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Meet Pocahontas through an engaging biography that helps children understand what life was like in early colonial America—and how one person’s choices can make a difference.

In Pocahontas: One-of-a-Kind Peacemaker, children explore the world she grew up in, the challenges her community faced, and the role she played during moments of conflict and uncertainty. With helpful historical context throughout, kids can see how relationships, communication, and thoughtful decisions can shape what happens next. Full-color photographs and illustrations bring her story to life and support understanding along the way.

Pocahontas: One-of-a-Kind Peacemaker

Add context, color, and character to history with Pocahontas: One-of-a-Kind Peacemaker!

The One-of-a-Kind series takes a fresh look at history’s most fascinating figures, going beyond the biographies you may already know by adding context, color, and character to each person’s story. Instead of focusing only on major accomplishments, these books weave in the wider world around each historical figure—what else was happening at the time, who influenced them, and how their actions helped shape the era they lived in—so children can better understand why their contributions still matter. Each title also includes a timeline that connects the person’s life to key events in history and engaging activities that help bring their experiences and ideas to life.

An Adorable Way to Celebrate the Christmas Season!

This Christmas-themed board book pairs high-quality kitten photos with delightful bouncy phrases from the kittens’ points of view (“Let’s listen for Santa Paws!”). Meowy Christmas to All! is a fun holiday read to be enjoyed year after year—a new tradition in the making. Little ones will delight in the kittens’ Christmas antics on each playful, punny page. Pairs purr-fectly with a seasonal snuggle!

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The Festive Friends series of board books makes book time festive and fun, with vibrant holiday images and playful phrases. These adorable books are a delight for adults and children alike. Collect the set: Meowy Christmas to All!, Chick-or-Treat! It’s Halloween!, and Thanksgiving Puppy Parade. Find your favorite reading spot and enjoy the holiday magic together!

Meowy Christmas to All! is a 2025 National Parenting Product Award Winner.

An Ultra-Cute Way to Celebrate Halloween with Toddlers

This Halloween-themed board book pairs high-quality chick photos with delightful captions from the chicks’ points of view (“Feeling peck-ish for an eerie-sistible treat!”). Chick-or-Treat! It’s Halloween! is a fun, spooktacular holiday read to be enjoyed year after year—a new tradition in the making. Little ones will delight in the chicks’ curious antics on each fun, festive page. It pairs egg-celently with a spooky snuggle!

With this book, you can:

The Festive Friends series of board books makes book time festive and fun, with vibrant holiday images and phrases. Each book celebrates a key annual holiday through the eyes of a child-favorite animal species. These adorable books are a delight for adults and children alike. Collect the set: Meowy Christmas to All!, Chick-or-Treat! It’s Halloween!, and Thanksgiving Puppy Parade. Find your favorite reading spot and enjoy the holiday magic together!

An Oh-So-Cute Way to Celebrate Thanksgiving

This Thanksgiving-themed board book pairs high-quality puppy photos with delightful captions from the puppies’ points of view (“I’m having a ball!”). Thanksgiving Puppy Parade is a fun and creative holiday read to be enjoyed year after year—a new tradition in the making. Children of all ages will delight in the puppies’ playful antics on each fun, festive page. Pairs paw-fectly with a cozy cuddle!

With this book, you can:

The Festive Friends series of board books makes book time festive and fun, with vibrant holiday images and captions on each playful page. Each book celebrates a holiday through the eyes of a child-favorite animal. These adorable books are a delight for adults and children alike. Collect the set: Meowy Christmas to All!, Chick-or-Treat! It’s Halloween!, and Thanksgiving Puppy Parade. Find your favorite reading spot and enjoy the holiday magic together!

A “Gross but Great” Celebration of the Science of Stink

That Stinks! The Surprising Science of Smelly Stuff combines the gross-out fun kids love with real science adults trust. Designed for curious readers ages 6–9, this high-interest nonfiction title dives into the world of the smelliest stuff on Earth—from skunk cabbage (the plant) to skunks (the mammal) to bad breath and B.O. With eye-catching, full-color photos and funny, approachable text, it keeps pages turning while offering meaningful STEM learning.

