Marvelous Machines: A Magic Lens Book
by Jane Wilsher
5 out of 5 stars

Have you ever wondered what makes machines work? How do they function and move? How do cell phones work? How do submarines dive and rise again? What happens when you start a car engine? This book explores common machines that we take for granted, and explains the basics of how they work using weight, friction, gravity, electricity, fuel, and magnetism. There are bicycle gears, microwaves, planes, telescopes, elevators, and even robots!

Science and Me: Inspired by the Discoveries of Nobel Prize Laureates in Physics, Chemistry and Medicine
by Ali Winter, Mickael El Fathi (Illustrations)
4 out of 5 stars

This book gives short biographies of 13 Nobel Prize winners in the fields of Physics, Chemistry, and Medicine. From Marie Curie to Einstein, each page lists their discoveries, their challenges and setbacks, and their determination to succeed.

Sounds of the Sky
by Moira Butterfield ( Author), Jonathan Woodward (Illustrator)
5 out of 5 stars

You can explore bird habitats around the world, and learn all about the amazing creatures that live there. This book has 9 sounds of birds that live in forests, mountains, jungles, and even deserts.

Sounds of the Wild
by Moira Butterfield (Author), Stephanie Fizer Coleman  (Illustrator)
5 out of 5 stars

You can explore island habitats around the world, and learn all about the amazing creatures that live there. This book has 9 sounds of animals, birds, and even whales that live on (or near) the islands of Sumatra, the Galapagos, the Azores, and other islands.

Each page has a jungle, beach, or ocean scene with several interesting animals and a paragraph giving information about each one. They hunt and fish. They fight for territory, and hide their young. They are noted for their extreme size, fast speed, or clever skills. I love that the book features many endangered animals, raising awareness about preserving these precious and rare creatures.

Ultimate Earth: Oceans and Seas
by Miranda Baker, Gareth Lucas (Illustrator)
5 out of 5 stars

You can explore the fantastic creatures in the ocean! This book has sections about dangerous predators in the sea, the fastest and the biggest swimmers, and creatures that can disguise themselves in strange ways. There are lift-the-flap features and extra facts on every page!

I loved the cool illustrations in this book! The lift-the-flap additions are really cleverly placed on the page in different ways that hide and reveal information as you read. You can first see a shark swimming along, and then leaping up to hunt. It’s such a smart way to bring action into the book!

Amazing Treasures: 100+ Objects and Places That Will Boggle Your Mind (Our Amazing World)
by David Long, Muti (Illustrator)
5 out of 5 stars

Famous gems, ancient manuscripts, and beautiful monuments; there are all kinds of different treasures in the world. This book explores natural wonders, old ruins, royalty with massive wealth, and legends of lost treasures. There are sunken treasures, architectural marvels, and fossils from ancient times.