Books published by publisher PowerKids

Nothing cements knowledge learned in the classroom more than hands-on, real world applications that students can try on their own. Intriguing activities lead readers to discover concepts such as the area and perimeter at their playground. Playful problems simply explained, illustrated diagrams, and more will support and challenge readers to master these concepts.

People have long shaped and reshaped Earth’s surface to help support new settlements and allow them to flourish. Water is a necessity for human life and a key to building successful towns and cities. This set addresses important curricular topics, including essential STEM concepts and how they’re used to reshape Earth’s surface and provide civilizations with the water they need to survive and grow. Detailed photographs and illustrative diagrams help readers make the most of their reading experience, and informative sidebars help enhance learning.

Reptiles and amphibians can be scaly, slimy, creepy, and crawly—and some can also be invasive! This engaging text illuminates the world of invasive reptile and amphibian species, introducing readers to the important concept of ecosystems and the balance that keeps them successful. Readers learn how brown tree snakes, bullfrogs, tegu lizards, and more can invade an area, claim it as theirs, and grow their species at the expense of the native creatures living there. By the end of this text, readers will be able to identify several of the world’s scaliest and slimiest invaders!

Spinosaurus, or the thorn lizard, lived almost 1 million years ago. Using its crocodile like teeth and sharp claws, the Spinosaurus stalked the prehistoric jungles and oceans in search of prey. This frightening reptile may have been the largest carnivorous dinosaur, even larger than the fearsome T-rex! Stunning graphics take the reader through a day in the life of the Spinosaurus, from breakfast to dinner. This fascinating volume also includes fossil facts and information about the period in which the Spinosaurus lived and the other dinosaurs of that time period.

Life on the western frontier was no easy feat. Early pioneers packed their lives into covered wagons and set off into the unknown. Readers will learn all about the journey through this age-appropriate text. The historical, non-fiction approach to this period of American history will dazzle readers with its in-depth treatment of clothing, schooling, family life, and more. Fact boxes, engaging visuals, glossary, and index give readers a comprehensive look at Westward Expansion—a formative part of the United States’ identity.

This “thick-headed lizard” had a skull that was 1 inches thick and covered in bumps and spikes. The pachycephalosaurus lived in the late Cretaceous period and was one of the last dinosaurs to have lived. This fascinating volume follows a young pachycephalosaurus through the trials of daily life. Every thrilling moment is described in easy-to-follow text, from being chased by a T-rex to battling for food. A detailed description of the dinosaur informs young paleontologists of the strengths and weaknesses of the pachycephalosaurus. Fossil facts explain how fossils were discovered and how scientists use fossils to guess how the dinosaur lived.