Children's Science and Non-Fiction

A quirky, surprise-filled and light-hearted romp through the stuff that makes up our world, from atoms, elements and light, to water, soil and DNA, to buildings, books and smartphones. A...

A lyrical and scientific exploration of the ways humans are supported by nature. From the creators of You Are Stardust and Wild Ideas comes a new informational picture book that...

Expert marine biologist Anita Thomas has written an accessible, informative guide to marine biology, full of adventure for everyone who loves the sea, and our planet! My name is Emma,...

Create a herd of model paper horses! Kids ages 8 to 12 will enjoy applying authentic paint markings and mane and tail features to 10 pop-out horse-breed templates. With illustrated...

"A sweet, brief rhyming tale. . . . Enjoyable holiday fare for the littlest trick-or-treaters." - Kirkus Reviews Big Brown Bear and the four little bears can't wait to dress...

What's the weather like today? Let's see! Award-winning author-illustrator Steve Light, a preschool teacher himself, draws on a morning routine beloved by many young children. When Gus the rhino and...

Cut-paper wizard Nikki McClure is a brilliant steward for the words of a pioneering environmentalist in this wondrous ode to clouds-and the scientific "language of the sky." Rachel Carson once...

Follow one of the ocean's most mysterious animals in this warm but candid look at its dramatic life cycle, from the creators of The Nest That Wren Built. These are...

Climb aboard the Dream Submarine and set your course for an eveningtide lullaby in this illustrated, illuminating journey of maritime enchantment. Glide through the ocean with a young child in...

Will Natterjack Toad EVER get to eat his cookies? Or will he become a SNACK himself? Do you have a favourite snack? One you've been thinking about all day, and...

There was once a greedy wolf. He was so greedy that every day he would eat enough food for TEN birthday parties and still be hungry for more... A wicked...

Dive into the magical world of the night sea in this stunning lift-the-flap picture book. From award-winning illustrator Thea Lu comes a uniquely stunning journey through the night sea. Swooping...

From the creators of "Genius Noses" comes an illustrated collection of animal ears and their amazing functions. Early STEM has never been more fun in this fact-filled book featuring everything...

From the creators of "Genius Noses" comes an illustrated collection of animal ears and their amazing functions. Early STEM has never been more fun in this fact-filled book featuring everything...

Dr. Greg Skomal, biologist and head of the Massachusetts Shark Research Program, is investigating a controversial possibility: Might Cape Cod's waters serve as a breeding ground for the great white...

The Extraordinary World of Cats is an ode to the magnificent lives enjoyed by wild cats in our fast disappearing forest. The book makes an attempt to introduce some of...

Two little dicky birds, sitting on the wall, "Hello, Peter, hello . . . wait, where did Paul go?!" Help Peter rescue Paul in this interactive story! Tickle dragon's nose...

Did you know that bears have existed longer than modern day humans? Or that polar bears aren't actually white? Immerse yourself in the beautifully illustrated guide to some of the...

Join scientist Letizia Diamante to chomp your way through pages of facts about the most astonishing mouths, sharpest teeth, stretchiest cheeks and stickiest tongues in the animal kingdom. Explore the...

An enthralling and hilarious journey through the worlds of space, animals, engineering, numbers, machines and more in 400 connected facts! Science FACTopia! is the sixth title in the bestselling FACTopia!...

A glow-in-the-dark, interactive guide to the Solar System, carefully crafted to make complex STEM concepts like astronomy, physics and chemistry understandable for children aged 8-12. Barefoot Books Solar System joins...

Award-winning author Claire Saxby's latest addition to the Nature Storybook series, following a female wedge-tailed eagle and her mate in a lyrical, fact-filled look at Australia's largest raptor. Look up....

A dive into fascinating facts from best-selling, multi-award-winning author/illustrator Frane Lessac. Now in paperback! Along the coastline of Australia, underwater reefs are bustling with the most amazing sea creatures living...

