigation. Age-appropriate experiments build students' understanding of matter and energy.
Planets
A new paperback edition of the colorful, fun-filled adventure through the solar system, by the author of the Big Science for Little Minds series. Praise for Planets 'This book looks at each planet in turn and makes their properties highly relatable and funny to little ones! It's the kind of book you can learn loads from without even realising you're learning...Perfect for very young ones as you are not swamped with text and the pictures are great...Definitely among our top space books!' - ourbookdaysPraise for the Big Science for Little Minds'The perfect picture book to introduce your young reader to the science behind the what, where and when questions that they so often ask...Truly unique in conveying scientific concepts to younger children in such a colourful and visual way' - Mini Travellers'This picture book explains a complex subject through a simple narrative with sparse text and big, bold illustrations. A book to spark young children's curiosity and interest in science' - Five Books, Best Kids' Books of 2022 The perfect picturebook to introduce little minds to big ideas!Planets combines bold, colourful illustrations with jokes and incredible science facts to take young readers on a fun-filled journey across the solar system. On the way they will learn all about the planets, and find out the answers to such important questions as: Why does Venus smell so bad? Why aren't there many birthday parties on Neptune? and What would happen if you tried to eat your dinner on Mars?
Is There Anybody Out There? (a Wild Thing Book)
Inspired by her popular Wild Thing podcast, journalist Laura Krantz incorporates the scientific method and her journalistic skills to determine if aliens might exist How likely is it that humans aren't alone in the universe? Reports of strange lights, UFO sightings, and alien encounters abound--and some (like recent accounts from US Navy pilots) even sound credible. And in recent years, armed with state-of-the-art technology and better information, the search for extraterrestrials overflows with exciting possibilities. Within our own solar system, astrobiologists search for the biochemical building blocks that might sustain microbes, astronomers discover far-flung stars, orbited by planets that could be teeming with life, and astrophysicists point sophisticated telescopes toward the deep reaches of the universe, looking for anything out of the ordinary. Is There Anybody Out There? turns our collective gaze skyward: What's the likelihood of life on other planets? Or that aliens have already made the trip to visit us? How would they get here? Why do we want to find them? And what does it mean if we do (or don't)? Using critical thinking and the scientific method, journalist Laura Krantz investigates the science, culture, and philosophy of a universe where we're not alone--and why the idea of alien life has abducted our imaginations. Readers will learn to challenge their gut assumptions and open their minds to new possibilities.
How It Works: Tree
This interactive book for children ages 2-5 features layered die-cut pages throughout to introduce toddlers to the life cycle of an apple tree throughout the year. Children ages 2-5 can learn all about how an apple tree grows and changes throughout the year with this interactive board book that features layered die-cut pages throughout. Simple callouts to the various parts of the tree, such as "roots," "leaves," and "trunk," invite young readers to see how the tree changes with the seasons. Packed with fun facts and accessible information, this first introduction to trees is perfect for curious toddlers. The perfect first book about trees for toddlers ages 2-5Layered die-cut pages encourage interactivityFun facts about trees!
A Rock Is Born
Follow the epic life cycle of one rock from its prehistoric creation to modern day, in this transportive nonfiction picture book perfect for fans of GRAND CANYON and the Over and Under series. Over one hundred million years ago, on the side of a volcano....a rock is born. As time passes and the world changes, the rock changes, too. Mud erodes it. Lava melts it. And water compresses it. Eventually, the rock will be reshaped. And a new rock is born. Award-winning creators Richard Ho and Lily Williams bring to life an evocative and educational picture book about the life cycle of a rock in this bold nonfiction tale perfect for any classroom or bookshelf.
Escape from Talons of Terror
One spray of this animal's horrific, stinky butt perfume is enough to ward off any predator--except for the great horned owl. It is hungry, and it needs to feed its owlets. Find out how a fellow forest dweller helps the skunk escape to spray another day. Readers will get a thrill from this vibrant, nonfiction series designed to look like a set of graphic novels. Each book centers around the chase between a predator and its prey. Text and photos show the amazing adaptations of both animals in each book. Readers will be amazed as the seemingly defenseless prey animal uses incredible methods to get out alive!
