A Selection of the Discovery Channel Book Club
In sixteen stories Steve Daubert pulls the reader into the mystery and immediacy of ecological processes spanning a range from microscopic to tectonic, from microscopic to cosmic forces. Each tale brings the reader into the moment to witness an episode of survival in the wild first-hand. The material is presented on a level of intimacy and detail not usually encountered in other styles of natural history writing.
These creative non-fiction stories provide not just a bird's eye view (though that's true for the owls, warblers, condors, and hummingbirds in the book), but a wasp's eye view, a mouse's, a sea turtle's, a squid's. Sometimes the focus is as small as the detritus on the forest floor, or a single beat of the wing of a gull. Other stories range across evolutionary time. From whales and dinosaurs to creatures invisible to the naked eye, author and illustrator bring to life the dynamic interplay of living, evolving creatures and the natural forces that have shaped their worlds.
The book includes chapter notes that document the scientific basis for each story and describe the controversies still surrounding some of them -- a splendid resource for families to read and share.

It's fun to be nature smart! Nature Smarts Workbook, Ages 7-9is packed with interactive learning activities that build knowledge and appreciation of the natural world. Based on the curriculum from the acclaimed outdoor educators at Mass Audubon, the colorful activity pages feature games, puzzles, mazes, and both on-the-page and outdoor activities that teach kids about geology, earth science, wildlife habits, basic botany, and more, along with important concepts such as pattern recognition and classification systems. From understanding how rocks transform to becoming a cloud detective, distinguishing between vertebrates and invertebrates, and identifying types of bird beaks and plant parts, this book expands on the school STEM curriculum to foster growth of the next generation of naturalists and conservationists.

Honest, caring words and hands-on activities to help kids accept and
grow through the loss of a beloved pet.

Why did this happen? How do I feel?
What can I do? What happens next?

The death of a pet is often a child s first encounter with grief. How your child learns to cope through this experience may affect his or her attitude into adulthood. Drawing on concepts from psychology and a broad multifaith perspective, this supportive workbook provides a sensitive and practical resource that will help children ages 7 to 13 cope with the death of a beloved animal. Children can write, draw, read, create and express feelings via concrete, hands-on activities including: Becoming a Memory Detective to piece together clues to remember their pet Planning a memorial service and making a pet memorial Recording photo memories of their pet Honoring their pet s memory by giving to others

Open and gentle, this book will help your child and you as the parent understand difficult concepts and communicate deep feelings as your child grows through this personal season of mourning.

Learn all the essential facts about volcanoes and earthquakes in this illustrated, interactive, and educational activity book for kids. What happens when a volcano erupts? Why do earthquakes hit particular places? How do tsunamis occur? Active Learning: Volcanoes & Earthquakes covers all these questions and more! Children will have fun learning through doing, with dozens of different activity types to fully engage with and explore geology. Kids aged 8-12 will be occupied for hours as they pore over the information-packed pages in this natural science book and tackle the wide range of puzzles and activities - including mazes and tangles, code-breakers, matching games, anagrams, word searches, logic games, classification and identification games, quizzes, sudoku, odd one out, drawing, and colouring. This exciting volcanoes and earthquakes book for children includes: - Fascinating facts and information with write-in exercises and activities inspiring children to truly understand and engage with geology. - Over 100 fun activities and puzzles to help children learn and test their knowledge. - Detailed, high-quality illustrations and photography, alongside engaging text. - In-depth information on earthquakes, volanoes and how earth science works. This book on geology for kids is filled with fascinating facts, detailed illustrations, and over 100 write-in activities and puzzles to keep budding volcanologists busy, and to inspire children to truly engage with natural science. Active Learning is a brand new series of interactive, educational activity books combining accessible information with engaging activities and puzzles. Designed to support teachers, educators, and parents around the world, Active Learning books are ideal for supplementing your child's education at home.

Explore the wide world of fascinating facts with this fully illustrated title. Did you know that around 550 people have been to space, but only around 20 people have been to the bottom of the ocean? Or that the deepest hole ever dug by people is deeper than the deepest part of the ocean, but still only 530th of the distance to the centre of the Earth? Or that Mawsynram, a town in India, receives over 11 metres of rain a year, while there are parts of the McMurdo Dry Valleys in Antarctica that haven't seen any rain in over 2 million years? This book is packed with amazing facts and incredible contrasts, brought to life by stunning illustrations and imaginative infographics. It's going to be an exciting journey for young geographers! About Lonely Planet Kids: Lonely Planet Kids - an imprint of the world's leading travel authority Lonely Planet - published its first book in 2011. Over the past 45 years, Lonely Planet has grown a dedicated global community of travellers, many of whom are now sharing a passion for exploration with their children. Lonely Planet Kids educates and encourages young readers at home and in school to learn about the world with engaging books on culture, sociology, geography, nature, history, space and more. We want to inspire the next generation of global citizens and help kids and their parents to approach life in a way that makes every day an adventure. Come explore!

