Gravity keeps people grounded and prevents them from floating away into space! Young readers will learn how and why gravity works and discover how to measure it on Earth.

The planets in the solar system are in constant motion as they orbit the sun. Motion is all around! Children will get an introduction to the laws of motion and learn about speed, friction, and action and reaction.

People get energy from food and use energy to exercise. This book teaches young readers about chemical and kinetic energy and explains how electricity and fossil fuels are energy sources.

An electric eel is an ocean fish that makes and uses electricity to shock prey! Children will learn what electricity is and all about batteries, static, and electric currents.

A firefly is an insect that can make light by mixing chemicals inside its body! This book introduces children to light sources, light rays, and the scientific concept of reflection.

Young readers are introduced to the basic science concept of temperature and how to properly identify things that are hot and cold in this age-appropriate text. Fun facts, striking, full-color photographs, and diagrams provide insight into this essential elementary science curriculum topic. This accessible reading experience is sure to make early learners even more curious about the world around them, and it encourages them to experiment safely with...

Pushing against a wall and pulling on a rope are examples of forces at work in the world around us. This age-appropriate way of discussing forces allows young readers to explore beginner physics using language and examples they can easily understand. The simple, accessible text and colorful diagrams present a basic science curriculum topic to early learners in a fresh and fun way. Vibrant photographs of young people experimenting with forces encourage...

Why does light appear after you flick on a light switch? Where does electricity come from? Questions such as these are answered in this age-appropriate and educational book all about electricity, which is a common part of elementary science curricula. This engaging text explains basic scientific concepts to young readers to teach them about how electricity works, where it comes from, and how we use it in our everyday lives. Vibrant, full-color photographs...

Updated for 2020, Young children will enjoy learning more about one of their favorite animals to visit at the zoo. The text and photos will engage children as they learn about gorillas.