Whales
Do you know what whale is the world’s largest animal? Or which whale’s head is up to one-third the length of its entire body? Or why some whales “sing” to one another…
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Spiders
Ever wonder why spiders don’t get trapped in their own webs? Or which female spiders eat their male partners after mating with them? Or how spiders escape their enemies…
Bears
Have you ever wondered how the grizzly bear, sloth bear, and sun bear got their names? Or what bear is hardly bigger than a dog? Or which bear can eat a whale…
Bats
Ever wondered how dangerous bats really are to humans? Or whether vampire bats actually drink blood? Or how a mother bat recognizes her baby out of thousands of other roosting pups…
Lizards
Ever wondered why some lizards’ tails break off—and what happens afterward? Or what lizard is big enough to swallow a goat? Or what lizard can squirt blood from its eyes…
Active Minds Kids Ask About (Series)
Kids love to ask questions, and these books have the answers! Full of fun facts about everything from exciting animals to explosive geology to enigmatic ancient cultures, each page has more for kids to learn…
Mummies
Did you know that ancient Egyptian mummy makers had special tools to extract brains through the nose? Or that before mummies became objects of scientific interest, people used to burn them as fuel…
Volcanoes
Do you know what a “lava bomb” is? Or what volcano produced the loudest noise in recorded history? Or what volcano erupted continuously for more than 30 years…
It’s Her Story (Series)
This inspiring series explores the lives of amazing women who have changed the world, from scientists and activists to writers and artists…
Kid Character (Series)
It’s never too early to develop the character traits within us. This engaging series identifies the many ways children can show bravery, confidence, friendliness, gratitude, kindness, and mindfulness…
Apes
Have you ever wondered which ape is the planet’s fastest flightless tree-dwelling animal? Or how chimps show each other love…
It’s Her Story Rosalind Franklin: A Graphic Novel
A graphic novel for children ages 7 to 10. Rosalind Franklin was a British chemist during the 1940s and 1950s, when few women worked in the sciences. During WWII, she expanded our knowledge of the physics of coal and carbon, and later she studied viruses…
It’s Her Story Josephine Baker: A Graphic Novel
A graphic novel for children ages 7 to 10. Josephine Baker left a segregated America in 1925 and became the most famous entertainer in Paris, France. She went on to be the first Black woman to star in a movie…
Mindfulness Is in You
How can we show mindfulness? This engaging book identifies the many ways children can be mindful—like being safe, patient, and attentive…
Kindness Is in You
Kindness can be shown in many ways—by helping at home, being considerate, and supporting friends…
Gratitude Is in You
What does it mean to be grateful? Written in simple language with fun and relatable photos, this book helps children understand the many ways they can show gratitude…
Friendliness Is in You
It’s never too early to be friendly! This engaging book identifies the many ways children can show friendliness—like taking turns, cheering each other on, and sharing…
Confidence Is in You
It’s never too early to build confidence! This book shows that learning, playing, and practicing are just some of the many ways children can be confident…
Bravery Is in You
Bravery can be shown in many ways—by trying new foods, meeting new people, and even asking for help. This engaging book helps children learn what it means to be brave…
Black Swans
The stories of six daring, groundbreaking Black ballet dancers leap off the pages of this beautifully illustrated nonfiction picture book.