Books in Explore It series

Perfect for introductory science and biology lessons! Explore science. This nonfiction picture book serves as an introduction to plants that do not have flowers like mushrooms, seaweed, ferns, and more! Vibrant, colorful spreads detail many different types of plants. "A feast for the eyes.... Readers will be entranced with the beauty and breadth of the flowerless plants she describes."—San Francisco Examiner

Beautiful and seductive, the Italian island of Sicily offers everything from Greek and Roman temples to mouthwatering street food and dramatic scenery topped by mighty Mount Etna. Explore Sicily is part of a brand-new series and is the perfect pocket companion for your trip: a full-color guide containing 14 easy-to-follow routes, taking in all of the classic sights, such as Val di Noto’s sublime Baroque architecture and the frenetic capital Palermo, alongside Agrigento’s fine Greek temples and, further afield, the stunningly beautiful Aoelian Islands, popular for volcano-climbing. Insight’s trademark cultural coverage perfectly sets the routes in context, with introductions to Sicily’s cuisine and shopping possibilities, as well as an overview of the island’s complex history and the lowdown on its array of outdoor activities. Hand-picked places to eat and drink are highlighted in each tour and in the directory section, which contains a wealth of useful practical information including a language guide, as well as a range of carefully selected hotels to suit all budgets. All routes are plotted on the handy pull-out map, and the stunning photography captures the dramatic Sicilian landscape.

Frogs swim, they leap, they hop, and some can even fly. There are poisonous frogs, hairy frogs, singing frogs, albino frogs and even glass frogs with translucent skin you can actually see through! Uncover the secrets of this amazing animal—that’s anuran to you frog specialists—layer by layer, in this new title in the popular Explore series. Young frog fans will love dissecting all the weird and wild facts, cool illustrations and diagrams, and unique 3-D layered model of a frog. With every turn of the page, the frog is deconstructed before their eyes, as the model demonstrates the hidden workings of the frog’s body. Perfect for curious kids, ages 8 and up.

From explosive volcanoes to literally earthshaking temblors, Explore It: Earthquakes and Volcanoes is filled with the wonders of the forces that shape our planet. Young readers uncover the mysteries of these awesome natural phenomena through Anne Rooney’s exciting text and the fun interactive touches. It’s all here, from the biggest natural disasters in history, to what causes these catastrophes, to how scientists are working to predict them.

With its high culture, mysterious monuments, and fabled dynasties, ancient Egypt has long been a favorite of young readers. This fun book takes a fresh look at the culture from its powerful pharaohs to its puzzling pyramids, using interactive parts to unlock their secrets. Children learn about how Egyptians lived, worked, and played; get a glimpse inside the tombs; learn how mummies were made; and practice writing with hieroglyphics!

Ever since cavemen invented the wheel, people have been fascinated by machines and what they could do. From simple pulleys and screws to intricate medical robots, kids can discover all kinds of machines and learn how they work in this dynamic new book in the Explore It series. Special tour guides like Leonardo da Vinci, Sir Isaac Newton, and even Laika (the first Dog Astronaut) describe the fascinating process from discovery to invention of some of the world’s most important machinery like airplanes, windmills, clocks, rockets, x-rays, and even rollercoasters. Incredible interactive 3-D pop-ups, pull-outs, flaps, diagrams, and an illustrated glossary bring the information to life and help to illustrate the principles of mechanics in a fun, age-appropriate manner.

Dive deep below the waves—Under the Sea, where strange creatures live. This watery journey takes young readers down through the different levels of the ocean, where they'll see a coral reef and meet sunfish, hammerhead sharks, humphead wrasse, and other animals. A long gatefold at the end reveals a cool shipwreck with treasure—and leads them safely back to the surface. This is core science made easy for toddlers, written by an expert nonfiction author and with content carefully checked by a marine biologist.

Here at the zoo, the animals welcome you! Come with the zookeeper for a private tour, and meet elephants, monkeys, and giraffes, too. From morning cleanup and feeding time to a tiger talk, there is so much for everyone there to do. And what's a fun end to a perfect day? A really cool penguin parade! Inquisitive kids will love this interactive story.