Science and technology Books

‘Mind-expanding and hilarious!’ Jeff Kinney, author of the bestselling DIARY OF A WIMPY KID series.This hilarious new illustrated series will make you laugh-out-loud AND grow your brain. Perfect for readers age 8+ and fans of Diary of a Wimpy...

The third installment of Scott Westerfeld's New York Times bestselling and award-winning Uglies series - a global phenomenon that started the dystopian trend. Tally thought they were a rumor, but now she's one of them. A Special. A super-amped...

The second installment of Scott Westerfeld’s international bestselling Uglies series – the global phenomenon that started the dystopian trend.   In Tally’s world, looks are all that matters. And now that she’s finally undertaken the surgery to...

This poetic lift-the-flap board book features haikus about hidden woodland animals, plus flaps that reveal those animals!Warm breezes blowing, pond open for summer fun— slip, slide, belly ride! (Peek-a-boo, OTTER!)Each haiku in this lift-the-flap...

From the author of the bestselling This Little series comes the second board book about the science behind everyday things—this one about big vehicles at the construction site!Join the construction crew and learn how big vehicles work and about the...

From the bestselling illustrator of Strictly No Elephants comes a sweetly personal and stunningly illustrated picture book about a young girl who grows closer to her grandfather by tending to the garden with him.When I am as small as a sprout, ...

This picture book celebrates and honors the interconnectedness of everything here on planet Earth.The planet where we live is full of people, animals, insects, birds, trees, clouds, rain, oceans—and everything is interconnected. With a cumulative text...

From the author of the INTERNATIONAL NO.1 BESTSELLER THEY BOTH DIE AT THE END.In this epic conclusion to the New York Times bestselling Infinity Cycle trilogy, two brothers find themselves in a heartbreaking war against one...

Dive into an OceanX Adventure! Marena Montoya and her BFF Aisha go on a brand-new ocean adventure using their scientific skills to solve another mysterious puzzle.Lucas' voice broke the silence. "Remember the lessons you learned on the OceanXplorer...

Get ready for a hilarious out-of-this-world adventure for readers aged 8+ – this is the perfect new series for fans of Tom Gates, Andy Griffiths and Star Wars! Illustrated throughout by the brilliantly funny Katie Abey.It’s the year 2525, and...

Babies will love to look at babies demonstrating natural proficiency in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) skills in this adorable board book series!Babies and toddlers are natural-born scientists. Whether rolling a ball down a slope,...

Babies will love to look at babies demonstrating natural proficiency in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) skills in this adorable board book series!Babies and toddlers are natural-born scientists. Whether rolling a ball down a slope,...

Babies will love to look at babies demonstrating natural proficiency in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) skills in this adorable board book series!Babies and toddlers are natural-born scientists. Whether rolling a ball down a slope,...

Dive into an OceanX Adventure! Junior journalist Marena Montoya and her BFF Aisha use critical thinking, curiosity, and serious science to get to the bottom of strange goings-on at the aquarium and beyond!I felt the goose bumps rise on my arms...

From the author of the bestselling This Little series comes the first in a new line of board books about the science behind everyday things—this one about things that fly!Show little ones how big vehicles work and introduce the inventors behind them...

This whimsical and poignant picture book celebrates playing outside and invites readers to grab some friends, gear up their imaginations, and immerse themselves in nature.Can you imagine what it’s like to be a rock, a nest, a bird, or even a bubbling...

Slide down chutes and climb up ladders to learn numbers, early math skills, and direction with this board book for little board gamers!Introduce preschoolers to numbers and math skills while fostering a love for timeless board games with this interactive...

Lift off in the hilarious edge-of-your-seat adventure series that is a home alone story with a difference! Written by the inimitable Larry Hayes and hilariously illustrated by Katie Abey, this is the perfect read for fans of David Solomons, Tom Gates...

Power.We need it to light our houses, heat our lounge rooms and make our cars move. Almost everything you use in a day needed power to make it, and to get it to you.Power is changing our world every day. But where does this power come from? Will it ever...

A School Library Journal Best Book of the YearCelebrate the wonder of the world in this reassuring picture book about the joy, love, and beauty found in each and every day that is a “visually stunning ode to the beauty of nature” (School Library Journal,...

The fourth book in a SUPER (like, actually, with powers and stuff) new series for readers aged 7+  from the amazingly talented illustrator and author Sophy Henn! Brimming with Sophy's hilarious illustrations, this is the perfect read for fans...

A startlingly original, stunningly-illustrated modern classic about learning to face your fears from the multi award-winning partnership of Nick Lake and Emily Gravett.Lily just wants things to go back to the way they were: before she got sick, before...

Get set for the new hilarious out-of-this-world adventure series for readers aged 8+ – this is the perfect new series for fans of Tom Gates, David Solomons and Star Wars! Highly illustrated throughout by the brilliantly funny Katie Abey. Mum...

A young boy on a crowded bus discovers that, after some wiggles and giggles, there’s room for everyone in this lighthearted rhyming picture book set in Zanzibar.The dala dala rumbles and roars as Musa and Dada drive off to the shore—but the bus stops for...

