You Belong Here
Join a captivating journey into the world of STEM innovation with "You Belong Here," in partnership with Baltimore's Early Charm. This groundbreaking book spotlights leading scientists reshaping our future with pioneering discoveries.Within these pages, you'll witness how diverse, creative teams unite to tackle the world's most complex challenges. They bring unique perspectives, respect one another, and together, solve the world's toughest problems.This book isn't just a celebration of innovation; it's an invitation for you to envision your role in the future of STEM. Whether you're starting your STEM journey or already immersed in it, "You Belong Here" will ignite your passion. Discover your place in teams shaping the world's future or even launching your own STEM company.Prepare to be inspired and empowered. "You Belong Here" opens a door to endless possibilities in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.The Creative Representation Empire is proud to be a part of this partnership and to have been able to amplify BIPOC voices in STEM.
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 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 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 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 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!
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 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!
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!
Climate Action for Kids
Learn about the importance of climate and weather, as well as problems--and solutions--associated with climate change, in this essential children's book.Our Earth is truly an amazing planet. Its well-balanced climate provides fresh water, clean air, comfortable temperatures, healthy food, and safe places to live. But that climate is falling out of balance. Become a young climatologist. Find out what's going wrong and what we can do to fix it! Debut author Ian Hunt is an expert in the field and an advocate of environmental education and activism. Here, he presents an introduction to climatology (or climate science) in this easy-to-understand guide.Begin by learning about the atmosphere, as well as the basics of the carbon cycle and the greenhouse effect. That's followed by a look at how climate change is measured and how it affects plants, animals, and the environment. A section on causes and solutions introduces different sources of energy, from oil to solar, with suggestions on how improvements can be made in the areas of industry, transportation, and waste.The book ends on an uplifting, empowering note with a "What Can I Do?" chapter that offers reasons for optimism, small steps to take every day, and 10 impactful activities for families and classrooms: calculating energy use, taking a climate survey, starting a community garden, and more. This kid-friendly guide is filled with full-color photographs and illustrations. It's engaging and informative as it starts children on a path toward building a better Earth!Inside You'll FindBeginner's introduction to climatologyThe basics of renewable and nonrenewable energy sourcesDiscussion of climate change's causes and solutionsBonus activities for the family
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.
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
Poop
Where there's life, there's poop!Celebrate the past, present, and future of human and animal "waste" in all its fascinating forms--and discover how poo plays a crucial role in keeping our planet thriving!Packed with highly digestible facts and dazzling illustrations, discover the secrets of gut health, the importance of diet, and how tiny microbes influence both our physical and mental well-being.Join us on an epic journey through your miraculous gut, explore the humble poo in history and culture, and dive deep into germs, bacteria, and the magic of hygiene. Find out about the creative uses of animal poo today--from sports competitions to surprising beauty products and even unique art forms. Then look ahead to see how poo power could lead to scientific breakthroughs in human health, sustainable living, energy generation, and even space travel.Get ready to laugh, learn, and look at poop in a whole new way!
The Forest That Grows Around Me
This richly illustrated concertina book takes the reader from below the forest floor, through shrubs, branches and leaves into the emergent layer, following a forest ecosystem from the base of a tree to its very top. Exploring a rainforest on one side of the concertina, and a temperate forest on the other side, The Forest That Grows Around Me celebrates the importance of forest ecosystems around the world. A follow-up to The Street Beneath My Feet, The Skies Above My Eyes and The Sea Below My Toes, this visually stunning book explores the plants and animals that live at every layer of the forest in both tropical and temperate climates, from the fungal networks and burrows deep below the soil, to shrubs, bugs and mammals living on the forest floor, to the lizards, vines and beetles that call the trunk and branches home, all the way up to the birds that soar above the tree tops. For example, on your journey, you will meet: Squirrels and chipmunksBlack bears and batsArmadillos and slothsGreen anacondas and hummingbirdsJaguars and spider monkeysWith a primary focus on the conservation of these important ecosystems The Forest That Grounds Around Me explores how these forest environments survive and thrive, and what we need to do to protect them. The beauty and variety of forest life are brought to life by Vuon Illustration's rich illustrations. This book is part of the Look Closer series, a set of concertina books that help teach us about the mysteries and wonders that are found in the world around us.
