Children’s / Teenage general interest: Nature, animals, the natural world

Book SynopsisFly with the Christmas fairy as she flutters around Fairyland with her woodland friends. Use the stickers to dress the fairies and decorate the delightful wintery scenes.

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Book Synopsis This nonfiction picture book explores the concept of time as a series of events in the natural world that take place in given units of time. Steve Jenkins's stunning collage illustrations and fascinating collection of facts create an engaging and interconnected look at time, animals, science, and the natural world.Trade Review"This subtly philosophical examination of time, scale, and the mechanics of life is all but certain to leave readers reconsidering the world and their place in it."— Publishers Weekly, starred review "This is a fascinatingly different way to approach natural history as well as time..."— Bulletin "Jenkins renders this package both eye-catching and mind boggling. Teachers will find good jumping-off points here for math, science, and history discussions."— School Library Journal, starred review —

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Book SynopsisMeet a kayaking sea otter, a penguin that became a knight, a bear that stole a family''s car, a pet cat that called 911 to save its owner, and many more amazing animals. This page-turner offers 100 heartwarming and hilarious anecdotes, illustrated with full color photos of these intriguing animals. Stories include unlikely animal friends, animal heroes, amazing animal tricks, surprising animal hybrids, wacky truth-is-stranger-than-fiction stories of animal antics, and more. Plus, loads of animals facts, lists, and information boxes add even more fun on every page.

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Book SynopsisWhere Does it Go? is a humorous science series aimed at 7-9 year olds about states of matter explored through the world around us - how they feature in our daily lives (including in our body) and where they end up!The fully collour illustrated spreads cover a wide range of fun and unusual facts which put the famiailr and unseen things around us into context as we discover the journeys they make.

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Book SynopsisThis fascinating and beautifully illustrated book spans the complete length and breadth of the topic of conservation, which is more important today than ever before.Combining history with science, this deeply insightful book charts the changes in our understanding and relationship with conservation, from the beginnings of the planet when humans didn’t consider their impact on their surroundings, to the modern world and what we can do to protect our natural resources today. Earth’s natural resources include air, minerals, plants, soil, water, and wildlife. Conservation is the care and protection of these resources so that they can persist for future generations. It includes maintaining diversity of species, genes, and ecosystems, as well as functions of the environment, such as nutrient cycling. As well as discovering the effects conservation could have across the world, this boTrade Review"From the Story Of series comes this comprehensive first book of conservation. It explores the key issues around conservation using simple yet informative bite-sized text.” * The Bookseller - Back To School Issue *"This is a great book to educate youngsters and does not shy away from huge problems about conservation." * Books for Keeps *

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Book SynopsisThis charmingly illustrated seasonal treasury of nature-based crafts, bakes and gardening projects for autumn celebrates the country cottage lifestyle with self-sufficient and eco-friendly fun. Locally printed on 100% recycled paper, Little Country Cottage: An Autumn Treasury of Recipes, Crafts and Wisdom offers: Easy yet delicious autumn recipes and treats that introduce young readers to local and seasonal eating. From pumpkin muffins to home-made apple chips, the easy-to-make recipes will inspire kids to get into the kitchen. Suggestions for using up unloved parts of produce, such as ways to make use of apple cores and peel, demonstrate a naturally zero-waste way of living. Accessible and fun crafts, such as making a gratitude tree and a woven basket, have instructions broken down into clear steps illustrated in AnneliesDraws’ cute and wholesome style. The seasonal gardening and growing projeTrade Review'If you know very little about eco-conscious living and the ideas associated with it these books are the perfect introduction.’ * Armadillo Magazine *

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Book SynopsisMore exciting than a video game, this boredom-busting book is an explosion of information about sensational topics kids love: dessert, underwear, amusement parks, pirates, famous criminals, marsupials, Ancient Egypt, famous landmarks, you name it! The new 5,000 Awesome Facts (About Everything!) 2 has even more brain and eye candy rolled into one beautifully designed, high-octane treasure trove that captures kids'' attention and keeps them yearning to learn more.