This engaging nonfiction book celebrates the weirdest corners of the natural world with awe, fascination, and humor. It’s great for independent or shared reading, drawing in reluctant readers and supporting elementary science units.

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For families, educators, and librarians, That Stinks! The Surprising Science of Smelly Stuff is a crowd-pleaser that aligns with curriculum goals while making learning fun. For kids, it’s a hilarious, memorable reading experience that builds knowledge, confidence, and a lasting love of books—one smelly thing at a time.

A feel-good mashup of two favorite holidays—Halloween & Valentine’s Day

In Monster Town, every day is Halloween, until Wolfie O’Howler falls head-over-paws for the witch next door. Determined to show Selena Witchington how much he cares, Wolfie hatches a plan to bring Valentine’s Day to town for the very first time. He and his monster friends work together to create a celebration that’s equal parts spooky and sweet, with heart-eyed jack-o-lanterns, mummy-wrapped gifts, and a serenade under the full moon.

This charming tale blends the excitement of Halloween with the warmth of Valentine’s Day, offering a story that sparks laughter, empathy, and a genuine love of reading. Children ages 4–8 and their grown-ups will love the clever wordplay, expressive artwork, and the spirited residents of Monster Town. Join the fun!

Be My Howlentine is a fun, emotionally intelligent story that kids and adults will love.

Discover the life and leadership of the first president of the United States, in a narrative biography that helps children understand how one person can shape history. ,

In George Washington: One-of-a-Kind President, children follow his journey from leading the American colonies through the Revolutionary War to helping guide a brand-new nation as its first president. With helpful historical context about the people and events of his era, kids can see how leadership, responsibility, and character can influence the future. Full-color photographs and illustrations bring Washington’s world to life and support understanding along the way.

George Washington: One-of-a-Kind President • Highlights George Washington’s leadership and lasting influence on the United States • Includes a timeline linking George Washington’s life to world events and important moments in history • Provides engaging activities that connect to his experiences and role in shaping a new nation

Add context, color, and character to history with George Washington: One-of-a-Kind President!

The One-of-a-Kind series takes a fresh look at history’s most fascinating figures, going beyond the biographies you may already know by adding context, color, and character to each person’s story. Instead of focusing only on major accomplishments, these books weave in the wider world around each historical figure—what else was happening at the time, who influenced them, and how their actions helped shape the era they lived in—so children can better understand why their contributions still matter. Each title also includes a timeline that connects the person’s life to key events in history and engaging activities that help bring their experiences and ideas to life.

Meet Pocahontas through an engaging biography that helps children understand what life was like in early colonial America—and how one person’s choices can make a difference.

In Pocahontas: One-of-a-Kind Peacemaker, children explore the world she grew up in, the challenges her community faced, and the role she played during moments of conflict and uncertainty. With helpful historical context throughout, kids can see how relationships, communication, and thoughtful decisions can shape what happens next. Full-color photographs and illustrations bring her story to life and support understanding along the way.

Pocahontas: One-of-a-Kind Peacemaker

Add context, color, and character to history with Pocahontas: One-of-a-Kind Peacemaker!

The One-of-a-Kind series takes a fresh look at history’s most fascinating figures, going beyond the biographies you may already know by adding context, color, and character to each person’s story. Instead of focusing only on major accomplishments, these books weave in the wider world around each historical figure—what else was happening at the time, who influenced them, and how their actions helped shape the era they lived in—so children can better understand why their contributions still matter. Each title also includes a timeline that connects the person’s life to key events in history and engaging activities that help bring their experiences and ideas to life.

Step into the world of Benjamin Franklin and discover how one person’s curiosity and creativity helped shape American history.

