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  • My Book of the Elements

    A Fact-Filled Guide to the Periodic Table

    by Adrian Dingle ...
    Series series My Book of
    A perfect first book for any young person interested in chemistry and the world around them.My Book of the Elements is a wonderful introduction to the periodic table. Covering all the elements, from the unreactive to the radioactive, as well as key science topics, such as states of matter, this visual book is something that every young science enthusiast will want to own.This series is checked by ... Read more

    $6.99 USD

  • Curiosity: The Story of a Mars Rover

    by Markus Motum ...
    Illustrated by Markus Motum ...
    “A handsome and engaging children’s book. . . . This accessible look at interplanetary exploration will appeal to a broad range of young space enthusiasts.” —Publishers Weekly (starred review)On August 6, 2012, the rover Curiosity touched down on the rocky surface of Mars—and now she’s ready to guide you through her journey. From idea to creation and beyond, this fact-filled, stylish book ... Read more

    $10.99 USD

  • Red Madness

    How a Medical Mystery Changed What We Eat

    by Gail Jarrow ...
    Series series Deadly Diseases
    One hundred years ago, a mysterious and alarming illness spread across America's South, striking tens of thousands of victims. No one knew what caused it or how to treat it. People were left weak, disfigured, insane, and in some cases, dead.Award-winning science and history writer Gail Jarrow tracks this disease, commonly known as pellagra, and highlights how doctors, scientists, and public health ... Read more

    $10.99 USD

  • Safari Guide

    by Tim Clifford ...
    Series series Jobs That Rock
    Encounter animals and poachers on an African safari in this graphic high-interest book. ... Read more

    $19.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Wow in the World: Wow in Space

    A Galactic Guide to the Universe and Beyond

    by Mindy Thomas, Guy Raz ...
    Illustrated by Mike Centeno ...
    Series series Wow in the World
    Based on their #1 podcast, Wow in the World, in this companion to the #1 New York Times bestseller The How and Wow of the Human Body, hosts Mindy Thomas and Guy Raz take readers on a funny and fact-filled tour of outer space.Calling all space cadets!Are you ready to explore the solar system, see the stars, and experience life in a world beyond ours?! Blast off with bestselling authors Mindy Thomas ... Read more

    $7.99 USD

  • Open Science

    Knowledge for Everyone

    by Monique Polak ...
    Illustrated by Catherine Chan ...
    Series Book 11 - Orca Think
    Science is for everyone, right?Unfortunately, that's not always true. Discovery, research and innovation are often top secret, and big businesses charge high prices for that information. The field of open science is trying to change that. It's all about sharing knowledge. Teams of scientists around the world are working together to improve and speed up scientific research and share their results ... Read more

    $15.99 USD

  • My Book of Bugs

    A Fact-Filled Guide to the Insect World

    by Ben Hubbard ...
    Series series My Book of
    Learn all about the fascinating world of insects—from bees, to butterflies, beetles, and more.Grab your magnifying glass and head out to discover all about insects— their different types, body structures, and behaviors. Filled with eye-catching images and bite-sized information, every young nature enthusiast will marvel at the mind-boggling facts about these adaptable creatures. The book covers ... Read more

    $6.99 USD

  • Virus Hunters

    How Science Protects People When Outbreaks and Pandemics Strike

    by Amy Cherrix ...
    A propulsive nonfiction look at the elite squads of scientists, doctors, and infectious disease experts who guard the boundary between public health and pandemics and how they gather data via boots on the ground “shoe-leather epidemiology” in order to save lives.Perfect for fans of Steve Sheinkin and Deborah Heiligman!Picture a detective. What comes to mind? A fast-talking private eye, ... Read more

