Random House New Releases - Juvenile Nonfiction - Science & Technology

A Tale About Tails (Dr. Seuss/Cat in the Hat) by Tom Brannon

2014-01-07T00:30:00-05:00

A Tale About Tails (Dr. Seuss/Cat in the Hat)
Written by Tish Rabe
Illustrated by Tom Brannon

eBook, 48 pages | Random House Books for Young Readers | Juvenile Nonfiction - Animals; Juvenile Nonfiction - Science & Technology - Zoology; Juvenile Nonfiction - Media Tie-In | $ | 978-0-375-98172-2 (0-375-98172-1)

Step into reading with the Cat in the Hat in this leveled reader about animal tails based on an episode of the hit PBS Kids television show The Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About That! While playing Pin the Tail on the Donkey, Sally and Nick get to wondering: What would it be like to have a tail of their own? And how would you pick the best one? Enter the Cat in the Hat. To help the kids choose, he whisks them off to the jungle to see—and try on—a variety of tails that serve different purposes: A monkey's tail that is strong for holding onto branches; a quetzal's tail that is long and colorful for attracting a mate; and a rattlesnake's tail that makes sound as a warning. Written for children who are ready to read independently, this tale about tails is a fun, funny book that introduces kids to basic comparitive anatomy!

A Tale About Tails (Dr. Seuss/Cat in the Hat) by Tom Brannon

2014-01-07T00:30:00-05:00

A Tale About Tails (Dr. Seuss/Cat in the Hat)
Written by Tish Rabe
Illustrated by Tom Brannon

Hardcover Library Binding, 48 pages | Random House Books for Young Readers | Juvenile Nonfiction - Animals; Juvenile Nonfiction - Science & Technology - Zoology; Juvenile Nonfiction - Media Tie-In | $12.99 | 978-0-375-97185-3 (0-375-97185-8)

A Tale About Tails (Dr. Seuss/Cat in the Hat) by Tom Brannon

2014-01-07T00:30:00-05:00

A Tale About Tails (Dr. Seuss/Cat in the Hat)
Written by Tish Rabe
Illustrated by Tom Brannon

Trade Paperback, 48 pages | Random House Books for Young Readers | Juvenile Nonfiction - Animals; Juvenile Nonfiction - Science & Technology - Zoology; Juvenile Nonfiction - Media Tie-In | $3.99 | 978-0-385-37117-9 (0-385-37117-9)

Alien Worlds by David Aguilar

2013-11-12T00:30:00-05:00

Alien Worlds Your Guide to Extraterrestrial Life
Written by David Aguilar

Hardcover, 80 pages | National Geographic Children's Books | Juvenile Nonfiction - Science & Technology - Astronomy; Juvenile Nonfiction - Science & Technology - Aeronautics, Astronautics & Space; Juvenile Nonfiction - Science & Nature - Discoveries | $16.95 | 978-1-4263-1110-9 (1-4263-1110-9)

Are we alone? Or could life on alien worlds really exist? David A. Aguilar, space artist extraordinaire, shows readers what creatures living on extrasolar planets might be like, using real science and stunning otherworldly illustration.

Just as Earth creatures have adapted to use the air, water, gravity, and other elements of Earth, creatures on planets orbiting distant stars would adapt to their environments. In Alien Worlds, David A. Aguilar explores seven types of alien-friendly worlds and the fun ways the creatures would adapt to the conditions. Accompanied by beautiful photo-realistic artwork, this book will open any kid's eyes to the likelihood that we are not alone.

Alien Worlds by David Aguilar

2013-11-12T00:30:00-05:00

Alien Worlds Your Guide to Extraterrestrial Life
Written by David Aguilar

Hardcover Library Binding, 80 pages | National Geographic Children's Books | Juvenile Nonfiction - Science & Technology - Astronomy; Juvenile Nonfiction - Science & Technology - Aeronautics, Astronautics & Space; Juvenile Nonfiction - Science & Nature - Discoveries | $25.90 | 978-1-4263-1111-6 (1-4263-1111-7)

Bugs by Jim Kay

2013-10-08T00:30:00-05:00

Bugs A Stunning Pop-up Look at Insects, Spiders, and Other Creepy-Crawlies
Written by George McGavin
Illustrated by Jim Kay

Hardcover, 12 pages | Candlewick | Juvenile Nonfiction - Animals - Insects, Spiders, etc.; Juvenile Nonfiction - Science & Technology - Zoology | $19.99 | 978-0-7636-6762-7 (0-7636-6762-5)

A fascinating pop-up journey into the hidden world of insects, spiders, and other creepy-crawlies.

