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Science Naturally publishes award-winning STEM and math books for kids, educators, and librarians. Explore bilingual titles, fiction, and free teacher’s guides. New Releases NEW RELEASE Charrancito se lanza a volar / Tiny Tern Takes Flight Price $18.95 NEW RELEASE Este es el Mar / This Is the Ocean Price $16.95 A Family for Zoya: The True Story of an Endangered Cub Price $21.95 NEW RELEASE My Community Loves Me Price $11.95 Charrancito se lanza a volar Price $16.95 NEW RELEASE This Is the Ocean Price $16.95 NEW RELEASE C Is for Crime Scene: A Forensics A to Z Book Price $18.95 El super volcán: Un héroe oculto debajo del Parque Nacional de Yellowstone Price $18.95 Best Sellers Las mujeres en la física Price $12.95 Las mujeres en la botánica Price $12.95 Las mujeres en la química Price $12.95 NEW RELEASE Este es el Mar / This Is the Ocean Price $16.95 Las mujeres en la medicina Price $12.95 Las mujeres en la biología Price $12.95 Las mujeres en la ingeniería Price $12.95 Paperback: All About Atoms Book Set Price $34.95 Shop by Age Ages 0-4 Ages 2-7 Ages 4-7 Ages 7-10 Ages 8-12 Ages 10-14 Shop by Subject Animals & Nature Early STEM Math Health & Anatomy Conservation & Environmentalism World Languages "These books encourage a lifetime of curiosity about the world around us!" Julie Edmonds, PhD, Carnegie Academy for Science Education Check Out Our Blog 1 2 3 4 5

Can you solve this month's science mystery? As much as Leila missed having Chloe around for their summer vacation, she had to admit that Chloe must be having a great time traveling.  Chloe's father was working on a trade treaty between the United States and other countries bordering the Pacific Ocean... ¿Hablas español? Haga clic aquí para resolver... June Selected from: One Minute Mysteries: 65 Short Mysteries You Solve With Math! Tall Tale Challenge Day was one of the highlights of the week at camp. The campers were sent off on all kinds of odd errands, such as finding animal fur, certain kinds of leaves, nuts, and other bits of nature. Dominic and Vincent had ended up with what they were sure was the toughest assignment: figuring out the exact height of the lone tree in the center of the field. They almost had to laugh when they were given only two tools to do it: a yardstick and a large ball of string. “This is impossible,” Dominic said, squinting up at the top of the tree. It was a sunny day. “It can’t be impossible,” Vincent said. “The counselor said that other guys have done it with the same things they gave us.” They thought for a while. “Well, I have an idea,” Dominic said, “but it’s not going to be easy. One of us could hold the ball of string while the other one ties the end to his belt and climbs the tree. We could probably get close enough to the top to estimate how much is left, and then we could add that to the length of string from there to the ground.” “I don’t think we’d like the result of that,” Vincent said. “Why not?” asked Dominic. REVEAL ANSWER

"Sorry I'm late. We had to spend 10 minutes scraping the ice off the car before we could get going," Ignacio said as he joined the tennis class. He and his friend Deshi were taking Saturday morning lessons at the tennis club's indoor courts... ¿Hablas español? Haga clic aquí para resolver... January Selected from: One Minute Mysteries: 65 Short Mysteries You Solve With Math! Setting the Date One night, Elijah and Kevin were watching the debate for the upcoming presidential election. They were in Kevin’s family room taking notes about the topics that were being discussed and the main points each candidate was making. There was going to be a quiz on the debate in their social studies class the next morning. Kevin’s younger brother, John, was sitting at the computer in the corner, working on the invitations for his birthday party, which was going to be on January 6th. He always had his party on the actual day of his birthday, even if it was a school day. He was getting excited about it already, even though it was more than two months away. Kevin had helped him get started on the computer program, but had to move over to the TV when the debate came on. John read aloud what he had written so far: “You are invited to a party for John’s birthday on . . . something, January 6th. Kevin, what day of the week is my birthday going to be? We don’t have a calendar for next year yet.” “How should I know?” Kevin said. “I’m trying to watch this debate.” “Do you remember what day of the week your birthday was on earlier this year?” Elijah asked John. “Sunday,” John replied. “I remember we watched a pro football game on TV during the party.” “Well, then shouldn’t it be obvious which day of the week your next birthday will be?” Elijah asked. REVEAL ANSWER

