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Kids' Books December 2025/January 2026 |
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Race to the South Pole: A Two-Sided Story
by Alexandra Stewart
In this uniquely designed, two-sided book, readers will find themselves on both sides of the world-famous race to the South Pole in 1910. Follow the stories of polar explorers Robert F. Scott and Roald Amundsen as they each lead their teams on a daring and gripping adventure to Antarctica braving the extreme conditions.
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Spark: Jim West's Electrifying Adventures in Creating the Microphone
by Ainissa Ramirez
Meet the insatiably curious Jim West, who invented a vital piece of the device we all carry in our pockets--transforming how the world communicates today. Young Jim West loves to pull apart electronics to see how they work. Those around him say a kid like him can't become a scientist, but Jim is determined to forge his own way. His knack for all things electric (and luck in landing a summer job with the freedom to experiment) lead him to invent an important part of the devices we rely on every day.
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Omnibird: An Avian Investigator's Handbook
by Giselle Clarkson
Have you seen a bird today? Did you notice what was interesting about it? Investigating a bird is like solving a puzzle. To gather all the pieces, you look for clues: meet the omnibird. An omnibird shares the basics of all birdlife: born from an egg, has feathers, two legs, a beak and gizzard, perhaps a premium feature like spurs. Knowing the omnibird gives you a case file of information to investigate any bird. Omnibird investigates 18 birds from around the world. Explore the internal structure of bird bones, learn what a gizzard stone is for, bird poop, feathers, and flight patterns.
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The Wizard's Guide to Magical Experiments: 40 Science Experiments to Try at Home
by A. J. Wood
In this unique volume, kids will discover the thrill of the real-life magic of chemistry with hands-on experiments. Learn dozens of magic tricks and spells that are actually wow-inducing age-appropriate science experiments. Mini-booklets and fold-out activities on every page add to the discovery. Experiments include: Make Water Bend - Rainbow Eggs - Make a Magical Ice Tower - Stop Water from Freezing - Send a Magic Message - Oil Fireworks - Liquid Layers - Make Money Talk - Make an Eggshell Disappear - Make a Rubber Bone and more!
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Comeback Creatures: Discover the Wild Things Once Thought Extinct
by Leisa Stewart-Sharpe
Discover animals thought to be extinct that have been found alive in the wild! Earth is of land and sea, of light and dark, of life and death, with thousands of species vanishing each year. They're presumed extinct . . . Or are they? In special cases, certain creatures thought to have died out have been found alive and thriving. They are known as Lazarus species. From the black-footed ferret in Wyoming to the Pinocchio lizard found in the cloud forests of Ecuador, examples can be found all over the globe. This book is a hopeful exploration of wildlife conservation.
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