STEM & STEAM

It's fun to tell time as you dance around the clock!Put on your dancing shoes and get ready to boogie! It's American Batstand - a twelve-hour rock and roll extravaganza with Click Dark as your host. Decked in go-go boots and bobby sox, the buoyant bats...

Get closer to nature than you've ever been before with this guide to our wonderful world. Marvel at the breathtaking photography showcasing flora and fauna in the most incredible, intricate detail in this nature-packed guide for children aged 9+. This...

A NEW YORK TIMES/NEW YORK PUBLIC LIBRARY BEST ILLUSTRATED CHILDREN'S BOOK - This picture book is for the littlest nature aficionado. Bursting with vibrant illustrations, it offers an inviting look into the secret world of how nature goes BERSERK at...

A NEW YORK TIMES/NEW YORK PUBLIC LIBRARY BEST ILLUSTRATED CHILDREN'S BOOK - This picture book is for the littlest nature aficionado. Bursting with vibrant illustrations, it offers an inviting look into the secret world of how nature goes BERSERK at...

A hilarious, mostly-rhyming picture book about a banana and narrator who can't quite agree on what their book is about. Perfect for fans of Mo Willems' We Are in a Book and Adam Rex's Nothing Rhymes With Orange! "Mo Willems fans will give this book one,...

A funny, fish-filled story about the joys of learning, and the rewards that come with staying true to who you are Agatha May just can't understand why her classmates aren't as crazy as she is about the hideous humpback anglerfish. But when a school...

Trucks! Counting! Tire-eating aliens! This wonderful, rhyming, super-silly book has it ALL...including Bob Staake's awesome artwork. THE RUNAWAY NO-WHEELER is a clever spin on a counting book and the perennial favorite, a book starring trucks. Tony is a...

A charming introduction to simple money concepts in which a bunny learns he can't buy everything he wants with his allowance! Sonny gets three whole carrots a week for his allowance and wants to buy everything with it! But he soon discovers his money...

Discover the fascinating world under your feet in Minerals and Rocks. Written by a top mineralogist, this essential guidebook for young readers introduces key geological and scientific concepts and delves into the main features of minerals and rocks. ...

Go back to school with Pete the Cat! This fun storybook comes with a poster, stickers, and a set of 20 punch-out flash cards that teach counting, adding, and subtracting.When Pete's friend Tom is having a tough time with math, our favorite blue cat steps...

Inside this mega-jam-packed book are fact-tastic engineering timelines, drawing tips, information and experiments! From biographies of key engineers to learning about chemical, civil, mechanical, electrical and biomedical engineering.Engineering is no...

As seen on CBS News Sunday Morning.Explainer-in-Chief David Macaulay updates his worldwide bestseller to capture the latest developments in the technology that most impacts our lives. What possible link could there be between parking meters and meat...

Mechanical engineers are responsible for some of the world's most powerful machines! In this title, leveled text and crisp photos help young readers explore this highly skilled career. Special features introduce a notable mechanical engineer, highlight...

Maya Angelou was a writer, dancer, activist, and actress, and the recipient of numerous awards, including the Presidential Medal of Freedom. Her body of work evokes emotions that range the full spectrum, from joy to heartbreak and from rage to hope. A...

"The connection between American whites and blacks is far deeper and more passionate than any of us like to think." These words from the introduction of his collection of essays in "Nobody Knows My Name" shows the truth-telling strength of a brave man...

Born in 1821 to a Scottish Canadian father and an African American mother, Robert S. Duncanson is widely considered to be the first black artist to become world-famous. He began as a house painter and, from there, moved on to portraits and landscapes. A...

Edmonia Lewis was a free woman of color who gained recognition as a sculptor during the Civil War. Of black and Native American heritage, she stood out in the largely white and male-dominated art world. At first, she struggled to find sculptors willing...

Born in Georgia at the end of the nineteenth century, Alma Woodsey Thomas defied society's expectations for black women. She did not marry, have children, or work as a domestic. Instead, Thomas was a teacher and an artist. Fascinated by nature and the...

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

Book Features: - 24 pages, 10 inches x 8 inches - Ages 6-9, Grades 1-3 leveled readers- Simple, easy-to-read pages with illustrations- Features vocabulary and comprehension and extension activities- Includes reading tips, a timeline, and a glossary The...

