Childrens Non-fictio
Discover the importance of mushrooms and fungi in this children's book that includes an introduction to mycology, as well as a basic identification guide.
Mushrooms are truly amazing! They are more closely related to animals than to plants, and there are some 150,000 different species--not counting the millions that are likely waiting to be discovered. Become a young mycologist. Learn all about mushrooms, fungi, and lichens. Debut author and mushroom expert Ariel Bonkoski presents a kids' introduction to mycology. From puffballs to lion's mane, this book provides the information kids need to know.
A perfect guide for beginners, Mushrooms & Fungi for Kids starts with an introduction to the kingdom of Fungi. Then it guides readers through the shapes, colors, and forms of mushrooms. The book further discusses mushrooms' important role in the environment, their relationships with insects, and more. In the field-guide section, fungi are organized by shape and structure to help kids (and adults) start understanding the basics of the mushroom world. While this is not a guide to foraging, readers can gain a lifelong appreciation of mushrooms and fungi by learning to recognize the major groups of them.
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The blockbuster kid-favorite series Weird But True! is back with another annual volume of new, true, mind-blowing oddities for 2024 ... and beyond!
Discover Earth's strangest natural wonders, animals, festivals, ancient architecture, news, and more in this annual compendium of everything Weird But True! fans love ... and then some. Readers will journey across the seven continents, dive into the ocean, and even blast off into space to discover a whole wide world of weird. From volcano-surfing in Nicaragua to a beach in Japan where the "sand" is shaped like stars to extreme ironing competitions in the United Kingdom, Weird But True! Worldoffers an unparalleled adventure-filled exploration of our world's amazing uniqueness.
This BIG, BOLD annual extravaganza is updated each year with NEW "world's weirdest" winners from around the globe, weird news, fresh facts, and strange sites, animals, and events for every continent.
Inside, you'll find:
- Stunning photographs
- Wild, wow-worthy facts
- Wacky news
- Shocking stats and infographics
- Colorful maps
- Personality quizzes
- Adorable odd animals
- And more!
This book is perfect for any curious kid--or kid at heart--willing to embrace the quirky side of life.
Is it okay for boys to cry? Can girls be strong? Should girls and boys be given different toys to play with and different clothes to wear? Should we all feel free to love whoever we choose to love? In this incredibly kid-friendly and easy-to-grasp picture book, author-illustrator Elise Gravel and transgender collaborator Mykaell Blais raise these questions and others relating to gender roles, acceptance, and stereotyping. With its simple language, colorful illustrations, engaging backmatter that showcases how "appropriate" male and female fashion has changed through history, and even a poster kids can hang on their wall, here is the ideal tool to help in conversations about a multi-layered and important topic.
Learn about the importance of bees, butterflies, and other pollinators in this children's book that includes an introduction to botany and a plant identification guide.
Native plants surround us every day, so it's easy to take them for granted. But they are vital to the existence of all animals--including humans! Native plants provide sources for food and shelter that wildlife can't live without. Become a young botanist. Learn all about native plants, wildflowers, trees, and shrubs. Professional entomologist Jaret C. Daniels presents a kids' introduction to botany. From beautiful wildflowers like the common sunflower to majestic trees like the red maple, this easy-to-understand book is a perfect guide for beginners.
Pollinators & Native Plants for Kids begins with an introduction to plants. Then it guides readers through the process of pollination, spotlighting the essential role that bees, butterflies, and other pollinators play. The book further discusses why native plants are important to a healthy ecosystem and outlines how children and families can take action to help them. In the field-guide section, 150 wildflowers, trees, and shrubs are organized by type. Full-color photographs and visual descriptions help readers to identify the species they see in nature.
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- Hundreds of quick-fire questions for children to quiz themselves and challenge friends and family.
- Information that has been endorsed and authenticated by experts and up-to-date animal knowledge. Vivid pictures and fast facts will allow children to gather a wealth of knowledge in a fun way! Meet familiar creatures, including polar bears and tigers, and some unusual ones, such as the Mexican red-knee tarantula and the sea apple cucumber, with each animal having its own quiz questions to test your knowledge on what they've learned. For even more fun, get friends involved and quiz each other! More in the series If you enjoyed Quiz Yourself Clever: Animals of the World, then why not test yourself with another quiz book to boost your knowledge, Quiz Yourself Clever: Rocks & Minerals - and get to grips with the fascinating rock and mineral forms all over the world!
Vivid pictures and fast facts will allow children to gather a wealth of knowledge in a fun way! Turn the page to find the answers, contained in a handy dataset, from its atomic number and mass, to its melting point, and when it was discovered. Images of how it appears in nature and how we use it give a fuller understanding of each element. More in the series If you enjoyed Quiz Yourself Clever: Elements, then why not test yourself other quiz books to boost your knowledge, like Quiz Yourself Clever: Rocks & Minerals to get to grips with the fascinating rock and mineral forms all over the world or Animals of the World to learn about the most fascinating wildlife on our planet.
- Hundreds of quick-fire questions for children to quiz themselves and challenge friends and family.
- Information that has been endorsed and authenticated by experts. Quiz Yourself Clever: Rocks & Minerals is packed with information on the world's amazing materials - from rainbow rocks and priceless diamonds to minerals that glow in the dark! Discover the unique qualities of each material, together with how it is used in industry, architecture, art, and science. Children can use the book to test their own knowledge, or challenge friends and family. More in the series If you enjoyed Quiz Yourself Clever: Rocks & Minerals, then why not test yourself with another quiz book to boost your knowledge, Quiz Yourself Clever: Animals of the World - and get to grips with the fascinating animal kingdom!