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The Elephant Whisperer (Young Readers Adaptation)

My Life with the Herd in the African Wild

by Lawrence Anthony, Graham Spence, Thea Feldman ...

Series series Elephant Whisperer
When Lawrence Anthony was asked to accept a rogue herd of elephants in his reserve in South Africa, it was the last chance for these elephants. If Anthony didn’t take them, they would be shot. But he had no experience with elephants at all. What was he to do?Take them on, of course!What follows is an exciting and heartwarming series of adventures, in which Anthony learns about elephants and ... Read more

$14.99 USD

When Lawrence Anthony was asked to accept a rogue herd of elephants in his reserve in South Africa, it was the last chance for these elephants. If Anthony didn’t take them, they would be shot. But he had no experience with elephants at all. What was he to do?Take them on, of course!What follows is an exciting and heartwarming series of adventures, in which Anthony learns about elephants and
... Read more
Classic Starts®: The Secret Garden

by Frances Hodgson Burnett, Martha Hailey DuBose ...

Illustrated by Karl James Mountford ...

Series series Classic Starts®
The discovery of a neglected garden transforms the life of a sullen and unloved little girl and everyone around her in this adaptation of the beloved classic for young readers.When the newly orphaned Mary Lennox leaves her native India and arrives at her uncles mansion in Yorkshire, everything seems strange to her. Then Mary hears of a mysterious garden where no one has set foot in 10 years. With ... Read more

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The discovery of a neglected garden transforms the life of a sullen and unloved little girl and everyone around her in this adaptation of the beloved classic for young readers.When the newly orphaned Mary Lennox leaves her native India and arrives at her uncles mansion in Yorkshire, everything seems strange to her. Then Mary hears of a mysterious garden where no one has set foot in 10 years. With
... Read more
Braiding Sweetgrass for Young Adults

Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge, and the Teachings of Plants

by Robin Wall Kimmerer, Monique Gray Smith ...

Illustrated by Nicole Neidhardt ...

What if a book could invite you to slow down, pay attention, and see the natural world in a new way? Adapted by Monique Gray Smith for teen and young adult readers, Braiding Sweetgrass for Young Adults brings Robin Wall Kimmerer's acclaimed Braiding Sweetgrass to a new generation of readers in an accessible and inviting format.Braiding Sweetgrass for Young Adults offers an informative, inviting, ... Read more

$12.99 USD

What if a book could invite you to slow down, pay attention, and see the natural world in a new way? Adapted by Monique Gray Smith for teen and young adult readers, Braiding Sweetgrass for Young Adults brings Robin Wall Kimmerer's acclaimed Braiding Sweetgrass to a new generation of readers in an accessible and inviting format.Braiding Sweetgrass for Young Adults offers an informative, inviting,
... Read more
The Deadliest Fires Then and Now (The Deadliest #3, Scholastic Focus)

by Deborah Hopkinson ...

Series Book 3 - The Deadliest
Perfect for fans of I Survived and the Who Was series, and packed with graphics, photos, and facts for curious minds, this is a gripping look at the deadliest fires in American history.As the sun sank over the town of Peshtigo, Wisconsin, one warm October night in 1871, a smoky haze hung in the dry air. There had been little rain, and small fires had been rolling through town continuously since ... Read more

$4.99 USD

Perfect for fans of I Survived and the Who Was series, and packed with graphics, photos, and facts for curious minds, this is a gripping look at the deadliest fires in American history.As the sun sank over the town of Peshtigo, Wisconsin, one warm October night in 1871, a smoky haze hung in the dry air. There had been little rain, and small fires had been rolling through town continuously since
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Puffins!

by Maria Gianferrari ...

Illustrated by Maris Wicks ...

