Lerner Publications ™ imprint: 893 books

A colorful magnet holds a drawing to a fridge. Paperclips stick to a magnet. Magnetic forces are at work all around you. But what exactly is a magnet? And how do magnets work?

The deciduous forest biome is filled with leafy trees. This biome changes with each season. What kinds of animals live and hunt in the forest? And how do people make good use of the trees? Read this book to find out!

How can robots help us explore space? A probe called New Horizons is zooming through the outer solar system. It's headed to Pluto. It and other space robots can go where people cannot survive. In this book, you'll learn how robots can work as our eyes, ears, and hands in space. As part of the Searchlight...

How long does it take to get into outer space? About nine minutes! Powerful vehicles carry people beyond Earth's atmosphere in a short time. But astronauts train for years before they go on missions. In this book, you'll learn about what it's like to be an astronaut in space! As part of the Searchlight...

What do stems do? Kids will see how stems are like straws, moving water and food throughout the plant.

How does a pile of garbage become compost? Follow each step in the cycle—from collecting kitchen and yard waste to creating compost for your garden—in this fascinating book!

What do leaves do? Students will learn how leaves use air, water, and sunlight to make food for the plant.

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 instructions help readers explore science concepts and analyze information.

How does a kangaroo grow? Follow each step in the life cycle—from a helpless joey in its mother's pouch to a strong adult kangaroo—in this interesting book!

Critical thinking and comprehension questions, fun facts, and engaging text and illustrations help readers learn and understand how people grow, harvest, and celebrate food in fall.

Critical thinking and comprehension questions, fun facts, and charming illustrations show readers how people plant, grow, and harvest pumpkins. Readers will also see some of the fun and delicious ways to use pumpkins in fall.

Learn what animals do in fall to prepare for winter. Fun illustrations and a story-like text combine to reveal changes in animal behavior, including hibernation and migration. Critical thinking and comprehension questions help readers engage with the text.

Fun illustrations and informative text show readers how the weather can change in fall. Through critical thinking and comprehension questions, readers will learn to pay attention to the weather and understand seasonal changes.

Fun text and charming illustrations show how leaves grow and change throughout the seasons. Critical thinking and comprehension questions help readers understand the text and engage with the changing seasons.