In Benjamin Franklin: One-of-a-Kind Statesman, children explore how his resourcefulness and problem-solving spirit led to discoveries and inventions that changed everyday life—and how his leadership played an important role during the founding of the United States. With helpful historical context throughout, kids can better understand the world Franklin lived in and why his contributions still matter. Full-color photographs and illustrations bring his time period to life and support understanding along the way.

Benjamin Franklin: One-of-a-Kind Statesman

Add context, color, and character to history with Benjamin Franklin: One-of-a-Kind Statesman!

The One-of-a-Kind series takes a fresh look at history’s most fascinating figures, going beyond the biographies you may already know by adding context, color, and character to each person’s story. Instead of focusing only on major accomplishments, these books weave in the wider world around each historical figure—what else was happening at the time, who influenced them, and how their actions helped shape the era they lived in—so children can better understand why their contributions still matter. Each title also includes a timeline that connects the person’s life to key events in history and engaging activities that help bring their experiences and ideas to life.

Learn about Ruby Bridges and the remarkable courage she showed as a child during an important moment in the American civil rights movement.

Ruby’s story begins at Frantz Elementary School in New Orleans, Louisiana, where she became one of the first African American children to integrate an all-white school. In Ruby Bridges: One-of-a-Kind Trailblazer, children discover her strength and determination and see how her bravery helped make a difference in the fight for civil rights and equal education. With clear historical context, readers learn what was happening during Ruby’s childhood and why her actions mattered. Photographs and illustrations detail her experiences and support understanding along the way.

Ruby Bridges: One-of-a-Kind Trailblazer

Add context, color, and character to history with Ruby Bridges: One-of-a-Kind Trailblazer!

The One-of-a-Kind series takes a fresh look at history’s most fascinating figures, going beyond the biographies you may already know by adding context, color, and character to each person’s story. Instead of focusing only on major accomplishments, these books weave in the wider world around each historical figure—what else was happening at the time, who influenced them, and how their actions helped shape the era they lived in—so children can better understand why their contributions still matter. Each title also includes a timeline that connects the person’s life to key events in history and engaging activities that help bring their experiences and ideas to life.

Meet one of America’s most inspiring thinkers and innovators, George Washington Carver, through an engaging biography that helps children connect his life to the world around him.

In George Washington Carver: One-of-a-Kind Inventor, children discover how his interest in plants and science led to discoveries that improved lives and changed the future of farming and agriculture. Along the way, kids learn what was happening during Carver’s lifetime and how the people and events of his era shaped his experiences and opportunities. Photographs and illustrations bring his world to life, making it easier for children to understand his achievements and why they still matter today.

George Washington Carver: One-of-a-Kind Inventor:

Add context, color, and character to history with George Washington Carver: One-of-a-Kind Inventor!

The One-of-a-Kind series takes a fresh look at history’s most fascinating figures, going beyond the biographies you may already know by adding context, color, and character to each person’s story. Instead of focusing only on major accomplishments, these books weave in the wider world around each historical figure—what else was happening at the time, who influenced them, and how their actions helped shape the era they lived in—so children can better understand why their contributions still matter. Each title also includes a timeline that connects the person’s life to key events in history and engaging activities that help bring their experiences and ideas to life.

Dive Into Ocean Wonders and Explore the Secrets of the Deep!

The Smithsonian Dual Discovery Flip Book: Color-Changing Cephalopods and Making an Ocean Ecosystem immerses readers in the science of the sea. Perfect for grades 3-5, this two-in-one book blends marine biology, ocean conservation, and Smithsonian facts to spark inquiry and real-world connections. Readers discover how cephalopods like octopuses, squid, and cuttlefish change colors, use camouflage, and inspire advances in robotics and engineering. They also explore how microbes, fish, and whales keep ecosystems in balance and why protecting the ocean is vital for the planet’s future.

Inside, readers will explore:

Color-Changing Cephalopods – The survival strategies of octopuses, squid, and cuttlefish. Students uncover how chromatophores allow instant color change, how bioluminescence lights up the deep, and how these adaptations inspire breakthroughs in robotics, materials science, and camouflage technology.