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.
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.
Hamid has a tummy ache - English - French bilingual book
In the heart of an African village, Nurah and Mowlid's carelessness leads a camel named Hamid to consume discarded plastic, resulting in pain and illness. As Hamid's plight unfolds, a chain reaction reveals the harmful consequences of human waste on animals and, indirectly, on humans. A tale of responsibility and environmental awareness, this bilingual English - French children's book concludes with comprehension questions and an engaging game section, ensuring readers reflect on the story's message and the importance of safeguarding the environment and having fun while doing so. Au coeur d'un village africain, la n矇gligence de Nurah et Mowlid pousse un chameau nomm矇 Hamid ? manger du plastique jet矇, ce qui lui cause des douleurs et le rend malade.Au fil de l'histoire, une r矇action en cha簾ne met en lumi癡re les graves cons矇quences des d矇chets humains sur les animaux et, indirectement, sur les humains.Une histoire de responsabilit矇 et de sensibilisation ? l'environnement, ce livre bilingue anglais-fran癟ais pour enfants se termine par des questions de compr矇hension et une section de jeux. Ce livre invite les lecteurs ? r矇fl矇chir au message de l'histoire et ? l'importance de prot矇ger l'environnement tout en s'amusant. Pour voir le contenu de ce livre, visitez notre site.
A Kid's Guide to Backyard Animals
Packed with captivating facts about the most common animals in North America, this brightly illustrated guide is perfect for young nature lovers. A Kid's Guide to Backyard Animals contains easily digestible information and captivating facts--about the most common animals kids see most often--that will help children discover how to be expert nature explorers and why protecting them is important for the planet, no matter their age! Learn all about the amazing animals right outside your door in A Kid's Guide to Backyard Animals--a handy, easy-to-carry guidebook for explorers ages 6 to 8 that shows you how to identify 40 animals that are commonly found in the United States. The book covers five animal types: mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, and invertebrates, and includes chapters on bats, bears, bobcats, chipmunks, coyotes, deer, elk, foxes, mice, opossums, prairie dogs, rabbits, raccoons, skunks, squirrels, voles, Canada geese, cardinals, ducks, hawks, hummingbirds, owls, pigeons, robins, woodpeckers, lizards, snakes, turtles, frogs, toads, salamanders, ants, bumblebees, butterflies, dragonflies, grasshoppers, ladybugs, roly poly bugs (pill bugs), snails, spiders, and worms. Kids learn all about these amazing creatures with fascinating facts, how to identify each animal (what it looks like and size), what it eats, whether it's nocturnal or diurnal, and its habitat and range (including maps). Check the glossary for animal-related terms you might not know, keep track of the animals you've seen in a handy log, and try out a fun DIY project that helps you invite frogs to your backyard by building a comfortable frog pond. With A Kid's Guide to Backyard Animals, children can become expert nature explorers. Also available in the series: A Kid's Guide to Backyard BugsA Kid's Guide to Backyard BirdsA Kid's Guide to Backyard Trees
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.
Dream Valley Shenandoah
This book for children showcases the native and naturalized flowers of the Shenandoah Valley in Western Virginia. It is a poem, accompanied by beautiful watercolor illustrations, depicting twenty four common wildflowers and their habitats. Included is a glossary of the wildflowers, their scientific names and further information on habitat and distribution. The beauty of the woods, fields and flowers is shown to encourage the reader to stop and take time to consider their dreams. The book will please those who are interested in exploring or teaching about the ecology and plants of Virginia's Shenandoah Valley. Recommended for children ages 5 to 12.
