Showing 1–28 of 28 titles
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All in a Drop: How Antony van Leeuwenhoek Discovered an Invisible World
With accessible language and illustrations, this biography introduces readers to the everyday man who invented a powerful microscope that could magnify the living world to an astonishing scale. -
Beavers
Wit and fact intertwine in an enjoyable guide to the frequently overlooked beaver.- Nonfiction, Science, Animals
- Notable Children's Books 2019
- Middle
- ISBN: 9780544949874
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The Brilliant Deep: Rebuilding the World's Coral Reefs
Ken Nedimyer's single-minded passion for restoring the ocean's coral reefs is reflected through riveting illustrations and accessible narrative.- Nonfiction, Science, Animals, Biography
- Notable Children's Books 2019
- Middle
- ISBN: 9781452133508
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Camp Panda: Helping Cubs Return to the Wild
Thimmesh explains the work of a Giant Panda conservation project in the Wolong Nature Reserve in China, which uses a three-stage program to create a self-sustaining population in the wild. Complementing her thoughtful, engagingly written text are many arrestingly adorable, colorful photographs of pandas in training and in the wild. -
Concrete: From the Ground Up
Informative and humorous, this picture book offers a fascinating introduction to the history, characteristics, and uses of a ubiquitous building material: concrete.
- Nonfiction, Science, Technology
- Notable Children's Books 2023
- Middle
- ISBN: 9781536212501
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The Day-Glo Brothers: The True Story of Bob and Joe Switzer's Bright Ideas and Brand-New Colors
Ketchup bottles, magic tricks, kitchen experiments…and Day-Glo paint? Through an affectionate narration and eye-catching, retro illustrations, Barton and Persiani take readers on the serendipitous journey of “The Day-Glo Brothers,” culminating in practical Bob and entertainer Joe's invention of these bright colors that have saved lives, changed advertising and become a staple on desks everywhere. This is the first picture book for both author and illustrator.- Nonfiction, Science
- Robert F. Sibert Informational Book Medal 2010 (Honor Title)
- Middle
- ISBN: 9781570916731
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How to Be an Elephant: Growing Up in the African Wild
Expressive and immersive illustrations invite readers to witness the miracle of a newborn elephant learning how to walk, smell, communicate, and eat.- Nonfiction, Science, Animals
- Notable Children's Books 2018
- Middle
- ISBN: 9781626721784
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Impact! Asteroids and the Science of Saving the World
Readers meet the scientists who study asteroids past and present and work to protect our planet in the future.- Nonfiction, Science
- Notable Children's Books 2018
- Middle
- ISBN: 9780544671591
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Kakapo Rescue: Saving the World's Strangest Parrot
“Kakapo Rescue: Saving the World's Strangest Parrot,” published by Houghton Mifflin Books for Children, an imprint of Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company,is an inspiring call to action. This visually appealing and engaging book takes readers on an unforgettable journey to New Zealand. Naturalist Sy Montgomery and wildlife photographer Nic Bishop document the successes and failures of the rescue team dedicated to saving a species of flightless parrot numbering fewer than 100.- Nonfiction, Science, Animals
- Robert F. Sibert Informational Book Medal 2011 (Medal Winner)
- Middle
- ISBN: 9780618494170
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Light and Color by Tinybop
Light and Color, a paid app by Tinybop, teaches about color and light by allowing children to explore these topics in a variety of ways. Children can mix colors, hunt for colors in their world, line up blocks in order of shades, tints and gradients, and play with color and light. Use the “Understand” section to see the world through a dog’s eye view, or “Connect” to think about how colors and emotions interact. Interactive labels can toggle on and off. Available in 50+ different languages.
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Look Up! Bird-Watching in Your Own Backyard
This spirited, accessible introduction to the art and science of birding features immersive, fact-filled cartoon art punctuated with tongue-in-beak bird commentary via word bubbles and humorous asides. Cate's can-do tone empowers children and reminds them that they too can be citizen scientists if they only, "Look Up!"- Nonfiction, Science, Animals
- Robert F. Sibert Informational Book Medal 2014 (Honor Title)
- Middle
- ISBN: 9780763645618
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Mad about Monkeys
Learn about more than 250 species of monkeys from around the world through a series of warm illustrations and fascinating facts.- Nonfiction, Science, Animals
- Notable Children's Books 2016
- Middle
- ISBN: 9781909263574
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Mesmerized: How Ben Franklin Solved a Mystery That Baffled All of France
Follow along as Ben Franklin applies the scientific method to a new mysterious phenomenon Dr. Mesmer has been spreading across France. A whimsical look at science and history.- Nonfiction, History, Science
- Notable Children's Books 2016
- Middle
- ISBN: 9780763663513
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Moonbird
B95, a four-ounce shorebird, is the subject of a fast-paced tale of endurance. Photographs of the bird are crisp; maps are sharp and well-drawn. From start to finish, Hoose inspires the reader with awe—and worry—for this tiny natural wonder.- Nonfiction, Science, Animals
- Robert F. Sibert Informational Book Medal 2013 (Honor Title)
- Middle
- ISBN: 9780374304683
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Neighborhood Sharks: Hunting with the Great Whites of California's Farallon Islands
With vivid paintings and clear, accessible text, Roy creates a heart-stopping look at what great white sharks do best—hunt for their next meal.- Nonfiction, Science, Animals
- Robert F. Sibert Informational Book Medal 2015 (Honor Title)
- Middle
- ISBN: 9781596438743
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Nic Bishop Spiders
Even the squeamish will be awed by Bishop's oversized, dramatic and vibrant up-close color photographs of more than a dozen types of spiders in “Nic Bishop Spider.” His compelling, conversational and knowledgeable text provides basic information and startling facts which all ages will relish.- Nonfiction, Science, Animals
- Robert F. Sibert Informational Book Medal 2008 (Honor Title)
- Middle
- ISBN: 9780439877565
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Ology: Science for Kids
Created by the educators at the American Museum of Natural History, the free Ology app allows school-aged children to play fun interactive games, watch videos, and read articles about all kinds of science. The interface is bright and eye-catching, and content areas are well organized while also creating plenty of opportunity for discovery. Available in English, with some videos also available in Spanish.
