A clearly illustrated pair of feet is shown with the title question. On the next page, the entire animal is seen with a basic characteristic of the foot, sure to intrigue and inform.
Who Has These Feet?
A dark-haired little girl explores the seasons using her senses in this handsomely illustrated book.
Seasons
As the narrator and her father ski through the woods, they compare what goes on over and under the snow cover. Wood block illustrations add rich texture to the words.
Over and Under the Snow
Easy experiments make basic physical science ideas come to life. Crisp illustrations, direct directions, and everyday materials make these easy to do almost anywhere.
Motion, Magnets and More
Ever wonder how the food we eat came to be in a lunchbox? Brief text and lively illustrations describe food starts as well as healthy eating habits.
How Did That Get in My Lunchbox? The Story of Food
A girl is transported from the library to an underwater world where she observes coral reefs and sea life in this fantastic but illuminating adventure.
Coral Reefs
Strong lines and evocative language call on readers to observe the natural world around them in this handsome look at the spiral shape in nature.
Swirl by Swirl: Spirals in Nature
Readers are asked a true or false question about ubiquitous amphibians. With the turn of a page, the answer and an explanation (along with a revealing color photo) appear!
Amphibians: True or False
Images of unusual inventions are presented with possible uses, explained when the page is turned. They really are wacky but very creative in this fascinating look at creativity.
Weird & Wacky Inventions
This oversized book asks and ways to test “big ideas” — the ones that have “no simple or easy answer.” Motion, energy, and matter are made accessible and downright fun here. Just right for curious kids to share with curious adults.
What’s the Big Idea? Amazing Science Questions for Curious Kids
Have you ever wondered how an animal (or insect) says “I am gorgeous” or “where are you?” These and other questions are answered in this amusing but informative book.
Talk, Talk, Squawk! A Human’s Guide to Animal Communication
Melonhead and his friend Sam go undercover thinking that they have identified a notorious fugitive sought by the FBI in this contemporary and funny adventure.
Melonhead & the Undercover Operation
Stunning full-color photographs and tantalizing text introduce these fascinating creatures and how and where they live.
Butterflies
Easy to read text and lush, realistic illustrations provide an accessible but authoritative look at hummingbirds’ lives and habits.
About Hummingbirds: A Guide for Children
Follow three long ago adventurers who traveled around the world by bike, by herself, and on a sloop. The graphic novel format brings their adventures to life.
Around the World: Three Remarkable Journeys
Jane watched animals. Her ability to quietly observe allowed her to learn about animals up close, from childhood to her adult life as a respected scientist watching chimpanzees in the wild. Brief text and textured illustrations chronicle Goodall’s work which “opened a window for us to the world of chimpanzees.”
The Watcher: Jane Goodall’s Life with the Chimps
Walter was a shy child and son of a wealthy banker, who found companionship in myriad exotic animals. This unique look at a how a child’s loneliness and passion created a museum and contributed to the study of wildlife is told in energetic illustrations and accessible language.
Strange Creatures: The Story of Walter Rothschild and His Museum
George Washington Carver was always curious and grew into a recognized scientist in spite of the challenges of the time in which he lived. His life and accomplishments become accessible to younger children through the voice of a tree planted by young George, augmented by child-like full color illustrations.
The Little Plant Doctor: A Story About George Washington Carver
Richly colored, highly textured illustrations and evocative language follow an ochre sea star (aka starfish) as she lives and hunts for food in the Pacific Ocean. The sea star’s daily routine both informs and inspires. The book also includes references to learn more about these fascinating creatures.
Star of the Sea: A Day in the Life of a Starfish
Full-color illustrations and clear language present a range of fish in different ecosystems in and near the U.S., as well as the impact of people’s activities on the fish. Endpapers include maps where the fish you’ve met in the book can be found.
A Place for Fish
Author/illustrator and self-taught naturalist Jim Arnosky introduces mysteries that surround unknown animals: “cryptozoology.” Dramatic illustrations combine with an informative, engaging text to present a range of land and water creatures, starting with ocean giants, sharks, and squids.
Monster Hunt: Exploring Mysterious Creatures
Does no electricity mean that there’s nothing to do or are there new adventures just waiting to happen? A family and their neighbors find out one hot summer night in the city. Luminous illustrations and limited text reveal the unexpected, joy-filled pleasures of a blackout.
Blackout
Who would have thought that a child’s stuffed toy, interest in the outdoors and animals, and childhood dreams would predict her future work and life? This picture book biography of Jane Goodall’s early life does just that, effectively placing actual photographs of young Jane and her toy chimpanzee at the opening and conclusion of this simple but effective sketch.
Me … Jane
Meet a baby beluga whale, its mother, and the sometimes threatening environment in which they live through a series of questions and answers between the beluga and the reader. Softly lined, idealized illustrations are used in this book for older toddlers.