Showcases the weird and wacky world of bioluminescent animals. This book introduces the reader to many different glowing animals, explains what causes them to glow, and gives examples of where such animals can be seen.
Showcases the colorful light shows known as auroras. This book introduces the reader to aurora borealis and aurora australis, explains how and why they happen, and gives tips on where and when to view them.
This book lets readers crawl into the amazing world of annelids. Young readers will enjoy fun facts about common annelids such as earthworms and leeches and get up-close-and-personal with their burrowing behaviors, molting process, and ecological significance.
This book lets readers dive into the amazing world of echinoderms. Young readers will enjoy fun facts about common echinoderms such as starfish, sea urchins, and sea cucumbers, and get up-close-and-personal with their unique abilities, regenerative powers, and ocean habitats.
This book introduces readers to the microscopic world of Earth's tiniest invertebrates. Young readers will enjoy fun facts about roundworms and tardigrades, and get up-close-and-personal with their incredible resilience, adaptive abilities, and unique characteristics.
This book lets readers crawl into the amazing world of mollusks. Young readers will enjoy fun facts about common mollusks such as snails, clams, and octopuses, and get up-close-and-personal with their burrowing behaviors, reproduction process, and ecological significance.
This book lets readers dive into the amazing world of cnidarians. Young readers will enjoy fun facts about common cnidarians such as jellyfish, coral, and sea anemones, and get up-close-and-personal with their anatomy, stinging cells, and symbiotic relationships.
This book lets readers dive into the amazing world of marine invertebrates. Young readers will enjoy fun facts about common crustaceans such as crabs, lobsters, and shrimp, and get up-close-and-personal with the role of shells and the unique locomotion methods of these cool creatures.
This book introduces readers to the amazing world of insects, including their vast diversity and many unique characteristics. Young readers will enjoy fun facts about common insects such as butterflies, ants, and grasshoppers.
This book introduces readers to the amazing world of arachnids. Young readers will enjoy fun facts about spiders, scorpions, and ticks, as well as fascinating information about spider silk, web-building, and how arachnids hunt.
Explores artificial intelligence in general. This book explains how artificial intelligence works and discusses the different types of artificial intelligence. .
A simple book describing the origin and the significance of using evergreen trees at Christmastime, how they are grown, cut, and shipped, how to chose a good tree, and how to care for it.
Explores the subfield of artificial intelligence known as machine learning. This book describes how machine learning works, how it is changing the world today, and how it might change the world in the future.
Explores the subfield of artificial intelligence known as neural networks. This book describes how neural networks work, how they are changing the world today, and how they might change the world in the future.
Explores how artificial intelligence is affecting how people work. This book describes the new jobs that artificial intelligence is creating and how artificial intelligence is affecting familiar jobs.
Explores the dangers of artificial intelligence. This book gives concrete examples of how artificial intelligence can cause harm.
Explores generative artificial intelligence. This book describes what generative artificial intelligence is and how it is used. The book also discusses the benefits and drawbacks of generative artificial intelligence.
Explores how artificial intelligence is affecting everyday life. This book gives concrete examples of how people might interact with artificial intelligence in their day-to-day lives.
Explores the benefits of artificial intelligence. This book uses concrete examples of how artificial intelligence has helped people.
When two siblings head outdoors on a nighttime hike, they experience the awe-inspiring wonders that take place in the natural world when most people are sleeping. From the night sky with its glorious celestial displays to the nocturnal insects and animals that only venture out in the dark, there's an abundance of activity going on once the sun goes down and the stars come out. Tree frogs chirp their throaty songs, bats soar after buzzing mosquitoes, and a Luna moth flutters on its angel-like wings. But finally, it's time to head back home to a cozy bed, and dream of the next night's outdoor adventure.
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 will build a nest, lay eggs, and wait. And wait. And...wait. For the goslings to arrive. During all that waiting--through sun and snow, day and night--Goose keeps their eggs warm, while Gander protects the little island.
One boy tries his hardest to do what is expected of him, but his brain just refuses to cooperate. Today it's a DINOSAUR! And tomorrow a raging bull. Who knows what might come next? In the midst of a hurricane-brain, his family pulls him back to calmer waters. The boy learns to use his unique moods and mind-sets to their best advantage, stay flexible, and, when in doubt, ask for help. This Own Voices, Own Stories Grand Prize Winner gives readers an authentic glimpse into what life can feel like for kids with autism, ADHD, and other neurodivergent traits.
Tallulah is ready to start her work as the Great Lakes' first official mermaid! After taking the pledge to protect and care for the lakes, she's off--caring for the various creatures that call the Great Lakes home, keeping the water and shores safe and clean, helping the boats navigate the waterways, and more! Backmatter includes information on how readers can become an honorary mermaid themselves!
On a farm, each season arrives with new jobs to do--crops to plant, animals to tend to, and fields to harvest. Readers get an insider's look at what spring, summer, fall, and winter look like on a family farm, from adorable baby animals to rumbling tractors and pumpkins to pies.
One pine cone hangs in wait at the top of a tall lodgepole pine--for forty years it waits. But it watches as a small spark flickers into flame. It watches as the flames whip into a forest fire, sending animals fleeing. It watches as the flames grow higher and hotter--until the pine cone cracks open. As the fire cools and dies, the pine cone finally drops its seeds into the soil. Soil that has been made rich by the fire, warmed by the sun that can reach the forest floor once more. And from that destructive start, comes new life once more.
