STEM & STEAM

A stunning debut picture book that encourages kids to look beyond first impressions by sharing unexpected details about seemingly scary wild animals like gorillas, rhinoceroses, and more. Spiders are creepy. Porcupines are scary. Bats are ugly. Or are...

Fall in love with this moving and magical picture book about a sweet, conscientious polar bear, the moon, and the special connection they share. Illustrated with a classic feel and told with a refreshing voice, The Moon Keeper is a perfect bedtime story...

Inspired by the classic folktale "One Grain of Rice," One Chicken Nugget is a monstrously funny new picture book--with a mathematical twist!--from the author-illustrator of Little Penguin Gets the Hiccups.Everybody knows monsters love chicken nuggets,...

In this beautiful book, readers will learn about female painters, photographers, composers, sculptors, and performers who have made significant contributions to the history of art. This historical journey starts in antiquity and ends in the twenty-first...

Travel deep into the forest - what elusive and fascinating creatures will you find there? Delicate, colourful and distinctive, Julia Groves' illustrations introduce us to the animals that live in this precious and endangered habitat. Wildlife fans will...

A romping, rhyming, onomatopoeic tale of Terri the Triceratops and the world of dinosaurs! Terri the Triceratops's world is full of strange sounds, from crawling critters and shaking trees to scorching volcanoes and stormy seas. As she embarks on a...

Pennies, worthless? Non-cents! Hot off the minting press, Penny feels like a million bucks. But as other coins and bills are spent while she sits forgotten, she begins to doubt her value. She is too small to slot-surf with Quarter. Even penny candy sells...

Meet self-taught engineer Emma Lilian Todd as she tackles one of the greatest challenges of the early 1900s: designing an airplane. Emma Lilian Todd's mind was always soaring--she loved to solve problems. Lilian tinkered and fiddled with all sorts of...

How much does an elephant weigh? How do you know? How would you know if you didn't have a modern scale? Six-year-old Cao Chong, the most famous child prodigy in Chinese history, faced just this problem! Chong watches as the prime minister's most trusted...

A nonfiction picture book for ages 5 to 8 that explores the place we all call home--planet Earth! Learn how Earth was made, why there's life here, and how climate change is affecting everything. Earth is our home, but do we really know about this planet?...

A nonfiction picture book for ages 5 to 8 that explores the place we all call home--planet Earth! Learn how Earth was made, why there's life here, and how climate change is affecting everything. Earth is our home, but do we really know about this planet?...

A crime has occurred. Investigators have not yet found evidence. But when digital analysts arrive, they take a computer from the scene and find their first clue. Find out about the techniques and tools digital forensic investigators use to help bring...

A shooting has occurred. Investigators have not yet found evidence. Then they look in a storm drain and find shell casings. They put the casings in a paper bag and send them to the lab to be analyzed. Find out about the techniques and tools ballistics...

A robbery has occurred. At first glance, it looks like nothing was left behind. But when fingerprint analysts arrive, they use a special light to find latent fingerprints. Find out about the techniques and tools fingerprint analysts use to help bring...

The Industrial Revolution was one of the most dramatic eras of all time, filled with fascinating people, strange events, and incredible stories. This period of great change comes into sharp focus through each spread with detailed, accessible language...

Did you know there are more microbes on Earth than stars in the universe? That some five million microbes live on your hand? A child's curiosity helps her understand why these tiny organisms make such a big difference in her life. After the last drop of...

Discover the fascinating and surprising ways that seeds move and find a place to grow in this gorgeous picture book from Caldecott Honoree Robin Page. Every seed, big or small, needs sunlight, water, and an uncrowded place to put down roots. But how do...

Whether it's poetry, painting, fiction writing, or music, Black men and women have contributed so much to the artistic fabric of America. From David Drake to Beyonce, students will explore some of the infinite ways the art of Black Americans have shaped...

This title takes a look at incredible telescopes that let us look at far-away objects in space to learn more about our universe and beyond. These titles are at a Level 3 and are specifically written for transitional readers. Aligned to Common Core...

This title takes a close look at the shuttles that take astronauts into space and help us explore and learn about our universe. These titles are at a Level 3 and are specifically written for transitional readers. Aligned to Common Core standards &...

