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CLIMATE: How Wladimir Koppen Studied Weather and Drew the First Climate Maps
"2026 Best STEM Book – NSTA/CBC 2026 NSSTA Notable Social Studies Book “A visually evocative and mentally stimulating introduction to a climatologist.” Kirkus Reviews Before kids can understand climate change—first, they need to understand climate. As a teenager, Wladimir Köppen became interested how the landscape changed as he traveled south from St. Petersburg on the Baltic Sea in northern Russia to Crimea on the Black Sea. Explaining that changing landscape became his life’s work. In late 1800s, weather and climates were poorly understood. They needed someone to study it carefully over a long period of time. Köppen moved to Hamburg, Germany as head weatherman at the Deutsche Seewarte, the German Marine Observatory on the Baltic Sea. His job was to start one of the world’s first daily weather reports. He helped set up weather stations on the North Sea and train its staff. From around the world, he gathered other weather data. The World’s First Climate Map Slowly, that childhood problem of changing landscapes came into focus as he developed the world’s first climate map. They set out the five climate classifications Köppen identified (tropical, arid, temperate, continental, and polar). Köppen’s maps are still used today to help us understand the world’s ecosystems and plan for the future. "
Darcy Pattison (Author), Josiah John Bildner (Narrator)
Jeremy, the English Garden Snail: Heredity, Citizen Science, and #snaillove
"2026 Outstanding Science Trade Book- NSTA/CBC 2026 Best STEM Book – NSTA/CBC Clear, informative, and quite fascinating. Kirkus Reviews In a charming garden of London, a tiny hero emerges – Jeremy, a garden snail with a remarkable difference. Most snail shells coil right, but Jeremy's shell spirals to the left, making him a one-in-a-million wonder. That small difference will catapult him to fame, as scientists and snail enthusiasts rally to help him find a mate. Written by award-winning author Darcy Pattison and beautifully illustrated by Olga Gonina, this engaging story follows Jeremy's journey from a humble compost heap to international stardom. When Dr. Angus Davison, a geneticist at the University of Nottingham, learns about Jeremy, he sees an opportunity to unravel the mysteries of genetics and body symmetry. But there's a snail-sized problem – Jeremy needs a left-coiled partner to mate with! What follows is a heartwarming tale of citizen science, as Dr. Davison launches the #snaillove campaign, reaching out to people worldwide to help find Jeremy a mate. Join Jeremy on his shell-spinning adventure and discover the amazing world of science through the eyes of one extraordinary snail. Jeremy, the English Snail is more than just a book – it's an invitation to explore, question, and fall in love with the marvels of nature and the joys of scientific discovery."
Diego, the Galápagos Giant Tortoise: Saving a Species From Extinction
"“A worthwhile addition to Pattison’s Another Extraordinary Animal series.” Booklist Can humans save a species from extinction? Yes! With patience, persistence, and a full dose of hope. This is the heartbreaking tale of a Galápagos giant tortoise species that was almost extinct, the herculean task of conservation work by scientists and volunteers, and a heartwarming tale of hope for our planet. In 1959, Ecuador established a national park to protect the Galápagos Islands. When they did a census, scientists found only 14 individual Española Island tortoises. The species was almost extinct. Then, they found one more Española tortoise—in the San Diego Zoo! They named him Diego and brought him back to the Galápagos for a breeding program. Ecuador established one of the most successful breeding programs in scientific history. For sixty years, scientists and hundreds of volunteers have fought valiantly to save this amazing giant tortoise species. Would it be enough? Would they be able to save the species? Read the amazing story of Diego, the giant Galápagos tortoise. This is the fifth book in a picture book series, Children's Animal Book Series which includes a bird, mammal, spider, amphibian, and reptile. Back matter for this book contains information about Diego, his species, the Galápagos Islands, and more."
FEVER: How Tu Youyou Adapted Traditional Chinese Medicine to Find a Cure for Malaria
"“…an engaging story of scientific research, hope, and determination.” Kirkus Review People were dying! Malaria is a deadly mosquito-borne disease that causes fevers, chills and often death. In 1969, the People’s Republic of China created a task force to find a cure. Working in the 1970s, Chinese scientist Tu Youyou reviewed the traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) scrolls for ideas on where to start her research. She found 640 traditional treatments, and methodically started extracting compounds and testing them against malaria. Would any of them work? Courage, resilience, and perseverance--follow the struggles of Nobel Prize scientist Tu Youyou as she works to find a cure to malaria."
