Nadia Higgins

Can you believe that the paint used on cars inspired the invention of nail polish in the 1920s? Or that people have been making hair dyes for thousands of years, using everything from boiled walnuts to gold powder? Get ready to learn the strange...

You may know that Bruno Mars is an unbelievably talented pop singer and producer. But did you know that Bruno:• was known for his epic Elvis impersonations when he was a kid?• learned to play drums, piano, and guitar without ever taking lessons?• is...

Learn about the electricity that surrounds us in these easy-to-read books. The sources, circuits, pollution, and conservation of electricity are explained in simple text and matching art. A science activity, fun facts section, glossary, and index aid...

Learn about the exciting energy in these easy-to-read books. The sources, forms, uses, and conservation of energy are explained in simple text and matching art. A science activity, fun facts section, glossary, and index aid students in getting Excited...

A plant's environment helps it grow. Weather, soil, and animals are important to a plant's survival. But do you know what happens to a plant when the seasons change? Or how earthworms help a plant's roots? Let's experiment to find out! Simple...

Roots help keep plants alive. They take in water and minerals. But do you know how much of a plant is made up of its roots? Or whether roots always grow down? Let's experiment to find out!Learn more about plants in the Plant Experiments series—part of...

Plants have roots, stems, leaves, and sometimes flowers. Each part of a plant does a special job. But do you know what a stem does? Or how different seeds travel away from their parent plants? Let's experiment to find out! Simple step-by-step...

Sunlight helps a plant make its own food using photosynthesis. But do you know what happens to a plant when there is no sunlight? Or what part of a plant makes food? Let's experiment to find out! Simple step-by-step instructions help readers explore...

A plant can form fruit and seeds when it is pollinated. Animals and wind help spread pollen from one plant to another. But do you know how insects pick up pollen from flowers? Or how each part of a flower helps pollination? Let's experiment to find...

Sunlight, air, water, and minerals help keep plants alive. But do you know how much water is needed for a seed to sprout? Or what a plant will do to find the light it needs? Let's experiment to find out! Simple step-by-step instructions help readers...

Do you know what happened when a kid forgot his glass of soda with a stir stick in it outside on a freezing cold night? Popsicles were invented! And did you know ancient people loved to chew on gum, just like we do? Get ready to learn the strange...

Do you believe in ghosts? Stories of apparitions have existed for centuries in cultures across the world. Young readers will find out more about the wide-ranging belief in ghosts and their appearances in this spooky title.A Bellwether Media...

Did you hear something? Some people think certain houses are still home to the ghosts of former residents. Others think there are natural explanations for odd noises in the night.Find out what might make a house haunted in this eerie title for young...

CRACK-BOOM-ba-boom-boom! It’s a thunderstorm! Bring the weather indoors with this brightly illustrated series. Easy-to-read text explains the how thunderstorms form, what causes thunder and lightning, and how scientists track thunderstorms. Diagrams,...

Roar! Bang! Crash! It’s a tornado! Bring the weather indoors with this brightly illustrated series. Easy-to-read text explains the how tornadoes form, how scientists track them, and what to do during tornado watches and warnings. Diagrams, tornado...

Woosh! Crash! Shush! It’s a tsunami! Bring the weather indoors with this brightly illustrated series. Easy-to-read text explains the how tsunamis form, how scientists track them, and the damage a tsunami can cause. Diagrams, tsunami facts, and a...

Clink! Clink! Plunk! It’s hailing! Bring the weather indoors with this brightly illustrated series. Easy-to-read text explains the how hail form, the damage hail can cause, and how scientists track hailstorms. Diagrams, hail facts, and a glossary...

Splat! Splatter! Plop! It’s raining! Bring the weather indoors with this brightly illustrated series. Easy-to-read text explains the types of rain, how rain forms, and how scientists track it. Diagrams, rain facts, and a glossary provide additional...

Twirl! Crunch! Shush! It’s snowing! Bring the weather indoors with this brightly illustrated series. Easy-to-read text explains the how snow form, types of snow, and how scientists track snowstorms. Diagrams, snow facts, and a glossary provide...

You may know that Jennifer Lawrence stars as courageous Katniss Everdeen in The Hunger Games films. But did you know that Jennifer:• grew up on a Kentucky horse farm?•had to learn to skin a squirrel for her role in Winter's Bone? (Eeeew!)• read all...

You may know that Katy Perry is a shining star of pop who has soared to number one on the charts again and again. But did you know that Katy:• is a pastor's kid times two? Both her mom and dad are pastors who encouraged her to sing in church.• was...

Learn about marvelous motion in these easy-to-read books. Force, gravity, and friction connected with motion are explained in simple text and matching art. A science activity, fun facts section, glossary, and index aid students in learning. Special...

Learn about mighty magnets in these easy-to-read books. Magnetic fields, poles, and uses of magnets are explained in simple text and matching art. A science activity, fun facts section, glossary, and index aid students in learning about the mighty...

The award-winning Science Rocks! Series provides an imaginative look at science. Dynamic illustrations and easy-to-read text pop off the page. Science has never been this groovy, and introducing the subject to the next generation of scientists has...