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Otis and Will Discover the Deep: The Record-Setting Dive of the Bathysphere
Daring aquanauts Otis Barton and Will Beebe designed and dove in a leaky bathysphere that allowed them to explore 800 feet below the ocean surface.- Nonfiction, Science
- Notable Children's Books 2019
- Middle
- ISBN: 9780316393829
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Quest for the Tree Kangaroo: An Expedition to the Cloud Forest of New Guinea
Biologist Lisa Dabek and her multinational team search for the beautiful, elusive Matschie's tree kangaroo in the cloud forests of Papua New Guinea in “Quest for the Tree Kangaroo.” Dramatic color photographs vividly portray the quest for this remarkable animal through the mysteriously foggy forest. This is the third Montgomery and Bishop award-winning Scientists in the Field title.- Nonfiction, Science, Animals
- Robert F. Sibert Informational Book Medal 2007 (Honor Title)
- Middle
- ISBN: 9780618496419
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A River’s Gifts: The Mighty Elwha River Reborn
A century after the damming of the Elwha River, members of the negatively impacted Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe and activists joined forces to remove the dams and restore the local ecosystem.
- Nonfiction, History, Science, Nature
- Notable Children's Books 2023
- Middle
- ISBN: 9781541598706
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Sea Otter Heroes: The Predators That Saved an Ecosystem
Newman invites readers into a modern science mystery: an amazing discovery about sea otters that gave scientists insight into the delicate balance of ecosystems.
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Starry Messenger
Galileo Galilei's story is illustrated in a style that evokes Renaissance art, architecture, and cartography. The events of his everyday life, the struggles and successes, are captured through detailed attention on each page, which brings to life the world on the verge of discovery.- Nonfiction, Science
- Randolph Caldecott Medal 1997 (Honor Title)
- Middle
- ISBN: 9780374371913
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The Sun Is Kind of a Big Deal
An enthusiastic full cast humorously introduces the wonders of our solar system to children, focusing on the significance of the sun and all its amazing characteristics.
- Nonfiction, Science, Audiobook
- Notable Children's Recordings 2022
- Middle, Younger
- ISBN: 9781338810240
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The Tarantula Scientist
Montgomery's vigorous and sometimes humorous text, enlivened by Bishop's striking color close-up photography, introduces field scientist Sam Marshall and his hairy subjects. This team effort is an irresistible invitation to real scientific work.- Nonfiction, Science, Animals
- Robert F. Sibert Informational Book Medal 2005 (Honor Title)
- Middle
- ISBN: 9780618147991
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Team Moon: How 400,000 People Landed Apollo 11 on the Moon
With heart-stopping prose and stunning NASA photographs, Thimmesh celebrates the men and women who solved a series of unfolding crises that threatened the mission of Apollo 11. The animated textlets the reader experience the tension of the mission from multiple vantage points and takes the reader along as an active participant. Personal interviews and oral histories help recreate the immediacy of the event for a new generation.- Nonfiction, US History, Science
- Robert F. Sibert Informational Book Medal 2007 (Medal Winner)
- Middle
- ISBN: 9780618507573
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The Tragic Tale of the Great Auk
Great Auks, flightless birds resembling penguins, were prolific in the icy waters of the northern Atlantic until human hunters, egg collectors, and climate change led to their extinction.- Nonfiction, Science, Animals
- Notable Children's Books 2017
- Middle
- ISBN: 9781554988655
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The Universe in You
Stunning, detailed illustrations matched with fact-filled text transport readers into the microscopic building blocks of life, including cells, nuclei, and elementary particles.
- Nonfiction, Science, Nature
- Notable Children's Books 2023
- Middle
- ISBN: 9780823450701
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Your Place in the Universe
Exploration of scale, size, and distance from an eight-year-old child to the widest reaches of the observable universe.
- Nonfiction, Science
- Notable Children's Books 2021
- Middle
- ISBN: 9780823446230