Books - Educational

Before the science of pharmacology was confined to the laboratory, all medicines were remedies made from plant materials. Healers—from the Neolithi...

A is for... This beautiful book is full of mythical friends, new and old, who all want to help you explore the alphabet. Whether your little one is...

Celebrate the unique beauty of America in this gorgeously illustrated luxury storybook treasure! From sea to shining sea, view gorgeous maps of off...

The world is full of wonderful words to learn so let's get started with prehistoric animals! Learn 100 prehistoric words the Smithsonian way! Curio...

Touch, read, and discover all about butterflies and moths with your toddler and Smithsonian Kids! Featuring special embossing to highlight fun fact...

Touch, read, and discover all about the incredible T.rex with your toddler and Smithsonian Kids! Featuring special embossing to highlight fun facts...

Learn all about the mighty shark with Smithsonian Kids First Discovery books! Touch, read, and discover fascinating facts about the often misunders...

It's time for Christmas Cheer! Introduce your baby or toddler to first Christmas words like star, elves, stockings, candy canes, and more with this...

This chunky board book has especially thick flaps for baby to grasp and lift. See and say 10 first words that are matched to colorful illustrations...

Introduce your baby or toddler to counting and numbers in this adorable lift-a-flap board book. Simple sentences reinforce future language structur...

Introduce your little one to the wondrous world of shapes in this adorable lift-a-flip sturdy board book. Explore colorful new scenes that highligh...

This chunky board book has especially thick flaps for baby to grasp and lift. Play a guessing game about opposites. Simple sentences reinforce futu...

In this colorful board book, every page is bursting with interesting animals and tons of things to discover! Curious readers will love meeting Feli...

The letter Z is missing! Help little Oakley find it in this charming picture book with photos of real squirrels! Oakley the Squirrel: The Search fo...

Were there really giant sloths? Are sponges animals or plants? Why can’t dogs be vegetarians? This deck asks the questions about life on Earth that...

For more than two centuries, the U.S. Constitution has weathered unprecedented social, political, economic, and technological change with a vitalit...

Passion and ambition, insight and determination, shrewdness and courage: the 48 remarkable women profiled in these Knowledge Cards had them in spad...

From career to relationships and grooming to gaming and more, the guys’ ultimate man-ual for living. For every guy too intimidated to ask a questio...

What Will You Find? Backpack Explorer: Discovering Trees encourages junior naturalists to step outside and get curious about the trees they see, w...

What Will You Find? Head outside and get the buzz on bugs! Packed with educational prompts and activities, this book in the Backpack Explorer serie...

Make coins disappear, bend spoons, and read through sealed envelopes! Anyone can be a magician with the help of this guide, which explains how to p...

Winner of a 2017 Moonbeam Children's Book Award Silver Medal! Millions of creatures live in the backyard: beetles and bugs; butterflies and birds; ...

What's so special about the ocean? Everything! The birthplace of all life on Earth, it is the largest of the world's ecosystems, covering almost th...

What is our planet made of? Why do volcanoes erupt, and where are fossils found? These and other questions are answered in this engaging, well-rese...

Winner of the Bronze 2016 Moonbeam Award for Education, Science, and History! Everybody talks about the weather ― and now kids can have interesting...

Welcome to the amazing world of dinosaurs! Children ages 8 and up can discover where these prehistoric creatures lived, the food they ate, and what...

This book offers twice the fun. First, you can color twenty-three full-page illustrations of Penny, Mark, and Koko the clown as they go to exciting...

This exciting collection of easy-to-color drawings takes you on a cross-country journey during which you’ll visit famous, man-made landmarks—from t...

Kids can color as they learn about the legendary Alexander Hamilton, whose fascinating life has spawned numerous books, articles, and a Tony Award®...

Which state — known as the "Golden State" — has trees that grow up to 300 feet high? Which East Coast state contains a re-creation of an authentic ...

Revolutionary War hero, first Secretary of the Treasury, framer of the Constitution — this educational activity book celebrates the inspiring achie...

Fifty-one accurately detailed, royalty-free renderings include national bird (eagle) and flower (rose) plus 50 state birds and flowers — among them...

Explore the magic and mystery of the moon, from why it changes shape and what makes it shine to how astronauts managed to land on it and what they ...

A humorously illustrated picture book for beginner readers – great fun to read aloud together. The ants are feeling a bit chilly – can Mouse help w...

With simple, whimsical illustrations, First Words for Little Ones is an introduction to some important words for everyday life. Enjoy them with you...

A funny rhyming story with phonic repetition and colorful illustrations specially designed to help children learn to read. “Goodbye!” cries Raccoon...

There’s a new scientific discovery to be made each day of the year in this inspiring book full of easy and exciting experiments. Why is bread full ...

Explore the Life Journey of One of the Winged Wonders of the World Monarchs are a favorite and familiar North American butterfly, and their incredi...

Who says kids shouldn't talk about feelings? A growing brain can be a wild place! Teaching your child to identify, understand, and deal with their ...

Discover and name all the amazing animals you might spot at a wildlife park or zoo, from cheetahs and chimpanzees to lemurs, flamingos and bush bab...

This colorful word book is filled with pictures of things you can expect to find on a farm, from pigs and sheep to scarecrows, tractors and apple t...

The little weasels have woken up covered in spots! Have they really caught the measles? Find out in this entertaining story for beginner readers, w...

A gang of excitable skunks is off to the water park for a fun afternoon. Their aquatic antics soon land them in trouble – but perhaps they can put ...

Armadillo receives a late night visit from a fairy. But he soon gets carried away with the wishes she grants... This entertaining story for beginne...

Giraffe is all set for a soak in the tub after a hard day’s work – but no one will leave her in peace! This lively rhyming story, containing vivid ...

Hyena longs to become a ballerina, but will her dreams come true? This lively story features bright illustrations and simple rhyming text, speciall...

This lively rhyming story with irresistible illustrations and phonic repetition is a delight to share with very young children. It can also be enjo...

A lively, rhyming story with irresistibly funny illustrations and phonic repetition specially designed to help children learn to read. “Goat rows h...