The Underground Railroad was used by people escaping enslavement in the South. This system of passages and safe houses helped people reach freedom in the Northern United States or Canada. Did you know science played a role in the Underground Railroad?...

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...

Celebrate diversity, math, and the power of storytelling! Beto wants to play tea party with Cora, but his big sister just wants to be a pirate. To get Cora on board, Beto makes a map to a delicious hidden treasure. But Cora ends up in the wrong place!...

2020 New York State Reading Association Charlotte Award Master List In 1961, President John F. Kennedy issued a challenge to the nation: land astronauts on the moon by the end of the decade. The Apollo program was designed by NASA to meet that challenge,...

Before modern day desktops and laptops, there were human computers or mathematicians who handled complex calculations. Katherine Johnson, Mary Jackson, and Dorothy Vaughan were among the greatest computers, but their vital work at NASA has been largely...

Before modern day desktops and laptops, there were human "computers" or mathematicians who handled complex calculations. Katherine Johnson, Mary Jackson, and Dorothy Vaughan were among the greatest computers, but their vital work at NASA has been largely...

Recipient of a Coretta Scott King Illustrator Honor Award Recipient of a Bologna Ragazzi Non-Fiction Special Mention Honor Award A Kirkus Reviews Best Middle Grade Book of 2019 From celebrated author and illustrator Ashley Bryan comes a deeply moving...

Join two curious kids as they explore their backyard, and contemplate their place within our vast universe in this adorable picture book that's full of comparisons to help kids understand cosmic size. If Pluto was a pea... the Sun would be like a tent, ...

In this delightful story about Posy the Plateosaurus, readers learn about what happens when someone is selfish. This relatable and helpful lesson is presented through dinosaur characters that your readers will absolutely adore. The achievable text...

In this delightful story about Posy the Plateosaurus, readers learn about what happens when someone is selfish. This relatable and helpful lesson is presented through dinosaur characters that your readers will absolutely adore. The achievable text...

The story of Isaac the Iguanodon is presented in this charming picture book. Young learners will be introduced to a variety of dinosaur species. Throughout the simple and accessible narrative, readers learn that Isaac is determined to get a good night's...

The story of Isaac the Iguanodon is presented in this charming picture book. Young learners will be introduced to a variety of dinosaur species. Throughout the simple and accessible narrative, readers learn that Isaac is determined to get a good night's...

With this exciting tale about Bobby the Brachiosaurus, readers learn about different dinosaur species while also learning lessons about life. Through the accessible and age-appropriate narrative, they meet Bobby. He's a nosy dinosaur who gets himself...

With this exciting tale about Bobby the Brachiosaurus, readers learn about different dinosaur species while also learning lessons about life. Through the accessible and age-appropriate narrative, they meet Bobby. He's a nosy dinosaur who gets himself...

Ava the Allosaurus is struggling with a sore tooth, which makes her grumpy. Throughout the accessible and age-appropriate narrative, Ava's friends try to make her feel better, but she takes out her irritations on them. While this story introduces readers...

Discover the magic--and the science--behind spring flower blooms with this companion to the celebrated Raindrops Roll, Best in Snow, and Full of Fall. When spring arrives, flowers of all kinds sprout and grow buds and bloom. Sometimes, they bloom a few...

"This contemplative, almost meditative, book makes for a good read with the children in your life for whom you like to give your own time." -- Kirkus Reviews Simple, profound, and truly beautiful, this imaginative book is for everyone: parents who...

A little iceberg strikes out on a big journey in Blue Float Away, a picture book from writer Travis Jonker and illustrator Grant Snider that explores the wonders of the water cycle. Little Blue lives at the North Pole with his parents until, one day, he...

2022 Foreword INDIES Finalist - Juvenile NonfictionWith its colorful text and illustrations, this book explains the world's pandemics and the people who helped save us from them with vaccines. Unlike other science books for middle grade readers, this...

The best-selling Five Little Monkeys are getting into trouble yet again - this time while back-to-school shopping in the latest board book addition to the enormously popular series with more than 8 million books sold. The day before school starts, Mama...