Farm Animals
Have you ever wondered why pigs roll in the mud? Or if all cows have the same spots? Or why chickens have feathers?…
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Britannica Books Explore Nature Series
Explore the beauty and understand the science of nature with this exciting series. Spark an early interest in STEM with these easy-to-understand facts and vibrant photography.
Weather Watch
Rain or shine, hot or cold, there’s always weather to be watched! Discover how weather begins and the many forms it takes in this vibrant book.
Plant a Seed
What happens when you plant a seed? Budding scientists will love learning all about plants’ tiny beginnings…
Life Cycles
Growing up means going through many changes. These life cycles are different for all living things…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…