Sciences, general science

Age range 4 to 8An adorable, STEM-themed picture book for kids 4 to 8 that reveals the wisdom mushrooms have to teach us.Mushrooms always wear their thinking caps. They know so many things. This vibrant and informative book shares the fascinating lessons...

For kids with big questions comes a mesmerising celebration of the universe and our place in it, perfect for STEM learning.The story of the universe is enough to send our minds spinning with wonder! This awe-inspiring picture book explores the science...

Take a wild ride with the carbon atom through a history of Earth's climate, from dinosaurs to wooly mammoths to today's climate crisis.The Everywhere Atom blends science, humour, and cartoon atoms to explain how the carbon cycle affects the climate,...

Take a journey inside the body-as an alien!Hop aboard a flying saucer and travel alongside your alien guides who are on a mission to understand the wonders of human body systems. High-impact graphic art explores the circulatory system, the digestive...

Age range 6 to 9A comprehensive guidebook for kids on proper houseplant care, featuring bold illustrations and engaging infographics.Houseplants can add a touch of green to any living space, and caring for them can be a relaxing and rewarding hobby. For...

Age range 6 to 9Featuring quirky, vintage-inspired illustrations, this charming story tells the tale of a cat moving to a new island home, where things take an unexpected turn.When a curious cat named Tibbles and her owner move across the world from...

Did you know that sea cucumbers use their butts to breathe? Or that the famous red butts of mandrills help them see each other in the jungle?Butts are used for breathing, eating, swimming and even talking and they come in all shapes, sizes and colors...

Age range 7 to 12This non-fiction graphic novel for kids 7+ takes readers on a thrilling voyage through our universe. Get ready for the ultimate astronomy adventure!It's a beautiful evening when Squeak, Orni, and Castor head out for a weekend of...

Age range 6 to 9A flightless bird that wishes to fly into space? Our kiwi bird Karl will show you that you can literally reach the stars, if you are determined and work hard to follow your dreams. Together with him, the readers will learn about rockets,...

With trusted expertise from Mayo Clinic, the Edge of Medicine series sets out to inspire and educate the next generation of young scientists by highlighting the medical breakthroughs of a diverse range of scientists and researchers.From the stethoscope...

With trusted expertise from Mayo Clinic, the Edge of Medicine series sets out to inspire and educate the next generation of young scientists by highlighting the medical breakthroughs of a diverse range of scientists and researchers.From the discovery of...

With trusted expertise from Mayo Clinic, the Edge of Medicine series sets out to inspire and educate the next generation of young scientists by highlighting the medical breakthroughs of a diverse range of scientists and researchers.From the first...

Age range 8 to 12From the discovery of the Polio vaccine to the breakthrough in mRNA vaccines for COVID-19, this exploration of scientific inquiry celebrates the greatest developments to date in vaccine science. Get to know the physicians, scientists,...

Age range 3 to 6Do you want to be a tree? It's easy.Pretend your arms are branches, your body is a trunk, and your legs are roots. Then stand in one place and see what happens! If your parent is as patient as the dad in this story, you might get...

Age range 3 to 7The final title from IN THE GARDEN, a series to introduce very young children to the natural world.I heard a bird. I breathed in listening.I heard my breathing, my heart beating . . .A little girl hears a bird which is frightened away by...

Age range 9 to 14A famous woman scientist, war heroine and freedom fighter from the Philippines!This delightful children's book follows the life of Maria Orosa a pioneering woman scientist who studied food science in the United States then...

Age range 6 to 9Enter a world where we shine a light on the similarities between ourselves and other living beings. Like us, many animals learn and can use tools. They experience emotions, have friends and show their love for one another.They can...

Head lice, the worm, the bat, the rat.. Learn about these, often considered,disgusting creaturesin this hiliarious illustrated nonfiction series by award winning author and illustrator, Elise Gravel!En la coleccin Animalejos encontraremos a animales de...

Head lice, the worm, the bat, the rat.. Learn about these, often considered,disgusting creaturesin this hilarious illustratednonfiction series by award winning author and illustrator, Elise Gravel!En la coleccin Animalejos encontraremos a animales de los...

Age range 5 to 12Do you enjoy stargazing? Do you know the names of the planets in our solar system? Do you know why the planets are named after gods? Which is the fastest planet? How long does a day last on Jupiter? Or a year on Mars? Our Universe is an...

Age range 4 to 7This cute little book with flaps tells a story of a group of plants that are being moved to a new flower shop.In this brightly illustrated book the basics of plant communication are being introduced to little kids using a simple narrative...

Handy hands. What a unique tool! Explore the hand from a range of expected and unexpected aspects.Did you know that sign language varies from country to country? Have you ever wondered why some of us are left-handed while others are right-handed? Can you...

Did you know that beaver ponds provide habitat for hundreds if not thousands of life forms?Using their extremely strong teeth, beavers chop down trees to build a dam. The dam creates a pond that is habitat for everything from algae to giant moose. After...

Living for more than five thousand years, ancient bristlecone pines are the oldest trees on Earth. Interweaving lovely, meticulously drawn pictures with a story line that spans 5,000 years, Alexandra Siy invites young naturalists to explore the secrets...