Making an Ocean Ecosystem – The interconnected roles of marine organisms, from microbes recycling nutrients to whales influencing ocean currents. Readers learn how aquariums model ecosystems, how scientists study ocean health, and why conservation is vital for Earth’s climate and biodiversity.

With interactive STEAM learning, vivid imagery, and Smithsonian expertise, this flip book builds critical thinking, encourages exploration, and inspires future scientists and ocean stewards.

Discover how Rockets, Shuttles, and Astronauts Made Space Travel Real!

The Smithsonian Dual Discovery Flip Book: Designing a Shuttle & Living and Working in Space launches readers into the world of space exploration. Created for grades 3-5, this two-in-one book combines Smithsonian facts, NASA technology, and STEAM learning to inspire curiosity about life beyond Earth. Students uncover how engineers built reusable spacecraft and solved challenges that made human spaceflight possible. They also step aboard the International Space Station to see how astronauts eat, sleep, and conduct research in microgravity.

Inside, readers will explore:

Designing a Shuttle: The groundbreaking work of NASA engineers who transformed space travel with reusable spacecraft. Readers see how design choices solved problems like re-entry heat, fuel efficiency, and crew safety. They’ll also learn how innovations such as rocket boosters and thermal tiles changed the way humans reach orbit.

Living and Working in Space: Daily life aboard the International Space Station, from eating freeze-dried meals to exercising in microgravity.Readers explore how astronauts adapt to sleeping without gravity, managing limited resources, and conducting experiments that can’t be done on Earth.

With hands-on STEAM activities, real-world science connections, and striking NASA images, this flip book makes complex topics engaging and accessible. Ideal for classrooms, libraries, and home learning, it builds STEAM skills and inspires the next generation of explorers.

Dig into Mummies, Fossils, and the Clues They Hold About the Past!

The Smithsonian Dual Discovery Flip Book: Making a Mummy and Digging Up Dinosaurs takes readers back in time to uncover ancient civilizations and Earth’s prehistoric past. Designed for grades 3-5, this two-in-one resource blends archaeology, paleontology, and Smithsonian accuracy to spark discovery and critical thinking. Readers learn how scientists use modern technology to study mummies and reveal long-hidden secrets, and they explore how fossils form and reshape our understanding of dinosaurs.

Inside, readers will explore:

Making a Mummy – The science of archaeology and modern tools like CT scans and DNA testing. Readers discover how these techniques reveal details about the diet, health, and rituals of ancient civilizations, and why preserving artifacts is key to understanding human history.

Digging Up Dinosaurs – The process of fossil discovery, from excavation to reconstruction. Readers investigate how fossils form, what they reveal about dinosaur behavior and environments, and how new discoveries can change scientific theories about evolution and extinction.

Packed with Smithsonian-approved facts, interactive STEAM activities, and real-world science connections, this flip book brings history and science to life. Ideal for classrooms, libraries, or home use, it nurtures curiosity and inspires future scientists and explorers.

Find out How Science Powers Skateboarding Moves and Surfing Tricks !

The Smithsonian Dual Discovery Flip Book: The Science of Waves and Surfboards and The Art and Science of Skateboarding introduces students in grades 3-5 to the science, history, and innovation behind two of today’s most exciting sports. Blending Smithsonian facts, vivid visuals, and interactive STEAM activities, this two-in-one resource shows how surfing and skateboarding connect culture with engineering, design, and physics.

Inside, readers will explore:

Surfboards – The history, design, and physics of surfing, from ancient Hawaiian traditions to modern performance boards. Readers examine how shape, size, and materials affect balance, speed, and maneuverability on the waves, and how surfboard technology continues to evolve.

Skateboarding – The origin and engineering of skateboarding, from its California roots to becoming a global sport. Readers discover how innovations in board design, wheels, and materials allow for greater speed and stability, and the science behind tricks, flips, and aerial moves.