On a coral reef in the big blue sea, count the ocean creatures 1, 2, 3. Count from one giant whale shark all the way to twelve tired seahorses, meeting...

The sun, moon, stars, and planets have been a source of wonder for as long as humans have lived on earth. In this highly visual guide to observing the sky...

Make up your own story! A clever (and wonderfully portable) book with a pop-up play scene and press-out pieces sure to spark little ones' imaginations. It's time for school! Maisy...

A New York Times bestseller! "An inspiring tale of compassion and perseverance." - Booklist (starred review) Rescue thought he'd grow up to be a Seeing Eye dog, but when he...

The universe is huge and includes everything in space, from large stars and galaxies to tiny pieces of dust. Learn all about the wonders of space in Incredible But True:...

There was once a greedy wolf. He was so greedy that every day he would eat enough food for TEN birthday parties and still be hungry for more... A wicked...

In ancient times, Pompeii was one of the largest cities in the Roman Empire. Its 20,000 inhabitants lived in the shadow of Vesuvius, which they believed was a mountain. But...

Ride alongside the author Pamela S. Turner and her scientific team and meet a cast of dolphin characters large enough (and charismatic enough) to rival a Shakespearean play Puck, Piccolo,...

Sibert medalist and National Book Award finalist Sy Montgomery takes readers on a staggering, emotional journey alongside the greatest land migration on the planet earth - that of the wildebeest...

This meticulously researched and photographed account follows three University of Montana scientists and their interdisciplinary work with osprey: fish-catching birds with gigantic nests and a family that functions with teamwork...

Get the facts on some of nature's most beloved animals and discover the unexpected ways humans and cats are similar in Just Like Us! Cats. Appealing mix of photographs and...

Get the facts on some of nature's most beloved animals and discover the unexpected ways humans and cats are similar in Just Like Us! Cats. Appealing mix of photographs and...

Get the facts on plants and the amazing ways they're like humans in this installment in the Just Like Us! series. Mix of photographs and cartoon illustrations. What living things...

Get the facts on an array of aquatic creatures and discover the unexpected ways humans and fish are alike in this installment in the Just Like Us! series. With an...

Two little dicky birds, sitting on the wall, "Hello, Peter, hello . . . wait, where did Paul go?!" Help Peter rescue Paul in this interactive story! Tickle dragon's nose...

Discover that a little bit of kindness can bring an entire community together in a crisis. The frog family love their home on the riverbank, but they know to always...

Discover how an ocean is made - and how life developed on Earth - in this stunning picture book by Waterstones award-winning Sally Nicholls and illustrated by rising star Carolina...

This brand-new board book series, based on Ella Bailey's bestselling series One Day On Our Blue Planet, is perfect for babies and toddlers. Each title in the series has five...

Did you know that bears have existed longer than modern day humans? Or that polar bears aren't actually white? Immerse yourself in the beautifully illustrated guide to some of the...

Join scientist Letizia Diamante to chomp your way through pages of facts about the most astonishing mouths, sharpest teeth, stretchiest cheeks and stickiest tongues in the animal kingdom. Explore the...

Welcome to the Galapagos Islands, a pristine archipelago in the Pacific Ocean, where locals and visiting scientists work among giant tortoises, salt-snorting iguanas, diving penguins and erupting volcanoes. They are...

New paperback edition of this STEM-themed picture book celebrating the love of learning, the magic of mathematics and the joy of finding a kindred spirit, from two award-winning creators. From...

"A sweet, brief rhyming tale. . . . Enjoyable holiday fare for the littlest trick-or-treaters." - Kirkus Reviews Big Brown Bear and the four little bears can't wait to dress...

What's the weather like today? Let's see! Award-winning author-illustrator Steve Light, a preschool teacher himself, draws on a morning routine beloved by many young children. When Gus the rhino and...

It's April in Antarctica and, in places so remote that they can only be seen by satellites, lines of Emperor Penguins appear in search of the perfect ice for raising...