    $7.99 USD

  • Sharuko

    El arqueólogo peruano Julio C. Tello / Peruvian Archaeologist Julio C. Tello

    by Monica Brown ...
    Illustrated by Elisa Chavarri ...
    Pura Belpré Illustrator Award Honor - American Library Association (ALA)A fascinating bilingual picture book biography of Peruvian archaeologist and national icon Julio C. Tello, who unearthed Peru's ancient cultures and fostered pride in the country's Indigenous history.Growing up in the late 1800s, Julio Tello, an Indigenous boy, spent time exploring the caves and burial grounds in the foothills ... Read more

    $20.95 USD

  • The Hero Schliemann

    The Dreamer Who Dug for Troy

    by Laura Amy Schlitz ...
    Illustrated by Robert Byrd ...
    "Anyone with an interest in archaeology or in liars and braggarts will be drawn in by this slim biography of the hyper-imaginative Schliemann." — Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books (starred review)From Newbery Medal-winning author Laura Amy Schlitz comes an engaging illustrated biography of Heinrich Schliemann, a nineteenth-century archaeologist who most believe did find the ancient city ... Read more

    $8.99 USD

  • Science Magic Tricks for Kids

    50 Amazing Experiments That Explode, Change Color, Glow, and More!

    by Kathy Gendreau ...
    Is it magic? Or is it science? Amaze family and friends with these 50 science experiments designed to work as magic tricks!Make a flame jump from candle to candle, create a cloud in a bottle, and keep water from pouring out of an upside-down container in this exciting science book for kids! Young magicians will thrill to these age-appropriate tricks—and gain confidence in their scientific ... Read more

    $11.99 USD

  • The Science of Everyday Life

    An Entertaining and Enlightening Examination of Everything We Do and Everything We See

    by Len Fisher ...
    Scientists are in the business of trying to understand the world. Exploring commonplace phenomena, they have uncovered some of nature’s deepest laws. We can in turn apply these laws to our own lives, to better grasp and enhance our performance in daily activities as varied as cooking, home improvement, sports—even dunking a doughnut! This book makes the science of the familiar a key to opening the ... Read more

    $9.99 USD

  • Astrophysics for Young People in a Hurry

    by Neil deGrasse Tyson ...
    Neil deGrasse Tyson’s #1 New York Times best-selling guide to the cosmos, adapted for young readers.From the basics of physics to big questions about the nature of space and time, celebrated astrophysicist and science communicator Neil deGrasse Tyson breaks down the mysteries of the cosmos into bite-sized pieces. Astrophysics for Young People in a Hurry describes the fundamental rules and unknowns ... Read more

    $9.99 USD

  • Great Explorers

    Observing nature through sights and sounds

    by Kara A. Mullane ...
    Series Book 1 - Emmi’s World
    Award Winner - The Golden Wizard Book Prize 2023!Do you want to teach your child the love of science and nature?In today’s world full of screens, kids are less and less likely to be pulled to the wonders of exploring all nature has to offer. As a parent, grandparent, or teacher, you can give your little ones the ultimate gift of the love of nature by reading to them Great Explorers.Emmi and ... Read more

    $0.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Rocks and Minerals of The World

    Geology for Kids - Minerology and Sedimentology

    by Baby Professor ...
    Series series Children's Rocks & Minerals Books
    Those stones you see might be an important mineral that the Earth creates. This book will open your child’s minds to the importance of the rocks and minerals you can dig up. It is a very informative book that is complete with images and just the right amount of texts too. Go ahead and get a copy of this book today! ... Read more

    $3.99 USD

  • Explore

    A Collection of Maps and Diagrams That Explain the World

    by DK ...
    Series series Explore
    This book of maps helps you navigate the big topics that explain the world: science, history, nature, and space.Maps can help you find your way around more than just places, and knowledge can be shared using more than just words. Using maps, children aged 7-9 will be introduced to need-to-know topics in an inviting and visual way.Explore is a new and exciting style of reference that’s packed with ... Read more