Larger-than-life bugs spring from the pages, peek out from behind flaps, and hide under tabs, inviting young entomologists to marvel at the mind-boggling variety of arthropod life. What reader can resist a chance to look inside a cockroach’s body to see how it works or open a wasps’ nest to see what’s inside? Useful information (why does the world need bees?) and scientific trivia (which beetles are strongest and fastest?) pack every page, while exquisite art and dramatic pop-ups bring the world of bugs to teeming life.

How the Meteorite Got to the Museum by Jessie Hartland

2013-10-08T00:30:00-05:00

How the Meteorite Got to the Museum
Written by Jessie Hartland

Hardcover, 40 pages | Blue Apple Books | Juvenile Nonfiction - Science & Technology - Aeronautics, Astronautics & Space; Juvenile Nonfiction - Science & Technology - How Things Work | $17.99 | 978-1-60905-252-2 (1-60905-252-8)

This science-as-entertainment book chronicles how a meteorite ended up in the American Museum of Natural History, detailing the steps that brought it from outer space, across the eastern US, to the roof of a car in Peekskill, New York, and thereafter to be verified, tested, and exhibited in the hallowed halls of the AMNH. Hartland describes the space rock's path by showing how it connected to people--e.g., fans at a football game noticed it, the police attributed its crash to vandals, firefighters cooled it off, etc.

The Big Golden Book of Dinosaurs by Luis V. Rey

2013-09-24T00:30:00-05:00

The Big Golden Book of Dinosaurs
Written by Dr. Robert T. Bakker
Illustrated by Luis V. Rey

Hardcover Library Binding, 64 pages | Golden Books | Juvenile Nonfiction - Animals - Dinosaurs; Juvenile Nonfiction - Science & Technology - Earth Sciences; Juvenile Nonfiction - History - Prehistoric | $19.99 | 978-0-375-96679-8 (0-375-96679-X)

Renowned paleontologist Robert T. Bakker and award-winning paleoartist Luis V. Rey combine forces in this oversized picture book about the evolution of dinosaurs. From the conquest of land by dino ancestor Acanthostega during the Devonian Period, through the mass die-off of dinosaurs at the end of the Cretaceous Period, Bakker and Rey take readers on a safari through time while paying subtle homage to the 1960 Giant Golden Book Dinosaurs and Other Prehistoric Reptiles that inspired them both as young dinophiles. With stops along the way to look at monster bugs, ferocious fin-backs, fluffy dinosaurs, sea monsters and the 12-year-old girl who discovered them, dinosaur orchestras, tickling tyrannosaurs, and much, much more, this is a journey readers will never forget. It's a perfect gift for young dinosaur lovers—as well as adult fans of Dr. Bakker and Luis Rey!

The Big Golden Book of Dinosaurs by Luis V. Rey

2013-09-24T00:30:00-05:00

The Big Golden Book of Dinosaurs
Written by Dr. Robert T. Bakker
Illustrated by Luis V. Rey

Hardcover, 64 pages | Golden Books | Juvenile Nonfiction - Animals - Dinosaurs; Juvenile Nonfiction - Science & Technology - Earth Sciences; Juvenile Nonfiction - History - Prehistoric | $16.99 | 978-0-375-85958-8 (0-375-85958-6)

What Cat Is That? by Joe Mathieu

2013-09-24T00:30:00-05:00

What Cat Is That? All About Cats
Written by Tish Rabe
Illustrated by Aristides Ruiz and Joe Mathieu

Hardcover Library Binding, 48 pages | Random House Books for Young Readers | Juvenile Nonfiction - Readers - Beginner; Juvenile Nonfiction - Science & Technology | $12.99 | 978-0-375-96640-8 (0-375-96640-4)

