Laura Driscoll

Croak if you love frogs! Get ready to leap into the incredible, watery world of some of nature's most amazing amphibians. From the damp forest floor to the edge of the pond, frogs are hiding everywhere in plain sight. In this fun and easy science reader, you will meet frogs that are as tiny as your fingertip and giant frogs that are as large as your foot. Discover the fascinating secrets of how they grow up. You will learn how little swimming tadpoles slowly lose their tails and sprout strong legs to become fantastic jumpers. Packed with beautiful, bright cut-paper illustrations that show these creatures in every color, shape, and size, this book brings the swamp right to your hands. Hop along and explore the wild, wonderful life cycle of these awesome leaping animals.

Blow, wind, blow! People have been using the incredible power of the wind for thousands of years. Long ago, wind helped push sailboats across huge oceans and turned heavy stones to grind grain into flour for baking. But what happens when you catch the wind and turn it into electricity? This biography of a brilliant idea shows exactly how wind went electric. Once inventors figured out how to hook a windmill to a generator, they unlocked a secret to creating clean, renewable energy. Now, giant wind turbines help power our homes and cities without making the air dirty. Discover the exciting journey of wind power from ancient times to the modern world. You will learn how this amazing green energy source works and why it is so important for keeping our planet healthy. It is a fantastic look at a world-changing discovery that helps build a greener future for everyone.

Look up at the sky! If you have ever watched an airplane soaring through the clouds and thought you might want to fly one someday, this is the perfect story for you. Flying airplanes is an exciting job, and there are many different ways to do it. When a young child visits the Air Fair with Aunt Ro, they meet amazing people who fly all kinds of machines. You will discover that pilots do not just fly huge passenger jets. Some fly seaplanes that land on the water, some steer hot air balloons, and others zoom through the air in giant cargo planes. Step behind the scenes and find out what it takes to do this important job. Explore the world of aviation and see how pilots help our communities.

Say cheese! Every single second, millions of pictures are taken all around the world. But have you ever wondered how people first figured out how to capture an image? This is the exciting biography of the camera, an essential invention that changed how we see the world. Long before digital cameras and smartphones existed, curious thinkers noticed something amazing about how light passes through a tiny opening. From the ancient Chinese thinker Mozi to famous inventors like Louis Daguerre and George Eastman, brilliant minds worked for centuries to perfect the art of taking a photograph. Travel through time to discover how the very first cameras were built and how they evolved into the amazing devices we use today. You will learn the science behind the flash and uncover the true story of a groundbreaking discovery that lets us freeze our favorite memories forever.

Do you love asking big questions about how the universe works? If you are always observing the world around you and searching for answers, you already think like a scientist! Take an exciting trip on a research boat to the icy North Pole and get an accessible, child's-eye view of incredible STEM careers. You will quickly discover that being a scientist means doing all sorts of fascinating jobs. You could become a marine biologist studying whales in the ocean, an astronomer searching for new planets in the night sky, or a seismologist tracking powerful earthquakes under the ground. You might even want to be a zoologist working closely with wild animals. Step into the lab and head out into the field with these amazing community helpers. Learn about the important research they do to protect our planet and keep everyone safe and healthy.

Do you love being outside in the fresh air and learning where our food comes from? If you have a green thumb or love taking care of animals, you might want to be a farmer when you grow up. When a curious daughter visits the exciting State Fair with her dad, they take a walk through the bustling stalls and meet all kinds of incredible agricultural workers. You will discover that farming is a huge job with many different paths. You can meet grain farmers who grow tall fields of wheat, dairy farmers who take care of gentle cows, and even specialized beekeepers who harvest sweet honey. There are also farmers who grow colorful flowers, raise fluffy alpacas, and harvest delicious fruits. Explore the diverse careers in agriculture and see how these hardworking community helpers protect the environment and provide the food we eat every day.

Get ready to pop into some serious math fun! The Community Champs club has an extra-special fundraiser planned this year. They want to raise enough money to donate delicious Thanksgiving dinners to families in need in their neighborhood. To reach their big goal, William and Lizzie are on a serious mission to sell more shiny popcorn tins than the club has ever sold before. But keeping track of all those popcorn sales requires some clever calculations. As the orders roll in, the kids have to figure out the mean, median, mode, and range of their sales data to see if they are on track to succeed. Join the Champs as they connect everyday numbers to a fantastic cause. You will learn important math vocabulary while following an engaging story about helping others and working hard to make a real difference in the community.

Sara likes to do absolutely everything fast. She eats fast, runs fast, and tries to finish all her projects in record time. When she decides to enter the big soapbox derby, she rushes to build her wooden racer in just a single day. But her need for speed backfires, and her hastily built car falls completely apart! Her friend Ben is worried she will ruin her chances of winning the race. However, Sara is about to discover a secret scientific weapon: friction. By learning how moving surfaces rub against each other to create resistance, she realizes that she actually needs to slow certain things down if she wants her car to work perfectly. Dive into this fun, kid-sized mystery where clever physics saves the day. Think like a real scientist, test out cool concepts, and discover why moving too fast isn't always the best way to win.

