Read: A Rover's Story by Jasmine Warga
Built to explore Mars, Resilience, aka Res, learns new things from the NASA scientists and begins to develop human-like feelings, especially when he arrives on the planet, where he is tested in ways that go beyond space exploration.

Read: Rocket to the Moon! by Don Brown
Presents a history of rocket technology, from ancient Chinese rockets, the "bombs bursting in air" during the War of 1812, and Russia's Sputnik program.

Listen: A Black Hole is Not a Hole by Carolyn Cinami DeCristofano
So...if a black hole isn't a hole, then what IS it? If you have the slightest interest in science generally, space in particular, or in anything so strong that "no army of tow trucks, no convoy of supersized earth haulers, no fleet of giant rocket engines" could out-pull it, you owe it to yourself to read this book and find out.

Watch: Planets
Our solar system is a fascinating place. Colorful images illustrate the major planets and their unique characteristics. Special attention is paid to what makes Earth unique in the solar system.

Create: Pipe Cleaner Constellations
Whether you enjoy star-gazing on a clear summer night or are in planning mode for an upcoming solar system unit or astronomy study, this hands-on STEM activity will help you learn about constellations and stars!

Read: Dragon Bones by Sarah Glenn Marsh
At home in her seaside town in England, little Mary Anning stared out her window. Unlike other children, Mary couldn't wait for a rainy day. Because when it rained...the bones were revealed. With her father and brother, Mary would go out searching the damp soil after a storm, with the hopes of finding something nobody had seen before: a dinosaur. After her father dies, Mary must continue her search, picking up his tools and venturing out alone. In her life, she discovered several creatures, but was never given credit...until recently.

Read: Everything Awesome About Dinosaurs and Other Prehistoric Beasts! by Mike Lowery
A whimsically illustrated introduction to all things prehistoric combines dinosaur jokes, comics and timelines that reveal wacky and amazing-but-true facts about the dinosaur world.

Listen: In the Time of the Dinosaurs by Joanna Cole and Bruce Degen
Ms. Frizzle, using the magic school bus, takes her class back in time to see the dinosaurs firsthand.

Watch: Dinosaurs Alive
Audiences will journey with some of the world’s preeminent paleontologists as they uncover evidence that the descendents of dinosaurs still walk (or fly) among us. From the exotic, trackless expanses and sand dunes of Mongolia’s Gobi Desert to the dramatic sandstone buttes of New Mexico. Through the magic of scientifically accurate computer-generated animation, these newly discovered creatures, and some familiar favorites, will come alive… in a big way!

Create: Egg Carton Dinosaurs
There’s nothing to be scared of with these fun Egg Carton Dinosaurs! They’re not mean at all. In fact, they’re downright friendly (and colorful).

Read: Our Planet! There's No Place Like Earth by Stacy McAnulty
In this first-of-its-kind book told with hope for human resourcefulness in the face of climate change, the Earth shares her brief--cosmically speaking--life to date, eager to tell Earthlings all about her current life and her uncertain future.

Read: Recycle This Book by Dan Gutman
Essays from Caroline B. Cooney, Bruce Coville, and other children's book authors are compiled in this guide to understanding the environment, the benefits of recycling, and the importance of "going green."

Watch: Food Composting
Ever wonder what happens to all the rotten food at the supermarket? Tune into this Curiosity Quest as Joel makes a stink.

Watch: Our Precious Earth
All the people in the world live on the same planet, which we call home. This program explains why Earth is precious and how it is being damaged. Special attention is paid to how we can conserve natural resources and care for the planet.

Create: Recycled Toilet Paper Roll Bird Feeder
Your local wild birds will surely thank you for taking the time to make a Toilet Paper Roll Bird Feeder. It’s a simple craft that is easy and fun for kids of all ages.

Read: Michael Dahl's Big Book of Jokes by Michael Dahl
Laughter is the best medicine, and this book has plenty of dosages! Michael Dahl’s Big Book of Jokes is packed with jokes and riddles, covering everything from school jokes to knock-knock and animal jokes. Read them on your own, tell them to your friends, and most of all, have a hilarious time!

