Books

Voyage from the surface of Columbus's ships down into the deep to meet the strange creatures that call the floating fore

Phytoplankton may be microscopic, but these tiny organisms are the engine of the marine food chain and essential to life

For children needing to see how quiet wisdom and steady devotion can overcome even the most daunting, impossible obstacl

Wildlife advocates use creative schemes and science to rescue six endangered species, including the Mexican quetzal and

Tiny lice living on Charles Darwin’s head debate the mysteries of evolution and the natural world in this witty, science

From aviation to zoology, this A-to-Z guide uses poems and stories to show how scientists question, record, and make ama

For families preparing for their first night under the stars, this beautifully illustrated ABC guide brings the magic an

The sounds of jazz and the streets of Harlem come alive through Romare Bearden's vibrant collages, tracing his journey f

Lyrical poetry and woodcut illustrations capture the rise of a bustling Nevada mining camp and its sudden fall into a si

Piano lessons, English class, and endless homework fill Renata’s schedule until she barely has a moment to breathe in th

A middle-school bathroom renovation takes a wild turn when the project unearths stolen Roman antiquities, told through a

Lalo the lamb desperately wants a red sweater like the shepherd boy’s, but his clumsy attempts to dye his own wool keep

Elijah McCoy changed the world of machinery with his automatic oil cup, proving why his inventions were the only ones tr

From the quiet change of seasons to the humor of everyday life at home, these classic and modern verses capture the enti

From a curious child by the shore to a pioneer of ecology, Rachel Carson’s journey shows how one voice can wake the worl

Tiny kits grow into swift runners in this look at the life of a rabbit, from hidden burrows and mating rituals to outsma

While a girl sinks deeper into a pit, a boy gives a detailed lecture on the science, location, and survival of quicksand

Jacob and Chang form an unlikely bond while searching for their families through the devastating rubble of the 1906 San

The most fascinating secrets of the universe, from the tiniest quarks to the laws of physics, are explained through witt

The leaders of the United States were more than just names in history books; they were funny, quirky people who occasion

Follow the real-life journey of two baby polar bears at the zoo and learn how fractions are used to create the perfect m

For children ready to move beyond legends and learn about the real girl behind the myths of early American history.

Zero feels empty in the land of Digitaria until a journey of self-discovery reveals his essential power in the world of

Daily life on the 1840s frontier involves hunting, harvesting, and building shelters in a world where every family membe