Science Books for Kids

Discover the incredible world of Komodo dragons! These giant lizards are the largest in the world and live only on a remote Indonesian island. Learn amazing facts about their sharp teeth, powerful hunting skills, and mysterious abilities. What makes these fierce creatures so special? Find out in this thrilling adventure!

Did you know orangutans aren’t monkeys at all? They’re actually our cousins! Discover what makes these amazing forest people so incredibly smart and unique. Learn surprising facts about how they live, what they eat, and the special abilities that make them one of the cleverest animals on Earth. Are you ready to explore the world of orangutans?

Did you know Sumatran elephants are incredibly intelligent and can hold four litres of water in their trunks? Discover fascinating facts about these amazing animals—from their family groups and special communication to why they’re so important to Indonesia. What makes these gentle giants truly special?

Did you know tigers have teeth nine times longer than yours? Meet the Sumatran tiger, one of the biggest and most powerful cats on Earth! These orange and black striped hunters live on a faraway island in Indonesia, hiding in forests and swimming across rivers. But wait - are there really white tigers and golden tigers too? And why are these amazing animals in danger? Discover the incredible secrets of the world’s largest living cat!

Whoa! Is that a bear? Meet the sun bear – the smallest bear in the whole world! These amazing animals live in the tropical forests of Southeast Asia, where they climb trees, break open beehives with their sharp claws, and slurp up honey with their super long tongues. But wait – if they’re so small, what are sun bears scared of? And why do they need our help to stay safe?

Ned the farmer has a problem - his new leather armor is plain, boring brown, and he wants to look AMAZING! Can a handful of red and yellow flowers from the fields really turn into something better? With his magic Book guiding him, Ned squeezes, mixes, and dyes his way through one silly color after another. Will he ever find the perfect shade? This decodable reader practices the ‘ough’ phonogram in words like ‘although,’ ‘brought,’ ’enough,’ ’though,’ and ’tough.’

Ren is about to make history! He’s traveling to Mars to become the first person ever to step foot on the Red Planet. His journey will take months through the darkness of space. When he finally arrives, he’ll need to land his ship perfectly and explore the dusty red surface. What will Ren discover when he digs into the Martian soil? Join Ren on his amazing adventure to a world no human has ever touched!

One morning, the Sun counts her planets and gets a terrible shock - Pluto is missing! Where could a whole planet hide? Mercury is too hot, Venus is too cloudy, and Earth is too busy watching her humans. Together, the planets set off on a long, chilly trek past the asteroid belt and beyond, searching every corner of space for their smallest friend. Will they find him way out in the frozen dark? This decodable reader practices 2-syllable open words such as ‘begin,’ ‘focus,’ ‘open,’ and ‘moment.’

Who wakes up the farm before the sun is even awake? Who guards the gate at midnight, carries tiny scrolls across the sky, or weaves a nest fit for a palace? From busy bees and humble earthworms to patient camels crossing the desert, every creature has a job to do - and some jobs are quieter than others. Can you guess which worker has the hardest job of all? This decodable reader practices 3+ syllable words such as ‘magnificent,’ ‘dependable,’ ‘remarkable,’ and ‘diligently.’

Mia thinks wheels are the greatest invention EVER. Cars, clocks, ferris wheels - they spin the whole world! But what would happen if every single wheel suddenly vanished overnight? When Mia wakes up to find trucks flat on the ground and trains slumped on their tracks, she grabs a very unhelpful goat and sets off to solve the mystery. Could a quiet world actually be a better one? This decodable reader practices vowel team syllables in words such as ‘giant,’ ‘chaos,’ ‘create,’ ‘quiet,’ and ‘ruin.’