Grab your paintbrushes and let your imagination soar! If you love drawing, creating, and making the world a more colorful place, you might want to be a professional artist when you grow up. When a curious grandchild heads out for a fun day with Papa, they visit bustling art shows and messy workspaces. Along the way, they discover that there are so many unique ways to build a career in the arts. You will meet sculptors who shape heavy clay, graphic designers who create cool digital logos, and animators who bring your favorite cartoons to life on the screen. There are even muralists who paint giant pictures on the sides of buildings! Take a creative journey behind the scenes to meet these talented community helpers. Explore the tools they use and find out how artists share their beautiful visions with everyone around them.

What is it like to have a sibling who looks exactly like you? Being a twin means that a lot of things are exactly the same, but it also means that a lot of things are wonderfully different! These two little girls might share the same cute nose and the same curly hair, but if you look closely, you will see that their eyes are actually different colors. And even though they are identical twins, they do not always like doing the same things. One sister might love painting pictures, while the other loves climbing trees. They have totally different hobbies and their own unique personalities. Told with cheerful, bouncy rhymes, this sweet story celebrates the special bond between sisters. It is a fun look at how two people can be a perfect pair while still being completely unique individuals.

Fawn thinks she is the absolute best prankster in all of Pixie Hollow. She loves setting up silly surprises and watching her fairy friends laugh. But when her friend Beck decides to play a trick of her own, the fairy dust really starts to fly. In the blink of a dragonfly's eye, the two fairies are caught in an all-out practical joke battle. Prank follows prank as the two friends try to outsmart each other. Then, something strange happens. One night, someone turns all the furniture in Fawn's room completely upside down. It is the biggest prank yet, but Beck swears she had absolutely nothing to do with it. If Beck did not do it, and Fawn did not do it, who is responsible? Now, the two rivals must team up to solve a tricky mystery. They need to search the Home Tree and find out if a secret prankster is hiding among them.

Meet the most courageous mother cat in the entire world. When a terrible fire breaks out in a busy New York City building, a brave stray cat named Scarlett is trapped inside with her five tiny kittens. Instead of running away to safety, this heroic mother risks her own life to rescue her babies. Darting into the smoke and flames over and over again, Scarlett carries each of her kittens outside to the sidewalk. She gets badly hurt in the process, but her incredible bravery catches the attention of the whole city. This true, heartwarming story follows Scarlett and her adorable feline family as they are rushed to an animal hospital for help. Discover how kind veterinarians work hard to heal the heroic mother and her babies, and follow their inspiring journey as they all find safe, loving forever homes.

Hear the sirens ringing? If you have ever dreamed of riding in a big red fire engine and helping people stay safe, this is the perfect story for you. When special visitors from Fire District 1 arrive at school for Fire Safety Day, a young student and their brother realize they both want to be firefighters when they grow up. But there is a big question: what kind of firefighter should they be? You will learn that firefighters do much more than just spray water on burning houses. Some highly trained firefighters battle massive wildfires in the forest, while others work at busy airports to help with airplane emergencies. There are even clever firefighters who investigate how a blaze started in the first place. Step behind the scenes and meet the brave men and women who protect our towns. This exciting look at community helpers proves there are many amazing ways to save the day.

Do you love figuring out how things work and dreaming up new ideas? If you want to build the future, stepping into the shoes of an engineer is a fantastic place to start. When a young child's big brother goes off to school for engineering, they discover that building bridges and designing giant rockets are just the beginning. You will be amazed to learn about the huge variety of engineering jobs out there. Environmental engineers find clever ways to keep our planet clean, plumbing engineers design complex water systems for big cities, and robotic engineers create incredible machines that can move and think. This engaging look behind the scenes introduces you to the brilliant problem solvers who help our communities run smoothly. Explore the exciting world of design and invention, and see if you might want to become an amazing engineer, too.

Do you love animals and want to help them feel their absolute best? If you dream of taking care of furry, scaly, or feathered friends, you might make a fantastic veterinarian one day. When a young child and their father bring their dog, Gus, into the clinic for his check-up, they get a fascinating peek behind the scenes of an animal hospital. They quickly discover that being a pet vet is just one way to do this important job. Some veterinarians travel to farms to work with massive cows and horses, while others work in zoos or nature reserves to heal exotic, wild animals. Step into the examining room and learn all about the caring doctors who treat sick and injured creatures. Discover the tools they use and the big responsibilities they have in keeping animals happy and healthy in our communities.

Do you love learning new things and helping others understand the world around them? If you have ever thought about becoming a teacher when you grow up, this story will show you just how exciting the job can be. When a young child's family brings home an energetic new puppy, they head to a special training class. There, they realize that teaching is not something that only happens in a regular classroom. You will discover that there are teachers for almost everything you can imagine. Some teachers help dogs learn to sit and stay, some dive into the pool to teach kids how to swim, and others show students how to play beautiful music on instruments. Take a gentle look behind the scenes and meet the wonderful people who guide us every day. See how many incredible ways there are to share knowledge and support our community.

