Books published by publisher Cricket Media

Have you ever visited the Grand Canyon? As one of the world’s seven wonders, millions of people have visited this landmark. Have you ever wondered how it was formed? Learn how the 3 "R"s- Rock, Rivers, & Erosion, have led to the formation of the Grand Canyon and the changes it undergoes in present day. Discover whether how the canyon will continue to grow and change in the future. This lesson in geology gives insight to the phenomena that has created one of the Earth's greatest landmarks.

Did you know that humans are actually pretty slimy? Slide into the wonderful world of slippery, sticky slime! Learn about the important functions of slime, and how it is necessary for most living organisms. Slime helps with many important functions including eating, breathing, moving, and self-defense. Learn how many animals depend on slime—the number may surprise you!

Is Jorie’s leaf from a maple tree or an elm? Why does it matter which bugs live in Trevor’s river? How can Stella help a tiny turtle on the beach? Spark a young child’s curiosity about the natural world with this collection of stories and activities from Click, an award-winning magazine of science and discovery published by Cricket Media. Beautifully illustrated with full-color photographs and artwork, Nature Walk features five fun stories, as well as simple craft projects that encourage children to take a closer look at local wildlife.

Wouldn’t it be exciting to relive the Civil War through the eyes of the people who were actually there? Well, now you can! Nation at War explores the beginnings of the War Between the States through encounters of the photographers and writers who captured the events. You will experience the thrilling and perilous roles women and children played in the war as spies, messengers, and musicians. And you will delight to see how animal mascots made the horrors of war bearable.

Award-winning storyteller Robert D. San Souci takes readers on a journey across America with his retellings of our country’s folklore. From Native American origin myths to tales of the wild, wild West, San Souci’s nine stories are sure to entertain and delight. Accompanied by colorful illustrations that bring the stories to life, kids will enjoy reading these tales as much as grown-ups will enjoy reading them aloud. All stories were originally published in the Parents’ Choice Award–winning Faces magazine, the geography and world cultures magazine for kids ages 9-14.

In Muslim storytelling, the wise fool is a popular figure that appears as different people in different stories. In these two funny stories, see if you can tell who the wise fool is and who is not. In one story, a father shows his son how it is impossible to please everyone. In the other, a court jester shows that he is more than just a common fool.