Little Scientists, Big Questions

One of the most popular questions of childhood remains confounding even to some adults: Why is the sky blue? This vibrant and informative volume presents a carefully crafted answer through achievable and age-appropriate text. Inviting images and fun photographs support the appealing content. Readers of all levels will be motivated to become inquisitive about other aspects and occurrences in the natural world around them.

Few topics are as exciting to young readers as dinosaurs. They learn the most difficult names and minute details just to satisfy their abundant curiosity. This motivating volume about the mighty reptiles answers the big question that budding paleontologists have: Where did the dinosaurs go? Readers will discover the fascinating answers their enquiring inquiring minds seek through comprehensible text, colorful images, and detailed illustrations.

Seasonal changes in nature are so familiar that we often fail to stop and contemplate: Hey, why is this happening? Falling leaves are one of the most noticeable changes in autumn to inquisitive young minds, and sometimes the most perplexing. This bright and cheerful book, which supports elementary science standards, describes what happens in trees to cause this curious occurrence. Strikingly colorful images of nature provide support to the significant science concepts that your young botanists will learn.

Big machines are a high-interest topic for young readers, and they learn what it takes to operate one in this creative look at a cool science career. A crane operator needs to have a strong understanding of STEM, and readers develop their STEM knowledge with some help from a cute collection of illustrated characters. The charming illustrations are presented alongside full-color photographs of cranes and their operators at work. As readers explore big questions about science, they learn the importance of curiosity and develop a deeper appreciation for the people they see hard at work around them every day.

Engineering is one of the basic components of STEM, so learning what an engineer does is an important part of STEM education. Young readers are sure to have fun exploring this cool science career alongside a relatable bunch of illustrated little scientists! As they answer age-appropriate questions about a career as an engineer, they develop a stronger understanding of STEM and a sense of curiosity about the world around them and the jobs they could one day have. This fresh look at big science questions combines full-color photographs of engineers at work with delightful illustrations to captivate young readers.

Dentists play an important part in helping us stay healthy. Readers discover fun facts about how dentists help us in this charming introduction to an essential STEM career. Illustrated kids guide readers through this unique reading experience that's filled with questions and answers about what dentists do and how they use science to do it. These illustrations are featured alongside full-color photographs as part of a design that is meant to engage both reluctant readers and impassioned little scientists. With short sentences and achievable text, young readers are able to independently explore this topic.

Young readers are often interested in what farmers do, but they might be surprised to discover how much farmers use science while they work! The fresh approach to a commonly covered career features a strong focus on STEM, as well as a delightful blending of illustrations and full-color photographs. Relatable cartoon kids guide young readers as they ask and answer big questions about what farmers do. This engaging format, which is presented in an achievable way for early learners, instills a sense of curiosity and wonder in little scientists.

Food science is growing in popularity as a field, and a career using science to make chocolate might interest young readers who like to help in the kitchen. Little scientists are encouraged to ask big questions about this career path as they learn fun facts about food science. Each page is filled with a mix of charming illustrations and colorful photographs, presented alongside simple, short sentences to hold readers' interest and encourage independent reading. The cheerful tone invites readers to stay curious about the different jobs they could do and inspires a lifelong interest in science.

Anyone with a dog or cat suspects that a "ruff" or "meow" is a kind of communication, but are animals actually talking when they make these noises? This informative book answers that question with achievable text. Vibrant images and helpful photographs aid readers in acquiring new vocabulary, while thoughtful explanations encourage young zoologists to keep asking questions and looking for answers about the amazing animal world.

When kids are asked what they want to be when they grow up, a veterinarian is always a popular answer. But what exactly does a vet do? Young readers find the answer in this charming guide to a high-interest science career. As they follow a group of illustrated little scientists, they learn the answers to big questions about being a vet. The at-level text and engaging tone appeals to early learners and encourages them to be curious and ask questions about the world around them. Colorful photographs are also included as part of an eye-catching, unique design.