The Cat in the Hat learns all about cats—wild and domestic—in this feline-focused Cat in the Hat's Learning Library book! Traveling aboard his Kitty-Cat-Copter, the Cat takes Sally and Nick to meet lions in Kenya, tigers in Bangkok, Siamese down the block—learning along the way those traits that all cats share: scratchy tongues, padded paws, sensitive wiskers, sharp claws, and those things unique to different species. With information about the anatomy and behavior of well-known species and breeds—including lions, tigers, leopards, cheetah, jaguar, ocelots, cougar, American shorthair, Persian, Siamese—and lesser-known ones, like clouded leopards, caracals, Turkish Vans, Scottish folds, American curls, Raga Muffins, and more—there's something here for cat/Cat lovers of all kinds! Fans of the hit PBS Kids show The Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About That! (which is based on the Cat in the Hat's Learning Library) won't want to miss this purrfect new addition to the series.

What Cat Is That? by Joe Mathieu

2013-09-24T00:30:00-05:00

What Cat Is That? All About Cats
Written by Tish Rabe
Illustrated by Aristides Ruiz and Joe Mathieu

Hardcover, 48 pages | Random House Books for Young Readers | Juvenile Nonfiction - Readers - Beginner; Juvenile Nonfiction - Science & Technology | $8.99 | 978-0-375-86640-1 (0-375-86640-X)

Stink: The Absolutely Astronomical Collection by Peter H. Reynolds

2013-09-24T00:30:00-05:00

Stink: The Absolutely Astronomical Collection Books 4-6
Written by Megan McDonald
Illustrated by Peter H. Reynolds

Boxed Set, 256 pages | Candlewick | Juvenile Nonfiction - Readers - Chapter Books; Juvenile Nonfiction - Science & Technology; Juvenile Nonfiction - Humor | $14.97 | 978-0-7636-6830-3 (0-7636-6830-3)

A second out-of-this-world collection of Stink adventures, now with Stink’s cool new look!

Included are books 4 through 6, in paperback:
Stink and the Great Guinea Pig Express
Stink: Solar System Superhero
Stink and the Ultimate Thumb-Wrestling Smackdown

What's in There? by Nadine Bernard Westcott

2013-09-24T00:30:00-05:00

What's in There? All About Before You Were Born
Written by Robie H. Harris
Illustrated by Nadine Bernard Westcott

Hardcover, 40 pages | Candlewick | Juvenile Nonfiction - Family - New Baby; Juvenile Nonfiction - Health - Sexuality & Pregnancy; Juvenile Nonfiction - Science & Technology - Anatomy & Physiology | $15.99 | 978-0-7636-3630-2 (0-7636-3630-4)

Continuing her series for preschoolers, New York Times best-selling author Robie H. Harris follows the stages of pregnancy and childbirth in a matter-of-fact and comfortable way.

Gus and Nellie have some exciting news: there’s going to be a baby in their family! Join them through the seasons as they watch their mother’s pregnancy with fascination and curiosity while awaiting the birth of their new baby sibling. Combining accessible, humorous, and accurate illustrations; conversations between the two siblings; and a factual text, here is the ideal book to help young children understand that the way a growing baby develops inside a woman’s body, and how a baby is born, are both perfectly normal and totally wonderful.

Electrical Wizard by Oliver Dominguez

2013-09-10T00:30:00-05:00

Electrical Wizard How Nikola Tesla Lit Up the World
Written by Elizabeth Rusch
Illustrated by Oliver Dominguez

Hardcover, 40 pages | Candlewick | Juvenile Nonfiction - Biography & Autobiography - Science & Technology; Juvenile Nonfiction - Science & Technology - Electricity & Electronics; Juvenile Nonfiction - Technology - Inventions | $16.99 | 978-0-7636-5855-7 (0-7636-5855-3)

Move over, Thomas Edison! Nikola Tesla takes the spotlight in a biography of the man who pioneered modern electrical engineering — and changed the course of history.

When a Serbian boy named Nikola Tesla was three, he stroked his cat and was enchanted by the electrical sparks. By the time he was a teenager, he had made a vow: Someday I will turn the power of Niagara Falls into electricity. Here is the story of the ambitious young man who brought life-changing ideas to America, despite the obstructive efforts of his hero-turned-rival, Thomas Edison. From using alternating current to light up the Chicago World’s Fair to harnessing Niagara to electrify New York City and beyond, Nikola Tesla was a revolutionary ahead of his time. Remote controls, fluorescent lights, X-rays, speedometers, cell phones, even the radio — all resulted from Nikola Tesla’s inventions. Established biographer Elizabeth Rusch sheds light on this extraordinary figure, while fine artist Oliver Dominguez brings his life and inventions to vivid color.