Do you want to help people feel their best? If you dream of wearing a white coat and taking care of those who are sick or hurt, stepping into the shoes of a doctor might be the perfect path for you. When little brother Jack accidentally hurts his foot, his family heads to the hospital and meets all kinds of amazing medical professionals. You will quickly discover that being a doctor means much more than just checking heartbeats. There are special doctors who focus entirely on healing broken bones, clever doctors who help fix smiles and teeth, and dedicated doctors who solve microscopic mysteries inside busy laboratories. Take a gentle, behind-the-scenes look at the people who keep us healthy. Learn about the special tools they use and see how these caring community helpers work hard to heal their patients every single day.

Vidia is known for being the fastest flying fairy in Pixie Hollow, but she is also known for being quite nasty and selfish. She rarely goes out of her way to help anyone else. However, Vidia suddenly finds herself in terrible trouble. Queen Clarion's beautiful and precious crown has gone missing just before the highly anticipated Arrival Day celebration, and everyone immediately suspects Vidia is the thief. Falsely accused of a crime she did not commit, Vidia realizes she has to take action. With a little unexpected help from a fellow fairy named Prilla, Vidia launches a massive investigation to find the real culprit. Their wild goose chase will take them to the farthest corners of the Home Tree. Time is running out before the royal celebration begins. Vidia must follow the clues, track down the actual thief, and recover the missing tiara. Can this grumpy fairy clear her name and save the day before it is too late?

Harry, everyone's favorite little white dog with black spots, is heading to the park for a relaxing day out. But his ordinary day quickly turns into a wild and surprising adventure when he wanders into the middle of a bustling dog show. Before he knows what is happening, Harry gets completely mixed up in the competition and finds himself zooming right onto the official obstacle course. He leaps over tables, races up tall ramps, zigzags carefully across a bridge, and of course, splashes right through a massive puddle. Best of all, Harry manages to get wonderfully, gloriously dirty along the way. This hilarious and action-packed story is perfect for new readers, featuring simple sentences that make it incredibly fun to cheer for Harry as he navigates the course.

As one of the most talented animal-fairies in all of Pixie Hollow, Beck absolutely loves her job. There is nothing she enjoys more than chattering away in Bird, Fox, or Mole with her woodland friends. She knows exactly how to keep the peace in the forest. But one day, her nervous hummingbird friend, Twitter, zooms in with terrible news. A massive conflict has broken out between the hummingbirds and the chipmunks. At first, Beck assumes Twitter is just exaggerating again. However, the situation quickly escalates, and soon, ripe, juicy blackberries are flying through the air like tiny cannonballs. A full-blown berry war has erupted, and innocent fairies are getting caught right in the messy crossfire. Now, Beck has to step up as the official mediator. She tries everything to calm the angry creatures, but nothing she says seems to help. Can she figure out what caused this massive misunderstanding and bring peace back to the animals before Pixie Hollow is completely covered in berry juice?

Lily is incredibly proud to be a garden-talent fairy. She knows everything there is to know about planting seeds, growing sprouts, and making Pixie Hollow look beautiful. But when Tinker Bell challenges the other fairies to think outside the box, Lily discovers she has a hidden talent for inventing things, too. Putting her clever mind to work, Lily creates a brand new type of flower called a panglory. These amazing plants are incredibly tough and can grow absolutely anywhere, from dry dirt to solid rock. At first, everyone is amazed by her brilliant invention. Then, a strange disaster strikes. Tiny gray spots begin popping up on the panglories, and the mysterious illness quickly spreads to the other plants. Soon, all the gorgeous flowers in Pixie Hollow are losing their bright, vibrant colors. The garden-talent fairy must race against time to figure out what went wrong. Can Lily use her inventive new skills to cure the plants and save the meadow?

Harry, the beloved little white dog with black spots, is back for a brand new adventure. When a mischievous squirrel starts causing problems in the backyard, the children think Harry is the one misbehaving. Harry tries his best to explain what really happened, but his doggy attempts to clear his name only make things worse. Will he be able to find a way out of trouble and show everyone who the real culprit is? This funny and heartwarming animal story is perfect for beginner readers who are just starting their reading journey. The short sentences and familiar words help build confidence while keeping you giggling at Harry's silly mix-ups. Jump into this classic style tale to see if everyone's favorite dog can finally catch that sneaky squirrel.

The sun is up, but Splat is firmly hiding under his covers. It is his very first day at Cat School, and he is a nervous wreck. What if he does not make a single new friend? To feel a little braver, Splat secretly sneaks his best pet mouse, Seymour, right into his lunchbox. You will join Splat in Mrs. Wimpydimple's classroom as he learns all the important rules of being a cat. Everything is going perfectly until Seymour escapes during lunch! Suddenly, the classroom turns into a wild chase, because doing what cats naturally do means chasing mice. Splat is terrified that he has ruined his chances of making friends. Find out how one small mouse and a very wise teacher help Splat discover that school is actually pretty great.