I am excited to let you know Storey Publishing has an exciting new list of children’s nonfiction books coming in Spring 2024. In these books they share diving into the underwater world of the Octopus, learning the physics of Rainbows, and so much more. Perfect books for my nieces and nephews.
The Incredible Octopus by Erin Spencer
The Incredible Octopus combines amazing photos with in-depth facts to get kids aged 7 and up to get excited about Octopuses and the underwater world in which they live. Readers are introduced to the fascinating biology of the Octopus, from its 3 hearts and 9 brains to suction cups and how they work, and learn all about what it’s like to be an Octopus: how they use camouflage and ink, what they eat, and how they reproduce (nests and eggs!).
The book also explores the intelligence and playfulness of this animal—and, of course, the famous stories of Octopuses who escaped their tanks. Readers will meet 13 different species of Octopuses and find out what makes them unique, from the most venomous and best disguised to the deepest and coldest. They’ll also get a glimpse into exciting Octopus research, technology inspired by Octopuses, and ways to help conserve our Oceans.
Rainbow Science by Artemis Roehrig Discover How Rainbows Are Made, with 23 Fun Experiments & Colorful Activities!
On Sale: March 19, 2024 | Price: $16.99 | ISBN: 9781635866179
Discover how Rainbows are made, where they come from, and how to see all their stunning colors right before your own eyes! Through 23 creative experiments and bright activities with simple materials and straightforward instructions, kids can be a rainbow scientist and explore the math and physics of light refraction.
Let’s Learn to Fish! Everything You Need to Know to Start Freshwater Fishing By Dan Armitage
Grab a fishing rod and head out to a nearby stream or lake for a fishing adventure! In this skills-based book, kids ages 6 and up go on a fishing trip, led by author and fishing guide Dan Armitage of the Kids’ Fishing Fun Program, and learn essential techniques, facts, and tips to learn how to fish and catch a big one! Step-by-step color photography shows everything kids need, the best beginner bait and tackle, key fishing skills such as rigging, casting, and reeling in fish, and tips on where to fish for crappies, bass, catfish, perch, trout, and more. Kids record fishing adventures in the log at the back of the book. The skills teach fun fishing know-how, connect kids to nature, and foster independence and self-reliance.
Julia Rothman’s Ocean Anatomy Activity Book Match-Ups, Word Puzzles, Quizzes, Mazes, Projects, Secret Codes + Lots More
Kids aged 8 and up are invited to take a deep dive into the wonders of the ocean with Julia Rothman’s Ocean Anatomy Activity Book. Based on Rothman’s popular book Ocean Anatomy (with 102,000 copies in print), this interactive format features on-the-page word puzzles, mazes, drawing activities, craft projects, and much more. The book features Rothman’s delightful illustrations throughout with activities such as identifying the parts of a crab, matching ocean creatures to their place in the tidal zones, helping the hermit crab through a maze to find his new home, and creating original sea shell shapes. From penguins and whales to barnacles and jellyfish, kids will love joining Rothman’s colorful ocean exploration.
Backpack Explorer: Discovering Plants and Flowers What Will You Find? By Editors of Storey Publishing
Head outside and learn about the amazing plants and flowers all around! In the seventh book of the Backpack Explorer series, junior naturalists search for ferns, wildflowers, grasses, water plants, edible plants, and more in this take-along nature book. Backpack Explorer: Discovering Plants & Flowers is packed with prompts and activities, including 12 interactive field guides, sensory scavenger hunts, activities such as Paint with Dandelions, Watch a Flower Grow, and discovery zone pages with tips for identifying plants and flowers, plant science, leaf shapes, seeds, pollination, and more. With a real magnifying glass, stickers, and a log for recording plant finds, this book is the perfect take along for outdoor-loving kids for their next nature adventure.
Nature Smarts Workbook: All about Water (Ages 4-6) By The Environmental Educators of Mass Audubon
Clouds, rain, puddles, ice, rivers, lakes, streams, fog, mist, and dew—water is all around us and it’s one of the world’s most important resources. In this special water-themed Nature Smarts Workbook, kids ages 4 to 6 learn all about how water connects every living thing. Each page builds curiosity and early science skills, nature observation, and investigation with on-the-page puzzles and outdoor learning activities. Adapted from Mass Audubon’s acclaimed nature camps, this workbook compliments early childhood curriculum focusing on the water cycle, weather, and the importance of water resources. Nature-loving kids go on a Water Scavenger Hunt to find water in their world, try a Melting Ice Race experiment, head outside for the Where Did the Puddle Go? evaporation experiment, and discover all the parts of the Water Cycle. Every chapter ends with an invitation to be a nature hero and help protect water sources in your community. Hands-on and engaging, this second Nature Smarts Workbook specifically written for 4- to 6-year-olds, will spark curiosity, wonder, and appreciation of water everywhere.
What Goes on inside a Beaver Pond? By Becky Cushing Gop Illustrated by Carrie Shryock
Dive into the fascinating world of beavers—the swimmers, builders, and engineers of the animal kingdom!
What Goes on inside a Beaver Pond? takes kids ages 8 to 10 on a journey through a year in the life of a young beaver (called a “kit”). This is an exciting year as the young beaver leaves her family lodge and moves throughout the Yokun Brook waterways, seeking a new home for herself. Throughout the seasons, vibrant illustrations and descriptions reveal the hidden inner-workings of a beaver lodge, how beavers fell trees with their teeth and create a wetland habitat, how they collect food and ward off predators, and what daily life is like within a beaver colony. Educational side panels enhance the story with details about beaver behavior and anatomy, as well as information about what other animal inhabitants of the pond are up to throughout the year. Author Becky Cushing Gop is an environmental educator and director of Mass Audubon’s Pleasant Valley Wildlife Sanctuary where the story takes place. Nature illustrator Carrie Shryock’s lively and charming graphics bring the young beaver’s story to life for nature-curious kids.
Thank you,
Glenda, Charlie and David Cates
