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In the following STEM challenges, students will design a nature-inspired solution to a problem. They involve making observations of a plant or animal, describing its most unique or interesting structures and functions, identifying a human problem that mimicking the plant or animal could solve, and designing and advertising an invention using biomimicry. About the Nature Did It First:Nature does it best … and did it first! Explore the ways we have looked to nature for brilliant new designs and in

Learning is fun while discovering one of the most beautiful ecosystems in the world! Begin to appreciate the adorable baby animals in and around the coral reef like pufferfish that puff, gruntfish that grunt, and seahorses that flutter. Explore the world around you, and inspire a bond with nature through curiosity and wonder!Parents, teachers and gift givers will find:a book filled with baby animals from the coral reef. educational backmatter about this habitat and the animals that live there. a

Join the animals and follow the clues in this rollicking, rhyming, nature-inspired whodunit story full of fun collective nouns!A mischief of mice has gone missing on a blustery fall day. Now a scurry of squirrels is scared, while a band of coyotes howls nearby. Did an unkindness of ravens do something mean? Could a prickle of porcupines possibly help? Luckily, a sleuth of bears comes along to help solve the mystery.

A delightful rhyming picture book that combines the science of squirrel hoarding with the fun and friendliness of hide and seek.Follow along as one squirrel hides seeds, nuts, and berries that her neighbors will seek later! Scientific back matter about squirrel hoarding and different squirrels from around the world included. Brrrrr! It's getting colder now.My coat begins to grow.Time to start my winter stashBefore the freezing snow!All my friends like stealing food,Which isn't very kind.I'll be

Curiosity and coziness shine in this modern picture book about the pumpkin life cycle.A picture book full of heart and hominess, The Pumpkin Seed's Secret reveals the life cycle of a pumpkin with clever and cozy rhyme. With each page turn, the pumpkin becomes something new – it's a seed, a flower, a house, a face, and more! Extensive back matter on pumpkin life cycle stages, other fun pumpkin facts, and a recipe are included. A perfect book for home and school libraries! A pumpkin is a seed.A p

From award-winning author Pat Zietlow Miller, a timeless story about creativity, exploration, and friendship What can you do with a rock?You can skip them.You can sort them.Best of all, you can share them.Rocks are simple, but the things you can do with them are endless. Rocks can build, sparkle, and tell a story. They can be memories. They can even be a little bit magic. This ode to curiosity and creative play from New York Times bestselling author Pat Zietlow Miller and acclaimed illustrator

The unbelievable true story about one garbage truck driver who saved tens of thousands of objects from the trash to fix up and display in his museum!Discover the life of Nelson Molina, an employee of the New York City sanitation department who found over 45,000 objects in the trash to save, fix, and then display in his museum for others to enjoy. With themes of anti-consumerism, upcycling, and love for your community, Gifts from the Garbage Truck will inspire young readers to think more creativ

These animals may put the “aww” in aww-dorable, but their deadly venom and killer instincts will also knock your socks off! From powerful poison to super strength, get ready to turn your squee into screams with this crew of killer cuties.A STEM extravaganza, this informative yet humorous text introduces readers to the science behind cute but killer animals, including their scientific name, habitat, size, and conservation status. This fun book for kids introduces the weird, funny, and outrageousl

From the team that created the bestselling, acclaimed graphic novel Illegal! Global tells the story of two young people, Sami & Yuki, living on different continents, whose lives are impacted by the effects of climate changeTwelve-year-old Sami lives with his grandfather in a village along the Bay of Benghal in the Indian Ocean. It’s a beautiful place, but life is challenging. The ocean is rising and each day they go fishing, but bring back fewer and fewer fish. Meanwhile, Yuki is fourteen and li

A cuddly parent-child lullaby with a scientific twist, combining themes of love, belonging, and animal facts into one book.This heartwarming, lullaby-like nonfiction picture book combines animal facts with a comforting message of love and belonging. With back matter about ways animals show love included, this sweet book is perfect for homes, schools, and libraries! Belly to bellyCheek to cheekElbow to elbowBeak to beak.In a hot desert, Nose to nose. On a cold snow drift,Toes to toes.