Science and technology Books

Age range 8+Science is for everyone!Science People celebrates the diversity of the scientific community around the world. Meet more than 50 trailblazers in botany, biology, physics, engineering, mathematics, and a host of other STEM fields.Bold,...

Age range 3 to 6There's room for everyone here!A picture book about tolerance and sharing.The deer have discovered a secret place while on a roadtrip in their chic convertible.And of course they want it all to themselves!But soon,more and more...

Age range 9 to 14A famous woman scientist, war heroine and freedom fighter from the Philippines!This delightful children's book follows the life of Maria Orosa a pioneering woman scientist who studied food science in the United States then...

Age range 6 to 9Enter a world where we shine a light on the similarities between ourselves and other living beings. Like us, many animals learn and can use tools. They experience emotions, have friends and show their love for one another.They can...

SUMMARY IN SPANISH: Descubre la naturaleza es un libro infantil en espaol, pensado para nios de 2 a 6 aos, para descubrir qu misterios de la naturaleza se esconden bajo las solapas. En cada doble pgina hay un montn de dibujos de distintas curiosidades...

SUMMARY IN SPANISH: Descubre los vehculos es un libro infantil en espaol, pensado para nios de 2 a 6 aos, para descubrir qu vehculosse esconden bajo las solapas. En cada doble pgina hay un montn de vehculos distintos dibujados y en cada solapa hay una...

Head lice, the worm, the bat, the rat.. Learn about these, often considered,disgusting creaturesin this hiliarious illustrated nonfiction series by award winning author and illustrator, Elise Gravel!En la coleccin Animalejos encontraremos a animales de...

Head lice, the worm, the bat, the rat.. Learn about these, often considered,disgusting creaturesin this hilarious illustratednonfiction series by award winning author and illustrator, Elise Gravel!En la coleccin Animalejos encontraremos a animales de los...

Age range 3 to 8Moon knew it was unusual to see a green turtle. Out of all the sea turtles in the world, they were the species that was most at risk. "What is it Turtle? Why are you here?" The turtle beckoned, Come, with its strong...

Age range 5 to 12Do you enjoy stargazing? Do you know the names of the planets in our solar system? Do you know why the planets are named after gods? Which is the fastest planet? How long does a day last on Jupiter? Or a year on Mars? Our Universe is an...

Age range 12 to 15Realistic illustrations accompany the stories behind various more or less peculiar vehicles that were invented but in the end, they did not make the cut.We all travel sometimes - by car, by public transport, or by plane. But there are...

Age range 6 to 9An original concept where maths is explained on real life situations showing the practical usage of numbers in our everyday lives.Maths is usually considered a demanding, boring or even a scary subject. But numbers are all around us and...

Age range 4 to 7This cute little book with flaps tells a story of a group of plants that are being moved to a new flower shop.In this brightly illustrated book the basics of plant communication are being introduced to little kids using a simple narrative...

Handy hands. What a unique tool! Explore the hand from a range of expected and unexpected aspects.Did you know that sign language varies from country to country? Have you ever wondered why some of us are left-handed while others are right-handed? Can you...

Age range 6 to 9A sequel to Encyclopedia of Ordinary Things, which appeared in Wall Street Journal review.We live in our houses, cook in our kitchens, relax in our living rooms. But how did people live before the invention of the bathroom? What was the...

What's roaring and whirring over here? Cars zoom back and forth along the highway, ships roll over the water, and planes fly overhead. There's so much to hear and see! On every page, there is a little surprise waiting for kids learning their first...

Age range 6 to 9 Who said ordinariness is boring? This book shows ordinary things, along with their origins and inventors, in a new light. Come explore their secrets!They're all around us. We use them daily, pass them by, and it never occurs to us to...

We have all heard of famous people like Albert Einstein, Nikola Tesla, Cleopatra, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, and William Shakespeare. But what do we know about their childhoods? Play a game and guess which celebrity is hidden on each spread. Clues from...

Age: 8 to 12"This is a story about the art of caring. Its message will speak to the heart of any child who reads it and nourish his or her roots in the process" - Ron Himler, illustrator of Sadako and the Thousand Paper CranesCenturies ago, a Japanese...

A Bank Street Center for Children's Literature Best Book of 2024Go back in time with Nobel Prize winner Michel Mayor to understand the secrets of the universe!Go back in time with Nobel Prize-winner Michel Mayor to understand the secrets of the universe...

Living for more than five thousand years, ancient bristlecone pines are the oldest trees on Earth. Interweaving lovely, meticulously drawn pictures with a story line that spans 5,000 years, Alexandra Siy invites young naturalists to explore the secrets...

Age range 0 to 3Start environmental conservation early with the newest title from the Baby's Big World series!Energy makes things GO!But where does energy come from?It's never too soon to share the potential of clean energy with your little one. Peek...

Blast off with rocket science!3-2-1! Blast off!Rockets shoot through the air and deep into space.This engaging board book breaks down one of the most complex scientific areas-rocket science-into simple, accessible language for readers of all ages. Learn...

