Fall 2023 Book Buzz Editor's Preview | New Kids' Photo Nonfiction from Millbrook Press

Join us to learn about our forthcoming photographic nonfiction from Lerner Publishing Group!

Nature's Rule Breakers: Creatures That Don't Fit In 
Scientists often organize animals into categories based on similar traits and behaviors. But what if an animal doesn't fit in? Author Jessica Fries-Gaither introduces eight common categories and the animals that break those rules. 
https://lernerbooks.com/shop/show/23017

Nature Is a Sculptor: Weathering and Erosion 
With wind and water, nature shapes our planet in amazing ways. Stunning photos of the world's geological marvels accompany lyrical verse in this exploration of the forces of weathering and erosion. 
https://lernerbooks.com/shop/show/23023

On a Flake-Flying Day: Watching Winter's Wonders 
With winter's arrival, plants and animals hunker down for the cold season. Eye-catching photos and rhyming text sparkle in this exploration of how creatures survive the snow. 
https://lernerbooks.com/shop/show/23026

Wild Inventions: Ideas Inspired by Animals 
Where do inventors find inspiration? Sometimes they look to animals! Author Sandra Markle presents twelve animal adaptations and the amazing inventions they've inspired. 
https://lernerbooks.com/shop/show/23091

Mysterious Glowing Mammals: An Unexpected Discovery Sparks a Scientific Investigation 
One night a scientist discovered something surprising in his backyard: a flying squirrel that glowed bright pink! Follow this exciting investigation into mammals that glow when exposed to ultraviolet light, and see it in action by scanning a QR code. 
https://lernerbooks.com/shop/show/23016

Nature's Ninja: Animals with Spectacular Skills 
Discover a stealthy lizard that can hang upside down by its toes, a sea urchin that defends itself with throwing star-type weapons, and more! Science meets martial arts in this fast-paced look at ninja-like animals. 
https://lernerbooks.com/shop/show/17952

Little Monsters of the Ocean: Metamorphosis under the Waves 
Everyone knows that butterflies and frogs go through metamorphosis. But a number of sea creatures do too! Explore wacky details in the life cycles of some of the world's most bizarre and fascinating ocean animals. 
https://lernerbooks.com/shop/show/17591

Eavesdropping on Elephants: How Listening Helps Conservation 
Can understanding how forest elephants communicate help scientists find ways to protect them? Come behind the scenes of Cornell University's Elephant Listening Project to see what's being done to keep these majestic animals safe, with QR codes linking to audio of the elephant sounds.  
https://lernerbooks.com/shop/show/16464

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