    $9.99 USD

  • Space

    A Nonfiction Companion to Magic Tree House #8: Midnight on the Moon

    by Mary Pope Osborne, Will Osborne ...
    Illustrated by Sal Murdocca ...
    Series Book 6 - Magic Tree House Fact Tracker
    The #1 bestselling chapter book series of all time celebrates 25 years with new covers and a new, easy-to-use numbering system! Getting the facts behind the fiction has never looked better.Track the facts with Jack and Annie!When Jack and Annie got back from their adventure in Magic Tree House #8: Midnight on the Moon, they had lots of questions. How did the universe begin? How long does it take ... Read more

    $4.99 USD

  • Nature's Treasures

    Tales Of More Than 100 Extraordinary Objects From Nature

    by Ben Hoare ...
    Series series DK Treasures
    The world is filled with curious objects made by plants, animals, and even by the Earth itself. Dive into this collection of more than 100 intriguing items from the natural world and discover the stories behind them.Learn how huge whales eat tiny animals from looking at their bristly teeth, why butterflies shine and glitter in the sunlight from seeing their minute wing scales, how plants transport ... Read more

    $9.99 USD

  • Who Was Christopher Columbus?

    by Bonnie Bader, Who HQ ...
    Illustrated by Nancy Harrison ...
    Series series Who Was?
    Learn all about Christopher Columbus' early life at sea, which led him to seek fortune by sailing west in hopes of creating new trade routes with the Indies. Kids will read about why he called himself the "Great Admirald of the Seas" and learn of all his struggles to find finacial support for his voyage. ... Read more

    Was $6.99 USD Now $3.99 USD

  • How We Got to Now

    Six Innovations That Made the Modern World

    by Steven Johnson ...
    Did you drink a glass of water today? Did you turn on a light? Did you think about how miraculous either one of those things is when you did it? Of course not--but you should, and New York Times bestselling author Steven Johnson has. This adaptation of his adult book and popular PBS series explores the fascinating and interconnected stories of innovations--like clean drinking water and electricity ... Read more

    $12.99 USD

  • Who Was Nikola Tesla?

    by Jim Gigliotti, Who HQ ...
    Illustrated by John Hinderliter ...
    Series series Who Was?
    Get ready for the electrifying biography of Nikola Tesla--part creative genius, part mad scientist, and 100% innovator.When Nikola Tesla arrived in the United States in 1884, he didn't have much money, but he did have a letter of introduction to renowned inventor Thomas Edison. The working relationship between the two men was short lived, though, and the two scientist-inventors became harsh ... Read more

    $3.99 USD

  • Neural Networks for Babies

    by Chris Ferrie, Dr. Sarah Kaiser ...
    Series series Baby University
    Jumpstart your child's curiosity with a board book that makes the wonders of neural networks simple and fun.Neural Networks for Babies uses bright illustrations and easy language to introduce young minds to the ideas behind smart technology, all designed by real scientists.Perfect for STEAM-minded parents, teachers, and anyone seeking an educational gift, this book sparks interest and confidence ... Read more

    $4.99 USD

  • Robots, Robots Everywhere

    by Sue Fliess ...
    Illustrated by Bob Staake ...
    Series series Little Golden Book
    The bestselling Little Golden Book all about robots!Robots are everywhere in this bright and funny board book – and preschoolers are going to love it! Whether up in space, beneath the seas, or even under couches, award-winning illustrator Bob Staake’s bold and colorful bots make this book a must have.For more Bob Staake books, be sure to read:I’m a BulldozerI’m a TruckI’m a Monster TruckBeachy and ... Read more

    $4.99 USD

  • Destination: Moon

    by Seymour Simon ...
    An out-of-this-world exploration of the 1969 Moon landing from children’s science expert Seymour Simon! This nonfiction picture book is an excellent choice toshare during homeschooling, in particular for children ages 6 to 8. It’s a funway to learn to read and as a supplement for activity books for children.In July of 1969, NASA sent the Apollo 11 spacecraft to the Moon. Inside were three people: ... Read more

    Was $6.99 USD Now $3.99 USD