Why? Fun and Fascinating Questions & Answers for Curious Kids
Does your child love asking "Why?" all the time? This exciting and engaging book is packed with fun, surprising, and educational answers to the most curious questions kids ask! ⭐ Why is the sky blue?⭐ Why do cats purr?⭐ Why do we yawn-and why is it so contagious? With a mix of hilarious guesses, real science-backed explanations, and hands-on activities, "Why? Fun and Fascinating Questions & Answers for Curious Kids" turns everyday wonders into a thrilling adventure of discovery! Perfect for kids ages 5-10, this interactive book makes learning fun through: ✔️ Simple and Clear Explanations - Easy-to-understand answers to puzzling questions.✔️ Laugh-Out-Loud Humor - Wacky, creative guesses to keep kids entertained.✔️ Fun Facts & Cool Science - Mind-blowing facts that will surprise even adults!✔️ Hands-On Activities - Exciting mini-experiments and missions to encourage critical thinking. Whether you're a parent, teacher, or just a curious kid, this book is the perfect way to inspire young minds and fuel their love for learning. �� Ideal for homeschooling, bedtime reading, and classroom discussions!�� A must-have for fans of National Geographic Kids, Weird But True, and Brain Quest! Start your adventure of curiosity today-let's ask WHY!
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.
Junior Hydrologist
Join the flow and follow the water!Junior Hydrologist is an exciting and educational adventure into the world of water science. Designed for curious young minds ages 2-12, this illustrated children's book explores the wonders of the water cycle - from clouds to rivers to the deep blue sea. Along the way, Junior Hydrologist investigates where water goes, what makes a river roar, and how precipitation, evaporation, and flow shape our planet.Bursting with vibrant illustrations, playful rhymes, and accurate scientific concepts, Junior Hydrologist encourages hands-on thinking and joyful curiosity. Whether wading through streams or chasing clouds in the sky, readers are invited to think like young scientists and observe the natural world around them.This book is part of the Explore With Me Junior Series from River Rabbits Publishing - inspiring outdoor learning and scientific wonder in every young reader. Perfect for classrooms, homeschools, libraries, and parents looking to make STEM subjects accessible and fun.
I Am Light
What does every living thing on the planet depend on? Weighing nothing and zooming as fast as 186,000 miles per second? Light, of course! Told in lyrical, riddling first-person narrative, Light boasts of its essential role in life as we know it--from fueling the wheel of life to humans' celebration of it as the year turns. Back matter about the science of light and major historical discoveries enhances the book for STEM learning.
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?
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.
Junior Hydrologist
Join the flow and follow the water!Junior Hydrologist is an exciting and educational adventure into the world of water science. Designed for curious young minds ages 2-9, this illustrated children's book explores the wonders of the water cycle - from clouds to rivers to the deep blue sea. Along the way, Junior Hydrologist investigates where water goes, what makes a river roar, and how precipitation, evaporation, and flow shape our planet.Bursting with vibrant illustrations, playful rhymes, and accurate scientific concepts, Junior Hydrologist encourages hands-on thinking and joyful curiosity. Whether wading through streams or chasing clouds in the sky, readers are invited to think like young scientists and observe the natural world around them.This book is part of the Explore With Me Junior Series from River Rabbits Publishing - inspiring outdoor learning and scientific wonder in every young reader. Perfect for classrooms, homeschools, libraries, and parents looking to make STEM subjects accessible and fun.
Lonely Planet Kids Let's Go Rock Collecting
Explore the world beneath our feet with this fascinating rock-collecting guide that teaches kids everything they need to know to become an expert rock collector.Learn all about rocks, discover rocks from around the world, understand the do's and don'ts of rock collecting and find and identify rocks with this practical and portable book for budding geologists. This is the ultimate activity guide to encourage kids to get outside and interact with our amazing planet.Inside Let's Go Rock Collecting: The perfect introduction to rock collecting for young readers, including assembling your kit, finding fossils, rocks from space and moreBursting with information about where to find rocks, minerals and gemstones, how to identify them and the best ways to display themBrilliant rock directory with photographs, facts and top tips as well as a 'rock log' template so kids can create a record of their findsHardwearing, robust and durable flexi-cover makes this an ideal book to take outsideIncludes contributions from Professor John Brodholt, Professor of Mineral Physics at University College LondonWritten by Laura Baker, author of Lonely Planet KidsCreate Your Own Camping Activities and Lonely Planet Kids The Big Book of Plane ActivitiesIllustrated by Liz Kay, whose artwork also features in Lonely Planet Kids Lift-the-Flap Atlas and many other children's non-fiction books Let's Go Rock Collecting is the perfect gift for curious kids who wish to explore the great outdoors and understand more about what our world is made of.
