**Join Jane and Niko in an exploration of experimental design and animal behavior, because STEAM is everywhere and for everyone!Part of STEAMWORKS, a series of fiction picture books for ages 4–7 that relate science, technology, engineering, arts, and math (STEAM) to kids’ everyday lives.**When Jane and Niko gather worms to populate their outdoor worm house, they design a series of experiments to ensure their worm habitat is exactly what the worms want: Dirt or no dirt? Ligh...

A lovely nonfiction picture book about how flight works, expressed in simple, poetic terms accessible to the very youngest readersWe fly . . . over fields and houses and cities,over continents and oceans,across the room or from leaf to leaf.But how do we fly? From birds and bats and bugs, to tiny seeds and huge airplanes, this primer on the very basic mechanics of flight gently reveals the science behind wings and ho...

A New York Times Book Review Editors’ Pick * A People Best Book of the Month * An NPR Book of the Day**“Winningly zany . . . [Levine’s] commitment to boinging around the loopy little world she’s built is total. Only a killjoy would refuse to join her."****—**New York Times Book ReviewFrom the author of the cult classic Treasure Island!!!, a delightfully unhinged comedy following a woman as she att...

A New York Times Book Review Editors' PickA riotously sharp novel about self-righteousness, control, and the unexpected afterlife of a dogRose Cutler prides herself on her principles—veganism, feminism, eco-consciousness, and general moral superiority. She runs a yogurt business she quietly despises and lives alone, comfortably distanced from the mess of human relationships. But, when her brother and sister-in-law let her watch her...

Explore and discover the wonder of the nature through play, observation, and imagination in this interactive picture book!Join a curious child on a walk through the park, where readers will listen for bird songs, spot colorful feathers, count birds, and even pretend to fly. With engaging hands-on prompts woven into the story and stunning cut-paper collage artwork on every page, this book transforms a simple outing into an unforgettable adventure.A Visit...

Learn how to properly introduce yourself to a dog or human in this enticing flip book guide that is two stories in one, perfect for fans of MAY I PET YOUR DOG?, TAILS ARE NOT FOR PULLING, and all dog-lovers.A clever, useful how-to flip book guide for both humans and our canine best friends, Hello Dog / Hello Human offers advice to little humans (and dogs) on how to politely introduce themselves.The book opens with a primer on how little humans shou...

What should you do if you discover eggs, egg cases, or galls when you're exploring the outdoors? You should watch and wait and come back to check on them!Author Sara Levine's simple, lyrical text encourages readers to take time to observe eggs. Accompanied by photos of many types of eggs, egg cases, and galls, this book explains which ones you can safely collect and which you should leave behind. Back matter provides more information about featured eggs, egg cases, and galls—includ...

A child learns to settle into a new home in this lyrical and stirring picture book perfect for fans of MEMORY JARS and EVELYN DEL REY IS MOVING AWAY.Juno and his mom have just moved into a new home, and he hates everything about it - the new school, his new classmates, his new room.Just outside his window, Juno notices a family of mourning doves have started a nest atop the fence, and they seem to be struggling to make it work, too. Sure enough, Juno conclu...

"You feel way too much." / "Will you stop being dramatic?"This tender picture book follows a girl who is told she is too intense, too sensitive, too much. She's told to grow a thicker skin, but the words of others slip right through. They somersault around inside and press against her heart.What can she do to stop the hurt?She needs to take time alone to think and read, rest and create.Thoughtful text, detailed collage illustrations...

Eating poop is gross! So why do some animals do it? For lots of good reasons!Male butterflies slurp up poop to give as a gift to females, which makes their eggs stronger. Robins scarf down the poop of young chicks because it's full of undigested nutrients. And baby elephants gobble up the poop from adults to get essential bacteria into their digestive systems. This disgustingly informative book is bursting with lots of surprising information about animals—and diges...

Have you ever seen a bird using a jackhammer? What about one scooping up a meal with a net? Of course birds can’t really use tools, at least not the way humans do. But birds have surprisingly helpful tools with them at all times—their beaks!Guess which birds have beaks resembling commonly used tools in this playful picture book from award-winning author Sara Levine. Delightfully detailed collage artwork by Kate Slater helps this book take flight!

Audisee® eBooks with Audio combine professional narration and sentence highlighting for an engaging read aloud experience!What would you be if your finger bones grew so long that they reached your feet? You'd be a bat! What if you had no leg bones but kept your arm bones? You'd be a whale, a dolphin, or a porpoise!This entertaining picture book will keep readers guessing as they learn about how our skeletons are like―and unlike―those of other animals.