North by Patrick Benson

2013-09-10T00:30:00-05:00

North The Amazing Story of Arctic Migration
Written by Nick Dowson
Illustrated by Patrick Benson

Trade Paperback, 56 pages | Candlewick | Juvenile Nonfiction - Animals; Juvenile Nonfiction - People & Places - Polar Regions; Juvenile Nonfiction - Science & Technology - Environmental Science & Ecology | $7.99 | 978-0-7636-6663-7 (0-7636-6663-7)

A passionate nature lover and a renowned artist trace the awe-inspiring spring migration of millions of creatures to the Arctic--the greatest journey on Earth.

At the top of our world is a huge wild place called the Arctic.

In the winter, it is a cold and barren land, where few animals can survive. But when spring comes, it brings with it animals from every corner of the earth. Gray whales, white cranes, wolves, and caribou begin their migrations as the snow melts, gradually making the long journey north. Once they reach their destination, they will raise their young, feast on the lush Arctic tundra, and bask in the sunlight that lasts all summer. Still, this season too must pass, and by the time winter grips the Arctic once again, the visitors have gone--only to return the following year. This lushly illustrated picture book celebrates the cyclical nature of the seasons, showcasing the barren and beautiful landscapes of the Arctic Circle and reminding the reader of the hardships and harmony of life in the wild.

Space Encyclopedia by David A. Aguilar

2013-09-10T00:30:00-05:00

Space Encyclopedia A Tour of Our Solar System and Beyond
Written by David A. Aguilar
Illustrated by David A. Aguilar

Hardcover, 192 pages | National Geographic Children's Books | Juvenile Nonfiction - Science & Technology - Aeronautics, Astronautics & Space; Juvenile Nonfiction - Science & Technology; Juvenile Nonfiction - Science & Technology - Astronomy | $24.95 | 978-1-4263-0948-9 (1-4263-0948-1)

Presenting the latest exciting findings on space exploration and research and cutting-edge, spectacular views of the universe that technology is bringing back to Earth, all in one ultimate reference book. Authored by David A. Aguilar of the Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics, the National Geographic Space Encyclopedia is ideal for the family bookshelf, providing both accessible information for school reports and compelling reading on the mysteries beyond our world.

Space Encyclopedia by David A. Aguilar

2013-09-10T00:30:00-05:00

Space Encyclopedia A Tour of Our Solar System and Beyond
Written by David A. Aguilar
Illustrated by David A. Aguilar

Hardcover Library Binding, 192 pages | National Geographic Children's Books | Juvenile Nonfiction - Science & Technology - Aeronautics, Astronautics & Space; Juvenile Nonfiction - Science & Technology; Juvenile Nonfiction - Science & Technology - Astronomy | $38.90 | 978-1-4263-1560-2 (1-4263-1560-0)

Alien Invaders by Mark Thurman

2013-08-06T00:30:00-05:00

Alien Invaders Species That Threaten Our World
Written by Jane Drake and Ann Love
Illustrated by Mark Thurman

Trade Paperback, 56 pages | Tundra Books | Juvenile Nonfiction - Science & Technology - Environmental Science & Ecology; Juvenile Nonfiction - Science & Technology - Biology; Juvenile Nonfiction - Nature - Environmental Conservation & Protection | $8.95 | 978-1-77049-512-8 (1-77049-512-6)

From killer toads, feral felines, and brown tree snakes to multiple invaders in the Great Lakes and Lake Victoria, Alien Invaders explores the impact on our ecosystems of the wave after wave of invaders and why they have become a worldwide concern. Environmentalists Jane Drake and Ann Love take us on a journey from the days of sailing ships and shipboard rats to the fungus that sparked the Irish potato famine to the beautiful but deadly purple loosestrife strangling native wetlands, while presenting the concepts of biodiversity and endangered species. Learn where the invaders originate, how they travel, what they displace, why the invaded natural system is vulnerable, and what can be done. Discover if you are an invader or a saver and how you can help.