Follow a young puffling's life from hatching to adulthood and learn about the bustling and precarious world of Atlantic Puffin City in this imaginative nonfiction picture book.On the edge of the sea,There is a nesting island as loud as a city,Where two puffins mate, burrow, and lay their egg.They splash into the oceanAnd dodge nearby predators,Searching everywhere to find food for their hungry ... Read more

$11.99 USD

Follow a young puffling's life from hatching to adulthood and learn about the bustling and precarious world of Atlantic Puffin City in this imaginative nonfiction picture book.On the edge of the sea,There is a nesting island as loud as a city,Where two puffins mate, burrow, and lay their egg.They splash into the oceanAnd dodge nearby predators,Searching everywhere to find food for their hungry
... Read more
The Vanderbeekers and the Hidden Garden

by Karina Yan Glaser ...

Series Book 2 - The Vanderbeekers
Return to Harlem's “wildly entertaining” family in this funny, heartwarming sequel and engaging sibling story. When catastrophe strikes their beloved upstairs neighbors, the Vanderbeeker children set out to build the best, most magical healing garden in Harlem—in spite of a locked fence, thistles and trash, and the conflicting plans of a wealthy real estate developer.While Isa is off at sleepaway ... Read more

$5.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Return to Harlem's “wildly entertaining” family in this funny, heartwarming sequel and engaging sibling story. When catastrophe strikes their beloved upstairs neighbors, the Vanderbeeker children set out to build the best, most magical healing garden in Harlem—in spite of a locked fence, thistles and trash, and the conflicting plans of a wealthy real estate developer.While Isa is off at sleepaway
... Read more
The Vanderbeekers Make a Wish

by Karina Yan Glaser ...

Series Book 5 - The Vanderbeekers
Witness the power of family history and family love in this funny, poignant addition to a beloved middle grade family series that the New York Times Book Review hails as “delightful and heartwarming.”It’s summer on 141st Street, and the Vanderbeekers are looking forward to Papa’s surprise fortieth birthday party. But when Papa must leave town suddenly to help his best friend, this summer story ... Read more

$9.99 USD

Witness the power of family history and family love in this funny, poignant addition to a beloved middle grade family series that the New York Times Book Review hails as “delightful and heartwarming.”It’s summer on 141st Street, and the Vanderbeekers are looking forward to Papa’s surprise fortieth birthday party. But when Papa must leave town suddenly to help his best friend, this summer story
... Read more
Maker Comics: Live Sustainably!

by Angela Boyle ...

Illustrated by Les McClaine ...

Series series Maker Comics
Maker Comics: Live Sustainably! is a step-by-step DIY guide that will help kids roll up their sleeves and get making with confidence! Inside this graphic novel you'll find instructions for eight sustainability projects.After Isaac is caught vandalizing a sign at his local community garden, he’s put to work under the wing of one of the gardeners, Aurora. But Isaac’s time with Aurora isn’t just ... Read more

$14.99 USD

Maker Comics: Live Sustainably! is a step-by-step DIY guide that will help kids roll up their sleeves and get making with confidence! Inside this graphic novel you'll find instructions for eight sustainability projects.After Isaac is caught vandalizing a sign at his local community garden, he’s put to work under the wing of one of the gardeners, Aurora. But Isaac’s time with Aurora isn’t just
... Read more
Finders of Silverthorn Forest

by Rachel Chivers Khoo ...

Illustrated by Laura Catalán ...

Series Book 1 - Finders of Silverthorn Forest
"A delightful fantasy told with tenderness and wonder." —Kirkus Reviews (starred review)A modern classic in the making, this magical new series, beautifully illustrated in black and white, is perfect for fans of adventure stories and secret worlds hidden within our own.While hunting for a time capsule that his grandma buried in the woods years ago, Max never expects to discover the home of a small ... Read more

$12.99 USD

"A delightful fantasy told with tenderness and wonder." —Kirkus Reviews (starred review)A modern classic in the making, this magical new series, beautifully illustrated in black and white, is perfect for fans of adventure stories and secret worlds hidden within our own.While hunting for a time capsule that his grandma buried in the woods years ago, Max never expects to discover the home of a small
... Read more
The Great Lakes

Our Freshwater Treasure

by Barb Rosenstock ...

Illustrated by Jamey Christoph ...

