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If you were a dinosaur, you’d probably look pretty funny—or even quite scary. That’s because on the outside, humans and dinosaurs look very different. But on the inside, there’s a lot that looks the same. Because of fossils (dinosaur bones that turned to stone over time) we can see all the things our skeletons have in common.

Shoulder bones, finger bones, leg bones, and spines—there are a surprising number of bones we still share. But some dinosaurs had bones that humans don’t, like horns and ridges and plates. Can you guess each dinosaur by its skeletons? Let’s find out!

A scientific look at our favorite prehistoric ancestors, Fossil by Fossil walks readers through the anatomies of humans and dinosaurs. Written by Sara Levine, illustrated by T.S Spookytooth, and published by Millbrook Press.

On the outside, humans and dinosaurs look very, very different. But on the inside, there’s a lot that looks the same.

Fossil by Fossil

Language and Vocabulary

Numbers and Counting

Early Childhood

There’s one white egg snuggled on Papa’s feet in a land of ice and snow. And two eggs, stuck together, warmed by a furry tail in a tunnel by a stream. There are three eggs, tiny as jewels, laid by a fluttery Mom on tasty plants of green—and four eggs of sky blue, in a nest of grass and mud on a branch in someone’s backyard. Seven eggs, oval and white, buried by two hind feet in the sand by the pond. Ten eggs, bigger than big, laid by the largest bird in the world.

From one up to ten, there are all kinds of eggs laid by all kinds of parents in all sorts of places. And who will these babies be when the eggs finally hatch? You’ll just have to wait and see.

With hints to help children guess what animals or insects will hatch, Eggs 1, 2, 3: Who Will the Babies Be? introduces easy concepts about birthing environments and habitats. Written by Janet Halfmann, illustrated by Betsy Thompson, and published by Blue Apple Books.

Who will the babies be when these eggs finally hatch? You’ll just have to wait and see.

Eggs 1, 2, 3: Who Will the Babies Be?

Dreamscape

Inspired by real-life makers Ada Lovelace and Marie Curie, this beloved book is a rollicking celebration of curiosity, the power perseverance, and the importance of asking “Why?”

Ada Twist’s head is full of questions. Like her classmates Iggy and Rosie, Ada has always been endlessly curious. Even when her fact-finding missions and elaborate scientific experiments don’t go as planned, Ada learns the value of thinking her way through problems and continuing to stay curious.

Ada has a boundless imagination and has always been hopelessly curious. Inspired by real-life makers such as Ada Lovelace and Marie Curie, this champions girl power and women scientists.

Ada Twist, Scientist

Rosie may seem quiet during the day, but at night she's a brilliant inventor of gizmos and gadgets who dreams of becoming a great engineer. When her Great-Great-Aunt Rose (Rosie the Riveter) comes for a visit and mentions her one unfinished goal—to fly—Rosie sets to work building a contraption to make her aunt's dream come true. But when her contraption doesn't fly but rather hovers for a moment and then crashes, Rosie deems the invention a failure. On the contrary, Aunt Rose insists that Rosie's contraption was a raging success. You can only truly fail, she explains, if you quit.

Rosie, a brilliant inventor who dreams of becoming a great engineer, works on building a contraption to fulfill the dream of her great-great-aunt, Rosie the Riveter.

Rosie Revere, Engineer

Iggy has one passion: building. His parents are proud of his fabulous creations, even though they're sometimes surprised by his materials—who could forget the tower he built out of dirty diapers? When his second-grade teacher declares her dislike of architecture, Iggy faces a challenge. He loves building too much to give it up! Andrea Beaty's irresistible rhyming will charm creative kids everywhere and will amuse their sometimes bewildered parents.

Iggy has one passion: building. When his second-grade teacher declares her dislike of architecture, he faces a challenge. He loves building too much to give it up!

Iggy Peck, Architect

Ocean

At nine years old, Eugenie Clark developed an unexpected passion for sharks after a visit to the Battery Park Aquarium in New York City. At the time, sharks were seen as mindless killing machines, but Eugenie knew better and set out to prove it. Despite many obstacles in her path, Eugenie was able to study the creatures she loved so much. From her many discoveries to the shark-related myths she dispelled, Eugenie made wide scientific contributions that led to her being nicknamed Shark Lady.

The true story of Eugenie Clark, a woman whose scientific contributions and passion for sea life led to her being nicknamed Shark Lady.

Shark Lady

Every morning, Abuelo walks Sofia to school...until the day that Abuelo hurts his ankle at a local landfill and he can no longer do so. Sofia misses her Abuelo and wonders what she can do about the dangerous Mount Trashmore. Then she gets an idea—the town can turn the slimy mess into a park! She brainstorms and plans and finally works up the courage to go to City Hall—only to be told by a clerk that she can’t build a park because she’s just a kid! Sofia is down but not out, and she sets out to prove what one kid can do.

