Your morning meal can give you energy to start your day right. But there are so many options. What's on your breakfast plate? Empower young readers to identify healthy choices with this exciting book that makes food literacy approachable. Colorful illustrations combined with bright photos make picking healthy choices fun!
When researchers at Oxford University heard that crows may use twigs as tools, the scientists knew they had to investigate. They created an experiment to see if their own crows, Betty and Abel, could make and use tools--and were shocked at just how smart these birds can be. Explore the exciting true story of supersmart animals in this graphic nonfiction adventure. Then, learn more about these brainy birds and read other stories of crow masterminds!
Take a trip to Thailand! Start in the city of Chiang Mai, which has a group of interesting old buildings surrounded by a moat. Then, hop in a boat to shop at a floating market. And don't forget to feed monkeys at the Lopburi Monkey Festival! Learn all about Thailand as you explore the country through this fun and engaging book.
Take a trip to the Netherlands! Start in the city of Rotterdam, where you'll find some unusual cube-shaped houses. Then, ride a boat down the canals of Giethoorn or grab a big wheel of cheese at the market. And don't forget to check out the famous Dutch windmills! Learn all about the Netherlands as you explore the country through this fun and engaging book.
Whether they're built into the ground or towering high above, buildings can be bizarre, bonkers, and baffling! Dive into the wacky world of buildings. Fun illustrations pair with bright photos to bring some of the craziest structures to life.
Take a trip to Jamaica! Start in the city of Kingston, where you can see beautiful views of the Caribbean Sea and the Blue Mountains. Then, listen to some reggae music or grab some delicious jerk chicken to eat. And don't forget to say hi to the manatees! Learn all about Jamaica as you explore the country through this fun and engaging book.
Take a trip to Pakistan! Start in the city of Lahore, where you'll find the beautiful Badshahi Mosque and other historic buildings. Then, shop at a colorful bazaar or hop on the Karakoram Highway to drive through mountains. And don't forget to drink some sweet sugarcane juice! Learn all about Pakistan as you explore the country through this fun and engaging book.
Take a trip to Spain! Start in the city of Madrid, where you'll find an impressive palace. Then, stop by the La Tomatina festival to throw some tomatoes in the street. And don't forget to listen to flamenco music or eat some delicious paella! Learn all about Spain as you explore the country through this fun and engaging book.
Take a trip to Canada! Start in the city of Toronto, where you'll find the tallest tower in the country. Then, head into nature to see the beautiful Niagara Falls. And don't forget to watch a hockey game or eat some poutine! Learn all about Canada as you explore the country through this fun and engaging book.
Take a trip to Ecuador! Start in the city of Quito, which is built on the side of a volcano. Then, head into the Mindo Cloud Forest to see some beautiful waterfalls. And don't forget to stop by the colorful Otavalo Market to see some local crafts! Learn all about Ecuador as you explore the country through this fun and engaging book.
Take a trip to Finland! Start in the city of Helsinki, where you'll find some beautiful buildings. Then, head to a fun Midsummer celebration to enjoy a bonfire or swim under the Midnight Sun. And don't forget to relax in a hot sauna! Learn all about Finland as you explore the country through this fun and engaging book.
Animal art in no time at all? Yes, please! Get ready to upcycle everyday items into wild creations. Follow along with simple instructions and step-by-step images for fast fun making a soda bottle shark, a hoot roll owl, and more. Designed to easily fit into an active classroom session or library visit, it's easy to turn trash to treasure with Crafts in a Snap!
From ancient cave paintings to modern marvels, art can be amazing, awe-inspiring, and absurd! Dive into the wacky world of art. Fun illustrations pair with bright photos to bring some of the craziest art to life.
Did you know that astronauts train for spacewalks by going underwater in their spacesuits? Or what about that engineers have programmed robots to explore space on their own? Astronauts, engineers, and astronomers are just a few of the many people working to help us travel into space and learn more about the universe. Discover extreme facts about space jobs in this fun and kooky book.
Did you know that the very first rockets were made from bamboo and gunpowder? What about that a Mars rover once played a birthday song for itself? And how about that the International Space Station has a robotic handyman? Rockets, rovers, and space stations are just a few of the incredible space machines that have helped us explore our solar system and beyond. Discover extreme facts about space machines in this fun and kooky book.
Water floods through cities along coastlines and islands all around the world. And the rising water has already started pushing people from their homes. What on Earth is causing these rising seas? As Earth's climate is changing, raising temperatures are melting ice are increasing sea levels. Uncover the problems of climate change, explore the impact of rising sea levels, and dive into what we can do to help. Approachable text with engaging images brings this timely topic to life.
Did you know that the moon we see in the sky is not the only one out there? Other planets have moons, too--Saturn has 82! And did you know the weather is always stormy on Jupiter? Or what about that Venus has a bunch of volcanoes? Scientists are finding out more about planets and moons every year! Discover extreme facts about planets and moons in this fun and kooky book.
It's moving! Or is it? Optical illusions are tricks that our eyes and brain play on us to make us see things differently--like still images that appears to float, spin, or wiggle along. Explore magnificent moving illusions and learn the science behind what makes them work. Then, take a turn making your own optical illusion. Get ready to be eye-mazed!
A speedy hunter quietly swims below a group of fish, then jumps up and takes a bite. The mako shark is one of the fastest swimmers in the ocean. It chases other fish for miles until it can chomp into them with its sharp, pointy teeth. Dive in to learn more about the life of mako sharks and why humans are a threat to this incredible fish. It's time to get shark shocked!
Giant icebergs are cracking off ice shelves and splashing into the oceans below. Ice sheets are melting, sending more and more water rushing into the sea. What on Earth is causing this melting ice? As Earth's climate is changing, rising temperatures are causing catastrophic melting. Uncover the problems of climate change, explore its impact on Earth's ice, and dive into what we can do to help. Approachable text and engaging images bring this timely topic to life.
Did you know that the first American astronaut who went to space didn't have a bathroom, so he had to pee in his spacesuit? We've come a long way since then, including inventing high-tech toilets that can be used in zero gravity. Life in space is pretty different from life on Earth, and scientists are working on ways for us to spend even more time in space! Discover extreme facts about life in space with this fun and kooky book.
A huge fish opens its powerful jaw, revealing rows and rows of sharp teeth. The great white shark uses these teeth to rip apart sea lions and other prey. Dive deep into the ocean to follow the great white as it hunts for food and migrates thousands of miles. Learn about where the great white shark lives and why humans are a threat to this incredible fish. It's time to get shark shocked!
A hammerhead shark puts on a burst of speed, crushes its target beneath its wide, flat head, and gulps down a whole chunk of prey--without even chewing first. The hammerhead shark may have a unique head shape, but this tool is full of surprises that make it a great hunter. Dive under the waves to see the hammerheads incredible senses at work, follow along with its migration, learn how it has young, and more. It's time to get shark shocked!
The landscape is alight with flame and billowing black smoke clouds the sky. What on Earth is causing these fires everywhere? As Earth's climate is changing, the scorching heat is drying out the land, leading to increasingly serious wildfires. Uncover the problems of climate change, explore its impact on fires, and dive into what we can do to help. Approachable text with engaging images brings this timely topic to life.
When prey swims close, the goblin shark lunges forward . . . with just it's jaw. Not only does this freaky fish have a long, pointy nose that is as terrifying as its mythical namesake, but also the jumping jaw to match. Dive under the waves with this mysterious deep-sea shark to uncover the truth behind the slingshot jaw, follow the hunt, learn about a special sharky sense, and more. It's time to get shark shocked!