Lonely Planet Kids Let's Go Stargazing
Explore the world above with this fascinating stargazing guide that teaches kids everything they need to know to become an expert stargazer.Learn about the history of stargazing, discover top tips on how to navigate the night sky, explore our amazing Solar System and spot constellations with this practical and portable book for budding astronomers. This is the ultimate activity guide to encourage kids to get outside and interact with our amazing planet.Inside Let's Go Stargazing: The perfect introduction to stargazing for young readers including where to start, assembling your kit, using star maps and morePacked with stunning photography and beautiful artwork, which bring the book to lifeFun stargazing challenges keep kids entertained from night-sky scavenger hunts to satellite spotting, star-hopping, sketching and a template for creating your own stargazing diaryHardwearing, robust and durable flexi-cover makes this an ideal book to take outdoorsContributions from featured expert Stuart Atkinson, astronomer, member of the Planetary Society, author of children's books on space and contributor to BBC Sky at Night magazineWritten by Laura Baker, author of Lonely Planet KidsCreate Your Own Camping Activities and Lonely Planet Kids The Big Book of Plane ActivitiesIllustrated by Liz Kay, whose artwork also features in Lonely Planet Kids Lift-the-Flap Atlas and many other children's non-fiction books Look up to the skies with Let's Go Stargazing, the perfect gift for curious minds who wish to explore the many wonderful parts of our glittering cosmos.
Freya the Feeling Firefly
What if your feelings were the light the world needed? In the heart of the Whispering Woods, one little firefly glows in ways no one else does. Freya's light changes with her emotions. Yellow for joy, blue for sadness, purple for fear, and pink for love. While others tease her for being "too sensitive," Freya soon discovers that her feelings are not flaws; they are gifts. When a family of chipmunks becomes lost in the mist, Freya's glowing emotions guide them home. In that moment, the forest learns something powerful: our feelings can lead the way. A heartwarming tale about emotional wisdom, bravery, and the beauty of being true to who you are, Freya the Feeling Firefly reminds children, and grown-ups, that sensitivity is strength and that the light we carry inside is meant to be seen. Because the brightest glow comes from those who feel deeply, and shine anyway.
The Causes and Impact of Climate Change
This title is part of the important new series from Oxford Children's which provides accessible introductions to the ideas, facts, and vocabulary behind an absorbing range of subjects. Meticulously researched and authoritative but written in simple language by experts in their fields, curious youngreaders will quickly get to grips with the basic principles and terminology of each subject. The Causes and Impacts of Climate Change explains, in a clear and interesting way, what climate is and why it's changing, what greenhouse gases are and how they are changing the climate, and how we can slow down this process. The engaging design highlights the Heroes of the subject from early beginnings to modern day and picks out and explains tricky terminology in ' Speak like a Scientist' features. Comic strips, illustrations, amazing photographs, and a timeline, as well as a glossary and index, all make this handy-sized book the perfect way to learn.
Pablo the Pristine Parrot
In skies once clear and bright, a parrot named Pablo noticed something was not right. Pablo the Pristine Parrot is the soaring story of a wise and watchful bird who dares to question the streaks that scar the sky. When strange trails begin to appear and the jungle starts to suffer, Pablo rises higher, seeking truth, sounding the alarm, and uniting the birds of the world to protect what's sacred. With courage and clarity, Pablo helps the flock create safe zones in the sky, proving that when nature stands together, even planes must pause. This empowering tale reminds readers of all ages that the Earth speaks through those who listen, and that even the smallest wings can stir the winds of change. For the sky watchers. The truth seekers. The ones who protect what they love.