After her Abuelo is injured, Sofia Valdez sets out to turn a dangerous landfill into a beautiful park, but first she has to prove that kids can be powerful too.

Sofia Valdez, Future Prez

Elementary

Be Brave

Be Resilient

Biographies

Be Creative

Familius Presents

Camp Vooks

Dream Big

Women Who Changed the World

"The most certain way to succeed is always to try just one more time." -Thomas Edison

From the curiosity of Leonardo da Vinci to the dedication of Marie Curie, Inventors Who Changed the World is a young child's first introduction to the brilliant people who taught us the meaning of perseverance and innovation. Simple text and adorable illustrations tell the contributions of nine renowned inventors from around the world: Cai Lun, Leonardo da Vinci, Marie Curie, Thomas Edison, Orville and Wilbur Wright, Grace Hopper, Johannes Gutenberg, and Louis Pasteur. Inspire your own little inventor with the words of these inventive heroes who changed the world.

Inventors Who Changed the World is written by Heidi Poelman, illustrated by Kyle Kershner and published by Familius.

These heroes imagined and invented a better world. What kind of hero will you be?

Inventors Who Changed The World

Pierre lives at the zoo. He’s an African Penguin, which means he doesn’t like the ice. He prefers to be warm. One day, while feeding the penguins, a biologist named Pam noticed Pierre had lost all of his feathers. The other penguins were frightened by how Pierre looked—and because he had no feathers, he was too cold to swim in the water. What could Pam do to help?

Come along for the true-life story of how Pam set out to solve Pierre’s problem. Would a space heater fix the issue? Or maybe a penguin-sized wetsuit? One way or another, she was determined to keep Pierre warm until he’d grown new feathers of his own.

Pierre the Penguin follows the true story of how aquatic biologist Pam Schaller creatively helped a penguin in need. The narrative teaches about different breeds of penguins, molting, insulation, and other basic scientific concepts. Written by Jean Marzollo, illustrated by Laura Regan, and published by Sleeping Bear Press.

Come along for the true story of how Pierre lost his feathers, and his good friend Pam set out to help grow them back.

Pierre the Penguin

Brightly Storytime Presents

While other girls played with dolls, Joan preferred the company of reptiles. She carried her favorite lizard with her everywhere–she even brought a crocodile to school!

When Joan grew older, she became the Curator of Reptiles at the British Museum. She went on to design the Reptile House at the London Zoo, including a home for the rumored-to-be-vicious komodo dragons. There, just like when she was a little girl, Joan hosted children’s tea parties–with her komodo dragon as the guest of honor.

With a lively text and vibrant illustrations, scientist and writer Patricia Valdez and illustrator Felicita Sala bring to life Joan Procter’s inspiring story of passion and determination.

The inspiring true story of a pioneering female scientist who loves reptiles, read by Ms. Linda.

Joan Procter, Dragon Doctor

Holy spectroscopy! 100 First Words for Little Geniuses is the perfect book for aspiring geniuses everywhere. Forget starting with words like banana or ball. Why not start with words like inertia, electron, Bunsen burner, or transcendentalism? From chemistry to biology, physics to philosophy, math to art theory, this book truly has something for everyone. Packed with smart and engaging illustrations, 100 First Words for Little Geniuses will have the whole family feeling absolutely brilliant.

100 First Words for Little Geniuses is created by Tyler Jorden and Kyle Kershner, and published by Familius, a values-driven publisher on a mission to teach, inspire, and bring families together.

Forget banana and ball. Try first words like nebula, histogram, electron, and inertia!

100 First Words for Little Geniuses

Science is fun! Learn all about Atoms, the building blocks of matter. This silly and scientifically accurate story brings chemistry to life in a way that little ones will enjoy. From protons, to neutrons and electrons, the periodic table, and so much more; learning the basics of chemistry has never been more fun! 

With a simple rhyming structure, colorful illustrations, and fun characters, this book turns complex principles into funny, age appropriate and easily understandable lessons. Atoms: My First Science Textbook is written by Mary Wissinger, illustrated by Harriet Kim Anh Rodis, and published by Science, Naturally! The My First Science Textbook series was created by a long-time chemistry teacher, who wanted to make science and chemistry fun and approachable for all ages.


Science is fun! Learn all about Atoms, the building blocks of matter.

Atoms: My First Science Textbook

Engage and expand growing minds with these Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics inspired stories that illuminate an entire world of STEM-based possibilities.