Nonfiction

Animals live in specific habitats that have the things they need to survive. Different animals eat different kinds of food. They like different weather and fear different predators. Discover some of the many reasons why animals live where they do!

Earth zips through space at thousands of miles an hour! So, why aren't we lost in a distant galaxy? Discover the secrets of the moon and stars, including how we can see celestial patterns that repeat over time by carefully watching the night sky.

Ants breathe oxygen, have legs, and scurry about. Plants breathe carbon dioxide, have roots, and are stuck in one place. Ants and plants are different, but they have similar needs. Find out how these living things get food, grow up, and talk to their...

Life is not easy for baby animals in the wild. They have to learn how to find food, stay safe, and avoid being eaten. Discover some of the interesting behaviors baby animals and their parents engage in to help ensure their survival!

Flick on a light, turn on the tap, call a friend on a cell phone. These things make our lives easier, but at what cost? Discover how everyday conveniences can affect the environment, as well as what they can do to reduce harm!

Most of Earth is covered by oceans and seas that are home to an amazing variety of animals. Discover how animals survive in saltwater biomes and the skies above them!

ife in the estuary is always changing. Ocean tides of salt water flow in and out of the estuary and mix with the fresh water that flows from rivers and streams. The animals that swim or wade in the waters or make the mudflats their homes must have...

Life in a pond is exciting. Birds, bugs, and shrews skitter across the surface, turtles and fish zip along under the water's surface, and beavers, and other animals make themselves at home by the pond's edge. Discover how these animals survive and thrive...

Earth's four desert biomes--hot, semiarid, coastal, and cold--each have their own set of challenges for the living things within them. Discover how desert animals survive and thrive in the driest places on the planet!

Deciduous forests around the world are home to a variety of animals. Animals that are part of the temperate deciduous forest biome must adapt to the conditions of all four seasons to survive. Animals that are part of the tropical and subtropical...

Grassland biomes are home to a wide variety of animals. Whether grazing on grasses, building communities underground, or sailing overhead, animals have adapted to the challenges found in both temperate and tropical grassland biomes. Discover how these...

Only the living things that have adapted to the boreal forest's freezing temperatures and frozen land can remain in the forest year-round. Discover how boreal beasts survive the harsh climate!

Tundra biomes have the harshest climates in the world. From the tiny Arctic bumblebee to the huge polar bear, every animal that lives in the Arctic or alpine tundra biome has adapted physically or socially to the harsh conditions. Discover how animals...

This book teaches children how to enjoy colorful days all year long.

This bilingual book introduces young readers to the fascinating world of dinosaurs.

Come visit the farm and meet the adorable animals that live there.

Alfred was a shy boy who feared practically everything. When he grew up, he discovered that film was a wonderful way to channel his fears and obsessions. This illustrated book presents the life and career of director Alfred Hitchcock.

The great genius Albert Einstein presents his life and accomplishments in the first person.

Told in the first person, this illustrated biography presents the life of Martin Luther King and his fight for civil rights.

See what happens when a meat-eating dinosaur passes by a gentle, plant-eating one.

Discover the amazing variety of animals that live in the coral reef in this bilingual emergent reader.

Learn how horses jump and race in this bilingual book.

Homer the cat leaves his home in search of the perfect friend. Along the way, he teaches readers about friendships in the animal kingdom. A quiz is provided for children to help determine what sort of friend they are. The results might surprise you as...

Why is democracy important? How does it work? This illustrated book teaches children the importance of their voice in government and what they can do to make a difference.

How do we hear what we hear? Do all animals have a sense of hearing, and do they hear the same things as us? This illustrated book looks at the fascinating world of ears and sound.

Did you know character traits make us who we are, how we think, and how we act? This book describes common traits--both good and bad--in an age-appropriate manner. These traits include playing fair, being energetic, being logical, being bossy, being...

Told in the first person, this illustrated biography presents the short life of Anne Frank and explains the huge impact her diary has had on the world.

Told in the first person, this illustrated biography teaches children about the inimitable painter Vincent Van Gogh.

Frida Kahlo was a remarkable painter with an unbreakable spirit. She was the first Mexican artist to exhibit in the Louvre. This illustrated biograpy introduces children to this remarkable talent.

This book introduces readers to amazing female scientists throughout history and their amazing accomplishments. Presented in chronological order by birth year, it begins with Hypatia and ends with Maryam Mirzakhani.

Not all heroes wear capes and have superpowers. Throughout history, many inspirational people have done extraordinary things. This book presents 50 short biographies of admirable figures including Plato, Jane Austen, Mahatma Gandhi, Amelia Earhart,...

Elmo, the beloved character from Sesame Street, teaches children 101 common words in Spanish and English in this oversized board book.

Having a garden is rewarding and educational. This book teaches children how to grow and harvest their own vegetables and herbs.

This book introduces children to the fascinating humpback whale. It also talks about how they were hunted to near extinction in South America and what has been done to protect them.

The birds of the Americas are as varied as the climate. This illustrated book teaches children about their feathers, beaks, claws, ancestors, and nests, as well as how they fly.

Animals communicate with one another by way of visual cues, auditory cues, chemicals known as pheromones, and tactile cues. Learn about the incredible ways that animals communicate with real-life case studies!

Animals have remarkable abilities such as navigation, camouflage, and even mimicry. Learn about the incredible things animals can do with real-life case studies!

Animals interact and cooperate to various degrees within groups of their own kind. Follow an animal behavior case study to explore while learning the facts behind animal societies!

Animals collaborate, make predictions, use tools, and find solutions to puzzles to help survive. Follow an animal behavior case study to explore while learning the facts behind animal problem-solving!

Dental hygiene, exercise, getting plenty of sleep, and a balanced diet are all necessary to have both a sound body and mind. This book provides children with the tips and tools that they need to live a healthy life.