Discovering Wildlife While Exploring the Outdoors
If you are looking for a book that encourages children to explore wildlife and ask questions, then this is the book for you. Together, we will learn how many leaves a caterpillar eats in a day, how long it takes a dandelion to sprout seeds, what causes wind, and how waves are formed. We will explore the segments that make up an insect's legs, what a firefly does in the winter, why flowers are different colors, and what insects do when it is too hot or cold outside. We'll investigate how fast a hawk can fly, why trees fall over, which critters live in a pond, and what ants eat.This book is filled with photos that I took while exploring the trails near my home in North Carolina, and research that I did to find answers to my never-ending curiosity. Your child will love my color photos, and you will too (all from the safety of your living room). I am an amateur entomologist and a professional photographer. And you, the thoughtful parent, can introduce your child to the wonders of this world, those that are difficult to find. Order this book, and then sit down with your child and explore. You won't regret this.Here are more wildlife books for kids: Questions and Answers While We Explore OutdoorsQuestions and Answers While We Explore NatureQuestions and Answers about Insects and PlantsQuestions and Answers About Bugs and WildlifeThings You Might See on a Flower or a TreeWildlife Encounters while Exploring the OutdoorsTrails are Full of WildlifeLooking for Wildlife with my CameraExploring the UndergrowthExamining Wildlife While Hiking on TrailsDiscovering Wildlife While Exploring the OutdoorsAsking Questions About Wildlife While Exploring the OutdoorsAsking Questions about WildlifeWildlife at the LakeFinding Bugs at the RiverI see a butterflyI see a duckI see a ladybugAmazed at the BeautyDid you see... Walking in the Woods with my dogWalking the Trail at Oak Grove Lake ParkHiking at the Northwest River Park in the SummerFinding Wildlife at the Chesapeake Arboretum in the SummerHiking at the Great Dismal SwampFinding Wildlife at the Great Dismal Swamp in the SummerExploring Lake Calavera Preserve in the SummerExploring Icehouse Canyon in the SummerExploring Elfin Forrest Recreational Reserve in the SummerExploring El Capitan State Beach with Wilson
Wildlife Encounters while Exploring the Outdoors
If you are looking for a book that encourages children to explore wildlife and ask questions, then this is the book for you. Together, we will learn about the dragonfly and the damselfly, the spider and the harvestman, dangerous wasps and harmless beetles, sitting grasshoppers and jumping birds. We will explore fallen trees, swampy bogs, forest trails, and cloudy skies. We'll investigate pollination among flowers and mushrooms, what happens to water when it falls from the sky, and how sunlight affects plants.This book is filled with photos that I took while exploring the trails near my home in North Carolina and in southern California, and research that I did to find answers to my never-ending curiosity. Your child will love my color photos, and you will too (all from the safety of your living room). I am an amateur entomologist and a professional photographer. And you, the thoughtful parent, can introduce your child to the wonders of this world, those that are difficult to find. Order this book, and then sit down with your child and explore. You won't regret this.Here are more wildlife books for kids: Questions and Answers While We Explore OutdoorsQuestions and Answers While We Explore NatureQuestions and Answers about Insects and PlantsQuestions and Answers About Bugs and WildlifeThings You Might See on a Flower or a TreeWildlife Encounters while Exploring the OutdoorsTrails are Full of WildlifeLooking for Wildlife with my CameraExploring the UndergrowthExamining Wildlife While Hiking on TrailsDiscovering Wildlife While Exploring the OutdoorsAsking Questions About Wildlife While Exploring the OutdoorsAsking Questions about WildlifeWildlife at the LakeFinding Bugs at the RiverI see a butterflyI see a duckI see a ladybugAmazed at the BeautyDid you see... Walking in the Woods with my dogWalking the Trail at Oak Grove Lake ParkHiking at the Northwest River Park in the SummerFinding Wildlife at the Chesapeake Arboretum in the SummerHiking at the Great Dismal SwampFinding Wildlife at the Great Dismal Swamp in the SummerExploring Lake Calavera Preserve in the SummerExploring Icehouse Canyon in the SummerExploring Elfin Forrest Recreational Reserve in the SummerExploring El Capitan State Beach with Wilson
We Can Hear Without Ears
Plants have secret skills. They are water wizards, finding water in the driest landscapes. They are a community, sending underground messages--and even food and water!--to other plants. And yes, they can hear without ears. Here's a wondrous picture book for children ages 4-8 that will shake up the way readers think about plants. Hey, creatures of the world! The plants would like to set a few things straight in this entertaining account of the astonishing skills they possess. Readers will be familiar with some of these abilities, such as photosynthesis, but others are likely to amaze children and adults alike, such as the fact that trees can communicate with--and send food and water to--one another through their roots with the help of fungi that connect them! Bursting with fun facts and plants with attitude, We Can Hear Without Ears is an energetic account of the invisible ways plants defend, nourish, strengthen themselves, and communicate with others. It will awe budding botanists, nature lovers, and even those who may think plants are boring. These plants are anything but boring; in fact, they're thrilling, and as they share their secrets, they are sure to transform the way you think about flora.