Escape from the Ice Prowler
Polar bears are deadly predators. Their white fur makes them almost invisible on the snow and ice. They can swim a hundred miles without stopping to rest. They rip apart flesh with their curved, sharp claws. What chance does a seal have when a polar bear can smell them from 20 miles away? Readers will get a thrill from this vibrant, nonfiction series designed to look like a set of graphic novels. Each book centers around the chase between a predator and its prey. Text and photos show the amazing adaptations of both animals in each book. Readers will be amazed as the seemingly defenseless prey animal uses incredible methods to get out alive!
Escape from a Death Roll
Crocodiles roamed the Earth with dinosaurs. They have had 65 million years to hone their hunting skills. They are one of the deadliest predators on Earth. Will the prey escape an attack from a crocodile? Readers will get a thrill from this vibrant, nonfiction series designed to look like a set of graphic novels. Each book centers around the chase between a predator and its prey. Text and photos show the amazing adaptations of both animals in each book. Readers will be amazed as the seemingly defenseless prey animal uses incredible methods to get out alive!
Escape from Killer Claws
Freeze, flight, or fight. A sambar deer has to think quickly and choose what to do when it realizes one of Asia's super predators, a Tiger, has caught it in its crosshairs. Readers will get a thrill from this vibrant, nonfiction series designed to look like a set of graphic novels. Each book centers around the chase between a predator and its prey. Text and photos show the amazing adaptations of both animals in each book. Readers will be amazed as the seemingly defenseless prey animal uses incredible methods to get out alive!
Escape from Jaws of Death
One rules the oceans as a sleek and powerful predator. The other is one of that predator's favorite foods. Who will outwit the other in this watery chase between a great white shark and a cape fur seal? Readers will get a thrill from this vibrant, nonfiction series designed to look like a set of graphic novels. Each book centers around the chase between a predator and its prey. Text and photos show the amazing adaptations of both animals in each book. Readers will be amazed as the seemingly defenseless prey animal uses incredible methods to get out alive!
Escape from the Spotted Assassin
What do you do if a cheetah, the fastest animal on Earth, is chasing you? You have to outwit it! Follow along as the cheetah's prey cleverly uses different ways to throw the cheetah off its tracks.y? Readers will get a thrill from this vibrant, nonfiction series designed to look like a set of graphic novels. Each book centers around the chase between a predator and its prey. Text and photos show the amazing adaptations of both animals in each book. Readers will be amazed as the seemingly defenseless prey animal uses incredible methods to get out alive!
Escape from Razor Teeth
One has strong claws and sharp teeth that slice and crunch. The other is hairy and highly poisonous. Who will get out alive in this vicious matchup between a coati and a deadly spider? Readers will get a thrill from this vibrant, nonfiction series designed to look like a set of graphic novels. Each book centers around the chase between a predator and its prey. Text and photos show the amazing adaptations of both animals in each book. Readers will be amazed as the seemingly defenseless prey animal uses incredible methods to get out alive!
Escape from a Deadly Hug
A Burmese python is one of the most giant snakes in the world. It has wide jaws and sharp teeth, and it can kill with a hug. Surely, a rat is no match for the Burmese python. Find out what happens when a Burmese python tries to make this tasty rat his dinner. Readers will get a thrill from this vibrant, nonfiction series designed to look like a set of graphic novels. Each book centers around the chase between a predator and its prey. Text and photos show the amazing adaptations of both animals in each book. Readers will be amazed as the seemingly defenseless prey animal uses incredible methods to get out alive!
Escape from the Bone Eater
A hyena's bite is seven times stronger than a human's. Its speed and deadly bite make it a skilled killing machine. In this book, though, its prey has some clever tricks to avoid being hyena dinner--meet the meerkat! Readers will get a thrill from this vibrant, nonfiction series designed to look like a set of graphic novels. Each book centers around the chase between a predator and its prey. Text and photos show the amazing adaptations of both animals in each book. Readers will be amazed as the seemingly defenseless prey animal uses incredible methods to get out alive!
Monster Science
Maya and Jordan are bored of their toys and have a brilliant idea: create a pet monster! Join their hilarious adventure as they dive into the world of genetics to build the perfect companion. But creating a monster isn't easy! They'll have to solve genetic puzzles, and maybe even face a few unexpected surprises...Can Maya and Jordan build the perfect pet monster? Find out inside! This exciting comic book adventure comes with engaging activity sheets at the end to reinforce the knowledge learned throughout the book. It's a perfect way to introduce young learners to the wonders of cellular biology while sparking their curiosity and imagination. For parents and educators: This book aligns with elementary science curriculum standards related to heredity and genetics, providing a fun and engaging way to supplement classroom learning.