Age range 0 to 3Explore the marvels of ARCHITECTURE, from ancient pyramids to towering skyscrapers Do you like to build with blocks? You might just be an Architect! From bridges and towers to houses and monuments, the sky's the limit for these...

Age range 0 to 3Introduce your little one to the wonders of the universe in this adorable introduction to Astronomy!Discover Astronomy, from the planets of our Solar System to the vast Milky Way. Simple text introduces babies to the complex concepts in...

When dragons are causing sickness in villages around the world, a young warrior must go in search of the dragons' stones that hold key information to protect villagers. This magical tale creatively illustrates for young readers how vaccines offer...

Did you know that Florence Nightingale pioneered the use of statistics in public health? That Marie Curie is still the only person to have won the Nobel Prize in both physics and chemistry-and the only winner whose daughter also won a Nobel Prize? That...

Age range 9 to 12This sketchbook helps kids look more closely at nature and capture what they discover with pencil, pen, and paint. The Nature Explorer's Sketchbook inspires exploration, creativity and observation, with beautiful sketchbook...

Age range 9 to 12AI is all around us today, in more places than you think! This book covers the basics of artificial intelligence and machine learning for children, with concepts that range from the very first ideas about A.I. through the latest...

Age range 4 to 8What happens if you water plants with juice? Where can you find bacteria in your house? Is slug slime as strong as a glue stick? How would your child find the answers to these questions?  In The Curious Kid's Science Book, your...

A lyrical and beautifully illustrated picture book exploring the creativity of collective nouns in the animal kingdom. Highly detailed, whimsical illustrations invite both the child and the adult reader to delight in the imagery suggested by a parliament...

Am I Even a Bee? is the story of Osmia, a solitary bee, decidedly green and unquestionably un-fuzzy. Osmia has always believed she is a bee, (her mom told her so), but recent run-ins with people, and even other insects, leave her wondering, "Am I even a...

Age range 3 to 6An ecosystem is a community of animals and plants that work together to create an environment that supports their life. Every ecosystem needs plants and animals that help keep the environment clean. Includes questions and an activity

Age range 3 to 6Twinkle, Twinkle! is about the life cycle of insects. Insects have four stages in their life cycle: egg, larva, pupa, and adult. This book vividly shows the life cycle of fireflies that twinkle their tail lights in the night sky. Includes...

Age range 0 to 3Discover the joy of being outside in the park in this bright and colourful lift-the-flap children's board book. Perfect for reading aloud and developing early word recognition. Collect all the books in the Little Days Out series.

Age range 0 to 3'Let's go on a submarine and cruise beneath the sea.Discovering strange creatures who swim so fast and free.'Toddlers will love this simple rhyming text with vivid illustrations.

Age range 0-3When Teddy empties his toy box he finds things in all the colours of the rainbow. Good use of repetition makes this an excellent book for first readers and for memorising the colours of the rainbow.Children can be confident with colour names...

Age range 0-3Teddy fills his shopping bag one by one helping kids learn the numbers and counting one to ten. It uses numerals and number words with clear and practical demonstrations.Children can expand their counting skills and ability to express...

Age range 3 to 6The sun is the star that provides the light and heat needed for life on Earth. Learn about the star of our solar system and the importance of the sun to life on Earth with a joyfully illustrated book.Includes questions and an activity.

Age range 3 to 6Hey, water! I know you! You're all around.Join a young girl as she explores her surroundings and sees that water is everywhere. But water doesn't always look the same, it doesn't always feel the same, and it...

Age range 3 to 6First in a series of stories which encourage young children to enjoy and appreciate the natural world.A little boy is alarmed when he discovers a bee in a box. At first he is frightened and reacts aggressively. But gradually he realises...

A touching picture book for children about a young boy and his family overcoming the loss of his father. This colorful, emotional book is filled with natural imagery, centering on a small pond in the garden, and will teach children not only about death...

Who has fallen into the rain puddle? Is it plump hen, turkey gobbler, curly sheep or beautiful fat pig? When all the animals peer into the puddle at the same time, they see the entire farmyard underwater. Off they run to get help. Meanwhile, the hot sun...

What's fun to do at Kew? Find out in this action-packed, interactive guide, with fold out map, 40 stickers and lots of activities. This is the official guidebook for children visiting Kew Gardens, aimed at 7-11 year olds (and their parents and carers),...

Eight key chapters cover the life of Charles Darwin, each designed to read aloud in 5 minutes for a primary school audience (5-11 year-olds). Illustrated with fun family activities and presented by the characters from The Great Plant Hunt (www...

Age range 11 to 17Scientists and their Discoveries looks at the lives and achievements of many of the scientists who have transformed the world with discoveries ranging from tiny subatomic particles to the massive and powerful mechanisms that drive the...

Age range 9-12We know what we see. Do we know what they see?Did you know that most animals do not recognize red colour? Did you know that a bird that may only seem uninterestingly black to you can be painted in the most beautiful colours for members of...

Age range 12 to 15We start our journey on boats and we end up in the space. A history of transport told by terrific illustrations.Travel back with us as we explore the world's most important milestones in the development of travel and transportation...