Jenny the Joyful Jellyfish
In the gentle waters near Luma Island, one jellyfish chose joy over fear. Jenny the Joyful Jellyfish tells the luminous story of a kind-hearted sea dweller who teaches her fellow jellyfish a new way. One without stings, without fear, and filled with care for both sea and swimmer. When Jenny offers peace to the people in exchange for their protection of the ocean, something magical happens: the reef begins to heal, the water feels safe again, and an unexpected friendship blooms between species, and when danger comes in the form of a circling shark, compassion, unity, and courage save the day, not fear. This heartwarming underwater tale reminds readers that even the smallest ripple of kindness can transform the tide. A perfect story for ocean lovers, little environmentalists, and anyone learning that peace begins with a choice.
Asking Questions about Wildlife
Kids have so many questions. Why do people hike on trails? Why do leaves crunch under my feet? Why are old leaves brown? Why do spiders sit on flowers? Why are spiderwebs so ticklish? Why do plants need water? Why do squirrels climb trees? Why do some spiders bite? Why do ants wander around? Why does the sun shine.In this book you will find incredible wildlife photos that I took while exploring the trails near my home in North Carolina: a snake, a wasp, a harvestman, a dragonfly, a jumping spider, a squirrel, and more. Find answers to odd and fascinating questions in this wildlife book designed for kids. And while you are reading, take a few moments to enjoy incredible photos of critters we rarely see.Here are more wildlife books for kids: Questions and Answers While We Explore OutdoorsQuestions and Answers While We Explore NatureQuestions and Answers about Insects and PlantsQuestions and Answers About Bugs and WildlifeThings You Might See on a Flower or a TreeWildlife Encounters while Exploring the OutdoorsTrails are Full of WildlifeLooking for Wildlife with my CameraExploring the UndergrowthExamining Wildlife While Hiking on TrailsDiscovering Wildlife While Exploring the OutdoorsAsking Questions About Wildlife While Exploring the OutdoorsAsking Questions about WildlifeWildlife at the LakeFinding Bugs at the RiverI see a butterflyI see a duckI see a ladybugAmazed at the BeautyDid you see... Walking in the Woods with my dogWalking the Trail at Oak Grove Lake ParkHiking at the Northwest River Park in the SummerFinding Wildlife at the Chesapeake Arboretum in the SummerHiking at the Great Dismal SwampFinding Wildlife at the Great Dismal Swamp in the SummerExploring Lake Calavera Preserve in the SummerExploring Icehouse Canyon in the SummerExploring Elfin Forrest Recreational Reserve in the SummerExploring El Capitan State Beach with Wilson
Questions and Answers While We Explore Outdoors
Kids have so many questions. Where does dirt come from? Does a toad ever itch? What does a bug do all day? Why are some flowers pink? How long do plants live? How does stuff float on water? Are insects dangerous? Does a tree feel pain? What happens if a bug loses a leg?In this book you will find incredible wildlife photos that I took while exploring the trails near my home in North Carolina: a motionless turtle, a probing honeybee, a still nymph, an observant dragonfly, a hidden harvestman, a wandering spider, a camouflaged cricket, a searching ant, a hungry caterpillar, and more. Find answers to odd and fascinating questions in this wildlife book designed for kids. And while you are reading, take a few moments to enjoy incredible photos of critters we rarely see.Here are more wildlife books for kids: Questions and Answers While We Explore OutdoorsQuestions and Answers While We Explore NatureQuestions and Answers about Insects and PlantsQuestions and Answers About Bugs and WildlifeThings You Might See on a Flower or a TreeWildlife Encounters while Exploring the OutdoorsTrails are Full of WildlifeLooking for Wildlife with my CameraExploring the UndergrowthExamining Wildlife While Hiking on TrailsDiscovering Wildlife While Exploring the OutdoorsAsking Questions About Wildlife While Exploring the OutdoorsAsking Questions about WildlifeWildlife at the LakeFinding Bugs at the RiverI see a butterflyI see a duckI see a ladybugAmazed at the BeautyDid you see... Walking in the Woods with my dogWalking the Trail at Oak Grove Lake ParkHiking at the Northwest River Park in the SummerFinding Wildlife at the Chesapeake Arboretum in the SummerHiking at the Great Dismal SwampFinding Wildlife at the Great Dismal Swamp in the SummerExploring Lake Calavera Preserve in the SummerExploring Icehouse Canyon in the SummerExploring Elfin Forrest Recreational Reserve in the SummerExploring El Capitan State Beach with Wilson