Science Naturally's Event Sales Program allows you to fundraise while offering quality STEM materials to your customers, families, or event participants. Order ahead, send back anything left after the event, and pay 50% off retail for the books you sold. EVENT SALES PROGRAM Our Event Sales Program allows you to fundraise while offering quality STEM materials to your customers, families, or event participants. Perfect for book fairs, conferences, and more! Here's how it works: Select the books you'd like by browsing our store Order any of our books at a 50% discount Return the books that you don't sell Receive your bill after your event Only pay for the books you sold To learn more or to place an order, contact Martha at Martha@ScienceNaturally.com or 1-866-724-8976 "These are some of the most engaging nonfiction books I have ever read!" -Sonya Smith Science Field Coordinator, ATOMS2XP and IMPACT2, Mississippi State, MS "We love the Science Naturally Event Sales Program. It allows us to offer great products to our students with no money upfront." -Doug Tackett PTA Dad Amarillo, TX Download our Book Sale flyer for more information

These beautifully illustrated books are the perfect holiday gift idea for parents and younger children. Spark an interest in animals and science by exploring the worlds of several different species and how they interact with their environment and each other! Gifts for Budding Scientists These beautifully illustrated, award-winning books are the perfect gift for a budding young scientist (or animal lover)! Babies Nurse Great gift idea for the budding young scientist and/or animal lover! Perfect for parents of young children. This beautifully illustrated book’s overarching theme of breastfeeding inspires conversations about parenting, biology, habitats, survival, and more, making this book an engaging choice for young children as well as elementary school readers. Click Here to View Cuddled and Carried Beautiful images introduce the reader to attachment in the natural world. Watching mothers lend a paw, wing, flipper, or hand to care for their young fosters empathy, kindness, and compassion. Supplemental back matter and a free Teacher's Guide helps parents, librarians, educators, and healthcare providers creatively describe caretaking, while introducing a range of early science concepts. Click Here to View If My Mom Were a Platypus: Mammal Babies and Their Mothers All mammal mothers feed, protect, and teach their young, even though these tasks can challenge their own needs for survival. But a mammal baby’s journey to maturity varies dramatically depending on whether it is a bear or a bat, a shrew or a seal, a hippopotamus or a human. This fascinating look at life cycles portrays the normalcy of birth and breastfeeding and explores how mothers help 14 different mammals navigate the path from helpless infants to self-sufficient adults. Click Here to View

Scientific curiosity begins in childhood. Exposure to animals and their environments—whether in nature or in a book—is often at the root of a child’s interest in science. Young Jane Goodall loved to observe the wildlife near her home, a passion that inspired her groundbreaking chimpanzee research. Beginnings Collection A collaboration between Science Naturally and Platypus Media to inspire conversations about nature, science, and families. Scientific curiosity begins in childhood. Exposure to animals and their environments—whether in nature or in a book— is often at the root of a child’s interest in science. Young Jane Goodall loved to observe the wildlife near her home, a passion that inspired her groundbreaking chimpanzee research. Charles Turner, pioneering entomologist, spent hours reading about ants and other insects in the pages of his father’s books. Rachel Carson began writing stories about squirrels when she was eight. Spark curiosity in a child and watch them develop a lifelong enthusiasm for learning. These stunningly illustrated, information-packed titles introduce youngsters to the wonderful world of animals, and, by extension, to themselves. They encourage children to make real-world connections that sharpen their analytical skills and give them a head start in STEM. Reading these titles together inspires children to think about how each species matures, what they need to survive, and what their communities look like—whether pride, flock, or family. More than a simple scientific introduction, these animal stories are an instance and an analogy of caring love. Showing children attachment in the natural world fosters empathy, kindness, and compassion in both their interpersonal and interspecies interactions. An easy choice for the home, library, or classroom, our Beginnings collection has something to spark or sustain budding curiosity in any child. Titles in the Collection include: ages 0-4 | grades preK - 1 English Book Teacher's Guide Bilingual English/Spanish Book English/Haitian Creole Book ages 4-7 | grades preK - 2 English Book Bilingual English/Spanish Book ages 7-10 | grades 2 - 5 English Book Teacher's Guide Teacher's Guide ages 8-12 | grades 4-6 English Book Spanish Book English Teacher's Guide Spanish Teacher's Guide Our commitment to Spanish and bilingual STEM education: We are pleased to offer all of our Beginnings books in Spanish or bilingual (English/Spanish) editions. Librarian Amy Koester writes : Students for whom English is not a native language may struggle with a communication barrier in their interactions with STEM content. When instruction and activities are offered exclusively in oral or written English, nonnative speakers are at risk of losing motivation in STEM areas as their language capacities impact their ability to adequately demonstrate their STEM content knowledge; how frustrating to know the concepts being taught but not be able to express that knowledge. Difficulty speaking English should not be confused with an inability to think scientifically, and instructors with students who are English-language learners must adapt their approaches to teaching STEM content so that all students may not only learn but also demonstrate their learning. We know that there's a scarcity of adequate Spanish-language STEM resources. This is an extreme disservice to Spanish-speaking students and those from mixed-language families. To address this issue, we have committed to producing all of our books in Spanish or bilingual editions.

