From award-winning author Liz Garton Scanlon and celebrated artist Frann Preston-Gannon comes a gorgeously illustrated, lyrical counting book that will have young readers’ imaginations taking flight. One dark bird is perched up high, with a view of the town and a taste of the sky. Then she’s joined by two more, then three, then four. Before long, there are hundreds of starlings dancing across the sky—and avoiding a hunting hawk with one of the most spectacular tricks in the animal kingdom. Then, when night comes, the starlings begin to depart, until finally there is just one dark bird perched way up high, with a view of the town and a taste of the sky.

Farah feels alone, even when surrounded by her classmates. She listens and nods but doesn't speak. It's hard being the new kid in school, especially when you're from another country and don't know the language. Then, on a field trip to an apple orchard, Farah discovers there are lots of things that sound the same as they did at home, from dogs crunching their food to the ripple of friendly laughter. As she helps the class make apple cider, Farah connects with the other students and begins to feel that she belongs. Ted Lewin's gorgeous sun-drenched paintings and Eve Bunting's sensitive text immediately put the reader into another child's shoes in this timely story of a young Muslim immigrant.

Count the ways two hands, three days cleaning up, four planter boxes, and many more steps show how city neighbors transform one little abandoned lot into a beautiful community garden.

In this follow-up to Twelve Days of Winter here is another book to read or sing along with children. In this reimagined version of The Twelve Days of Christmas, wildlife is observed during summer. The animals enjoy the greening of the land, the blooming of flowers, and the warmth of the sun. Summer is also a busy time for animal parents who are wrangling their little ones. Read or sing along as you observe animals enjoy the first days of summer. For ages 3 to 8. "On the first day of summer we looked around to see, a porcupine in a fir tree."

Introduce babies and toddlers to basic concepts of astronomy and astrophysics with this illustrated board book. From atoms to black holes, the composition of stars, Earth’s orbit, and more, this educational book explains astrophysics to the youngest scientists. ABCs of Astrophysics is written by an expert to help break down difficult vocabulary and ideas, and is a great STEM gift for kids. You will encourage an interest in science and reading from an early age. Learn about the physical nature of stars and other celestial bodies as you take your baby through the alphabet. ABCs of Astrophysics will: - Spark curiosity in little ones and start them on a lifetime of learning and discovery - Explore essential concepts of the universe for each letter of the alphabet - Promote reading comprehension, cognitive development, and introduce new vocabulary Give your little astrophysicist a jump-start on learning with simple and colorfully illustrated explanations. Explore astrophysics from A to Z with baby-friendly content in ABCs of Astrophysics

In Book Three of the Acadia Files series, Acadia Greene carries her search for answers into winter. A melting snowman leads her to explore climate change and how to reduce her carbon footprint. The helium balloons at her eleventh birthday party beg questions of molecular structure, weights of gases, and neutral buoyancy. An afternoon making paper airplanes brings discoveries in aerodynamics. Tracks in the snow raise questions of how animals survive winter. And an afternoon of sledding slides into an investigation of momentum, acceleration, and friction. Acadia doesn?t mean to do science?it just happens. She?s curious, determined, bold, and bright?a wonderful STEAM ambassador!

From Emily Calandrelli—host of Xploration Outer Space, correspondent on Bill Nye Saves the World, and graduate of MIT—comes the third novel in a fun illustrated chapter book series about an eight-year-old girl with a knack for science, math, and solving mysteries with technology. Third grader and inventor extraordinaire Ada Lace likes nothing more than to tinker with mechanics like her robot, George. Her latest project is to fix up a ham radio, something that she could use to contact people on this planet…and beyond. The only problem is that she just can’t get it to work properly. During a sleepover, Ada’s best friend Nina hears something strange coming from the radio in the middle of the night. A distant voice says, “Release the swarm!” convincing Nina that aliens are about to invade planet Earth. Could Ada and Nina have stumbled upon something…extraterrestrial?

How do bees fly? Why does a spider weave a web? And why are bugs so important to our world? Ada Twist, Scientist: The Why Files is the perfect nonfiction resource for all these questions and more.

Meet the Secret Explorers! Children will be inspired to discover the world with this collection of character-driven adventure stories for children ages 7 to 9. Dive into the world of the Secret Explorers and join them on their action-packed adventures in this four-book box set collection. Meet the Secret Explorers--a band of brainy kids from all around the world. Everyone in this diverse group of young experts has a specialty, from technology to plants, and each story follows a character who gets chosen for a "secret exploration." The last four books in the fact-filled series are included in this collection: The Secret Explorers and the Rainforest Rangers, The Secret Explorers and the Smoking Volcano, The Secret Explorers and the Missing Scientist, and The Secret Explorers and the Plant Poachers. Join rainforest expert Ollie on a mission to rescue a lost orangutan; volcano virtuoso Cheng, who journeys to witness a volcanic eruption; engineering expert Kiki as she tries to free a trapped arctic research ship, and biology brainiac Leah, who races to stop a band of plant poachers. Each story is fast-paced, fun, and full of facts. Along the way, the Secret Explorers encounter unexpected problems, and they must use all their knowledge and courage to overcome them. Kids will love turning the pages to find out if the Secret Explorers manage to complete their mission! Let's Get Exploring! With thrilling narratives and plenty of humor, The Secret Explorers books by SJ King are perfect for children who are into all things nature, science, technology, and adventure. It's written for children ages 7-9, with lots of information crammed into the story, which gives children a magical introduction to STEM subjects. This four-book collection is a perfect gift for boys and girls who are naturally curious and care about the planet. At the end of each book, you'll find "Mission Notes," which are a summary of all the facts and discoveries made throughout the story. With fun illustrations, quizzes, and a vocabulary list at the back of each book, their educational value is outstanding--and they are great for a classroom read, too!

The adventure begins in this exciting new chapter book series, complete with a do-it-yourself science experiment! When a four-inch-tall alien crash-lands through Zack McGee's bedroom window, Zack is sure he's about to become the first victim in a new War of the Worlds. But when the alien turns out to have weapons that are more ticklish than terrifying, Zack realizes that rather than protect the world from the alien it's up to him to protect the alien in his pocket from the world. With illustrations on every spread, a how-to on launching a rocket, fun scientific facts, and the hilarious adventures of Zack and Amp, this book is the perfect gift for any young reader! Supports the Common Core State Standards

Plans go awry when Amp, the four-inch-tall lead scout from the planet Erde, uses parts from fourth-grader Zack's walkie-talkie to build a quantum radio to alert his commanders to call off the pending invasion of Earth. Includes directions for building a radio.

"Zack McGee has gotten in tons of trouble thanks to Amp, the four-inch-tall alien that crash-landed into his bedroom, but when Amp's commander, Ohm, comes to collect the stranded alien, it's Amp's turn in the hot seat!"--

For kids with big questions comes a mesmerizing, STEM-themed celebration of the universe and our place in it. The story of the universe is enough to send our minds spinning with wonder! This awe-inspiring picture book introduces the universe's history, from the Big Bang and the beginning of life on Earth, all the way up until today. Designed for readers 4-8, Always Beginning includes: Science-based information on how the world was created, and how life started Facts about our solar system & the Big Bang Backmatter explaining the science, including a timeline of the universe Told with reassuring warmth and gorgeous art, Always Beginning captures the immensity and strangeness of the universe and how we came to be a part of it.