Today people are more connected than ever, with mobile technologies allowing people from all over the world to connect within seconds through a wide array of social applications. Trace the history of communication from the start of the Internet age to...

At their peak, the ancient Maya lived in one of the most advanced civilizations in the world. Their calendar system, celestial observations, and architecture give us clues to the greatness of their technology. This book introduces readers to the many...

The Inca Empire was a complex, highly developed society that ruled ancient Peru for centuries. The civilization grew strong thanks to important advances in technology. This information-rich title covers the Inca's roads and communications systems,...

Technology is guiding force in all civilizations. Readers discover the role technology played in ancient Aztec life through text designed to reflect essential social studies curriculum topics. Accessible text introduces readers to the technology used by...

Baby Bear is back in this cozy, seek-and-find companion to the celebrated Baby Bear Sees Blue and Baby Bear Counts One. When Mama and Baby Bear go out to look for food one night, curious Baby Bear wants to wander and explore. Each time his Mama Bear...

Were smartphones and video games used in the Indus Valley Civilization, the Maurya Empire, and the Gupta Empire? Maybe not, but just because they were ancient peoples does not mean they didn't have sophisticated technology for the time. This volume...

If you had your birthday party on the moon, what would it be like? Blast off to an extraterrestrial celebration and find out! This cool picture book combines fun and facts to help kids learn all about outer space. Have your birthday party on the moon...

How do we love numbers? Let us count the ways: They're on street signs and bus stops, featured on phones, thermometers, chalkboards, and scales. They show the time and the date, and help us to measure distance, sizing, and so much more. This spirited...

When one pup's up, the other nine are sure to follow! Young readers will love counting along as ten pups gradually wake up to nuzzle, wiggle, dine, and play. Count back down as the puppies fall asleep again, all in a fuzzy doggy jumble. This fun and...

Journey to the moon on the Apollo 12 mission with Alan Bean, the fourth astronaut to walk on the lunar surface and the only artist to paint its beauty firsthand!As a boy, Alan wanted to fly planes. As a young navy pilot, Alan wished he could paint the...

What is a nonliving thing? It is not a plant or animal. It does not eat, drink, breathe, grow, move on its own, or have babies. With simple text and vibrant photographs, this book introduces early readers to basic science concepts. Each book also...

What is a living thing? It is a plant or an animal that needs food and water, and that can move, breathe, grow, and have babies. With simple text and vibrant photographs, this book introduces early readers to basic science concepts. Each book also...

Can modern DNA analysis uncover clues about the ancestry and migration of Romans? What new information can forensic science teach us about the fate of the citizens of Pompeii? How can X-rays help us analyze ancient art to learn about ancient Roman life?...

What can modern DNA analysis of skeletons tell us about the lifestyle, diet, and beliefs of the Maya? How can new mapping technology uncover previously hidden Mayan cities and structures? Can we use forensic science to solve the mystery of how the Mayan...

How can modern forensic tools help solve the mystery of ancient Aztec skull masks? What can we learn about Aztec life from the forensic analysis of their art? Can chemical analysis teach us about how Aztecs treated disease - and why millions were killed...

How can modern DNA analysis of ancient tombs help us learn more about life in ancient Greece? Can ground-penetrating radar reveal hidden city structures? What can we learn from 3D recreations of ancient Greek structures, artifacts, and art? This...

Can modern forensic tools help us uncover new clues about who built the Great Pyramid at Giza? What can mummy forensics teach us about the mummified remains of Egyptian royals? How does the forensic analysis of Egyptian coffins help identify an unknown...

What can modern forensic tools teach us about existing and newly uncovered artifacts from ancient Chinese dynasties? How can we learn about human migration from the discovery of preserved bodies? Can today's technology uncover new clues about the Great...

The perfect book for math-loving kids is now in paperback! Isobel just wants to do her math homework in peace, but some noisy neighbors distract from schoolwork by making her wonder who could be making all that noise? Isobel is a problem solver . . ...

A hilarious and factual introduction to the Amazonian hoatzin--or stinkbird--and its surprising, incredible superpower. (Spoiler alert: it's more than just the stink!) Stinkbirds have a lot in common with other birds: they have feathers, wings, and a...