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Book SynopsisFiona Watt (Author) Fiona Watt is an Editorial Director and writer at Usborne Publishing. She graduated from Exeter University with a Bachelor of Education in Art and Design. She taught for three years at a primary school in Kent, before spending two years at a British school in The Netherlands. She started working at Usborne in 1989 and has written and edited hundreds of books including baby and novelty, sticker, art and craft, cookery, science and activity books. She has written all the titles in the award-winning THAT'S NOT MY series and many in the highly successful Sticker Dolly Dressing series. She is the sixth biggest-selling UK children's author, with over 10 million of her books sold in the UK since records began.Trade ReviewPlenty to keep little hands and eyes occupied... Babies will love spotting the various animals and don’t forget to make all the farmyard noises too! * Made For Mums *Simple but bold colourful illustrations and lots of die-cut holes mean there's plenty to look at, and children will love to copy the animal sounds. * Parents in Touch *

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Book SynopsisNational Geographic Primary Readers is a high-interest series of beginning reading books that have been developed in consultation with education experts. The books pair magnificent National Geographic photographs with lively text by skilled children's book authors across four reading levels.What kinds of interesting creatures live amongst the forest trees?Level 2: Becoming fluentThese books are a good match for kids who are developing reading stamina and enjoy a longer book. They are ideal for readers of Green, Orange and Turquoise books.Trade Review“The National Geographic books have been excellent for stimulating children's interest in the natural world. They provide something different to our regular non-fiction library books because they are pitched at an appropriate level for our children to be able to access independently… I can't recommend them highly enough.” - Andrew Stear, Headteacher, Milford School “The National Geographic books make a huge difference to the children within our school. Children love the fascinating images, the easy to understand text and how informative these books are about the world around them.” - David Baker, Deputy Headteacher, Springfield Primary

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Book SynopsisA beautiful picture book with layers of intricate lasercuts and enchanting illustrations. Here are plants as you've never seen them before! HÃlÃne Druvertâs meticulous lasercuts and beautiful illustrations take you on a trip around the world to visit some of the most fascinating examples of plant life, from the tiniest algae to the tallest trees. Learn how plants are pollinated and how they spread their seeds, how trees communicate with each other, how carnivorous plants attract their prey, and how plants play a vital part in making our planet a great home for humans. This fact-filled journey is by HÃlÃne Druvert, the acclaimed author and illustrator of Anatomy, Garden Jungle, Ocean, The Sky, Paris Up, Up and Away, Mary Poppins Up, Up and Away and New York Melody.

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Book SynopsisFrom Bee pollinating plants and bringing nectar back to the hive in the spring to the busy and bustling hive in the height of summer, join Bee on this amazing journey. Follow the peep-through holes on every page to discover each stage of a honeybee's life.After a long, cold winter, Bee sets off in search of some delicious nectar. Bee also works hard to carry pollen between plants and crops. Back at the hive, the Queen must lay lots of tiny eggs to help grow her colony. Before long, the hive is filled with new bees and lots of honey. At the end of the summer, Bee gets ready to start the cycle all over again.A timely and important message about pollinators and what we can do to help is carefully interwoven with an introduction to life cycles for little readers. With bright, accessible illustrations by the talented Maggie Li and tactile pages that are ideal for little hands, this is the perfect STEM board book.Collect the rest of the Little Life Cycles series with Pip, Drip, Bug, Frog and Whale.

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Book SynopsisBuilt by Animals introduces us to the creatures who know how to build, and looks at how their techniques have been copied in human construction. Trade Review“Discover how animals have inspired architecture and help us make our cities more sustainable. Full of fun details and humorous illustration, this is the sequel to Invented by Animals, which was shortlisted for the Blue Peter Book Award.” * The Bookseller *

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Book SynopsisMelrose has lost his smile will Little Green Croc help him to find it again? This glowing picture book from the creator of the Blue Kangaroo series is perfect for sharing with little children who are making friends.When Melrose loses his smile, he worries that he won''t be able to find it again. But Little Green Croc takes him to the countryside and sure enough, his smile returns! A heart-warming tale about the power of friendship.A story map on pages 26 and 27 supports children in recapping the main events in the story.Orange/Band 6 books offer varied text and characters, with action sustained over several pages.Ideas for reading at the back of the book provide practical support and stimulating activities.