National Geographic Kids Funny Fill-in: My Space Adventure by Dan Sipple

2013-08-06T00:30:00-05:00

National Geographic Kids Funny Fill-in: My Space Adventure
Written by Emily Krieger
Illustrated by Dan Sipple

Trade Paperback, 48 pages | National Geographic Children's Books | Juvenile Nonfiction - Readers - Beginner; Juvenile Nonfiction - Science & Technology - Aeronautics, Astronautics & Space | $4.99 | 978-1-4263-1354-7 (1-4263-1354-3)

Hop on board your brand-new spaceship. You've been selected by world leaders to explore strange new worlds, meet new alien beings, and even taste some of their food. What happens next is up to YOU! Filled with excitement and hilarity, this compositional challenge lets you tell your very own story starring...YOU! Combining photography from National Geographic Kids, and illustrations in colorful laugh-out-loud pages, this engaging, entertaining, and educational book introduces you to alien beings from across the universe, and invites you to enter their worlds imaginatively by combining your story with theirs.

Hello, My Baby (Dr. Seuss/Cat in the Hat) by Aristides Ruiz

2013-07-23T00:30:00-05:00

Hello, My Baby (Dr. Seuss/Cat in the Hat)
Written by Tish Rabe
Illustrated by Joe Mathieu and Aristides Ruiz

Board, 12 pages | Random House Books for Young Readers | Juvenile Nonfiction - Animals - Baby Animals; Juvenile Nonfiction - Science & Technology - Zoology; Juvenile Nonfiction - Media Tie-In | $5.99 | 978-0-449-81434-5 (0-449-81434-3)

The Cat in the Hat travels the world to learn about baby animals in this simple, sturdy board book with 30 fact-filled flaps! From the Galapagos Islands to the Australian Outback, the forests of India to the islands of Hawaii and Madagascar, the Cat visits with babies of all shapes and sizes, among them land iguanas, lava lizards, kookabura, koalas, kangaroos, flying foxes, giant squirrels, ring-tailed lemur, hermit crabs, humpback whales, hissing cockroaches (yikes!), and many more. Including animals and habitats featured on the hit PBS Kids TV show The Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About That!, this is the perfect way to introduce the youngest Cat fans to the joys of reading about the natural world.

Random House New Releases - Juvenile Nonfiction - Science & Technology

A Tale About Tails (Dr. Seuss/Cat in the Hat) by Tom Brannon

A Tale About Tails (Dr. Seuss/Cat in the Hat) Written by Tish Rabe Illustrated by Tom Brannon

A Tale About Tails (Dr. Seuss/Cat in the Hat) by Tom Brannon

A Tale About Tails (Dr. Seuss/Cat in the Hat) Written by Tish Rabe Illustrated by Tom Brannon

A Tale About Tails (Dr. Seuss/Cat in the Hat) by Tom Brannon

A Tale About Tails (Dr. Seuss/Cat in the Hat) Written by Tish Rabe Illustrated by Tom Brannon

Alien Worlds by David Aguilar

Alien Worlds Your Guide to Extraterrestrial LifeWritten by David Aguilar

Alien Worlds by David Aguilar

Alien Worlds Your Guide to Extraterrestrial LifeWritten by David Aguilar

Bugs by Jim Kay

Bugs A Stunning Pop-up Look at Insects, Spiders, and Other Creepy-CrawliesWritten by George McGavin Illustrated by Jim Kay

How the Meteorite Got to the Museum by Jessie Hartland

How the Meteorite Got to the Museum Written by Jessie Hartland

The Big Golden Book of Dinosaurs by Luis V. Rey

The Big Golden Book of Dinosaurs Written by Dr. Robert T. Bakker Illustrated by Luis V. Rey

The Big Golden Book of Dinosaurs by Luis V. Rey

The Big Golden Book of Dinosaurs Written by Dr. Robert T. Bakker Illustrated by Luis V. Rey

What Cat Is That? by Joe Mathieu

What Cat Is That? All About CatsWritten by Tish Rabe Illustrated by Aristides Ruiz and Joe Mathieu