What is Earth's surface made of? Which natural resources are renewable? Why isn't it the same time everywhere? The Do You Know?(TM) series provides in-depth looks at a wide range of popular subjects. Appealing to children who want to know everything, each thought-provoking book features * 96 pages of engaging and educational answers to many popular questions * Hundreds of labeled full-color illustrations * An index to key terms Fans of this book will also enjoy other in the same series, including Dinosaurs and the Prehistoric World, Oceans and Marine Life, Space and Sky, and Vehicles and Transportation. * Great family and classroom read-aloud book * Educational books for kids 5 to 8 * Nonfiction books for kids An indispensable resource for any child's library!

Starring the Cat in the Hat, this rhymed Dr. Seuss Discovers non-fiction board book about sharks is perfect for nurturing a love of science in babies and toddlers too young for The Cat in the Hat's Learning Library series! Learn all about sharks with The Cat in the Hat and Thing One and Thing Two in this sturdy rhymed board book that's perfect for introducing babies and toddlers to these magnificent ocean creatures. Featuring more than ten different species of sharks (from whale sharks and tiger sharks to hammerheads and great whites), and reviewed for scientific accuracy by a noted expert, there's no better way to introduce informational texts or the natural world to pre-readers than with the Cat in the Hat--someone who knows a LOT about having fun!

The amazing new i-SPY sticker book for kids age 3+ Get little ones started on their very own spotting adventure with My First i-SPY sticker books! With more than 100 things to spot - from sheep to chickens, tractors to vegetables, children will love learning about life on the farm. On each colourful, interactive page there are points to collect, fun facts to keep young children entertained, plus stickers to add to each spot. At the end of the book, send off for your super-spotter progress poster! For even more fun check out: i-SPY My First Things that go (ISBN 9780008529819) i-SPY My First Wildlife (ISBN 9780008529802) i-SPY My First Minibeasts (ISBN 9780008529826)

Princess Sara is scared of EVERYTHING: storms, the dark and especially the Twinkleton Dragon. She's hoping her new pet Starpuff can protect her! But when cuddly, cute Starpuff turns out to be more afraid of everything than Sara is, Sara realises it's going to take a lot of work to train her to become brave and fearless. But how can Sara show Starpuff what courage looks like when she's scared of everything too? A magical picture book about overcoming your fears and joining in the fun, filled with friendship and adventure! From the creators of Pugicorn and Kitticorn. *WITH A SPECIAL SPARKLY COVER* Discover other books in the Magic Pet Shop series: Pugicorn Pugicorn and the Christmas Wish Starwhal La-La-Llama Pandarina Kitticorn

Watch six breathtaking landscapes from around the world transform through the seasons in this beautifully illustrated book. Features simple facts about the creatures and plants that are found in each location during the different seasons. From the Arctic tundra to the African plains, the changing of the seasons keeps every creature and plant working together in perfect balance. Discover the sweet smells and sounds of the meadows in springtime, when the flowers and trees begin to bud and birds fill the skies. Marvel at the northern lights that illuminate the Arctic sky in the winter. Meet the underwater animals that live in boggy creeks in Australia during the summer. With simple facts about the wildlife and plants that change through every season, this is the perfect book for all nature lovers.

Perfect for young children studying food chains in their science lessons, or for young minibeast fans, this book explores the importance of insects in food chains, from the tiny flies eaten by fish, birds, bats and amphibians, to the larger insects eaten by bigger animals, such as anteaters and badgers. Insects are an indispensible part of countless food chains. Alongside the simple text, fantastic close-up photographs show the insects at work. The book is part of a series, The Insects that Run Our World, for children aged 6 plus. The titles are: The Pollinators, The Decomposers, The Predators and the Prey and The Helpers and the Pests.The books include information about how insects are threatened by habitat changes and pollution and how we can help them.

Take a close-up view of the Space Center as it was during the week when man first landed on the moon What is the loudest man-made noise? Why do astronauts hop about on the moon? How did a boy help the first moon landing? Find out the answers to these and many other questions by reading the diary of Jay, a young boy whose father is a space scientist. When the first men fly to the moon, Jay is allowed inside the Space Center for close-up view. His diary tells the story of that exciting week, from scary moments when things nearly go wrong, to the historic moon landing, and splashdown back on earth.