The third adventure in the ROARsome DRAGON REALM series for 9+ readers! Perfect for fans of magical fantasy, heartfelt friendships and time travel! DON'T MISS the brand new DRAGON FORCE series, set in the world of DRAGON REALM. INFINITY'S SECRET out...

The series that answers all the questions that children really want to ask.Do birds fall in love? Why do chameleons change color? How do frogs walk upside down? This book answers all these questions and more!Filled with fascinating information on all...

From the author of the INTERNATIONAL NO.1 BESTSELLER THEY BOTH DIE AT THE END.Balancing epic and intensely personal stakes, the New York Times bestselling Infinity Son is a gritty, fast-paced adventure about two brothers caught...

Discover how the amazing and impressive human body works with this innovative fact-filled book that includes a layered 3-D model built right into the pages!Informative text and illustrations accompany the unique 3-D model that can be deconstructed and...

From the author of the INTERNATIONAL NO.1 BESTSELLER THEY BOTH DIE AT THE END.In this gripping sequel to the New York Times bestselling Infinity Son, Adam Silvera brings a diverse cast of heroes and villains to life in an...

Write on, wipe off! Get a head start on essential early math skills. Erase mistakes and try again to build confidence and proficiency. Learning early math skills has never been more fun! With Let’s Learn: First Math Skills, kids will be introduced...

Match pictures and sounds with this charming lift-the-flap book.Engage your senses with fun in this lift-the-flap book with sounds. Toddlers will love the call-and-response text, delightful illustrations, and simple sound to press that allows them to...

Learn about the human body—from head to toe!Take a trip inside the human body and discover the amazing systems that allow us to move, breathe, and speak. Adventures in Science: The Human Body is the perfect primer for learning about how the human body...

Take to the skies in this thrilling new series from author Alex English. (BEWARE: THERE WILL BE PIRATES!)   11 year-old Echo Quickthorn has grown up believing that nothing exists outside the Kingdom of Lockfort, but everything changes when an...

Perfect for all the grandpas who steer the stroller, splash in puddles, and love their grandchildren dearly, this charming board book celebrates the special relationship between grandfathers and their grandkids.Zig! Zag! Zip! Zoom! Go, Grandpa,...

Come along for a rollicking ride in this picture book celebration of vehicles that puts girls in the driver’s seat! Girls can race…and girls can fly. Girls can rocket way up high!Piloting fire trucks, trains, tractors, and more, the girls in this book...

Explore the universe and learn about the science and history of space discovery in this educational and interactive guide!    Humans have always sought to push the boundaries of discovery, exploring not only Earth but the universe beyond...

An NPR Favorite Book of 2019 A New York Times Best Children’s Book of 2019 An NYPL Best Book of 2019 A Publishers Weekly Best Book of 2019 A School Library Journal Best Picture Book of 2019 A BookPage Best Picture Book of 2019 A Horn Book Fanfare...

With Animal Adventures: Sharks, kids can go on an amazing journey to encounter the fantastic creatures that prowl the ocean.Animal Adventures: Sharks takes you beneath the ocean’s surface to meet the many sharks that lurk in the depths. Have fun while...

Celebrate 40 years of Grug with an exclusive hardback and soft cuddly toy in this gorgeous box setOnce the top of a Burrawang tree fell to the ground … and the grassy top began to change. It became Grug.   Join your favourite bush character on...

Everyone’s interested in becoming more green these days—why should kids miss out on the fun? By cleverly combining creativity with eco-awareness, this timely book encourages children aged 7-14 to put down their mobile devices and get involved. From...

Amy Guglielmo, Jacqueline Tourville, and Giselle Potter come together to tell the inspiring story of autism advocate Dr. Temple Grandin and her brilliant invention: the hug machine.As a young girl, Temple Grandin loved folding paper kites, making...

Learn to read with the Smithsonian!Developed in partnership with the Smithsonian and esteemed literary childhood literacy expert Dr. Adria Klein, Smithsonian Readers: Trains Level 1 is designed to encourage reading comprehension while covering the...

In this thirteenth charming book of The Adventures of Sophie Mouse series, Sophie hosts the very first Silverlake Art Show!Sophie has a brilliant idea: she’s going to host the very first Silverlake Art Show! After all, she loves to draw and paint and she...

A child and his beloved best friend go on a grand sea adventure in this magical picture book by the author and artist who created If I Had a Little Dream.You just never know what a new day will hold if you are brave enough to find out. On one quiet...

When the hall clock reads twenty minutes past four, the attic clock reads twenty-three minutes past four, the kitchen clock reads twenty-five minutes past four, and the bedroom clock reads twenty-six minutes past four, what should Mr. Higgins do? He...

Sophie Mouse wishes she could play in the water at Forget-Me-Not Lake with her friends, but she can’t because she’s a mouse. Or can she? Find out in this third book of The Adventures of Sophie Mouse.Sophie Mouse likes being a mouse. So she’s excited that...

Astronaut Mark Kelly flew with “mice-tronauts” on his first spaceflight aboard space shuttle Endeavour in 2001. Mousetronaut tells the story of a small mouse that wants nothing more than to travel to outer space. The little mouse works as hard as the...

Max the Little Green Monster is a cute, furry green monster that loves the outdoors, especially the beach! But Max and his friends don't like cleaning up after themselves and after a picnic on the shore, they leave a big mess behind and go scuba diving...