The Kingfisher Space Encyclopedia
The Kingfisher Space Encyclopedia is an incredible 160-page volume and the perfect guide to space for children. It's packed with colorful illustrations, step-by-step sequences, and detailed photography to keep children engaged and entertained.Arranged thematically into key areas, the concise text is clear, accurate, and perfectly pitched, making this a fantastic resource for home and school. This comprehensive guide includes fascinating up-to-date information about the James Webb Telescope, NASA's advance space suit design and the latest discoveries. Plus, a glossary and index are included along with a list of websites for further learning.
Lucky's Star
On a quiet spring morning, something strange falls from the sky and lands on a small country town. Lucky watches as "stars" rain down on the fields and farms, but just what are these unusual objects? And what will Lucky do with her own special find? Lucky's Star explores the fascinating true story of the Murchison meteorite. The pieces of space rock that were discovered in Murchison, Victoria, provided clues about the origins of life on Earth. Fragments from the meteorite contain the oldest material ever found - stardust! Reading level varies from child to child, but we recommend this book for ages 5 to 9. Features: Creatively shares the story of an internationally significant, Australian scientific event.Introduces the 1969 Murchison meteorite, which contained clues to the formation of stars, our solar system, our planet and the origins of life on Earth.Features detailed fact pages to inspire deeper learning and understanding.
It's Corn Picking Time!
Hop in the tractor and ride along with a corn farmer in this rhyming read-aloud full of things that clack, whoosh, and roll! It's corn-picking time, and the farmer has all her tools ready! The cornhead gobbles the stalks. The spreader spits out chaff. The grain wagon fills with corn! This is the farmer, whose happy heart leapsat the sight of those first golden, glorious heaps! Corn-picking time is a favorite season on author Jill Esbaum's family farm, and the joy is sure to be shared by young lovers of tractors, trucks, and all manner of machines. Rhyming text pairs with Melissa Crowton's colorful illustrations for a high-energy read kids will ask for again and again. Check out the copious information found at the end of the book to discover more about life on a farm. A Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection!
Crayola: Outer Space Sticker by Number (a Crayola Sticker Activity Book for Kids)
Are you ready to launch into outer space? Create an exciting outer space world through the power of Crayola stickers! Three . . . two . . . one . . . blast off! Journey into outer space by placing the over 200 stickers onto the matching images. Kids will love seeing the beautiful outer space scenes come to life on each of the 23 pages in this book. This coloring book pairs perfectly with Crayola crayons, colored pencils, and markers for creative, colorful fun.
Draw with Art for Kids Hub Space
Join the Art for Kids Hub family in their first-ever book series as they share super-fun, space-themed drawing activities. Draw with Art for Kids Hub: Space brings the best of Art for Kids Hub to the printed page! Featuring popular hits from the channel, such as adorable planets and cute space pups, kids and their families will be amazed at all the delightful space-themed characters and objects they can draw. With these super clear and accessible step-by-step lessons, Dad Rob and family prove that anyone can learn to draw - and make it fun. Millions of YouTube viewers have learned to draw with the Art for Kids Hub. Now you and your whole family can, too!Step-by-step lessons that make the process super clear and super fun for everyoneA unique, accessible approach that prioritizes involvement over perfection. Kids are reassured that their efforts don't have to match the pictures to still look awesomeThe focus on family time encourages kids to draw with their grown-ups and share the enjoyment and satisfaction of making artEvery idea inside - from classic NASA-inspired rockets and space shuttles to intergalactic adventurers and out-of-this-world aliens - encourages you to have fun as a family and fall in love with drawing. By showing both the kid and adult versions of every space-themed artwork, families can be creative together, and kids can discover the joy in simply drawing and avoid getting frustrated trying to recreate a perfect image. Art for Kids Hub has achieved over a billion views on YouTube by offering kids and families the perfect starting point on their drawing journeys. Dad Rob and his family have built a huge following thanks to their delightfully accessible lessons that gather the whole family to make art together. Their unique, easy-to-follow approach puts fun first, encouraging kids to draw in their own way and be proud of the results. Don't miss the rest of the Draw with Art for Kids Hub series: Draw with Art for Kids Hub: AnimalsDraw with Art for Kids Hub: Cute and Funny FoodsDraw with Art for Kids Hub: ChristmasDraw with Art for Kids Hub: Halloween
Faster Than a Jet, Bigger Than a Whale
A lavishly-illustrated guide to real-life wonders large and small! Dive into the biggest, the fastest and the strongest, from nature to technology to the miracles of the human body.A gorilla is stronger than a human, but who is the strongest of all? Who's the oldest? Come to think of it, who eats the most? And if we're really asking important questions: who poops the most? (Among mammals, pandas are the champions.)From Earth's largest mountain (it's not Everest, but Hawaii's Mauna Kea) to Typhoon Tip (the most massive storm in recorded history), we'll journey from the microscopic to the vast, from the long-extinct to the futuristic. This is a book of tiny cells and distant galaxies, massive trees and poisonous spiders. Meet the Parker Solar Probe (the fastest space ship), the Argentinosaurus (the largest land animal of all time), as well as deadly volcanos--and a squid with a giant eye. And along the way, comprehend the universe at its most amazing, most astounding and most unbelievable.