What Cat Is That? by Joe Mathieu

What Cat Is That? All About CatsWritten by Tish Rabe Illustrated by Aristides Ruiz and Joe Mathieu

Stink: The Absolutely Astronomical Collection by Peter H. Reynolds

Stink: The Absolutely Astronomical Collection Books 4-6Written by Megan McDonald Illustrated by Peter H. Reynolds

What's in There? by Nadine Bernard Westcott

What's in There? All About Before You Were BornWritten by Robie H. Harris Illustrated by Nadine Bernard Westcott

Electrical Wizard by Oliver Dominguez

Electrical Wizard How Nikola Tesla Lit Up the WorldWritten by Elizabeth Rusch Illustrated by Oliver Dominguez

North by Patrick Benson

North The Amazing Story of Arctic MigrationWritten by Nick Dowson Illustrated by Patrick Benson

Space Encyclopedia by David A. Aguilar

Space Encyclopedia A Tour of Our Solar System and BeyondWritten by David A. Aguilar Illustrated by David A. Aguilar

Space Encyclopedia by David A. Aguilar

Space Encyclopedia A Tour of Our Solar System and BeyondWritten by David A. Aguilar Illustrated by David A. Aguilar

Alien Invaders by Mark Thurman

Alien Invaders Species That Threaten Our WorldWritten by Jane Drake and Ann Love Illustrated by Mark Thurman

National Geographic Kids Funny Fill-in: My Space Adventure by Dan Sipple

National Geographic Kids Funny Fill-in: My Space Adventure Written by Emily Krieger Illustrated by Dan Sipple

Hello, My Baby (Dr. Seuss/Cat in the Hat) by Aristides Ruiz

Hello, My Baby (Dr. Seuss/Cat in the Hat) Written by Tish Rabe Illustrated by Joe Mathieu and Aristides Ruiz

A Tale About Tails (Dr. Seuss/Cat in the Hat)
Written by Tish Rabe
Illustrated by Tom Brannon

A Tale About Tails (Dr. Seuss/Cat in the Hat)
Written by Tish Rabe
Illustrated by Tom Brannon

A Tale About Tails (Dr. Seuss/Cat in the Hat)
Written by Tish Rabe
Illustrated by Tom Brannon

Alien Worlds Your Guide to Extraterrestrial Life
Written by David Aguilar

Alien Worlds Your Guide to Extraterrestrial Life
Written by David Aguilar

Bugs A Stunning Pop-up Look at Insects, Spiders, and Other Creepy-Crawlies
Written by George McGavin
Illustrated by Jim Kay

How the Meteorite Got to the Museum
Written by Jessie Hartland

The Big Golden Book of Dinosaurs
Written by Dr. Robert T. Bakker
Illustrated by Luis V. Rey

The Big Golden Book of Dinosaurs
Written by Dr. Robert T. Bakker
Illustrated by Luis V. Rey

What Cat Is That? All About Cats
Written by Tish Rabe
Illustrated by Aristides Ruiz and Joe Mathieu

What Cat Is That? All About Cats
Written by Tish Rabe
Illustrated by Aristides Ruiz and Joe Mathieu

Stink: The Absolutely Astronomical Collection Books 4-6
Written by Megan McDonald
Illustrated by Peter H. Reynolds

What's in There? All About Before You Were Born
Written by Robie H. Harris
Illustrated by Nadine Bernard Westcott

Electrical Wizard How Nikola Tesla Lit Up the World
Written by Elizabeth Rusch
Illustrated by Oliver Dominguez

North The Amazing Story of Arctic Migration
Written by Nick Dowson
Illustrated by Patrick Benson

Space Encyclopedia A Tour of Our Solar System and Beyond
Written by David A. Aguilar
Illustrated by David A. Aguilar

Space Encyclopedia A Tour of Our Solar System and Beyond
Written by David A. Aguilar
Illustrated by David A. Aguilar

Alien Invaders Species That Threaten Our World
Written by Jane Drake and Ann Love
Illustrated by Mark Thurman

National Geographic Kids Funny Fill-in: My Space Adventure
Written by Emily Krieger
Illustrated by Dan Sipple

Hello, My Baby (Dr. Seuss/Cat in the Hat)
Written by Tish Rabe
Illustrated by Joe Mathieu and Aristides Ruiz