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Books by Sandra Markle

42 books · Ages 3–14

Known for the Pioneering Expeditions and Outside and Inside series, Sandra Markle writes picture books and middle grade and young adult for ages 3–14, alongside 23 standalone books, exploring themes of curiosity & wonder, nature & outdoors, animals.

Series

Pioneering Frozen Worlds

Pioneering Ocean Depths

Pioneering Expeditions

2 books · Ages 8–12

Outside and Inside Mummies

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Outside and Inside Big Cats

Outside and Inside Giant Squid

Outside and Inside

7 books · Ages 4–12

Wolves

Penguins

Growing Up Wild

2 books · Ages 6–10

Animals Robert Scott Saw

Animal Explorers

1 book · Ages 6–10

Animals Christopher Columbus Saw: An Adventure in the New World

Animals Historical Figures Saw

1 book · Ages 6–10

Animals Charles Darwin Saw

Animals Marco Polo Saw

Animals Explorers Saw

2 books · Ages 8–12

Animals to the Rescue!

The Case of the Vanishing Honeybees

Sandra Markle's Science Discoveries

2 books · Ages 8–12

The Case of the Vanishing Golden Frogs

Sandra Markle's Science Mysteries

1 book · Ages 8–12

Vultures

Animal Scavengers

1 book · Ages 6–10

Standalone Books

Cover of Discovering Science Secrets

Discovering Science Secrets

Learn how to transform ordinary milk into glue or print pictures with water while discovering surprising facts about the

Cover of Measuring Up! Experiments, Puzzles, and Games Exploring Measurement

Measuring Up! Experiments, Puzzles, and Games Exploring Measurement

Discover why baseballs act differently in the cold and how big an NBA player's bed must be through hands-on puzzles and

Cover of Gone Forever! An Alphabet of Extinct Animals

Gone Forever! An Alphabet of Extinct Animals

Sandra Markle, William Markle

The most fascinating thing you'll learn is that many unique animals lived alongside humans until very recently before va

Cover of The Great Monkey Rescue

The Great Monkey Rescue

For the child who loves animals and wants to see how science and teamwork can protect our planet's most vulnerable creat

Cover of Creepy, Crawly, Baby Bugs

Creepy, Crawly, Baby Bugs

Caterpillars, praying mantises, and aphids take center stage in this close-up look at how tiny insects begin their lives

Cover of Ticks

For the curious explorer who loves the outdoors but needs to understand the tiny crawlers they might find on their skin.

Cover of Outside and Inside Alligators

Outside and Inside Alligators

For the curious child who wants to see exactly how nature works. This guide takes you under the scales to discover the h

Cover of The Great Wolf Rescue: Saving the Red Wolves

The Great Wolf Rescue: Saving the Red Wolves

Scientists are using an ingenious fostering plan to help nearly extinct red wolf pups survive and thrive in North Americ

Cover of The Woolly Monkey Mysteries

The Woolly Monkey Mysteries

For the curious explorer who wonders what field scientists actually do all day. Follow a real expedition into the Amazon

Cover of Math Mini Mysteries

Math Mini Mysteries

Solving magic square puzzles and measuring wind speed becomes a thrilling investigation in this collection of math-based

Cover of Butterfly Tree

For the child who marvels at the mysteries of the natural world and loves discovering the hidden magic in their own back

Cover of Secrets of the Lost City: A Scientific Adventure in the Honduran Rain Forest

Secrets of the Lost City: A Scientific Adventure in the Honduran Rain Forest

Trek through the dense Honduran rain forest with scientists as they battle the elements to reveal the mysteries of a lon

Cover of How Many Baby Pandas?

How Many Baby Pandas?

Count along with fuzzy cubs at a Chinese breeding reserve while seeing exactly how baby pandas play, eat, and spend thei

Cover of Waiting for Ice

Waiting for Ice

For the child curious about our changing planet, this gripping true story explores the resilience required when nature's

Cover of Snow School

For the teen feeling like an awkward outsider who dreams of discovering a hidden, extraordinary identity and finding whe

Cover of Build, Beaver, Build!

Build, Beaver, Build!

A young kit masters the art of lodge building and survives its first year in the wild through lush, detailed paintings o

Cover of The Case of the Vanishing Little Brown Bats

The Case of the Vanishing Little Brown Bats

For the nature-loving child concerned about wildlife conservation, this scientific mystery explores why North American b

Cover of Family Pack

For the child navigating a big life change or feeling like an outsider, this story of a lone wolf finding her place offe

Cover of Snowy Owl Invasion!

Snowy Owl Invasion!

A sudden, unusual migration of snowy owls in 2013 gives scientists a rare chance to study these majestic birds through s

Cover of The Search For Olinguito

The Search For Olinguito

Follow the scientific trail from quiet museum hallways to the lush cloud forests of Ecuador to see how a brand-new anima

Cover of The Long, Long Journey

The Long, Long Journey

For the child marveling at the wonders of the natural world and the strength found in small creatures during big transit

Cover of Little Lost Bat

Little Lost Bat

Follow the journey of a tiny Mexican free-tailed bat from his birth and loss to his adoption by a new mother in this fac

Cover of Follow Those Zebras: Solving a Migration Mystery

Follow Those Zebras: Solving a Migration Mystery

GPS trackers reveal the secret path of 2,000 zebras as they journey across the South African plains in search of water d

By Age Range

How Many Baby Pandas?

Discovering Science Secrets

Measuring Up! Experiments, Puzzles, and Games Exploring Measurement

Outside and Inside Sharks

Discovering Science Secrets

Measuring Up! Experiments, Puzzles, and Games Exploring Measurement

Pioneering Ocean Depths

Pioneering Ocean Depths

Pioneering Frozen Worlds

Animals Charles Darwin Saw

Common Themes

Curiosity & Wonder Nature & Outdoors Animals Resilience & Perseverance Science Experiments Adventure Ocean & Marine Life Weather & Seasons

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Maisy at the Farm

Maisy at the Farm

Telling the Time

Telling the Time