**A stunning picture book about the five largest lakes in North America - how they formed, the importance of their abundant freshwater, and how they've become a national treasure - in the latest book from the author of Caldecott Honor book The Noisy Paint Box.A SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL AND BOOKLIST BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR**The Great Lakes—Huron, Ontario, Michigan, Erie, and Superior—are five blue ... Read more

$6.99 USD

**A stunning picture book about the five largest lakes in North America - how they formed, the importance of their abundant freshwater, and how they've become a national treasure - in the latest book from the author of Caldecott Honor book The Noisy Paint Box.A SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL AND BOOKLIST BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR**The Great Lakes—Huron, Ontario, Michigan, Erie, and Superior—are five blue
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Wildoak

by C. C. Harrington ...

When the fates of a snow leopard, a child, and an ancient forest collide, the unimaginable can happen. Perfect for fans of Pax and The One and Only Ivan. A great gift for nature and animal lovers.**Winner of the 2023 Schneider Family Book Award!*** "Nuanced and empowering." - Publisher's Weekly, starred review* "Memorably atmospheric." - Kirkus Reviews, starred review</str... ... Read more

Was $11.99 USD Now $5.99 USD

When the fates of a snow leopard, a child, and an ancient forest collide, the unimaginable can happen. Perfect for fans of Pax and The One and Only Ivan. A great gift for nature and animal lovers.**Winner of the 2023 Schneider Family Book Award!*** "Nuanced and empowering." - Publisher's Weekly, starred review* "Memorably atmospheric." - Kirkus Reviews, starred review</str...
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The Way of the Hive

A Honey Bee's Story, A Graphic Novel

by Jay Hosler ...

Illustrated by Jay Hosler ...

“A wonderful graphic novel.”—Neil GaimanExperience the life of a honeybee in this coming-of-age story about a bee named Nyuki, in this full-color graphic novel by Jay Hosler, perfect for curious kids who are fans of the Science Comics series.Nyuki is a brand-new honeybee—and she has a lot of questions. Like:When does a bee go through metamorphosis?Why does a queen bee sometimes leave her hiv... ... Read more

$6.99 USD

“A wonderful graphic novel.”—Neil GaimanExperience the life of a honeybee in this coming-of-age story about a bee named Nyuki, in this full-color graphic novel by Jay Hosler, perfect for curious kids who are fans of the Science Comics series.Nyuki is a brand-new honeybee—and she has a lot of questions. Like:When does a bee go through metamorphosis?Why does a queen bee sometimes leave her hiv...
... Read more
Lolo Weaver Swims Upstream

by Polly Farquhar ...

"Not since Ramona Quimby has a character marched right out of a book with so much bravado, humor, and heart."--Barbara O'Connor, New York Times bestselling author of WishA headstrong girl’s quest to steal back her family’s dog goes awry in this humorous and compassionate novel.Lolo is stuck in summer school with a teacher who is out to get her while her family is still reeling from her grandfather ... Read more

$13.99 USD

"Not since Ramona Quimby has a character marched right out of a book with so much bravado, humor, and heart."--Barbara O'Connor, New York Times bestselling author of WishA headstrong girl’s quest to steal back her family’s dog goes awry in this humorous and compassionate novel.Lolo is stuck in summer school with a teacher who is out to get her while her family is still reeling from her grandfather
... Read more
The Big One

The Cascadia Earthquakes and the Science of Saving Lives

by Elizabeth Rusch ...

Series series Scientists in the Field
No one ever thought the Pacific Northwest was due for an earthquake, let alone a catastrophic one. But geologists are transforming our understanding of the grave dangers the population in the region of Cascadia face—will there be a big one? And what can be done to save lives?America’s Pacific Northwest has relatively few earthquakes—only a handful each year that cause even moderately noticeable ... Read more

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No one ever thought the Pacific Northwest was due for an earthquake, let alone a catastrophic one. But geologists are transforming our understanding of the grave dangers the population in the region of Cascadia face—will there be a big one? And what can be done to save lives?America’s Pacific Northwest has relatively few earthquakes—only a handful each year that cause even moderately noticeable
... Read more
What is Radiation? Explaining Radiation, Energy Transfers, Absorption and Reflection | Grade 6-8 Physical Science

by Baby Professor ...