Experience 'Talking Science': A Children's Book Uncovering the Universal Language of Science and How Common Measurements Unify the World. A cozy hug is one meter wide, a good night’s sleep is 41,400 seconds long, and an African elephant weighs almost 5,500 kilograms. No matter where you are in the world, scientists use these same units of measurement to communicate with one another. Talking Science brings science vocabulary to life for even the youngest children. Written by award-winning children’s book author Mary Wissinger, with inviting and fun illustrations by Lilia Miceli, this innovative children’s book uses kid-friendly examples to show readers how big ideas can be shared—and how science connects us all. The International System of Units is a group of seven measurements—seconds, meters, kilograms, amperes, kelvins, moles, and candelas—that allow scientists anywhere in the world to understand each other. With this system, people from different places, who speak different languages, can describe and solve the same problems. In the past, scientists measured things in all kinds of different ways. But it's difficult to share science across the globe when one person uses their arm and another person uses their foot to measure the same thing! Now, using the universal language of science, we can work together to make discoveries. . ORDER PRESS RELEASE Book details Hardback (ISBN 978-1-958629-41-3 ) $16.95 eBook (ISBN 978-1958629-42-0) $13.99 Age range 2 - 7 years Grade range Pre-K - 2nd Grade Praise for Talking Science "...Will help young learners clearly visualize each base unit from the International System of measurement. Excellent addition to any school library’s 500 Dewey section." —Goodreads reviewer Melanie Dulaney MEET THE AUTHOR Mary Wissinger was born in Wisconsin where she spent most of her childhood singing, reading, and daydreaming. She dove into storytelling through acting, singing, and writing (and writing and writing). While spending time as a classroom teacher sharing the magic of music, she saw firsthand the incredible life-changing power of stories. Mary lives in St. Louis, MO where she writes stories that inspire curiosity about the world and connection with others. She is also the author of the Science Wide Open series and the My First Science Textbook series. She can be reached at Mary.Wissinger@ScienceNaturally.com . MEET THE Illustrator Lilia Miceli grew up in Turin, Italy, where she loved to use her drawings to tell stories. She studied 2D animation at the Centro Sperimentale di Cinematrografia of Turin and is now a professional illustrator. Drawing is her primary form of communication and she likes to use her creativity to make the world a better place by dealing with important topics and creating something beautiful that raises the soul of those who see it. She also enjoys sharing food and drinks with friends, cuddling every cute animal she meets, and pretending to be a mermaid.