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Book SynopsisSee inside the eye of a cyclone, witness hailstones the size of tennis balls, and learn how a gentle mountain stream can become a raging surge within a few minutes. With striking images, models, and illustrations, this visual guide offers a unique view of catastrophic weather conditions. From polar regions to the tropics, Eyewitness Hurricane & Tornado shows the effects of nature''s most extreme weather. Discover a bridge that collapsed due to severe gusts of wind, and learn about a tree species in southwest Africa that can survive several years of drought. Along the way you''ll uncover historical items that reveal how ancient civilizations predicted the weather as well as the weather-forecasting techniques that have developed over the centuries and the ways in which human activity can cause weather patterns to change.Part of DK''s best-selling Eyewitness series, which is now getting an exciting makeover, this popular title has been reinvigorate

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Book SynopsisWho will you find in the woods today? Take a wonderful woodland walk and guess the animals hiding under peek-through flaps.Toddlers will love exploring the forest through each season, finding out about nature and wildlife, discovering all the hidden animals, and listening to the fun rhyme in this beautifully illustrated board book that has an intriguing cover with cutaway leaves to feel.Into the woods we go, where the wild animals are found... let''s listen and look all around... what''s rustling, making a stick snap, or scuffling in the undergrowth? From springtime to wintertime, what will we find? Lift the peek-through flaps and discover a mummy deer and her fawn, a woodpecker pecking a tree, honeybees gathering nectar, rabbits digging, a squirrel looking for hazelnuts, a big-eyed owl in a snow-covered tree, and so much more!Flip Flap Find! Into the Woods is a captivating picture book to share. A perfect gift for little nature lovers, i

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Book SynopsisPut your knowledge about Planet Earth to the test with this brilliant quiz book for kids!Introducing Earth Knowledge Genius! - a brand new quiz book jam-packed with over 60 topics including mountains, deserts, extreme weather, natural wonders and so much more!Can you find the Himalayas and the Andes mountain ranges on the map? Can you spot the difference between the flags of Australia and New Zealand? Can you pinpoint the Red Sea, Black Sea and the Dead Sea on a map? If the answer is no, then this may be the book for you! Take on this brain-busting challenge about our amazing planet!So what are you waiting for? Challenge yourself and explore: -Reference spreads to introduce all 60 topics and give all the essential info-Quiz pages, packed with pictures to pore over, put your knowledge to the test-Test Yourself panel lists what you''re looking for across three levels of difficulty - starter, challenger, and genius -A

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Book SynopsisDiscover the awesome power of nature in this visual guide to the dynamic natural phenomena across our planet.Become an eyewitness to the weird and wonderful ways of our world, from tsunamis to torn, discover nature''s awesome potential with this Eyewitness guide. See how earthquakes, floods and hurricanes affect what lies in their path, and what measures we can use to protect ourselves from Mother Nature. Follow the journey of some of the most catastrophic disasters, and witness the rescue operations that followed. Learn, too, about the equipment used to predict natural disasters, from tsunami magnitude to the earthquake Richter scale and how studies help predict hurricanes, prevent avalanches, control wildfires, and survive earthquakes.Throughout the pages of this newly- revised incredible history book, you can expect to find: -Up to 20 per cent new images, including photography and updated diagrams-All information updated by expert consult

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Book SynopsisDiscover the fascinating history of our planet with this unique collection of visual timelines. Full of exciting visual timelines covering minutes, hours, days, weeks, months, and years, Timelines of Nature reveals our planet''s natural history and its life cycles in an entirely new way.Beginning at our world''s existence; children aged 9+ will learn how many years it took the Moon to form and witness Earth''s continents collide. Discover the history of Earth''s most spectacular features - from the Grand Canyon to the Sahara desert. See how life evolved, from the first single-celled organisms to the extraordinary variety of creatures living today. Then we look at life on Earth today. Every species on Earth has its own unique story - Timelines of Nature reveals these weird and wonderful life cycles through fascinating visual timelines. It tells you what''s really happening on Earth each minute of every day.This beautiful nature book for children features: - Beautiful timelines teach young readers all about geology, plants, and animals.- Each timeline is unique and depicts a different topic, such as the story of how whales evolved, how the Moon was formed, or how a tiger spends its day.- Feature pages highlight climactic moments in nature, for example, the butterfly finally emerging from its chrysalis.- Supporting educational boxes on each page explain key points about nature, helping kids to discover more about the world around them.Children can marvel at a variety of different timeframes in nature, like geological timelines spanning thousands of years; a year in the life of a habitat, a day in the life of an animal, and complete plant life cycles.Ever wondered what the mayfly does with its short life? In this book, you''ll find out how it lives as a nymph for two weeks, before flying out of the water for just a day in the sky as a mayfly. If you''ve ever thought about how a chimpanzee spends its day, how the rainforest changes over 24 hours, or how long a kangaroo''s pregnancy lasts, then this is the book for you!Explore the series!If you like Timelines of Nature, why not check out other our exciting titles in the Timelines series? Explore the unique collection of visual timelines which bring big topics to life. Discover leaders, legends and legacies in Timelines of Black History, uncover the past from woolly mammoths to World Wars in Timelines of Everything and explore key milestones and breakthroughs with Timelines of Science.

