Books like Tornadoes! (21st Century Basic Skills Library: Natural Disasters)
Award winning
Big Tree
Brian Selznick, 2023
528 pages
Why to read
Adventure-filled storyline sparks children’s curiosity and imagination. - Vibrant, relatable characters encourage empathy and emotional growth. - Enhances problem-solving skills through engaging narrative challenges. - Supports language development and literacy in early learners.

Big Tree
Brian Selznick, 2023
Award winning
Survival Skills for Kids: How to Perform First Aid, Build Shelter, Start a Fire, Find Water, Handle Emergencies, Predict the Weather, and Master the Wilderness!
Peter Myers, 2023
149 pages
Why to read
Teaches essential survival skills through engaging activities.
Boosts problem-solving and critical thinking abilities.
Instills confidence in handling emergency situations.
Interactive and informative content for practical learning.

Survival Skills for Kids: How to Perform First Aid, Build Shelter, Start a Fire, Find Water, Handle Emergencies, Predict the Weather, and Master the Wilderness!
Peter Myers, 2023
The Sun Never Hurries
Roxane Turcotte, 2024
40 pages
Why to read
Encourages creativity through vibrant, engaging storytelling.
Supports understanding of time, patience, and natural processes.
Strengthens reading skills with rhythmic, easy-to-follow text.
Offers a comforting, reassuring narrative for young readers.

The Sun Never Hurries
Roxane Turcotte, 2024
Natural Disasters - Floods
Lisa Williams Kline, Rana Boulos, 2021
46 pages
Why to read
Explores science behind floods in engaging, child-friendly language.
Boosts awareness and understanding of natural disasters.
Encourages critical thinking and proactive problem-solving skills.
Fosters empathy and global awareness through relatable stories.

Natural Disasters - Floods
Lisa Williams Kline, Rana Boulos, 2021
Award winning
The Search for the Giant Arctic Jellyfish
Chloe Savage, 2022
32 pages
Why to read
Adventurous journey in the Arctic stimulates imagination.
Characters display teamwork, enhancing social development.
Introduces scientific concepts, fostering curiosity.
Vibrant illustrations complement engaging narrative.

The Search for the Giant Arctic Jellyfish
Chloe Savage, 2022
The Decay of Green House
Achelles Ubreech, 2023
62 pages
Why to read
Highlights environmental awareness through engaging narrative.
Encourages critical thinking and solutions-oriented mindset.
Characters exemplify teamwork and communication.
Ideal for fostering early science interest in kids.

The Decay of Green House
Achelles Ubreech, 2023
Award winning
This Little Kitty in the Garden
Karen Obuhanych, 2024
32 pages
Why to read
Encourages outdoor exploration and curiosity in children.
Vibrant illustrations captivate and stimulate visual perception.
Enhances vocabulary through repetitive and rhythmic patterns.
Supports early learning about nature and animal behavior.

This Little Kitty in the Garden
Karen Obuhanych, 2024
Award winning
Swoop and Soar: How Science Rescued Two Osprey Orphans and Found Them a New Family in the Wild
Deborah Lee Rose, Jane Veltkamp, Deborah Lee Rose and Jane Veltkamp, 2022
56 pages
Why to read
Inspiring true story of wildlife rescue and rehabilitation.
Encourages empathy towards animals and nature conservation.
Illustrates the power of science and teamwork.
Engaging narrative fosters curiosity and learning.
