Synopsis: A little tree grows all alone on a cliff, by a vast and mighty sea. Through thundering storms and the cold of winter, the tree holds fast. Sustained by the natural world and the kindness and compassion of one little boy, eventually the tree grows until it can hold and shelter others. The resilience of the Hugging Tree calls to mind the potential in all of us: To thrive, despite times of struggle and difficulty. To nurture the little spark of…

Synopsis: Exceptional nonfiction for children from two of the most trusted names in science education: Seymour Simon and the Smithsonian Institution.

Synopsis: When three children endure separate climate change disasters--a wildfire in the California woods, a close encounter with a hungry polar bear in Canada, and a massive hurricane in Florida--they emerge from their experiences committed to changing the world.

Synopsis: Two years after Sam Gribley first ran away, he is still on his won with his falcon. His independent younger sister, Alice, lives in a treehouse of her own nearby. But suddenly, Sam's peaceful life is shattered by a conservation officer, and Alice disappears.

Synopsis: Julia Donaldson's trademark rhyming text and Axel Scheffler's brilliant, characterful illustrations create this funny and adorable sequel to The Gruffalo. One night, the Gruffalo’s child wanders into the woods to search for the Big Bad Mouse. But instead, she comes upon a small mouse in the woods . . . and decides to eat him! But wait, what is that? A shadow of a very large, scary creature falls on the ground. Could it be the Big Bad Mouse after…

Synopsis: "Nonstop action, real history, serious danger. You gotta read these books!" --Alan Gratz, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Refugee 26 April 198601:18Alina…

Synopsis: The Landon family is Southbound—headed for Florida to investigate a mysterious illness plaguing endangered manatees in Everglades National Park. Jack, Ashley, and their friend Bridger soon find themselves in deadly waters with a seven-foot shark, an injured manatee—and a mystery to solve. Who was the stranger in the speedboat who snatched Jack's camera? And what does he have to do with the manatees? Join the heart-stopping chase through a maze…

Synopsis: What do you and a tuna have in common? You are both part of a food chain that begins with green things and ends with you! Can you get energy from sunlight? Why is every link in a food chain important? Read and find out more about food chains!Now rebranded with a new cover look, this book features content-rich vocabulary in simple, engaging text by Patricia Lauber, fascinating diagrams, and beautifully detailed illustrations by Holly Keller. Both…

Synopsis: Alice made a promise to make the world a more beautiful place, then a seed of an idea is planted and blossoms into a beautiful plan.  This beloved classic and celebration of nature—written by a beloved Caldecott winner—is lovelier than ever! Barbara Cooney's story of Alice Rumphius, who longed to travel the world, live in a house by the sea, and do something to make the world more beautiful, has a timeless quality that resonates with each new…

Synopsis: A Step 2 Science Reader about the life cycle of a monarch butterfly! Full-color photographs give emergent readers an up-close look at each stage of the insect’s life. Originally a read-aloud storybook, The Little Butterfly is now available as an “I can read it myself!” in the Step into Reading books series.   Step 2 Readers use basic vocabulary and short sentences to tell simple stories, and are for children who recognize familiar words and can…

Synopsis: In this level 1 reader, young readers will explore the feathery world of adorable owls. Follow these curious-looking creatures through their wooded habitats, learn how owls raise their young, hunt, and protect themselves. Beautiful photos and carefully leveled text make this book perfect for reading aloud or for independent reading.

Synopsis: This Springboard into Science Series shows young children that every living thing goes through a cycle of development and growth that is unique to its species. Life Cycles introduces young readers to the fascinating series of life changes for plants and animals as familiar as green beans and chickens and as elusive as hummingbirds and jumping spiders. Full-color, close-up photographs and straightforward, easy-to-understand text help bring each…

Synopsis: A simple introduction to some of the tools that help us make scientific discoveries, including the funnel, ruler, magnifier, and eyedropper.

Synopsis: Noodles and his shadow enjoy a fantastically fun day at the beach in this Level One Scholastic Reader by author/illustrator Hans Wilhelm! Noodles is going to the beach! He brings along his shadow friend. Together, they romp in the sand. Noodles watches as his friend goes from tall and thin to short and fat. When a cloud arrives, his shadow friend disappears! But all it takes is a little sunshine to bring him back!

Synopsis: Rhyming text describes some of the ways to play outside on a snowy day.

Synopsis: Following the well-known and much-loved Rookie Books format, these fun and informative books introduce early elementary-school children to the basic facts about major holidays. Each book explains the development of the holiday and how it is celebrated today, and includes holiday games, traditions, crafts, and foods.

Synopsis: Did you know that the brain is in charge of everything you do, every minute of every day? You know, like thinking about funny stuff and keeping you alive. Bestselling author Nick Seluk explains the science behind everything the brain does for you--from keeping your heart beating to remembering stuff, and make you YOU.

Synopsis: The leaves in the trees are falling down in this autumn-themed 8x10 picture book! THE LEAVES ON THE TREES revels in the sights, sounds, smells, and general feeling of the autumn leaves. Based on the classic song, "The Wheels on the Bus," THE LEAVES ON THE TREES explores all types of trees making the magical transformation from the green leaves of summer to fascinating foliage of fall.

Synopsis: Teeny tiny animals that are totally adorable! Everyone knows kids love animals. Kids also love tiny things. So an adorable book about tiny animals is a perfect combination! There are all sorts of itty bitty animals out there: dogs, pigs, frogs, lizards, and more! Each one is small enough to fit into the palm of your hand and cute enough to melt your heart.