Lovable puppy Buster and his pack of canine pals are off on a tour of the best parks and doggie destinations around the world. Spot the mutts amid the crowds in Central Park, search for them among the pampered pooches at a spa and find them causing havoc at a dog show. There are 17 intricately illustrated scenes to search and 9 delightful dogs to spot in every location. Readers can also have fun finding their favourite breeds among the 100 plus bonus dogs hidden throughout the book.

In this addition to the critically acclaimed Scientist in the Field series, scientist Robin Tanamachi and her team are trying to save countless lives across America's heartland, chasing one tornado at a time. Robin Tanamachi has been captivated by tornadoes and extreme weather her entire life. When she realized people researched weather for a job, she was hooked. She now studies tornadogenesis, or how tornadoes form, and what causes them to get weaker versus strengthen. For her, driving around in a Doppler radar truck aiming towards storms is a normal day in the office. The data she collects is then modeled and studied on computers--with math, physics, and computer science working hand in hand with meteorology. At the end of the day, knowing exactly how, when, and where these violent storms happen can give more warning time for everyone involved.

Find out about the different types of winds, including global winds, trade winds, local winds, and breezes. Learn about extreme wind weather like hurricanes and tornadoes.

Join Thomas as he discovers animals from all over the world. With gentle learning through fun facts and easy activities, pre-schoolers will find out about tigers, pandas, parrots and many more creatures.

This book is filled with sticker scenes, mazes, colouring and puzzles and features favourite friends Thomas, James, Percy and a whole host of new characters from around the world. This activity book is perfect for little fans of the series. Includes over 100 stickers.

Thomas has been teaching children lessons about life and friendship for over 70 years. He ranks alongside other beloved character such as Paddington Bear, Winnie-the-Pooh and Peter Rabbit as an essential part of our literary heritage.

Head outside and get the buzz on bugs! Packed with educational prompts and activities, this fourth book in the Backpack Explorer series encourages junior naturalists to spot insects while on a walk in the woods, playing in a park, or searching right outside their front door. Twelve interactive field guides help young seekers identify fliers, crawlers, and pollinators, while sensory scavenger hunts, projects such as Weave a Web or Make a Bug Hotel, and cool bug facts boost the insect intrigue. Equipped with a real magnifying glass, stickers, and a log for recording sightings, this book is the perfect companion for any nature adventure.

Introduce children to nature in California through fun activities and hands-on science projects. With a wide range of habitats, plants, and animals, California is a wonderful region for getting outside and discovering nature. There is so much to see and appreciate-even in your backyard or at a nearby park. Teach your children to love and protect the great outdoors. This workbook by botanist George Oxford Miller features more than 20 simple, fun introductions to astronomy, birds, geology, and more. Plus, over a dozen activities help kids to make hypotheses, experiment, and observe. The 19 hands-on science projects-such as raising native caterpillars, making mushroom spore prints, and attracting moths with an ultraviolet light-put students in control of their own learning! You never know what your children will uncover in their outdoor classroom. Every day is a little treasure hunt. If they keep good records and share what they find, their observations can even help scientists learn more about nature across the state. So get the Backyard Science & Discovery Workbook: California, and get started on a lifetime of discovery.

Our planet is covered with volcanoes. They are fascinating natural wonders that are potentially dangerous and destructive. But, they are important to Earth's survival. Scientists who study volcanoes ask lots of questions. Let's find the answers and learn more about volcanoes--and the volcanologists who study them! Created in collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution, this Smithsonian Informational Text builds reading skills while engaging students' curiosity about STEAM topics through real-world examples. Packed with factoids and informative sidebars, it features a hands-on STEAM challenge that is perfect for use in a makerspace and teaches students every step of the engineering design process. Make STEAM career connections with career advice from actual Smithsonian employees working in STEAM fields. Discover engineering innovations that solve real-world problems with content that touches on all aspects of STEAM: Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts, and Math!

Eighty fierce animals battle it out in this exciting bind-up featuring five books in this action-packed animal series! Which dangerous animals would win in a fight? Find out in this awesome bind-up of five books in the popular Who Would Win? series! The collection features a range of mammals, sea creatures, reptiles, and dinosaurs to satisfy all kinds of animal fans, including Ultimate Bug Rumble, Ultimate Jungle Rumble, Ultimate Dinosaur Rumble, Ultimate Shark Rumble, and Ultimate Ocean Rumble. Kids will learn about each animal's anatomy, behavior, and more alongside photos, charts, illustrations, and amazing facts.