Books published by publisher Lark Books

A gorgeously illustrated book, two fold-out posters, four sheets of stickers, and a puzzle will all entice children to come along on a wildlife expedition into the dwellings of various creatures. Thanks to the beautifully rendered paintings, kids will be able to visit—and take a close look at—animal homes that lie deep underground, up high in the trees, and by the river’s edge. Travel through the mole’s labyrinth-like tunnels and dig into the rabbit’s burrow. Snuggle into the fox’s cozy den, and climb into birds’ and squirrels’ nests. Wander along the water’s edge to find a beaver’s lodge or otter’s bed, and watch turtle, hermit crab, and snail carry their homes wherever they go. The stickers and other cool activities keep the fun going!

Mars is a cold, forbidding planet, but humans still want to travel there.How will we prepare for humans to survive on Mars, much less build a colony there? Discover the possibilities with this engaging picture book!The Rocket that Flew to Mars is a space-age version of The House that Jack Built. In this entertaining story, young readers will see how a rocket could carry a 3D printer that can build a biodome that is pressurized by an air system powered by a solar array that is maintained by a robot. But when the robot accidentally tracks a bit of dirt inside, something surprising happens!This is a fun, educational book for preschoolers, kindergarten and elementary students, and anyone who loves to read about space exploration. Teachers will love adding this picture book to their STEM/science units!Ideal for children ages 4-8. Get this book now and learn how life on Mars might, possibly, come to be - when The Rocket Flew to Mars!

The newest entry in Jennifer Lipsey’s acclaimed series proves that man’s best friend can be a child’s best artistic inspiration. Bright and beautifully designed, I Love to Draw Dogs is alive with colorful suggestions for young artists, plus instruction on how to draw their favorite pups.As always, the left page of each spread takes kids step-by-step through the whole drawing process. They’ll learn to create their own unique dogs, including puffy poodles, lively Labs, springing spaniels, and massive Malamutes. The right side places each animal in a setting, providing children with even more great ideas for their own pictures. Will their dog curl up in its special bed or sleep at its owner’s feet, play fetch in a field of flowers or jump for joy chasing butterflies? The decision is the artist’s alone! And with everything from tiny toy Chihuahuas to mischievous mutts to choose from, who can resist?Because there’s minimal text, even pre-readers will be able to follow along easily.

It’s easy being green! Kids have enormous potential to affect change, and this enlightening book harnesses children’s natural energy, enthusiasm, optimism, and drive to make a difference in the world. Young eco-activists will feel empowered as they begin doing simple things such as cutting down on water use, starting a compost bin, and creating litter-free lunches. From these activities will grow even greater sensitivity to how they, their families, schools, and neighbors can have a positive impact on our planet. A list of websites encourages further exploration. Kids will learn how they can: - Become an eco-expert by figuring out how they want to save the planet- Have green holidays- Work with their families to create fun eco-trips or even “stay-cations”- Green their school supplies, pets, and even their school- Become an advocate for the environment in their community- Help their parents make gardening a real green experience

Blood, gore, and mystery—now, that’s way cool! Kids just love crime scene investigations, and they’ll get a thrill from turning their passion into a blue-ribbon science fair project. This fantastic color collection presents more than 20 great experiments, broken into exciting topics such as blood and guts, eyewitness accounts, and physical evidence. Best of all, children use actual CSI techniques: they’ll lift fingerprints, extract DNA, record skid marks, and see what a few key clues can reveal about a crime. Then they get to analyze the data, and come to their own conclusions. And don’t worry: there are no real crime scenes, dead bodies, or even suspects involved! (For example, an old steak demonstrates the process of decomposition.) In addition to the awesome projects, there’s tons of fun CSI history, careers, and cases.

Nothing but net! As they go through this vibrant board book, young readers will experience the thrill of being courtside and watching teams of tall players dribble, pass, block, tip off, and steal the ball with skill. Each page features one basketball-related word, illustrated by an action-filled, color-packed picture. Whether it’s a high “jump shot,” a lucky “rebound,” or a “buzzer beater” (a shot taken just before the game clock ends a period), all of the images capture the movement, the energy, and the competitiveness of this great game. It’s perfect for the youngest sports enthusiast—and for all the adult ones who like to read aloud.

Digital photography is hot, and kids want to get in on the fun. This comprehensive instructional guide, created especially for youngsters, tells them exactly what they need to know to capture those birthday parties, school events, sleepovers, and family vacations. Every important question gets an easy-to-understand answer: What’s a pixel? What is resolution and why does it matter? How can I make computers, scanners, and printers work with my camera? Children will get creative with software that alters and enhances images, and learn new ways to add text, adjust color and brightness, and change a background. Fifteen appealing projects, from turning snapshots into puzzles to crafting unique CD covers, photo magnets, and digital scrapbooks, make this a no-brainer for the budding photographer.

From buffed-up bodies to action poses, from power effects to masks and mutations, this guide’s got it all! Budding cartoonists will develop their own superhuman drawing skills as they devise some fantastic new heroes to save the world. With a flick of the pencil, they’ll endow their characters with amazing powers, and provide them with sidekicks and enemies, secret identities, and individual strengths and weakness. The phenomenal creations kids can bring to life include stretchy Gumball; Online, the Internet-connected android; and Sneak, the invisible athlete. There’s also a ton of great hero lore and history.

Crash, boom, bang: destroy! There's nothing children love more than the satisfying smashing and bashing of things being demolished. They always do it for sheer amusement; now they can do it in the name of science. And they'll enjoy it so much that they won't even think they're learning physics as they're wrecking stuff. Just imagine the expression on kids' faces as they watch a microwaved marshmallow grow bigger and bigger: up to four times its size. Will it blow up? Think of the delight as they power cardboard racecars with ordinary balloons or launch homemade rockets. All the scientific terms are explained in language that children will both understand and appreciate--and the safety precautions make sure the science stays fun and worry-free.

Every child who performs these 50 fabulous feats will feel like a magician--but the magic here is really science at play. Every trick in the book has a sound, easy-to-understand scientific explanation that will stimulate kids' understanding of basic concepts. Even as they're having fun, children will wow the crowd by poking a skewer through a balloon without making it pop, or balancing a penny on a coat hanger. Nothing's cooler than watching a real egg get sucked into a glass bottle, picking up ice without even touching it, or whipping up fizzy and colorful solutions that any mad scientist would prize. Wild optical illusions will boggle the mind and astound the eye. Every exciting experiment is sure to appeal.