Kell and the Detectives
"Kell and the Detectives by Darcy Pattison, illustrated by Rich Davis ALIENS FOR KIDS! Chapter Book Series for Boys and Girls: Book 4 Fun and Humor: Detectives are at Work! Kell makes a startling discovery: he has zigzag fingerprints. Worse, Mrs. Lynx and the Society of Alien Chasers know about the fingerprints, and they are on the hunt. Everyone turns detective in this continuing adventure of an alien family from planet Bix, who struggles to make ends meet by putting on birthday parties for kids. But the stakes are higher than ever because Kell’s mom has just laid a beautiful green egg. With Mrs. Lynx on the prowl, can Kell and Bree keep the egg safe? Do Historians Act as Detectives? For History Day, Kell and friends must figure out which teacher created a special graffiti poster. And graffiti just got a lot more fun when a white concrete fence gets a new coat of paint. A new spin on books for readers in grades two, three, four, and five! - Easy Chapter Book series - Chapter Book Series for boys - Chapter Book Series for Girls - Chapter Book Series for ages 7-10 Humor for Kids – “A Funny Book” The alien family, the Smiths, understand little of Earth’s culture, which results in funny situations. Crazy songs and graffiti make this an exciting read. Discover what other readers already know “Amusing, accessible, engaging” – Publisher’s Weekly review of Aliens, Inc. Chapter Book series, Book 1: Kell the Alien"
Audiobook · 1 hr 27 mins
"Kell and the Giantsby Darcy Pattison, illustrated by Rich Davis ALIENS FOR KIDS! Chapter Book Series for Boys and Girls: Book 3 Fun and Humor: Giants Stop Through this Story! If you’re an alien on Earth, you have one giant secret to keep. After a while, even friends want to tell your secret. Kell and Bree plan a birthday party with giants—Big Foot, Cyclops, Goliath and the Jolly Green Giant—while they struggle with keeping their own giant secret. But they have an even bigger problem: Principal Lynx and the Society of Alien Chasers is back with a dog trained to sniff out an alien in a crowd. When Mom is stung by a bee, Kell must find a doctor who can keep a giant secret, too. Will Aliens, Inc. be able to pull off the Giant Party and keep everyone happy? Principal Lynx and the Society of Alien Chasers is back with a dog who can sniff and point out aliens. How can Kell, Bree and the gang avoid the dog and still pull off a GIANT birthday party? Kell is afraid of Earth bugs: flies, wasps and now, bees. How can he survive on Earth with such creatures chasing him all the time? Geography Day and Maps Kell and friends learn about geography of the U.S. But Kell wants to tell his friends about the “geography” of the stars. A new spin on books for readers in grades two, three, four, and five! - Easy Chapter Book series - Chapter Book Series for boys - Chapter Book Series for Girls - Chapter Book Series for ages 7-10 Discover what other readers already know “Amusing, accessible, engaging” – Publisher’s Weekly review of Aliens, Inc. Chapter Book series, Book 1: Kell the Alien"
Audiobook · 1 hr 25 mins
Kell and the Horse Apple Parade
"Kell and the Horse Apple Paradeby Darcy Pattison, illustrated by Rich Davis ALIENS FOR KIDS! Chapter Book Series for Boys and Girls: Book 2 Fun and Humor: Super Heroes, Super Heroines, and a Parade! For Kell, the Friends of Police Parade is a big deal, his first Earthling parade. With Bree’s help, he must figure out how to deal with City Hall, figure out fund-raising and find super heroes and super heroines to march in the parade. To make things worse, Principal Lynx believes someone in third grade in an alien, and she has a new Alien Catcher App on her smart phone. Survival on planet Earth just got harder for the Smiths, those friendly aliens from Bix. Will the Society of Alien Chasers catch Kell and his family? Or will they outsmart Mrs. Lynx again. Nutrition Day Means Learning to eat Healthy Kell and friends learn about good nutrition, while sampling foods from different cultures. Only Kell thinks all the food is alien. A new spin on books for readers in grades two, three, four, and five! - Easy Chapter Book series - Chapter Book Series for boys - Chapter Book Series for Girls - Chapter Book Series for ages 7-10"
Audiobook · 1 hr 30 mins
"Kell, the Alien by Darcy Pattison, illustrated by Rich Davis Aliens for Kids! Chapter Book Series for Boys and Girls: Book 1 Fun and Humor: Can an alien family find a way to make a living on Earth? Shipwrecked on earth and desperate to make money, an alien family decides to make a living by opening Aliens, Inc., an intergalactic event-planning business master-minded by 9-year old alien boy, Kell Smith. Kell discovers that his neighbor, Bree Hendricks, turns 9-years-old next month and she wants a party with an alien theme. That should be simple as flying from star to star. But things aren’t that easy: Earthling’s ideas about aliens are totally wrong. Even worse, Principal Lynx is a UFO-Chaser and suspects aliens around every corner. Will the Aliens totally blow the Aliens Party? Will Principal Lynx capture Kell and his family and them over to the government? Will an alien boy find school friends? Kell must find a way to fit into the school life and make friends. In art class, music class and home room, he must learn the ways of Earthlings. His next door neighbor, Bree, makes it easier and helps the family find a way to make a living. A new spin on books for readers in grades two, three, four, and five - Easy Chapter Book series - Chapter Book Series for boys - Chapter Book Series for Girls - Chapter Book Series for ages 7-10 Discover what other readers already know “Amusing, accessible, engaging” – Publisher’s Weekly"
Audiobook · 1 hr 24 mins
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