Read: Marvin Redpost: Kidnapped at Birth? by Louis Sachar
Red-haired Marvin is convinced that the reason he looks different from the rest of his family is that he is really the lost prince of Shampoon.

Listen: Famously Funny by Jim Weiss
Laugh out loud! Jim Weiss mixes together some of the funniest stories and poems from the world's wittiest authors for a recording that delights the entire family. Children and adults will love Jim Weiss's renditions of "The Emperor's New Clothes," "Anansi the Mighty," "The Princess and the Pea," and more.

Listen: Knock, Knock! Who's There? Fun! by Sequoia Kids Media
Knock knock! Who's there? The silliest knock-knock joke book ever! Filled with knock-knock jokes about everything from animals to food, this hilarious book is sure to keep kids enthralled.

Watch: Kids Jokes
A series of videos about different jokes with various themes.

Read: Aesop's Fables by Aesop
Aesop was an Ancient Greek storyteller and slave, famed and cherished for his short fables that often involve personified animals. In this renowned collection of works, he weaves moral education and entertainment together into tales that have been enjoyed by many, many generations.

Listen: D'Aulaires' Book of Greek Myths by Ingri D'aulaire and Edgar Parin D'aulaire
Here are the immortals of Olympus - the gods and goddesses of ancient Greece - as freshly described as if the were alive today. Might Zeus with his fistful of thunderbolts; mischievous little Hermes, grey-eyed Athena, goddess of wisdom; Asclepius, the first physician; Orpheus and his beloved Euridice; Helios the sun, crossing the heavens in his fiery chariot… these and other equally fabulous figures are featured here with their heroic deeds and petty squabbles illuminated in full dimension.

Watch: Tales of the Night
Silhouetted characters set off against exquisitely detailed backgrounds bursting with color and kaleidoscopic patterns, as the film weaves together six exotic fables each unfolding in a unique locale, from Tibet, to medieval Europe, an Aztec kingdom, the African plains, and even the Land of the Dead.

Watch: The Fox and the Stork: Little Fables
Moral- What is right for one may not be right for another. Presented with beautiful shadow theater, Little Fables turns children on to Aesop, La Fontaine and the other classics. Little Fables is an entertaining series that helps foster a child's character and problem solving skills while assisting emergent literacy.

Create: Staff of the Gods
With the Staff of the Gods, you can have the lightning bolt of Zeus, the horn-like bi-dent of Hades, or Poseidon’s classic trident all in one scepter!

Read: Cooking Class by Deanna F. Cook
Explains basic cooking techniques in kid-friendly language and offers recipes using fresh, healthy ingredients and featuring imaginative presentations, including granola bars, popcorn balls, spring rolls, quesadillas, sliders, and apple crisp.

Read: Kids Cook! by Good Housekeeping
With aspiring young chefs showing off their skills on Chopped Junior and Food Network Star Kids, it's clear that kids CAN cook and LOVE to cook! Now, Good Housekeeping has created the perfect cookbook for kids of all ages eager to step in the kitchen. It features more than 100 delicious, fail-safe recipes -- from burgers and pizzas to salads and cookies -- accompanied by tempting photographs and basic kitchen and cooking how-tos.

Read: Yummy by Victoria Grace Elliott
Food sprite Peri travels the world to explore the history of desserts with facts, legends, and recipes for readers to try at home.

Watch: Cooking
Jay and the team explore what foods need to be cooked and which do not.

Read: The Complete Cookbook for Young Chefs by America's Test Kitchen Kids
Shares recipes for young cooks of all skill levels, including options for breakfasts, snacks, beverages, dinners, and desserts, along with step-by-step photographs of tips and techniques.

Read: Super Puzzletastic Mysteries by Chris Grabenstein
New York Times bestselling author Chris Grabenstein and his all-star cast of contributing authors team up for Super Puzzletastic Mysteries, a group of interactive short stories that invite the reader to solve the mystery themselves.

Read: The Absent Author by Ron Roy
Dink Duncan and his two friends investigate the apparent kidnapping of famous mystery author Wallis Wallace.

