Who says pictures books are for just for toddlers? These gorgeous books will be treasured parts of any growing library.
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This stunning new offering from the Welcome to the Museum series guides readers around the world's oceans, from sandy shorelines to the darkest depths.
Animalium presents the animal kingdom in glorious detail with illustrations from Katie Scott, an unparalleled talent.
Discover more than 160 exhibits in this virtual museum, open all hours.
The newest title in the Welcome to the Museum series focuses its attention on the impressive beasts that once ruled the world: dinosaurs.
Discover more than 160 exhibits in this virtual museum, open all hours.
The newest title in the Welcome to the Museum series turns its focus to the heavens and explores the wonders of space.
Designed to present chemistry in a new, approachable way, this book explores the history and application of chemistry in the natural world. With incredible artwork from Ximo Abadía, the reader can visualize the 118 known elements and explore the chemical makeup of the universe.
Dig into the amazing world of dinosaurs! This one-of-a-kind atlas from National Geographic is packed with eye-popping illustrations, incredible fossil finds, and fascinating maps custom made for kids by the world leaders in mapmaking and exploration.
Travel the world without leaving your living room.
Magical, mysterious and sometimes mischievous, the fairy folk of the world are notoriously elusive, but this charming compendium will reveal their secrets. From Cornish pixies and Spanish goblins to the forest gnomes of the Congo, welcome to the world of the fairy folk!
This captivating book features a mix of fairy 'facts' and short retellings of some of the most magical fairy tales.
Travel back to the land before time to discover real dinosaur stories from the world of paleontology. Featuring T. rex, Stegosaurus, and Triceratops – it's the perfect gift for young dinosaur fans!
An epic, oversize nonfiction picture book in the vein of Bees: A Honeyed History—all about sharks and their prehistoric predecessors
Sharks are some of the oldest creatures on the earth (or, rather, in its waters).
"Appreciative and informative. Enchanting, indeed. An invitation to a world of ornithological wonders."—Kirkus Reviews
"… a very readable and beautiful book.
A beautifully illustrated introduction to dinosaurs, with colorful watercolor art and descriptions full of fun facts and information on each one.
Did you know that Argentinosaurus was as heavy as a herd of elephants? That Mosasaurus was three times the length of a great white shark?
A vibrant guide to the Great Barrier Reef full of surpising factoids and retro illustrations, perfect for children curious about life under the sea!
"Ominous passages about coral bleaching and the problems posed by plastic in the sea are balanced by hopeful explanations of efforts being made to preserve the reef."
—Wall Street Journal
Discover 15 plants and fungi with life-changing powers and learn how to grow them at home.
Meet their surprising relatives (the tasty tomato is a cousin of deadly nightshade!) and unearth their interesting stories (lettuce was the first plant to be grown in space!).
Why are animals so amazingly colorful?
Find out in this kaleidoscopic look at the technicolor world of animals. Meet animals of every color of the rainbow and find out why they are the colors and patterns they are.