This Is Not My Bed!
A bed filled with sharp sticks and mushy mud?! That is not MY bed! Whose could it be? Join in on a surprising camping trip and discover the favorite, cozy cuddle spots of all your favorite forest creatures--from the beaver (who loves a woody, muddy bed!) to the bat. Rich art illustrates the beautiful biodiversity found in our forests and expressive, repetitive text helps even the youngest naturalists learn all about the creatures who live--and sleep!--among us.
Poop
All too often, we regard poop as simply disgusting OR as an endless source of humor. But poop is a necessary part of a healthy body and the wider cycle of life, and it is vital to the functioning of nature on our planet. In Poop: A (Very) Natural History and a Powerful Future, discover the science of poop, how our bodies produce it and where it goes - as well as the many vital and astonishing uses for poop to help protect our environment, to generate our energy and even to use in our medical treatments. In this book, you will also discover the different ways that animals, from ants to whales, use poo for feeding, defence, camouflage, communication, or nest-making. Intriguing and snigger-free, this highly digestible title is written with charm, wit, and sophistication. It seeks to bust plenty of myths while providing exciting insights into how poop can be part of our bright future with breakthroughs in everything from human health and sustainable lifestyles to energy generation and space travel.
Light: The Extraordinary Energy That Illuminates Our World
The author of the best-selling, award-winning picture book Nano presents a vibrant picture-book introduction to the science of light. From the complexities of the night sky to the inner workings of rainbows, explore and celebrate the mind-bending science of light. Combining text by Dr. Jess Wade--a highly skilled physicist and trailblazing campaigner for diversity in STEAM fields--and beautiful, dynamic pictures by Ana Sanfelippo, this compelling blend of curriculum essentials and cutting-edge physics inspires budding scientists and engineers to step beyond their textbooks into a world of fascinating real-world science.
Morgan's Organs
Morgan's Organs is a fun and educational picture book that takes readers on a journey through the human body-one organ at a time!When a boy named Morgan suddenly loses all his organs, it's up to his body parts to find each other and work together to put him back together again. Led by Lulu the Lungs, kids meet a colourful cast of characters: Larry the Liver, Sally the Stomach, Harriet Heart, Brian the Brain, and many more-each introducing themselves and explaining their role in keeping Morgan healthy and alive.Told in playful rhyming verse and brought to life with bold, vibrant illustrations, this engaging book blends science and storytelling to spark curiosity about biology and body awareness. It's a perfect tool for early STEM learning, health education, and classroom discussion.Designed for children aged 5 to 11, Morgan's Organs supports inquiry-based learning with memorable characters and simple explanations of complex systems. From blood cells to the bladder, from intestines to the skin, every organ has a personality-and a purpose!This delightful adventure helps children: Understand human anatomy in a fun and accessible wayBuild empathy, curiosity, and body awarenessConnect narrative storytelling with scientific accuracyBegin exploring how their own bodies function and stay healthyWhether at school or at home, Morgan's Organs is ideal for teachers, parents, librarians, and young readers ready to explore the amazing machine that is the human body.
The Spectacular Science of Space
The Spectacular Science of Space is guaranteed to answer all those tricky science questions that children ask about planets, stars, and galaxies - and that parents often struggle to answer. Find out what gravity is, how we know about the Big Bang, what it's like to live on the International Space Station and lots, lots more! The bright, busy artworks will encourage science-hungry children to pore over every detail and truly get to grips with the science that underpins everything around us. Information is delivered on multiple levels, allowing readers to dip in and out at speed, or take a deep dive into their favourite subjects.