Age range 6 to 9One small action a day can make a difference . . . in a big way! In 10 Ideas to Save the World with Kindness, we discover what it means to be kind, caring, and thoughtful.Are you ready to make the world a kinder place? We can each be a...

Age range 6 to 9One small action a day can make a difference . . . in a big way! In 10 Ideas to Save the Planet, we explore how to BE GREEN to counteract the effects of pollution and global warming in our everyday lives.Are you ready to save the planet?...

Age range 0 to 3Start environmental conservation early with the newest title from the Baby's Big World series!Energy makes things GO!But where does energy come from?It's never too soon to share the potential of clean energy with your little one. Peek...

Age range 0 to 3Introduce your little one to the wonders of the universe in this adorable introduction to Astronomy!Discover Astronomy, from the planets of our Solar System to the vast Milky Way. Simple text introduces babies to the complex concepts in...

A lyrical and beautifully illustrated picture book exploring the creativity of collective nouns in the animal kingdom. Highly detailed, whimsical illustrations invite both the child and the adult reader to delight in the imagery suggested by a parliament...

Age range 3 to 6Twinkle, Twinkle! is about the life cycle of insects. Insects have four stages in their life cycle: egg, larva, pupa, and adult. This book vividly shows the life cycle of fireflies that twinkle their tail lights in the night sky. Includes...

Age range 5+Nicole lives in Millaa Millaa, in tropical Queensland, Australia. Her pen pal, Jack, lives in the United Kingdom and is very interested in the tropical rainforest that surrounds Milaa Milaa. Through their letters we learn about the struggle...

Age range 3 to 6Lottie wants to take a bird count to see how many types of birds visit her garden. She finds sparrows nesting in the ivy, but the neighbour's cat is on the prowl and is trying to reach the little fledglings. Lottie has to save...

Age range 3 to 6Hey, water! I know you! You're all around.Join a young girl as she explores her surroundings and sees that water is everywhere. But water doesn't always look the same, it doesn't always feel the same, and it...

Age range 3 to 6First in a series of stories which encourage young children to enjoy and appreciate the natural world.A little boy is alarmed when he discovers a bee in a box. At first he is frightened and reacts aggressively. But gradually he realises...

Eight key chapters cover the life of Charles Darwin, each designed to read aloud in 5 minutes for a primary school audience (5-11 year-olds). Illustrated with fun family activities and presented by the characters from The Great Plant Hunt (www...

Age range 9-12We know what we see. Do we know what they see?Did you know that most animals do not recognize red colour? Did you know that a bird that may only seem uninterestingly black to you can be painted in the most beautiful colours for members of...

Age range 9+This book provides both a wake-up call and hope. If we behave responsibly toward nature, these species can still be saved.We are born, we live, we die, and we loot our planet. We pollute it, mine it, cut down forests, and transform them into...

Bored and hot on a lazy summer day, three young children watch as birds, bees, and butterflies zoom past them, over their fence, and into their neighbor's mysterious yard. But why are there no birds or bugs in their yard? Why does the neighbor's yard...

Join celebrated children's author, Sir Rhymesalot as he joins our young protagonist on the morning of his fifth birthday. You know that feeling of complete joy when waking up to remember your friends are all coming to your party. That is what this young...

As a follow-on to the award-winning and popular book, COVID-19 Helpers, this companion book anticipates the availability of COVID vaccines for children beginning in the fall 2021 and seeks to educate kids and their parents about the value and necessity...

Age range 6 to 9Learn how to classify various plants from big-sized illustrations!This planet of ours is teeming with vast numbers of plants, from small flowers to giant trees. And there are fungi and lichens too. With this encyclopedia, you will get to...

The first book in this series presents animals that once walked the Earth, but have vanished due to the actions of humankind.In this book, award-winning poet Radek Mal tells the stories of fortyone extinct species and studies the causes of their sad...

Age range 3+Being able to buy fruit is something we take for granted, but what if we had to grow our own? A little girl helps Granny Pip as she plants fruit bushes, feeds them with fertiliser, prunes and then harvests. Growing fruit is hard work, but...

Age range 3 to 6 It's time to stop littering out planet! This gentle series introduces young readers to the natural habitats of animals which are being invaded by waste. There's a fun surprise on every page when, as if by magic, a...

Age range 3 to 6It's time to stop littering out planet! This gentle series introduces young readers to the natural habitats of animals which are being invaded by waste. There's a fun surprise on every page when, as if by magic, a...

There are so many insects to discover in the North! Join the little entomologist as she explores the tundra to find all sorts of bugs, from polaris bees to Arctic blue butterflies and everything in between. What flying, buzzing, crawling creatures will...

Immersive non-fiction with STEM and social justice themes that proves that the future of the environment is in our handsand helps pave the way forward.Evolution isn't just a thing of the past. It is happening right now, in every species across the...

Are we alone in the cosmos? Could we one day live on a different planet? How is life formed? What other secrets does the universe hold? Through profiles of seven remarkable women scientists and their achievements in their respective fields, Searching...