Packed with Smithsonian-approved content, real-world STEAM connections, and vibrant images, this flip book highlights the intersection of sports, science, and technology. Perfect for classrooms, libraries, or home learning, it delivers double the knowledge and inspires curiosity about the science of extreme sports.

Explore the Strength of Volcanoes and the Power of Weather!

The Smithsonian Dual Discovery Flip Book: Tracking a Storm and Exploring Volcanic Activity connects volcanology, meteorology, and STEAM learning in one resource. Created for grades 3-5, the two-in-one book combines Smithsonian facts, vivid photography, and interactive activities to show how people have studied volcanoes and tracked powerful storms. Readers explore the types of volcanoes, the history of deadly eruptions, how scientists learn about volcanoes, and how modern meteorologists use satellites, Doppler radar, and forecasting models to predict weather.

Inside, readers will explore:

Tracking a Storm – The powerful forces behind hurricanes, tornadoes, and lightning. Readers examine how meteorologists use Doppler radar, satellites, and supercomputers to predict dangerous weather, protect communities, and understand climate patterns.

Packed with STEAM activities, real-world science applications, and Smithsonian accuracy, this flip book helps readers connect past discoveries with modern technology while building science and critical-thinking skills.

Explore the Science Behind Entertainment and Sound

The Smithsonian Dual Discovery Flip Book: Making Movies in Technicolor and Making Music with Magnets introduces readers in grades 3-6 to the science and technology that power creativity. This two-in-one resource blends Smithsonian facts, vivid visuals, and interactive STEAM activities to show how innovation drives art and entertainment.

Inside, readers will explore:

Making Movies in Technicolor – A behind-the-scenes look at the history and science of filmmaking. Readers discover how inventors brought color to the big screen, how cameras and film technology evolved, and how today’s digital tools continue to transform Hollywood.

Making Music with Magnets – The surprising role magnets play in sound and music. Readers investigate how electric guitars, microphones, speakers, and modern audio systems turn science into art, connecting music to physics and engineering.

With Smithsonian-curated accuracy, real-world science connections, and engaging STEAM activities, this flip book makes complex concepts fun and accessible. Perfect for classrooms, libraries, or home learning, it inspires curiosity and shows how science and technology shape the way we see and hear the world.

Discover the life and leadership of the first president of the United States, in a narrative biography that helps children understand how one person can shape history. ,

In George Washington: One-of-a-Kind President, children follow his journey from leading the American colonies through the Revolutionary War to helping guide a brand-new nation as its first president. With helpful historical context about the people and events of his era, kids can see how leadership, responsibility, and character can influence the future. Full-color photographs and illustrations bring Washington’s world to life and support understanding along the way.

George Washington: One-of-a-Kind President • Highlights George Washington’s leadership and lasting influence on the United States • Includes a timeline linking George Washington’s life to world events and important moments in history • Provides engaging activities that connect to his experiences and role in shaping a new nation

Add context, color, and character to history with George Washington: One-of-a-Kind President!

The One-of-a-Kind series takes a fresh look at history’s most fascinating figures, going beyond the biographies you may already know by adding context, color, and character to each person’s story. Instead of focusing only on major accomplishments, these books weave in the wider world around each historical figure—what else was happening at the time, who influenced them, and how their actions helped shape the era they lived in—so children can better understand why their contributions still matter. Each title also includes a timeline that connects the person’s life to key events in history and engaging activities that help bring their experiences and ideas to life.

Step into the world of Benjamin Franklin and discover how one person’s curiosity and creativity helped shape American history.

In Benjamin Franklin: One-of-a-Kind Statesman, children explore how his resourcefulness and problem-solving spirit led to discoveries and inventions that changed everyday life—and how his leadership played an important role during the founding of the United States. With helpful historical context throughout, kids can better understand the world Franklin lived in and why his contributions still matter. Full-color photographs and illustrations bring his time period to life and support understanding along the way.

