Science

This new book from Cherry Lake Publishing, highlights vegetables, one of the food groups contained in the new dietary guidelines for Americans launched in January 2011 by the FDA. This leveled reader helps the young child understand the importance of...

This new book from Cherry Lake Publishing, highlights Fruit, one of the food groups contained in the new dietary guidelines for Americans launched in January 2011 by the FDA. This leveled reader helps the young child understand the importance of fruit as...

Learn about the history and culture of the northeastern United States.

Learn about the history and culture of the southeastern United States.

Learn about the history and culture of the midwestern United States.

Loyalty. Be faithful to a cause, ideal, or institution. Support for friends and family. The 21st Century Jr. Library Character Education books help kids learn how to make the choices that will help them be people of good character.

CARING. Be kind. Forgive. Help people in need. The 21st Century Jr. Library Character Education books help kids learn how to make the choices that will help them be people of good character.

TRUSTWORTHINESS: Be honest. Don't deceve, cheat or steal. Do what you say and say what you mean. The 21st Century Jr. Library Character Education books help kids learn how to make the choices that will help them be people of good character.

The California condor is the largest bird in North America. Scientists have found condor fossils that are nearly 100,000 years old. As more people settled in the American west, however, condors lost much of their habitat to human development. By 1982,...

The Florida panther once roamed as far west as Louisiana and as far north as Tennessee. Today, these cats are found in just four counties in southern Florida. How did the Florida panther become one of the most endangered animals in the world? Read this...

Arson investigators are among the first people to arrive at the scene of a fire. These special experts examine a site to find out if a fire was an accident or arson. Look inside to find out more about how arson investigators uncover clues and use science...

Is the suspect a cold-blooded killer or suffering from a mental illness? This is the kind of tough question that a forensic psychologist must help answer. These specialists combine their knowledge of psychology and the law to come up with answers. Look...

Did you ever wonder what it would be like to work with things so tiny you need special microscopes to see them? That is exactly what nanotechnologists do. These specialists work with the smallest units of matter to make new products and improve existing...

Introduces readers to the cool career of video game designer by giving a better understanding of this cool job.

Introduces readers to the cool career of FBI special agent by giving a better understanding of this cool job.

Introduces readers to the cool career of athletic training by giving a better understanding of this cool job.

Introduces readers to the cool career of sports medicine doctor by giving a better understanding of this cool job.

Introduces readers to the cool career of veterinarian by giving a better understanding of this cool job.

Introduces readers to the cool career of wildlife photographer by giving a better understanding of this cool job.

Eleven-year-old Tilly saved lives in Thailand by warning people that a tsunami was coming. Fifteen-year-old Malika fought against segregation in her Alabama town. Ten-year-old Jean-Dominic won a battle against pesticides--and the cancer they caused in...

You don't have to live in the Great Bear Rainforest to benefit from its existence, but after you read Nowhere Else on Earth you might want to visit this magnificent part of the planet. Environmental activist Caitlyn Vernon guides young readers through a...

This lyrical, richly illustrated story gives readers an engaging glimpse into the life cycle of Canada geese. On a chilly spring day, Goose and Gander flap down toward a little island just beginning to thaw out after a long winter. It is here that they...

NASA astronaut Scott Kelly makes his Step into Reading debut in this engaging and easy-to-read autobiography that takes readers on his awe-inspiring journey from childhood to his record-breaking year among the stars. A Step 3 Biography Reader of American...

A gentle introduction to the important topic of the environment. Crafted around a conversation between a grade-school-aged child and an adult, this inquiry-focused book using age-appropriate language and tone will help children shape their understanding...

Help your child power up their reading skills and learn all about the science, history, and future of electricity with this fun-filled nonfiction reader carefully leveled to help children progress.DK Super Readers Level 4: The Shocking Story of...

Help your child power up their reading skills and learn all about the science, history, and future of electricity with this fun-filled nonfiction reader carefully leveled to help children progress.DK Super Readers Level 4: The Shocking Story of...

A middle school must-read that exposes the antisemitism in our country today! From the author of The Wave comes a poignant and timely novel about a group of seventh graders who are brought together--and then torn apart--by an afterschool club that plays...

A middle school must-read that exposes the antisemitism in our country today! From the author of The Wave comes a poignant and timely novel about a group of seventh graders who are brought together--and then torn apart--by an afterschool club that plays...

A diamond is shiny. A brick wall is dull. Why are some objects shiny and others dull? Find out in this series about materials and their properties. Informative, at-level text and engaging photographs help readers understand the differences between shiny...

From hibernation to baby animals and falling leaves, life in the forest changes from season to season. Discover why snow is good for trees. Learn how wildfires help the forest grow. Real-life photographs follow the seasons and capture the beauty of a...

The 21st Century Junior Library Extraordinary Engineering series explains how important feats of engineering are accomplished. Stadiums examines the engineering concepts that make these structures a fun and safe space for large gatherings. Sidebars...

The 21st Century Junior Library Extraordinary Engineering series explains how important feats of engineering are accomplished. Roller coasters examines the engineering concepts that make these fun and exciting structures possible. Sidebars encourage...

The Better Together series presents an introductory look at some of nature's most exciting cooperative pairs. Sea Turtles and Yellow Tang Fish explores the close mutualistic relationship between the two sea creatures. Sidebars encourage readers to engage...

The Better Together series presents an introductory look at some of nature's most exciting cooperative pairs. Stick Insects and Ants explores the close mutualistic relationship between the two insects. Sidebars encourage readers to engage in the material...

The Better Together series presents an introductory look at some of nature's most exciting cooperative pairs. Honeyguide Birds and Ratels explores the close mutualistic relationship between the two animals. Sidebars encourage readers to engage in the...

The Better Together series presents an introductory look at some of nature's most exciting cooperative pairs. Clownfish and Sea Anemones explores the close mutualistic relationship between the two sea creatures. Sidebars encourage readers to engage in...

The Better Together series presents an introductory look at some of nature's most exciting cooperative pairs. Goby Fish and Pistol Shrimp explores the close mutualistic relationship between the two aquatic creatures. Sidebars encourage readers to engage...

The Better Together series presents an introductory look at some of nature's most exciting cooperative pairs. Bees and Flowers explores the close mutualistic relationship between the plants and insects. Sidebars encourage readers to engage in the...

The Better Together series presents an introductory look at some of nature's most exciting cooperative pairs. Zebras and Ostriches explores the close mutualistic relationship between the two animals. Sidebars encourage readers to engage in the material...

This book details the life of the dinosaur known as Ichthyosaur. Readers will develop word recognition and reading skills while learning when Ichthyosaur lived and what it likely looked like. They will also find out how it lived, from what it ate to how...