Listen: The Liars Society by Alyson Gerber
The Inheritance Games and One of Us is Lying for middle grade -- beloved author Alyson Gerber's new series is an unforgettable mystery featuring a secret society, a mysterious island, and dangerous family secrets.

Watch: Jacob Two-Two and the Mystery of the Malty McGuffin
Jacob becomes obsessed with solving the real-life mystery in his Malty McGuffin book; the mystery is supposed to lead to a real secret treasure.

Create: Fingerprint Kit
For children who love details and to investigate! Use supplies you probably have at home to make this fun fingerprinting kit.

Read: Wild Sea Creatures by Chris Kratt and Martin Kratt
The Kratt Brothers use their creature powers to swim with sharks, whales, and other wild sea creatures, in a book that identifies the characteristics of sperm whales, tiger sharks, blowfish, and dolphins.

Listen: A Wolf Called Wander by Rosanne Parry
A young wolf cub, separated from his pack, journeys 1000 miles across the Pacific Northwest, dealing with forest fires, hunters, highways, and hunger before finding a new home. Based on the true story of a wolf called OR-7.

Listen: Odder by Katherine Applegate
Odder spends her days off the coast of central California, practicing her underwater acrobatics and spinning the quirky stories for which she's known. She's a fearless daredevil, curious to a fault. But when Odder comes face-to-face with a hungry great white shark, her life takes a dramatic turn, one that will challenge everything she believes about herself--and about the humans who hope to save her.

Watch: Lion Lessons
There are seven steps to becoming a proper lion, including Looking Fierce, Roaring, Prowling Around, and Pouncing. Our young hero, a rather meek and scrawny human boy, does his best to learn the necessary skills during his training with a master instructor (who just so happens to be a real lion).

Create: Handprint Frog
Kids will love making their own handprint frog and bringing it to life on a paper plate lily pad with 3D water lily!

Read: A First Time for Everything by Dan Santat
In this feel-good coming-of-age memoir, the best-selling author and Caldecott Medalist shares his life-changing middle school trip to Europe during which he experiences a series of firsts, including first love.

Read: This Is How We Do It by Matt Lamothe
Follows the daily lives of seven children from around the world, including such places as Japan, India, Uganda, and Italy, and discusses how schools, meals, and play can be different or similar in different places in the world.

Listen: The Sea-Ringed World by Maria Garcia Esperon
Fifteen thousand years before Europeans stepped foot in the Americas, people had already spread from tip to tip and coast to coast. Like all humans, these Native Americans sought to understand their place in the universe, the nature of their relationship with the divine, and the origin of the world into which their ancestors had emerged. The answers lay in their sacred stories. This collection features stories from nations and cultures across South and North America.

Watch: Let's Go To Egypt
Egypt is a country in North East Africa. It’s known for its ancient pyramids, the River Nile and miles of sandy deserts. Let’s find out more.

Create: 3D Salt Dough Maps
Use this homemade air-dry clay to make paintable 3D maps!

Read: Dancing Hands by Margarita Engle
In soaring words and stunning illustrations, Margarita Engle and Rafael López tell the story of Teresa Carreño, a child prodigy who played piano for Abraham Lincoln.

Listen: Baby Shark and More Kids Songs
Simple songs to learn and sing along to!

Watch: Allegro
Meet Allegro, a young boy who can’t stand practicing the piano. It’s hard and frustrating and he is ready to give up - until the music itself suddenly whisks him away on a magical adventure! Classical music comes to life like never before in this magical journey through 11 timeless compositions. Follow along as Allegro is carried through a range of emotive landscapes, each accompanied by a famous classical theme. Little ones will appreciate music in a whole new way as they discover that becoming a great musician (or anything for that matter) is only possible with patience and practice.

Watch: Making Music
Jay and the team explore music and the different things that can be used to make music.

Create: Mini Lid Banjos
Make some mini banjos from old jar lids and loom bands. This is a fun musical instrument craft for kids and the finished miniature banjo is so adorable!