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Book SynopsisHelp your child power up their reading skills and learn all about nature's incredible shapes and patterns with this fun-filled non-fiction reader carefully levelled to help children progress.DK Super Readers Pre-Level: Shapes and Patterns will encourage kids to look carefully around them to find nature's incredible shapes and patterns from zebras' stripes to arches in the sky and is a motivating introduction to using essential non-fiction reading skills, proving ideal for children ready to enter the riveting world of reading. DK Super Readers take children on a journey through the wonderful world of non-fiction: travelling back to the time of dinosaurs, learning more about animals, exploring natural wonders and more, all while developing vital non-fiction reading skills and progressing from first words to reading confidently. The DK Super Readers series can help your child practice reading by:- Covering engaging, motivating,

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Book SynopsisJennifer Swanson is a life-long LEGO bricks enthusiast. After all, what better way to learn engineering and design than by building it yourself? She even asked for - and to the delight of her and her new husband - received a LEGO set as a wedding gift! Jennifer not only grew up in a house filled with LEGO bricks, but raised three children who loved them as well. An award-winning author of multiple STEM books for kids, she is thrilled to be writing this book, which combines her love of LEGO bricks with the science of the world around her.

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Book SynopsisDanny Dodo uncovers the mystery behind the disappearances of iconic species.Trade Review'Scientific research is presented with sprinklings of humour, which will engage and amuse ... Rob Hodgson’s stunning illustrations are full of vibrant colours [and] textures' - @littlelibraryowl

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Book SynopsisIn this picture book that is both heartwarming and exciting, join Yoshi, a sea turtle, on her remarkable journey as she swims farther than any animal in recorded history--23,000 miles!--to return to the beach where she first hatched, to lay her own eggs.Inside every loggerhead turtle is genius: the ability to find their first home, no matter how far away. Follow one, from her birth on a beach in Australia...to her trip across an ocean filled with sharks and seahorses and much more...to her rescue from a net by a fisherman, who names her Yoshi...to her rehabilitation at an aquarium...to her record-breaking swim across the Indian Ocean to the beach on which she hatched, to lay her eggs.Written by Lynne Cox, also a record-breaking swimmer, here is the true story of a sea turtle who swam the longest distance of any animal in recorded history.

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Book SynopsisYujin Shin grew up surrounded by art, as her mother ran an art institute. Shin started her career in publishing, before embarking on a career in freelance illustration. She lives with her family in South Korea.Campbell Books is a specialist maker of books for children aged 0-5. We are the trusted name for creating innovative and accessible books to develop a child's love of books and are dedicated to providing the very best start to every child's reading journey. From familiar stories to popular evergreen topics, we publish books that help busy toddlers with everyday life, are softly educational and perfect for young, inquisitive fingers and minds.

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Book SynopsisDiscover a life outdoors with this exuberant guide packed with 100 different big and small adventures. From building a den, to going on a skateboard journey, visiting a lighthouse and telling midnight ghost stories, every adventure will inspire you to get outdoors and go exploring. Created by adventurer Anna McNuff, this book will encourage everyone to fly by the seat of their adventure pants, no matter where they live!Trade ReviewThis new book will easily entice little-ones to put down the phone and start planning adventures. This is a fun-spirited book, beautifully illustrated and packed with inspiration for mini-adventures… This is the kind of book I’d have loved as a child. * The Times *Featured in a piece written by Anna for the i newspaper. * i *Featured in Parent Talk. * Parent Talk *Featured in Women's Running Magazine. * Women's Running Magazine *This will inspire the whole family to get outdoors and make the most of the summer. * Sunday Express (S Magazine) *

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Book SynopsisFollow the journey from the very beginning of our planet to the arrival of humans, in an energetic and engaging picture book.In the beginning there was nothing, and then BANG! the universe was born. Discover the incredible story of billions of years of life on Earth, from the first tiny cells, through the age of dinosaurs and prehistoric beasts, all the way to the first humans. With playful text and stylish illustrations, this awe-inspiring history is perfect for curious young minds.