Benjamin Franklin: One-of-a-Kind Statesman

Add context, color, and character to history with Benjamin Franklin: One-of-a-Kind Statesman!

The One-of-a-Kind series takes a fresh look at history’s most fascinating figures, going beyond the biographies you may already know by adding context, color, and character to each person’s story. Instead of focusing only on major accomplishments, these books weave in the wider world around each historical figure—what else was happening at the time, who influenced them, and how their actions helped shape the era they lived in—so children can better understand why their contributions still matter. Each title also includes a timeline that connects the person’s life to key events in history and engaging activities that help bring their experiences and ideas to life.

Learn about Ruby Bridges and the remarkable courage she showed as a child during an important moment in the American civil rights movement.

Ruby’s story begins at Frantz Elementary School in New Orleans, Louisiana, where she became one of the first African American children to integrate an all-white school. In Ruby Bridges: One-of-a-Kind Trailblazer, children discover her strength and determination and see how her bravery helped make a difference in the fight for civil rights and equal education. With clear historical context, readers learn what was happening during Ruby’s childhood and why her actions mattered. Photographs and illustrations detail her experiences and support understanding along the way.

Ruby Bridges: One-of-a-Kind Trailblazer

Add context, color, and character to history with Ruby Bridges: One-of-a-Kind Trailblazer!

The One-of-a-Kind series takes a fresh look at history’s most fascinating figures, going beyond the biographies you may already know by adding context, color, and character to each person’s story. Instead of focusing only on major accomplishments, these books weave in the wider world around each historical figure—what else was happening at the time, who influenced them, and how their actions helped shape the era they lived in—so children can better understand why their contributions still matter. Each title also includes a timeline that connects the person’s life to key events in history and engaging activities that help bring their experiences and ideas to life.

Take to the skies with Amelia Earhart and learn about one of history’s most daring and determined aviators.

In Amelia Earhart: One-of-a-Kind Pilot, children follow how she worked hard to become a pilot and how her achievements helped open doors for women in aviation. Along the way, kids see what was happening in the world during her lifetime and how the people, events, and ideas of the era shaped her journey. Her courage and determination continue to inspire people. Photographs and illustrations bring her adventures to life and help children connect to the history behind her story.

Amelia Earhart: One-of-a-Kind Pilot

Add context, color, and character to history with Amelia Earhart: One-of-a-Kind Pilot!

The One-of-a-Kind series takes a fresh look at history’s most fascinating figures, going beyond the biographies you may already know by adding context, color, and character to each person’s story. Instead of focusing only on major accomplishments, these books weave in the wider world around each historical figure—what else was happening at the time, who influenced them, and how their actions helped shape the era they lived in—so children can better understand why their contributions still matter. Each title also includes a timeline that connects the person’s life to key events in history and engaging activities that help bring their experiences and ideas to life.

Meet one of America’s most inspiring thinkers and innovators, George Washington Carver, through an engaging biography that helps children connect his life to the world around him.

In George Washington Carver: One-of-a-Kind Inventor, children discover how his interest in plants and science led to discoveries that improved lives and changed the future of farming and agriculture. Along the way, kids learn what was happening during Carver’s lifetime and how the people and events of his era shaped his experiences and opportunities. Photographs and illustrations bring his world to life, making it easier for children to understand his achievements and why they still matter today.

George Washington Carver: One-of-a-Kind Inventor:

Add context, color, and character to history with George Washington Carver: One-of-a-Kind Inventor!

The One-of-a-Kind series takes a fresh look at history’s most fascinating figures, going beyond the biographies you may already know by adding context, color, and character to each person’s story. Instead of focusing only on major accomplishments, these books weave in the wider world around each historical figure—what else was happening at the time, who influenced them, and how their actions helped shape the era they lived in—so children can better understand why their contributions still matter. Each title also includes a timeline that connects the person’s life to key events in history and engaging activities that help bring their experiences and ideas to life.