December 2025 list by Angie R. |
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About Time: A Children's Guide to the History and Science of Time
by Rebecca Struthers
About Time is an interactive guide for children ages 7–9 that explains how clocks work, how to tell time, and how humans have measured time throughout history. Written by a physicist and an award-winning watchmaker, it introduces time zones, time management, and the science behind timekeeping. With hands-on activities and clear explanations, the book helps kids understand not just how to read clocks, but also how time shapes daily life and how clockmaking works.
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An Anthology of Christmas
by Auriol Bishop
An Anthology of Christmas is a beautifully designed gift book for children ages 7–9, filled with stunning photos, festive illustrations, and hundreds of fascinating facts about the natural wonders behind Christmas traditions. Kids learn why Christmas trees are evergreens, where mistletoe customs come from, and how ancient traditions shaped today’s celebrations. Featuring foil details, gilded edges, and a ribbon marker, this ninth book in the bestselling Children’s Anthologies series offers a magical, informative look at the season that young readers can explore on their own or enjoy at bedtime.
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Britannica All New Kids' Encyclopedia: What We Know & What We Don't
by Britannica Group
This fully updated Britannica children’s encyclopedia covers everything from ancient Egypt and supernovas to AI and Taylor Swift. Spanning 400+ pages with over 1,000 illustrations and insights from global experts, it presents reliable, up-to-date facts in a journey from the beginning of time to the future. Packed with trustworthy information, it’s designed to inspire curiosity in every reader.
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Explore Science: A Visual Journey Through Our World
by DK
Diagrams to pore over, on subjects you would never expect. Explore science in ways never seen before, as you follow a droplet of water on its eternal cycle, sail around the Galápagos Islands to unravel mysteries of evolution, or marvel at the frozen world at the time of the Ice Age. Each topic is brought to life with beautiful illustrations and is accompanied by all the extra information you could need on your journey of discovery.
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The Fantastical Safari
by Lucy Brownridge
From the author of The Wonder Garden, The Fantastical Safari takes readers into some of the most remote places on Earth to meet extraordinary animals and learn how they survive in extreme conditions. With vivid illustrations and captivating facts, it explores creatures like the tree kangaroo of Papua New Guinea and the vampire ground finch of the Galápagos. This beautifully designed book invites young readers to discover the science and stories behind life in places such as the Mariana Trench, the Greenland Ice Shelf, the Galápagos Islands, Papua New Guinea’s highlands, and the Sahara Desert—sparking curiosity and imagination.
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Hello, I'm Joy
by Dk
Introducing the Hello series in collaboration with Disney and Pixar! The stars of Inside Out 2 are here to help kids aged 6-9 engage with and embrace the wide range of human emotions! In Hello, I'm Joy, this friendly Inside Out 2 character guides children through an understanding of joyful feelings, fostering intelligence and self-awareness of these uplifting and interesting feelings in a fun and relatable style.
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The Kwanzaa Story
by Alliah L. Agostini
Discover the history and importance of Kwanzaa, a week-long December holiday celebrated in Black, African, and African American culture.
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Make Your Own Zoo: Cardboard Creature Crafts for Kids Made from Recycled Packaging
by Tracey Radford
Create a colorful zoo of cute cardboard animals using recycled boxes and tubes. This eco-friendly craft book offers simple, step-by-step projects that turn everyday materials into lions, penguins, parrots, dolphins, and more—organized by habitats like Safari, Jungle, Snow, Aviary, and Aquarium. Kids can also make scenery such as trees, rocks, and icebergs, building a complete imaginative world while learning about creativity and recycling.
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Range: How Exploring Your Interests Can Change the World: Adapted for Young Readers
by David Epstein
Range challenges the idea that early specialization creates the most successful people. Drawing on research and real stories of top athletes, artists, scientists, and more, it shows that those with broad, varied experiences often excel most in complex, unpredictable fields. Adapted for young readers, this book offers inspiring examples and practical tools to help you discover your own potential and expand your range.
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Salmon Run: An Epic Journey to the Ocean and Back
by Annie Chen
A Junior Library Guild Gold Selection, Salmon Run uses vivid, scientifically accurate illustrations to follow a Pacific coho salmon from egg to adult. Beginning as a tiny orange egg in a Washington State river, she grows through five life stages—egg, alevin, fry, smolt, and adult—journeying from river to estuary to ocean and back again to spawn. This engaging, beautifully illustrated book offers young naturalists an inviting look at the remarkable life cycle of a key North Pacific species.
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Soccer Legends. Women's 2026
by Kevin Pettman
Showcasing the top 100 women soccer players in the modern game, Women's Soccer Legends 2026 offers the latest facts and stats of players in every position who play in the elite leagues. With a star profile on each page, this visually arresting stats book is packed with incisive data and includes stunning heat maps that show the pitch movements of each player.
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Stars and Planets
by Simon Holland
Eyewonder Stars and Planets is a picture-packed space guide for children aged 5–7. Explore stars, planets, black holes, and our galaxy, with stunning photos, updated facts, and fun activities like stargazing and mazes. Perfect for curious young minds, this book inspires learning, supports school projects, and sparks a love of the Universe.
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The Unofficial Guide to Leadership in Minecraft
by Jill Keppeler
In gaming as in real life, it can be so frustrating when a group has no direction! Sometimes, someone just has to step up and take charge. But once you do, what's the best way to handle this new role? How can you convince people to listen to you? What do you do if they won't? This informative book guides Minecraft players through some common challenges and dilemmas using social and emotional learning skills paired with in-game information. Readers will learn more about taking initiative, showing empathy, recognizing strengths, and more.
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Vampire Bat vs. Elf Owl
by Nathan Sommer
Vampire bats are the world's smallest bats! They live off the blood of prey. Elf owls might be tiny, but they can snatch prey out of midair with their talons. In this book, these animals battle it out for the title of winner! This hi-lo title brings action to reluctant readers through leveled text and vibrant, action-packed images that highlight both of the tiny fighters. Special features show off each animal's skills, habitat, size, weapons, and more! The ending is sure to have young readers in suspense!
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