Lonely Planet Kids Hidden Wonders
Take a journey into the unknown and discover over 150 extraordinary locations-from ice caves and haunted houses to glowing lakes-in this fully updated and revised guide to the world's most secret places.Climb a stairway to nowhere on top of a mountain, lose yourself in the world's largest maze, and descend into caves lit by glowworms. Whether deep underwater in a prehistoric grotto or swimming with pigs on a remote sandy beach, a new adventure awaits on every page of this fantastically curious book for incurably curious readers!Inside Hidden Wonders: Over 150 fascinating and surprising places around the worldPacked with tantalising facts and trivia to wow your friends and family withIncredible photography reveals the wonder of these wild and unusual placesSee the world in a unique way as destinations are arranged by longitude, starting at 180 degrees, and travelling right around the planetThe thrilling text of Nicole Maggi and Kate Baker reveals the mystery and wonder of each location in this updated compendium The perfect book for children-and grown ups-with an interest in the unusual, Hidden Wonders is the ultimate guide to the most amazing places you've (probably) never heard of...
The Gallaudet Eleven
Explore the history of the moon landing through this true story of eleven deaf men who helped NASA and America win the space race! What did it take to put a man in space? To land him safely on the moon? It took years of research--and the help of eleven deaf men! What did they have that hearing researchers at NASA didn't? Take a look inside one part of the journey to the moon, and meet the Gallaudet Eleven: the brave volunteers who helped make it possible. These hidden figures played an important role in NASA's research, and it was their shared disability that made them so vital to the plan: their vestibular systems, a part of the inner ear, did not work, meaning they did not get motion sick. The Gallaudet Eleven were the perfect volunteers for NASA's spinning, whirling tests to learn the effects of space travel on the human body. Whether it meant sitting in a tilting, spinning chair while researchers took notes, or boarding a special Air Force plane that allowed them to experience zero gravity, floating weightlessly in the air--the eleven "bioastronauts" always rose to the occasion, happy to help NASA's mission. Informed by direct correspondence with actual members of the Gallaudet Eleven, Kerry O'Malley Cerra launches this important story into the spotlight. With NASA's new Artemis campaign working toward America's next goal of putting people on the moon's surface once again, there is no better time to learn more about this exciting behind-the-scenes look at the work leading up to the first ever moon landing.
Zombie Spiders and Asteroid Blasters
A Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection Have you ever heard of a spider being turned into a useful robot? Or a real-life planetary defense team protecting the Earth from asteroids? Sounds like science fiction ... but it's not! Take a wild ride with Maynard Okereke, the Hip Hop MD, into some of the most fascinating and strange corners of scientific research, from physics and engineering to ecology and neuroscience. These wacky wonders of nature and technology will wow all readers and inspire budding scientists to look at the world with fresh curiosity and consider how science can be used to help people, help nature, or enhance our understanding about the world. Interviews with real scientists highlight representation for diverse children and how scientists from a wide range of backgrounds are working to build a better future for our planet.
