Knowledgeable

Told in narrative nonfiction, this book teaches young readers how to understand expectations. Books help build a foundation for students to develop into capable and compassionate individuals and, through examples, show them how to make the choices that...

Learning about fractions isn't always easy, but who says it can't be fun? Using one very entertaining cow, math teacher Taryn Souders has devised a very clever (and fun) way of explaining fractions to beginning learners. One whole cow, calmly eating hay,...

A squirrel buries an acorn. A dolphin pushes a coconut into an ocean current. A camel chewing a date spits out the seed. What do they all have in common? Each one, in its own way, has helped to plant a tree. In myriad ways and diverse environments,...

From acclaimed U.S. Children's Poet Laureate J. Patrick Lewis comes a delightful exploration of the wildlife easily found in our backyards and along the seashore. Simple rhymes and riddles are used to help the youngest of readers identify our wildlife...

When a family spends a day at the beach, the children investigate various footprints to see what type of creatures live along the shoreline. Rhyming text turns a sandy beach into an outdoor classroom. The tracks and habits of local wildlife, including...

Celebrating a birthday is always a happy occasion but never more so in this desert community than when it's a centenary for a grand Saguaro cactus! For one hundred years, the majestic cactus has anchored this vibrant neighborhood, providing food,...

During a light rain, a child dozes on a sandy ocean-side beach, snuggling in her mother’s arms. But while the sand beneath her is soft and still, there’s a whirlwind of activity in the sea next to her. The waves roll back and forth to shore,...

Fireflies (or lightning bugs) are some the world's most fascinating--and illuminating!--insects. And one many children can find right in their backyards! With a simple story, perfect for read-alouds, and colorful illustrations, this scientific look at a...

Planet Earth needs you! Join Earth’s Eco-Warriors in taking the Planet Promise. Will you promise to rethink what you use and buy? Will you refuse what you don’t need, and will you repair broken things? Greta, Bailey, Pietro, and Rocky the dog...

Planet Earth needs you! Join Earth’s Eco-Warriors in taking the Planet Promise. Will you promise to rethink what you use and buy? Will you refuse what you don’t need, and will you repair broken things? Greta, Bailey, Pietro, and Rocky the dog...

Planet Earth needs you! Join Earth’s Eco-Warriors in taking the Planet Promise. Will you promise to rethink what you use and buy? Will you refuse what you don’t need, and will you repair broken things? Greta, Bailey, Pietro, and Rocky the dog...

Planet Earth needs you! Join Earth’s Eco-Warriors in taking the Planet Promise. Will you promise to rethink what you use and buy? Will you refuse what you don’t need, and will you repair broken things? Greta, Bailey, Pietro, and Rocky the dog...

This lyrical adventure follows the bluefin tuna, puffin, sea turtle, and Atlantic salmon through their life cycle. Each of these special species has a characteristic called natal homing. They’re born, leave home to eat and mate, and then return to...

One summer day, Mia Louise went outside just to hear what all the birds had to say. In their songs, she found their beautiful words. Learn about the unique sounds that a wide variety of birds create in this delightful and informative picture book.

Gallus the chicken isn’t happy with Humans. In fact, he has a little bit of an attitude and does not appreciate the way Humans make fun of his family. So Gallus picks up a pen and writes a letter to Humans to let them (and us) know just how smart...

Sweet Stories from Around the World Everywhere you go, all around the world people are eating ice cream! And while some folks spoon up sundaes and some savor Syrian bouza--one thing is always true: ice cream is joy! Travel the globe and discover a...

2020 Finalist AAAS/Subaru American Association for the Advancement of Science/Subaru 2020 EUREKA Excellence in Nonfiction Awards - Honoree Winner Best of 2020 Picture Book New Releases - Innovative Nonfiction Category The Original Art 2020 Nominee For...

During the night, as we sleep, a beautiful celestial dance is taking place. While Earth seems solid and still, it's actually spinning on its axis and circling the sun. Joining Earth in this orbit around the sun are the other seven planets in our solar...

Grandpa told Mom, and Mom told me: The secret of a plant lives in every little seed. Seeds are truly amazing! Did you know that every seed, no matter how small (microscopic) or large (weighing up to 14 pounds), contains everything it needs to one day...

Writing in rhythmic text, author Andria Warmflash Rosenbaum (Trains Don't Sleep) explores the many types of watercraft navigating our lakes, rivers, and oceans, including trawlers, tankers, and cruise ships. Beginning with the sunrise, boats of all...