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Book SynopsisFrom tsunamis and sea turtles to riptides and reefs, learn all about the creatures, science, and ecology of our oceans, which cover more of the planet than all the continents and are just as important! Travel through all parts of the ocean to learn how it affects of our world, including storms and climate. Amazing facts, photos, illustrations, and diagrams are found throughout this book, along with conservation tips, weird-but-true facts, and a mini ocean atlas. Challenges to the health of our ocean and its creatures are also presented along with what people are doing to keep it pristine for generations to come.

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Book SynopsisWhat is snot? How is it useful? What do animals do with it? Why is there so much? Find out the science behind the green goo and it's fascinating uses in the animal kingdom with this gross-filled guide!Highly accessible text from expert non-fiction author Paul Mason combines with fun photographs and highly amusing artwork from Tony De Saulles to create a visual feast of information. Extra facts are packed into the back of the book so you can top trump friends on your snot knowledge!Full of scientific facts, it's also a perfect teaching tool for curious minds aged 7+Other unmissable books in this yuk-filled series:The Poo that Animals DoThe Wee that Animals PeeThe Farts that Animals ParpTable of Contents 1: What is SNOT? 2: The SNOT you have got 3: Animal nose blowers 4: Ready ... aim ... SNOT 5: Jelly Snotters 6: Snotty hunters 7: SNOT medicine 8: SNOTTY defences 9: SNOTTY sliders 10: SNOT glue 11: Toxic SNOT 12: Message in a dribble 13: Sleeping with SNOT 14: SNOTTY fast facts

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Book SynopsisAnimals are so familiar but what makes an animal an animal? Produced in partnership with the Natural History Museum (NHM), this clever and clear explanation of animal classification puts your animals in order and explains why classifying animals is important.From whales to worms and snakes to stinkbugs, every creature ever discovered has been identified and added to a group within the animal kingdom. Scientists use this classification system to help them research, discover and save species. This children''s book showcases the amazingly diverse range of animals found around the world and the different features that help determine their place in the animal kingdom. We see the similarities, differences and connections between animal groups, and discover how classification helps scientists conserve animals and their habitats.''Odd-one-out'' examples tell of peculiar animals that don''t quite fit the natural order, such as egg-laying mammals and fish that climb trees.Includes a zoology timeline of the people and places that have influenced the study of animals

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Book SynopsisExplore the ingenious and funny behaviours found in the animal kingdom.To survive in the animal kingdom, creatures big and small have developed clever and sometimes surprising ways to stay alive. Find out how tarantulas shoot arrow-like hairs from their bum when threatened or how the pearlfish hides inside a sea cucumber''s bum to escape predators. When it comes to survival, anything goes!Written expert author Dr Ashley Ward, associate professor of Animal Behaviour at the University of Sydney, Australia, this humorous four-book series explores a wide range of animal behaviours from survival skills and animal communication to how animals learn and adapt to live in the most extreme environments.The Zany Brainy Animals series combines funny and fascinating facts about the animal kingdom and include behind the scenes stories in the ''Tales from the lab'' panels about how scientists discover and study the featured animal behaviours. The amusing text covers key science topics such as adaptations, evolution and habitats.This series isn''t just a catalogue of fascinating animal facts. By including the process in which we''ve found them out this series aims to inspire readers to pursue careers in the field.Perfect for reader 6+.

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Book SynopsisBe surprised by the astonishing science of the animal kingdom, with Sabrina Rose, AKA Science Girl - the internet''s most inspiring curator of facts and observations of our wonderful world!Surprised by Science: Animals are Awesome brings an attention-grabbing and accessible set of animal facts to life! Doing what she''s famous for online, Sabrina Rose dives into the most surprising corners of the animal world to explore the science at work. From adorable and unlikely friendships, to uninvited parasites; from animal impressionists to record-breaking lifespans - this series is perfect for inquisitive children age 7 and up, and all fans of Science Girl.Surprised by Science is a series of books that takes the inspiring communication and research skills of Science Girl''s hugely popular platform and distills it on the page, with funny and engaging illustrations by Ali Ardington paired with photos of the real-life science in action. The series includes: Electricity is Epic!; Plants are Powerful!; Forces are Fantastic!; Sound is Sensational!; Animals are Awesome!; Human Bodies are Brilliant!

