Science For Kids

From the author of the Sibert Medal–winning The Mona Lisa Vanishes and the illustrator of the Caldecott Honor book Mel Fell comes a slippery, wondrous exploration of a mysterious misfit: the eel. Often misunderstood, the eel has baffled scientists and befuddled philosophers for centuries...

Som Peter Parker hænger han ud med sin ven Mary Jane og passer sit job som fotograf på avisen Daily Bugle. Som Spider-Man kæmper han mod Doctor Octopus, Electro, Venom, Lizard og en masse andre forbrydere. Nogle gange samarbejder han med andre superhelte, blandt andet Hulk og Ms. Marvel.

David Aguilar was born missing part of one arm, a small detail that seemed to define his life and limit people’s ideas of who he was and who he could be. But in this funny and heartfelt memoir, David proves that he can throw out the rulebook and people’s expectations and maybe even make a difference in the world—and all with a sense of humor.

Miss Posterity's Academy for Practical Magic is the best kindling school in New York City - and wealthy 12-year-old Emma Harris is accustomed to the best. But when her father dies, leaving her penniless, Emma is reduced to working off her debts to Miss Posterity alongside Izzy, a daring servant girl who refuses to let her magic be snuffed out, even if society dictates she must. Emma and Izzy reluctantly form a pact: If Izzy teaches Emma how to survive as a servant, Emma will reveal to Izzy what she knows about magic.

Ready to Go Where No One Has Gone Before? Meet Captain Luna, the bravest kid explorer in the Solar System, and her best friend, Astro, a fluffy, six-legged robot-dog with a talent for sniffing out trouble (and space treats!). Luna and Astro are tired of the same old planets. They’ve decided to take their cozy spaceship, the Stardust Drifter, past Pluto, past the icy Kuiper Belt, and into the mysterious Deep Dark, the very edge of our cosmic neighborhood! Join them on an epic, colorful adventure where they will: Navigate a maze of silent, shimmering Iceberg Armadas.

The Universe is going to sleep... but one light is still blinking. In the furthest reaches of the Forbidden Sector, where the stars hum like crystal bells and the nebulae are tangled with tinsel, lives a legend. Most delivery pilots have long since docked their ships for the Great Hibernation, but Neo isn't most pilots. With his clockwork companion, Squeak, and a rust-bucket ship fueled by liquid cocoa, Neo has one final mission to complete before the Triple Suns rise.

A Tidy Tale of Leadership, Listening, and Lots of Nuts and Bolts! Meet Unit 7, a shiny, blue-eyed robot who is the Best. Helper. Ever. in Sparkleville. Unit 7 loves things to be organized: the books must be sorted, the gnomes must be polished, and the world must be tidy. But Sparkleville is getting messy! The current Mayor, loud and messy Mr. Grumbles, only promises BIG, NOISY FUN while ignoring the little problems: the Leaky Leak in the library, the peeling paint on the slide, and the wobbly benches where grandmas can't sit! Determined to fix the Messy Mess, Unit 7 decides to run for Mayor!

"I hope this book inspires you to overcome challenges and make a positive difference in the world," —Prominent autistic American scientist and animal behaviorist Temple Grandin, 30th hero in this New York Times bestselling picture book biography series for ages 5 to 9, adapted for audio. This...

It's mayhem at the science fair! A squishy goo monster is a challenge for the Princess in Black--but luckily some science-loving princesses are on hand to help. Princess Magnolia is excited. Excited and nervous. She's going to the Interkingdom Science Fair today to present her poster about seeds...

The bestselling and Sibert Honor–winning creators of The Book of Turtles brings us the true story of a snapping turtle’s extraordinary journey—and the amazing conservationists who helped give him a second chance. This feel-good story about beating the odds is complete with inspiring back...

What Harry Potter did for magic, Max Einstein does for kids' imaginations! Max leads a group of kid geniuses in this #1 New York Times bestseller officially approved by the Albert Einstein archives. Max Einstein is not your typical genius. She ... Hacks the computer system at NYU to attend...

Ten-story-high sand dunes, eye-tricking mirages, unlucky explorers – it’s all here and more in this newest Where Is? audiobook. From the #1 New York Times Best-Selling Who Was? series comes Where Is?, a series that tells the stories of world-famous landmarks and natural wonders! Imagine over...

"Mermaid Mia and the Sea Serpent's Lair" is an enchanting tale that immerses listeners in the vibrant world of Mermaid Mia, a courageous and adventurous young mermaid, as she embarks on an unforgettable journey beneath the waves. In this captivating children's book, listeners will dive into the azure depths of the ocean alongside Mia, where sunlight dances in shimmering rays, colorful fish dart among vibrant corals, and hidden wonders await around every corner.

The frost is fading, the Great Hearth is cooling, and the world is turning to dust. Only one girl can find the winter before it’s gone forever. In the village of Ever-Amber, the seasons have stopped. The air is thick with dry heat, and the magical Great Jar which holds the world’s winter has dwindled to a single, shimmering crystal. Ten-year-old Sarah knows that if the Last Snowflake melts, the quiet beauty of a winter’s chill will be lost to the "Thaw-Snatchers" and their world of endless, scorching steam.

Meet Melisa! She lives in the quiet, snowy town of Hollybrook, where Christmas Eve is always perfect, predictable, and perfectly cold. Until this year. Nine-year-old Melisa just can't sleep. And when she peeks out her window, she discovers that something very warm and very magical has landed in her town. Something that leaves trails of scorched snow and smells suspiciously like burnt gingerbread...

Learn how to destroy the universe with the power of astrophysics Based on real questions from children, expert author Dr Matt Bothwell has created the Supervillain Academy to teach astrophysics to middle graders “Could you crash the Moon into the Earth?” “If the Sun explodes, would we all...

The first woman to win a Nobel Prize, physicist and chemist Marie Curie is the 19th hero in the New York Times bestselling book biography series about heroes. This friendly, fun biography series focuses on the traits that made our heroes great--the traits that kids can aspire to in order to...

Camelot is becoming increasingly dangerous for dragons and their allies. When a fear-inducing toxin seeps into the water supply, Merlin, Hawk, and Sabina suspect sorcery. Could this be Lady Morgan’s doing? But when Lady Morgan pleads innocent and offers a truce to save her poisoned sister, the trio hesitantly believes her. Using a supernatural device called the memory stone, the team splits up to embark on an epic journey to Dragon’s Rest and portals beyond to uncover the mystery.

Having a pet dragon is very fun! He can sit, roll over, and play... He can candle a birthday cake, light a campfire, or so many other cool things.... But what if your dragon is constantly worrying when he’s separated from you?

Based on recent groundbreaking studies that will change the way parents feed their children, Allergy-Free Kids is a revolutionary guide to preventing food allergies. When her infant daughter was diagnosed with life-threatening food allergies, Robin Nixon Pompa found Dr. Gideon Lack, a clinical...