Unreal
An enthralling exploration of all the weird and wonderful creatures that may (or may not!) inhabit our world--all packed into an engaging, informational picture book perfect for helping kids build critical thinking skills.There's been a mix-up at the Museum. Some of the displays from the Myths and Legends exhibit have snuck into the Natural History wing! The narrator in this lively, impeccably researched tale invites readers along to help sort things out. But how can they tell fact from fiction? Animal from apparition? Monster from megafauna?As readers explore all the truths and wonders of the natural world, sidebars throughout encourage them to think critically about things including where they source their information, unconscious bias, and the significance of storytelling in gathering knowledge. An introduction provides a helpful guide to asking questions that can help hunt down truths.Filled with fascinating information and featuring plants and creatures from around the world including axolotls, mangrove killifish, and zombie-ant fungi, Unreal will spark joy, curiosity, and inquiry in readers young and old alike as they have fun guessing what's real and what's fake from spread to spread.
What's Inside a Garden?: Science and Nature Coloring Book
Explore all the wonders of the garden--birds, flowers, butterflies, and more--with this coloring book from New York Times bestselling author and artist Rachel Ignotofsky. Rachel Ignotofsky's beloved books The Wondrous Workings of Planet Earth and Women in Science bring science and nature to brilliant life through gorgeous and illuminating illustrations. Now, with What's Inside a Garden?: Science and Nature Coloring Book, her detailed and engaging artwork lets you immerse yourself in the garden while coloring. Each of the forty detailed illustrations shows an aspect of the garden--birds and their nests, caterpillars becoming butterflies, flowers and pollinators working together. Color the pages as you as you explore the elements of the garden ecosystem that work together to grow healthy plants and shelter animals and insects. The sturdy, perforated pages can handle colored pencils, crayons, or markers. Tear out to share with friends or feature as art in the home. Perfect for gardeners, students, and nature lovers of all ages, What's Inside a Garden Coloring Book is an utterly charming way to consider what's happening in our own backyards.
A Kid's Guide to Plants of the Great Lakes Region
A middle-grade-friendly introduction to flora of the Great Lakes Region--including Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin-- with outdoor activities, games and quizzes that make learning about nature fun! Great for families and educators.Get dirty digging up roots. Crouch down to look closely at a carnivorous sundew dissolving a dragonfly. Make an elderberry concoction. Test your plant ID skills with a winter twig quiz. Make a soothing plantain salve to treat an itch. Learn which berries you can eat and which to avoid.Time spent outdoors encourages children's self-confidence and independence, increases attention span and physical well-being, and fosters care for the environment. With the increasing intrusion of technology into daily life, and the challenges of climate chaos, it has never been more essential for parents and educators to encourage kids to engage with the natural environment. Plants are everywhere, even in urban areas where parks, empty lots and backyards offer the opportunity to learn from and connect to nature.Drawing on her years of experience as and outdoor educator, Philippa Joly features fifty richly illustrated plant profiles, including information on identification and ecology, cultural uses, and fun activities--all in a way that is accessible and interesting to readers of all ages.
The Fact-Finders Universe
Explore the wonders of the Universe in this fun, non-fiction graphic novel packed with fun facts and engaging characters. Learn about the Asteroid and Kuiper Belts, which exist between planets and even contain objects, in this comic book for children aged 6-8. Filled with bite-sized information, colorful illustrations, and a fun story, this graphic novel will engage every budding science enthusiast and space explorer. With the help of the Fact-Finders, children will stock up on their space knowledge and will understand our place in the solar system. This educational graphic novel for kids offers: Age-appropriate vocabulary that explains a wide range of both familiar and unfamiliar topics and terms.Fun and engaging characters and facts provided in in a conversational style for an immersive learning experience.Content by award-winning author Tracey Turner which has been checked by experts to ensure all information is credible.Grab your space suit, hop on board the Interstellar Sausage, and zoom into space with space experts Cosmo and Quark. Find out all about asteroids, shooting stars, black holes, and the real-life astronauts who explore our solar system. Why do we have seasons and moon phases? Is there weather on other planets? Which animals have had a chance to explore space? Find out all this and much more in this guide to the Universe beyond Earth! More in the series Fact-Finders is a fun, non-fiction graphic novel series that teaches kids all about a variety of topics on the world around them. If you enjoyed Fact-Finders Universe, why not try Fact-Finders Ocean to discover what goes on beneath the waves?