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Book SynopsisUncover the mysteries of mountains in this fun, lighthearted geography series

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Book SynopsisA fun, quirky geography series that tackles the questions other books are afraid to ask!Where do weather forecasters hang their socks? Why do winds feel the pressure? And can lightning REALLY strike twice? Find out the answers to all these questions and much more in A Question of Geography: Weather!With an engaging question and answer format, these books draw kids into geography in a fun way. Each book features one question per spread with a clear explanation to follow, maps, photos and fun and humorous illustrations. The quirky questions are designed to range from those that children will often ask to things they may never have thought of, but will still be keen to know the answer to.Perfect reading for curious young geographers aged 8 and up.Contents: What''s the weather? / Why''s building snowmen at the Equator so hard? / Why do winds feel the pressure? / Where do weather forecasters hang their socks? / Can a cloud weigh more than 300 hippos? / How does it rain? / Why isn''t snow white? / Can it rain fish? / Can lightning really strike twice? / When is a hurricane NOT a hurricane? / Can a jumper save the planet? / Quick-fire questionsTitles in the series:A Question of Geography: What Makes Land Wobble? and other questions about earthquakesA Question of Geography: Do Tigers Live in the Taiga? and other questions about biomesA Question of Geography: Can a Mountain Really Grow?: and other questions about mountainsA Question of Geography: How Can it Rain Fish?: and other questions about weatherA Question of Geography: Can a River Just Vanish?: and other questions about rivers A Question of Geography: Why is a Volcano Selfie a Bad Idea?: and other questions about volcanoesA Question of Geography: What Makes a Mega City Mega?: and other questions about settlementsA Question of Geography: How Can a Tree Turn into Rock?: and other questions about natural resources

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Book SynopsisClever cacti are amazing. They can be different shapes and colours, from green, red or blue to rounded or tall, smooth or furry! They can survive with little water in not deserts. They are homes for many different animals. Find out more about these unusual and clever plants, including a fun activity at the back of the book.Helping children to learn about plants and the natural world, the Plant Fun series connects children to the natural world. Covers topics such as plant growth, habitats and life cycles, perfect for children aged 5+.Read the other titles in the series:Fruitful Flowers, Super Seeds Tremendous Trees

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Book SynopsisThis is the unathorised biography of you. Charting your incredible journey from Big Bang to birth (in about the time it takes to eat your breakfast), Philip Bunting's hilarious and one of a kind history of evolution was created to raise more questions than it answers. Perfect for fans of Jon Klassen and Chris Haughton.

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Book SynopsisDiscover how to fight extinction and become a #2minutesuperhero.Have you got 2 minutes? Of course you have! Get ready to team up with some of world's rarest animals. Together we can fight extinction and save the earth's wildlife by speaking up and changing what we eat, how we travel and the things we buy. Find out how you can become a #2minutesuperhero by completing 60 fun missions at home, school and in your community that can help the planet and save the animals at risk of extinction.Informative, practical and positive, this guide for children is written by Martin Dorey, anti-plastic campaigner and author of the bestselling No. More. Plastic, and is the founder of the Beach Clean Network and the #2minutebeachclean movement. He believes that every voice matters on this urgent issue.Trade ReviewThe book makes you feel like you are a superhero fighting your enemy, extinction, and gives you lots of information about how you can help nature. -- Caitlin (age 8) * Kids Book Reviews, Books Up North *A practical and accessible book about helping the wildlife, especially animals at risk of extinction. Dorey believes every voice matters and he explains how even two minutes of your time can make a difference. -- Sarah Webb * Irish Independent *

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Book SynopsisWater is a shape-shifter, a life-giver, an almost magical thing. Explore the journey of water from the sea, to your glass, to your cells.From sea to clouds.From clouds to rain.From rain to lake.From lake to glass.Water is a shape-shifter.Take a big gulp.Can you taste the sea?In this ode to water, learn how the lifecycle of water works. All the water on earth is all there ever was, and all there ever will be. So, the next time you pour a glass of water, take a moment to think about all the wonderful things this life-giving resource does. Author Laura Alary’s free verse breaks big ideas into child-sized pieces, making Sea in my Cells an accessible introduction to the water cycle. Andrea Blinick’s illustrations take readers from the kitchen to the ocean and to the clouds and back. A concluding Author’s Note shares further information about the water cycle for young readers.

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Book SynopsisExplore the science behind the theory of evolution and the history of its conception through factual and fascinating infographics.

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