Dive into the fascinating world of 'What is Radiation? Explaining Radiation, Energy Transfers, Absorption, and Reflection'—the perfect resource for Grade 6-8 science teachers. This book demystifies radiation, covering its forms from sunlight to microwaves and how energy is transferred, absorbed, and reflected in our world. With clear examples, students will learn about the Sun's role in Earth's ... Read more

$4.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Dive into the fascinating world of 'What is Radiation? Explaining Radiation, Energy Transfers, Absorption, and Reflection'—the perfect resource for Grade 6-8 science teachers. This book demystifies radiation, covering its forms from sunlight to microwaves and how energy is transferred, absorbed, and reflected in our world. With clear examples, students will learn about the Sun's role in Earth's
... Read more
Here Is the African Savanna

by Madeleine Dunphy ...

Illustrated by Tom Leonard ...

Series Book 2 - Web of Life
Exotic environments like the African savanna have long held a fascination for young readers. This colorful picture book beautifully evokes that realm with images of giraffes, lions, hippos, elephants, and many more animals of the plains. Through cumulative, singsong verse, young readers learn how all living things in this important ecological community rely on one another for their existence. The ... Read more

$5.99 USD

Exotic environments like the African savanna have long held a fascination for young readers. This colorful picture book beautifully evokes that realm with images of giraffes, lions, hippos, elephants, and many more animals of the plains. Through cumulative, singsong verse, young readers learn how all living things in this important ecological community rely on one another for their existence. The
... Read more
Oceans in Danger (A True Book: The Earth at Risk)

by Alicia Green ...

Series series A True Book
Explore Earth’s oceans, learn how climate change is impacting them, and inspire kids to protect these ecosystems with this essential book for young readers!Did you know that Earth's five major oceans are all part of one giant global ocean? This biome is also home to the smallest animals on the planet—and the largest! Get ready to investigate Earth's mysterious ocean ecosystems, as well as the ... Read more

$4.99 USD

Explore Earth’s oceans, learn how climate change is impacting them, and inspire kids to protect these ecosystems with this essential book for young readers!Did you know that Earth's five major oceans are all part of one giant global ocean? This biome is also home to the smallest animals on the planet—and the largest! Get ready to investigate Earth's mysterious ocean ecosystems, as well as the
... Read more
Bugs, Butterflies, Beetles and Bees

A Visual Bug and Insect Encyclopedia for Kids

by DK ...

Series series DK Our World in Pictures
Meet the world's most remarkable bugs – from the tiny fairy wasp to the giant weta - in this photo-packed bug encyclopedia for kids.Did you know that there may be 5 million species of insects in the world? And that there are over a billion insects for every human on our planet?With nearly 1,000 stunning images of insects from around the world, Our World in Pictures: Bugs, Butterflies, Beetles, and ... Read more

$10.99 USD

Meet the world's most remarkable bugs – from the tiny fairy wasp to the giant weta - in this photo-packed bug encyclopedia for kids.Did you know that there may be 5 million species of insects in the world? And that there are over a billion insects for every human on our planet?With nearly 1,000 stunning images of insects from around the world, Our World in Pictures: Bugs, Butterflies, Beetles, and
... Read more
Eels

by Rachel Poliquin, Nicholas John Frith ...

Series Book 8 - Superpower Field Guide
This fourth installment in the hilarious and highly illustrated full-color Superpower Field Guide series features Olenka, an ordinary eel. Olenka may be slimy, wiggly, and the color of mud, but never, ever underestimate an eel.Meet Olenka, an ordinary eel. Did I hear you say, “But aren’t eels just long slippery slimy fishy-things that . . . hmm . . . . Is there anything else to know about eels?” ... Read more

$4.99 USD

This fourth installment in the hilarious and highly illustrated full-color Superpower Field Guide series features Olenka, an ordinary eel. Olenka may be slimy, wiggly, and the color of mud, but never, ever underestimate an eel.Meet Olenka, an ordinary eel. Did I hear you say, “But aren’t eels just long slippery slimy fishy-things that . . . hmm . . . . Is there anything else to know about eels?”
... Read more
Armadillos

by Rose Davin ...