Women In Physics Featured in STEM Magazine APRIL 15, 2021 Women in Physics, the third book in the Science Wide Open series, has a 10-page feature in April 2021 issue of STEM Magazine! Check out the magazine to read more about the book and about the pioneering physicists. About STEM Magazine

Can you solve this real-world math mystery? Spring had turned the corner and twins Frances and Fiona were pleased that they could start spending time outside in their backyard. The family's yard was sheltered by trees with long branches, perfect for the girls' hobby of bird watching.  ¿Hablas español? Haga clic aquí para resolver... May Selected from: One Minute Mysteries: 65 MORE Short Mysteries You Solve With Science! Finding A Solution Spring had turned the corner and twins Frances and Fiona were pleased that they could start spending time outside in their backyard. The family's yard was sheltered by trees with long branches, perfect for the girls' hobby of bird watching. Frances had the job of mixing sugar in water for their hummingbird feeder. In the past, the girls noticed that more hummingbirds came to the feeder when they used a more sugary mix. This year Frances had decided to make the mix as sweet as possible. In the kitchen, she added sugar to hot water until sugar started collecting in the bottom of the pot even while she was stirring it. Then she filled the feeder with the water solution. "I just love it when we get to see so many hummingbirds!" Frances said as she screwed the lid onto the feeder. The girls hung the feeder on a tree branch where they could watch from their deck. It took a few days for the hummingbirds to start coming, and when they did, the birds left almost instantly each time. The girls went out to check the feeder. "I think I see the problem," Fiona said, scraping powder from the feeding holes. "Where did that come from?" Frances asked. "The birds can't get the mix out of the feeder," Fiona said. "This powder clogging the holes is sugar." "I didn't put any sugar on the outside," Frances protested. "And I stopped adding sugar to the water when the sugar started collecting at the bottom of the water even when I was stirring it. I know that when there's as much sugar as the water can hold, the water is saturated and can't dissolve any more sugar. Isn't that right?" REVEAL ANSWER

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Let’s take a look at how architects design the world! Discover how they use creativity and problem-solving to create beautiful buildings that meet the needs of the people who use them. COMING MARCH 2026 Let’s take a look at how architects design buildings around the world! Travel the globe to explore how architects shape our communities using creativity, problem-solving, and innovation. Through colorful and vibrant art, this book highlights how buildings are designed to be both beautiful and functional, blending with their environments and meeting the needs of the people who use them. See how thoughtful architectural concepts can be found all around us. From schools in Rwanda that stay cool with smart materials to temples in India that come alive with sunlight, each stop along the way offers a glimpse into the fascinating world of building design. Readers travel to cities with sturdy skyscrapers that resist fierce winds, snug homes that absorb heat from the Earth, and buildings crafted to honor and reflect a timeless heritage. Architect and author Franchesca Alchanati shares her passion for design by bringing global examples to life for young readers. Illustrator Sophia Watts enhances this journey, using cutaways, diagrams, and bold visuals to show readers what’s going on behind the walls, down to the carefully chosen materials. Perfect for curious kids and budding builders, It Was Designed by an Architect celebrates the small details and big ideas that make our communities more purposeful, welcoming, and vibrant places to live. PREORDER PRESS RELEASE Book Details Age Range 7-10 years Grade Range 3rd grade - 4th grade Trim Size 10" x 8" Pages 40 Hardcover (ISBN 978-1-958629-93-2) • $18.95 eBook (ISBN 978-1-958629-94-9) • $13.99 Praise for It Was Designed by an Architect Coming soon... About the Author Franchesca Alchanati is a native of Los Angeles who grew up as a triplet, vividly recalls the moment she chose to become an architect—Career Day in second grade. Her passion for architecture grew through her education at Drexel University in Philadelphia, along with global travel and volunteer work that deepened her commitment to socially impactful design. Now based in Washington, D.C., Frankie balances her architectural career with leading Parenting Child Care Rwanda International (PCCRI), the NGO she founded to support families and schools in Rwanda. She can be reached at Frankie.Alchanati@ScienceNaturally.com . About the Illustrator Sophia Watts is a designer and illustrator from Nottingham. She graduated from Leeds Arts University with a first-class honours degree in illustration and is currently based in South West London, where she lives with her girlfriend. Sophia’s passions include animals, food, and travel, all themes that feature prominently in her work. She particularly enjoys creating scenes that capture the true essence of the places she visits, adding in the small nuances that make each location unique. Sophia mainly works digitally but occasionally works in traditional media. Throughout her career, she has had the opportunity to work with companies such as Penguin Random House UK, The Northern Opera Group, Scoop Magazine, Independent Leeds, Stratford Literary Festival, and more.