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A gripping story set over 24 hours where readers will come face-to-face with the most amazing bears in the world, written by expert Don Hardeman Jr.

In the ongoing fight against climate change, plastic pollution, and diseases, scientists are turning to an unlikely ally--Plants to the Rescue Everyone knows plants are pretty cool. They create oxygen for us to breathe (fairly essential), provide us with trees to climb, and give us pretty flowers to put in vases. But it turns out that plants can do a whole lot more than that too In this brilliant botany book by podcaster, TikToker, and plant professor Dr. Vikram Baliga, get ready to drop your jaw on the floor when you find out about: - The spinach that can detect landmines AND send emails- The fig trees used to create living bridges- The glow-in-the-dark plants that might one day light your home You'll also learn about the prickly cactus that can be turned into an eco-friendly bag and the fungi that likes to feed on oil spills. Perfect for anyone who loves nature and wildlife, as well as the scientists of the future--you won't look at plants and trees in the same way again Featuring illustrations by Brian Lambert

A gripping story set over 24 hours where readers will come face-to-face with the most amazing frogs and toads in the world, written by expert Dr Itzue W. Caviedes-Solis.

Set over 24 hours, meet see-through frogs, tiny tadpoles, and rampaging toads in this kids' nonfiction book by expert Dr. Itzue W. Caviedes-Solis. Journey into the rainforest to follow the lives of these nocturnal animals as they dance, hunt, and fight their way through their day. Frog scientist and conservationist Dr. Itzue W. Caviedes-Solis tells the story of the world's most amazing frogs and toads in the style of a nature documentary, including gentle science explanations of topics such as metamorphosis that are perfect for future biologists. Witness incredible moments including: - The frog that can turn blue- A wolverine frog that shoots claws out from beneath its skin- A female frog that absorbs frogspawn into its own skin Beautifully illustrated by Henry Rancourt and packed with animal facts, Frogs (A Day in the Life) encourages kids to look at the incredible roles these mind-boggling amphibians play in ecosystems across the globe. Also available: Bugs, Big Cats, Sharks, Horses, Birds

From cheese rolling races to baby crying competitions, get ready for an adventure through the most amazing contests the world has ever seen. The perfect book for children and grandchildren who love Guinness World Records Throughout history humans have been challenging themselves against each other. Who could be the fastest? The strongest? The cleverest? While this was going on some other people decided to create epic contests that were...well, a little bit more unusual. Welcome to The Mind-Blowing World of Extraordinary Competitions, introduced by podcaster and expert fact-finder Anna Goldfield Inside this nonfiction book prepare to get your mind blown by: - The people that take ironing boards up mountains- A spectacular pumpkin rowing race- Beauty pageants...for camels Through the stories of these awesome competitions, brought to life by illustrator Hannah Riordan, readers will learn about the societies that created them, and the amazing traditions that inspired them. The cover features colorful foil, making this book the perfect gift.

*A Kirkus Reviews Best Book of 2023**A School Library Journal Best Book of 2023**A National Science Teachers Association Outstanding Science Trade Book**A DC Capitol Choices Award Noteworthy Books for Children and Teens Ages Ten to Fourteen* Do you know the difference between a vagina and a vulva? If you're not sure, We Need to Talk About Vaginas by TikToker Dr. Allison K. Rodgers could be for you There are lots of reasons why we don't talk about vaginas. It can be embarrassing to discuss your vagina with your parents, we can feel confused about the changes that are happening to our bodies, and nobody else talks about vaginas--so why should you? But KNOWLEDGE IS POWER people The more we know about our vaginas and vulvas the better equipped we will be to deal with our bodies in the future. In this beautifully illustrated book Dr. Allison K. Rodgers simply explains everything from why we have periods to sex and consent in the age of social media. You'll learn the correct names for everything, realize pubic hair is TOTALLY NORMAL, and discover the magical self-cleaning properties of vaginas.

A beautiful non-fiction book showcasing the different ways scientists are trying to find alien life in the outer space.

Do aliens exist? Are UFOs real? The race is on to discover alien life in this perfect gift for kids who love space. This book will sort myth from fact to bring you the real science behind the search for alien lifeforms. Space expert Joalda Morancy will take readers on a tour of the solar system (and beyond) on board new NASA missions searching for the most likely alien hiding places--from icy moons of Jupiter to the clouds of Venus. Along the way kids will find out about: - The robots sent to Mars to look for Martians- What really goes on at Area 51- Ways to spot an advanced alien civilization (hint--look for dim stars) In this book beautifully illustrated by Amy Grimes, readers will explore a comet, race futuristic spaceships, and discuss what we would say to aliens when we finally meet them (after "hello "). They may seem as fanciful as wizards and monsters, but this book will show that scientists not only believe that aliens exist--but that it's only a matter of time before we find them.

A beautiful first guide to African elephants, part of an exciting new series of animal books.

A beautifully illustrated nonfiction story following mustangs, zebras, donkeys, and ponies over the course of one day.

Travel back in time in this collection of exhilarating dinosaur adventures for kids and grandchildren aged 7-10 from paleontologist and YouTuber Kallie Moore. Who needs Jurassic World when the truth is this exciting? Prepare yourself for jaw-dropping discoveries, scandalous stories, and dinosaurs so weird you won't believe they're real The tales in this dinosaur book are all completely true and many are included in a kids' book for the first time. Readers will come face-to-face with incredible prehistoric beasts including the Australian dinosaurs that fossilized into gemstones, the prehistoric shark with a circular saw in its mouth, and the relative of T. rex that was found frozen at the top of a mountain in Antarctica... The book is broken down into chapters covering the whole of Earth's history: Chapter 1 - The Beginning - featuring prehistoric goo and the first squishy animals Chapter 2 - An Explosion of Life - featuring king-sized trilobites, armored fish, and giant bugs Chapter 3 - The Age of Reptiles - featuring spiny sauropods, pterosaurs the size of airplanes, and musical dinosaurs. Chapter 4 - The Recent Past - featuring gigantic snakes, Ice Age mammoths and sabre-toothed cats, and the hairy primates that would one day evolve into humans Every thrilling story has been meticulously researched by author Kallie Moore, a fossil expert who also hosts the hit YouTube show PBS Eons. Beautiful illustrations by critically-acclaimed illustrator Becky Thorns bring incredible prehistoric beasts like Stegosaurus and Triceratops to life for younger readers. Unlike most kids' dinosaur books on the market, Tales of the Prehistoric World shines a light on the work of palaeontologists - from Susan Hendrickson, who discovered the most complete T. rex ever found, to Nizar Ibrahim, whose discoveries in the Sahara desert changed everything we thought we knew about Spinosaurus (SPOILER: it could swim ) "Will please both fledgling and confirmed dinophiles. . . An insider's view of exciting sites and finds, with prehistoric portraits aplenty to match." -Kirkus A gift to stand the test of time This beautiful hardback book makes the perfect gift for dino-mad kids. The cloth-textured cover is gilded with gold foil, and everything is printed using sustainable FSC(R) certified paper. Collect the series Part of Neon Squid's acclaimed series of educational bedtime stories that also includes Tales of Ancient Worlds and Tales of World War II.