Series series Meet Desert Animals
Who's that digging in the desert sand? It's an armadillo! Look inside to find out why armadillos dig. ... Read more

$19.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Who's that digging in the desert sand? It's an armadillo! Look inside to find out why armadillos dig.
... Read more
Bobcat Prowling

by Maria Gianferrari ...

Illustrated by Bagram Ibatoulline ...

In this companion to Coyote Moon and Hawk Rising, a young bobcat searches a suburban landscape for a territory to call home.As the day breaks,feline eyes blink open,and yowls disrupt the still morning air.A young bobcat leaves tracks in the snow as he sets out to find a home range of his own. Amidst the harsh winds and icy chill of winter, Yearling travels between the deep wilderness and suburbia, ... Read more

$14.99 USD

In this companion to Coyote Moon and Hawk Rising, a young bobcat searches a suburban landscape for a territory to call home.As the day breaks,feline eyes blink open,and yowls disrupt the still morning air.A young bobcat leaves tracks in the snow as he sets out to find a home range of his own. Amidst the harsh winds and icy chill of winter, Yearling travels between the deep wilderness and suburbia,
... Read more
Redwoods

by Jason Chin ...

Illustrated by Jason Chin ...

Jason Chin's Redwoods tells the story of a boy who discovers a book about redwoods and finds himself in their midst as he turns the pages.An ordinary train ride becomes and extraordinary trip to the great ancient forests.A subway trip is transformed when a young boy happens upon a book about redwood forests. As he reads the information unfolds, and with each new bit of knowledge, he travels--all ... Read more

$9.99 USD

Jason Chin's Redwoods tells the story of a boy who discovers a book about redwoods and finds himself in their midst as he turns the pages.An ordinary train ride becomes and extraordinary trip to the great ancient forests.A subway trip is transformed when a young boy happens upon a book about redwood forests. As he reads the information unfolds, and with each new bit of knowledge, he travels--all
... Read more
All About Antarctica

A Fact Book About the Southernmost Continent

by Marc Martin ...

Series series Everything & Everywhere
From award-winning author and illustrator Marc Martin: A fact-packed illustrated journey to the coldest place on Earth—Antarctica!Antarctica is a fragile and fascinating world that most of us will never see—and it’s disappearing. Learn all about it before it’s too late. All About Antarctica is an inviting and exciting reading experience with brilliant color illustrations paired with bite-sized ... Read more

$9.99 USD

From award-winning author and illustrator Marc Martin: A fact-packed illustrated journey to the coldest place on Earth—Antarctica!Antarctica is a fragile and fascinating world that most of us will never see—and it’s disappearing. Learn all about it before it’s too late. All About Antarctica is an inviting and exciting reading experience with brilliant color illustrations paired with bite-sized
... Read more
Wolfsnail

A Backyard Predator

by Sarah C. Campbell ...

**A Theodor Seuss Geisel Honor BookPerfect for kids interested in animals, science, and the world of their backyard, this photographic story of a day in the life of a wolfsnail offers a dramatic introduction to a little-known predator and the impact it has on habitats where it does not belong.**On a typical day, the wolfsnail hunts its prey: other snails. Big, strong, and fast (for a snail), the ... Read more

$9.99 USD

**A Theodor Seuss Geisel Honor BookPerfect for kids interested in animals, science, and the world of their backyard, this photographic story of a day in the life of a wolfsnail offers a dramatic introduction to a little-known predator and the impact it has on habitats where it does not belong.**On a typical day, the wolfsnail hunts its prey: other snails. Big, strong, and fast (for a snail), the
... Read more

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